MARGATE, NJ – Margate prepares for the annual Beachstock event, slated for Saturday, June 29th, from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, with a rain date set for June 30th. This year marks the thirteenth anniversary of Beachstock, renowned as “The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party.” Admission is free, and no beach badges are required, making it accessible to all.
Beachstock 2024 promises an expanded lineup of activities, including new food vendors, enhanced children’s activities, and a diverse selection of live music. Attendees can also enjoy complimentary surf and kite lessons, along with games like cornhole, volleyball, and an obstacle course. The event will feature a Tiki Beach Bar, adding to the festive atmosphere on the sands between Huntington and Granville Avenues.
Drawing over 5,000 visitors annually, Beachstock remains a cherished tradition in Margate, offering a day packed with entertainment and community spirit against the backdrop of the Jersey Shore.
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- South River Easter Egg Hunt takes place Friday eveningSOUTH RIVER, N.J. — The South River Parks & Recreation Department has postponed its Easter Egg Hunt due to inclement weather, pushing the event to Friday, April 18. Originally scheduled for April 12 at St. Marks Coptic School on Morningside Avenue, the free community event will now begin at 6:00 p.m. with adjusted group times
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- Barnegat Bay Blitz returns with student-powered cleanup in JacksonJACKSON, NJ — Volunteers across the Barnegat Bay Watershed will take to streets, parks, and shorelines Thursday for the Barnegat Bay Blitz, an annual large-scale litter cleanup aimed at protecting New Jersey’s land and water from trash pollution. One cleanup will take place along the Toms River’s Dove Mill Branch in Jackson Township along the
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- Brick Township launches spring leaf collection April 7BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township will begin its annual Spring Collection of bagged leaves on Monday, April 7, with pickups scheduled according to residents’ recycling days and continuing through April 25. Key Points The township’s Department of Public Works announced that leaf pickup will follow this schedule: Residents must place bagged leaves at the curb
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