Something wicked this way comes; Halloween Happenings at the LBI Region of the Jersey Shore

PRLog (Press Release) - Oct. 16, 2009 - Long Beach Island was voted one of the top ten New Jersey  beaches as well as best beach for a family, but many will be shocked to see the tremendous amount of frights and delights offered this fall. Dozens of events are  packed into the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce’s calendar of events at www.visitLBIregion.com. There is something for every age to enjoy, create and take part in. More than trick or treats, these area favorites are fast becoming haunting traditions:

Happening throughout the fall
Take part in the largest scarecrow contest on the Jersey Shore, come in person or vote online at http://www.visitlbiregion.com/visitors/things-to-do/scare.... With over 100 scarecrows at 60 displays you will have a frightful choice picking just one.

Catch your own monster at The 55th Annual LBI Fishing Tournament, sponsored by the Southern Ocean County Chamber

Happening October 15-18
Sitting at the edge of your seat is not an option at the Surflight Theatre’s live  performance of Wait Until Dark, evening and matinee tickets available  

Happening October 23-24
Get chased by a pirate at the Tuckerton Seaport’s Haunted Seaport $5 entrance features a bone chilling walk through the maritime village.

Happening October 24
Halloween Fall Festival sponsored by Barnegat Township at Gazebo Park Rt 9 offers pumpkin patch, costume parade, Halloween and fall crafters and possibly the world’s largest monster mash.

Get everyone involved in creating this year’s Halloween décor, Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts and Sciences are offering family classes on scarecrow making and pumpkin carving

Happening October 28-31
Carve ’09 where pumpkin meets knife, as well as other create methods during this Jack O Lantern carving. Contest hosted by Swell Colors Glass Studio, Haven Beach. Fee is only $3 to carve, cool prizes and refreshments awarded on Halloween.

Full Moon Campfire at 7:30 on October 30 hosted by Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, bring blankets, chairs and marshmallows for toasting. Take a night climb in Old Barney for $1.00 donation.

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