Welcome to This Week in Seaside Heights!

Each week through the fall, we tell you about fun events and activities in the family-friendly resort just across the road from Exit 82!

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Each week, you can experience a diverse array of exciting events, including free concerts, bonfires, movies, camping, and more! And of course, let’s not forget the bay and ocean beaches, arcades, restaurants, games of chance, and Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach.

You can see all events — along with lodging, entertainment, dining, and more information — here. And, you can always take a peek at what’s happening in Seaside Heights on the live cam here.

Seaside Heights: Clean beaches that are continually voted some of the best at the shore, delicious restaurants, family friendly entertainment, and a boardwalk that will make anyone smile. 

“Your home for family fun since 1913!”

And now, this week’s events… 

July 18 – Boardwalk Concert Series, Liv Devine 

Liv Devine is a a 25-year-old country singer/songwriter/recording artist. She’ll perform at 7 p.m. on the Carteret Avenue stage.

July 18 – Bonfire on the Beach

Bring your beach chairs and blankets to North Beach at Fremont Avenue on Monday nights for a family-friendly Bonfire on the Beach. While the fire burns, sit back and enjoy the acoustic sounds of local singers and songwriters. The bonfire begins at dusk and ends at approximately 11 p.m.

July 19 – Bring a Friend Day

Bring a friend to the beach in Seaside Heights for 2-for- 1 beach admission.

July 19 – Tuesday Family Fun Night

The “family fun night” series runs through August (the same program is also on Sunday nights). From 6:30 p.m. to dusk on the North Beach/Fremont Avenue, participants are invited to be a part of tug-of- war, long jump, hula hoop hurdles, Frisbee golf, and various other events. The center piece of these activities is our large inflatable obstacle course.

July 19 – Movies on the Beach

After the Family Fun Night, stick around for a movie on the beach –Big Hero 6 — beginning at dusk at Carteret Avenue.

July 19 – Boardwalk Concert Series, Two For The Road 

Check out the Two For The Road duo at 7 p.m. on the Carteret Avenue stage.

July 20 – Fireworks!

Fireworks are viewable on Wednesdays everywhere on the Boardwalk at 9:30 p.m. Just pick your favorite spot and enjoy the spectacular sky show. Fireworks are sponsored by Coca-Cola. Rain dates on Fridays.

July 21 – Limelight Concert Series

From 6 until 9 p.m., at the Carteret Avenue Stage on the Boardwalk, local and regional bands will perform their original music for a grand prize. The finalist will be selected based on crowd size, crowd enthusiasm, and quality of musical performance.

July 24 – Tribute Band Concert Series, The Pirate Flag Band performing a tribute to Kenny Chesney

Bring your blanket or beach chair to the South Beach at Blaine Avenue for a tribute concert! This week it’s The Pirate Flag Band performing your favorite Kenny Chesney tunes. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m, but you can start arriving at 6:30 to secure your patch of sand!

July 24 – Movies on the Beach

After the Family Fun Night, stick around for a movie on the beach — Aladdin — beginning at dusk at Carteret Avenue.

July 24 – Sunday Family Fun Night

The “family fun night” series runs through August (the same program is also on Tuesday nights). From 6:30 p.m. to dusk on the North Beach/Fremont Avenue, participants are invited to be a part of tug-of- war, long jump, hula hoop hurdles, Frisbee golf, and various other events. The center piece of these activities is our large inflatable obstacle course.

Sneak peak at an upcoming event…

July 30-31 – Vertical Adventures’ Jersey Jumps Beach Vault 2016

A pole vault competition and exhibition on the Sheridan Avenue beach begins at 10 a.m. Vault, surf, swim, and enjoy the best music at the Jersey Shore! This is the biggest and best beach vault in thewWorld, attracting many of the greatest vaulters in the world, competing for prize money and Jersey Shore fame! More info here.