Things to do in Toms River

11 activities, venues and outings in Toms River, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Bey Lea Golf Course
This golf course is on the easier side, with larger greens than usual. Golf attire required.
Mar, Dec 9AM-dusk, Apr, Sep-Nov 8AM-dusk, May-Aug 7AM-dusk$34 weekdays, $41 weekends
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Exit 82 Theatre
A nonprofit performing arts organization with theatrical programming featuring its own performing arts academy of secondary school students, as well as adults. A BYOB venue for those over 21.
$30
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Jakes Branch County Park
Tucked in the Pine Barrens, this park provides several miles of trails, sports fields, and an educational nature center with an observation deck.
7AM-duskFree
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River Lady
Cruise along the only genuine paddleboat in New Jersey. There are several options available, including a sightseeing cruise. Tickets must be paid in advance.
May-Oct$15-60/person depending on cruise type and age
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Route 37 Watersports
Jet Ski, waverunner and boat rentals, no boating license required, however age restrictions are in force; bring valid photo ID.
Carolina skiff from $160 for a half day
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Shelter Cove
Beach with free showers, playgrounds, softball fields, tennis and basketball courts.
$10-11
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Toms River Skate Park
The skating facility, with a bowl and structures for street-style skating, is illuminated after dusk.
Free (waiver required, available at 1555 N Bay Ave)
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Winding River Skating Center
There is an outdoor rink and an indoor rink, which has vending machines and an upper seating area. There is a DJ every Friday 8:30-10:30PM and Saturday 8-10PM.
Public skating, indoors: Mon Wed Fri 10AM-noon, Tue Thu 10AM-2PM, Sat Sun 2-4PM; Public skating, outdoors: Wed 4-6PM, Sat Sun 10AM-noonGeneral admission: $7-10/adult, $6-8/child or senior; $4-5 skate rental; Freestyle $15-20; DJ Skate $15; Open Hockey $15
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Comfort Food Festival
Every September, food trucks from all over the Jersey Shore provide opportunities to sample the local cuisine for the afternoon. Live music, crafts, kids activities and beer + winegarden.
Free
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Toms River Halloween Parade
Every October 31 since 1919, one of the largest Halloween parades in the region features decorated vehicles and floats by people of all ages.
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Toms River Pride Festival
Every June, on a weekend. This downtown gathering of the regional LGBT community is one of the largest on the Jersey Shore. Pop-op food vendors and live performances. Family-friendly.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Toms River (CC BY-SA 4.0).