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199 upcoming events
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Events in Toms River for free
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ExhibitionPhotography
NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit
Toms River Branch Library
Tomorrow · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in servicesOutdoors
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
Creative workshop
Scary Slime!
Toms River Branch Library
Tomorrow · 6:30 PMFree
Workshop
Essential Computer Skills for Everyday Use
Toms River Branch Library
Tomorrow · 6:30 PMFree
Kids8–12 yrs
Pumpkin String Art
Toms River Branch Library
Tue27
Tuesday 27 October
Tue 27 · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in servicesOutdoors
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 27 · 11 AMFree
Workshop
3D Pen Pals
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 27 · 5:30 PMFree
Creative workshop5–12 yrs
DIY Wearable Art Drop-In
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 27 · 6:30 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Knitting 101
Toms River Branch Library
Wed28
Wednesday 28 October
Wed 28 · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in servicesOutdoors
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 28 · 10 AMFree
Workshop
English Conversation Group
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 28 · 10 AMFree
Music for toddlers
Baby Art & Play
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 28 · 11 AMFree
Workshop
Quiet Cricut Morning
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 28 · 1 PMFree
Workshop
Cardboard Crafting
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 28 · 4 PMFree
Other
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 28 · 5:30 PMFree
Creative workshop
Cardboard Crafting
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 28 · 6 PMFree
Creative workshop
Glow in the Dark Slime
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 28 · 6 PMFree
Tabletop RPG
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 28 · 6 PMFree
Kids0–15 yrs
Ocean County College's 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat!
Ocean County College
Wed 28 · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
Trevor's Banned Book Club
Toms River Branch Library
Thu29
Thursday 29 October
Wed 28 · 7 PMFree
Consumer fair
Bridal Show at Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Toms River
Thu 29 · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in services
LEAP Class Beginner
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 29 · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in servicesOutdoors
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 29 · 10 AMFree
Story time
Silly Storytime
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 29 · 11 AMFree
Creative workshop
Busy Builders
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 29 · 1 PMFree
FitnessSeniors
Walk 4 Memory
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 29 · 6 PMFree
Other
Device 101
Toms River Branch Library
Fri30
Friday 30 October
Sat31
Saturday 31 October
Later
Sun 1 · 1:30 PMFree
Drop-in servicesOutdoors
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 2 · 9:30 AMFree
DisabilityInclusivity
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 2 · 3 PMFree
Literature
Pens & Pages: Teen Writing Club
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 2 · 6 PMFree
Video games8–15 yrs
Mario Kart Live Home Circuit
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 2 · 6:30 PMFree
Wellness12–17 yrs
Zen Zone Mondays: Dopamine Menus and Thanksgiving Mocktails
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 3 · 9:30 AMFree
Inclusivity
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 3 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time3–5 yrs
Preschool Storytime
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 3 · 11 AMFree
Video games
Sparks's Super Smash Bros Battles
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 3 · 1 PMFree
Workshop
Origami Table Setting
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 3 · 5 PMFree
Creative workshop
Dog Man Bookmark Coloring Drop-In
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 3 · 5:30 PMFree
Video gamesTournament
Sparks Super Smash Bros Battles!
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 3 · 6 PMFree
TheatreTalk
Someone Must Wash the Dishes: An Anti-Suffrage Satire
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 4 · 9:30 AMFree
DisabilityInclusivity
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 4 · 11 AMFree
Creative workshop0–15 yrs
Radical Robots
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 4 · 5:30 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Adult Crochet Club
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 4 · 6 PMFree
TalkCrafts
Native American Heritage Month Conversation & Craft
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 4 · 6 PMFree
Tabletop RPG
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 4 · 6 PMFree
Kids8–12 yrs
Fall Lacing Cards
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 5 · 9:30 AMFree
DisabilityInclusivity
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 5 · 11 AMFree
WorkshopCrafts
3D Pen Pals
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 5 · 1 PMFree
Other
Device 101
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 5 · 2 PMFree
Other
Device 101
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 5 · 6 PMFree
Kids3–12 yrs
Drop-In Cards For Veterans
Toms River Branch Library
Fri 6 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time3–5 yrs
Sensory Space Storytime
Toms River Branch Library
Fri 6 · 12 PMFree
Drop-in servicesDisability
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Sat 7 · 9 AMFree
MiniaturesTournament
Doubles Event!
East Coast Gamers
Sat 7 · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in servicesDisability
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
YogaWellness
Gentle Yoga with Belle
Toms River Branch Library
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
Creative workshop0–15 yrs
Radical Robots
Toms River Branch Library
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
WorkshopLGBTQ+
LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair Button Making
Toms River Branch Library
Sat 7 · 11 AMFree
LGBTQ+Inclusivity
3rd Annual LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 9 · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in servicesDisability
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 9 · 2 PMFree
Drop-in services
Friends Monthly Meeting
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 9 · 6:30 PMFree
TalkSeniors
Identity Theft & Scams
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 9 · 6:30 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Beginner Crocheting Class
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 10 · 9 AMFree
Creative workshop3–7 yrs
Book Bundles to Go
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 10 · 10 AMFree
Story time1–1 yrs
It's Fun to Be One Storytime
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 10 · 12 PMFree
LiteratureFeminism
Rising Together Peer Book Club
Ocean County College
Tue 10 · 6 PMFree
Other
Device 101
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
WorkshopLGBTQ+
Craft with Pride
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Literature
Evening Book Discussion
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Other
Device 101
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 12 · 9:30 AMFree
Disability
LEAP Class Advance
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 12 · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in servicesDisability
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 12 · 10 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop2–3 yrs
A World of Shapes: Toddler Storytime
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 12 · 12 PMFree
Radical Robots
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 12 · 12 PMFree
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 12 · 2 PMFree
Wellness
De-Stress with Dogs for Teens
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 12 · 2:30 PMFree
Creative workshop
Positive Affirmation Drop-In Craft
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 12 · 5:30 PMFree
Radical Robots
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 12 · 5:30 PMFree
MNO-Jersey Shore Profits Friendsgiving at Toms River Brewing
Toms River Brewing
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Creative workshop12–17 yrs
Tie-Dye Papermaking with WILDJersey for Teens
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
TalkLiterature
Robin Bartlett: Combat Veteran Author
Toms River Branch Library
Fri 13 · 1:15 PMFree
Toms River Friends Book & Bling Sale
Toms River Branch Library
Fri 13 · 1:30 PMFree
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Sat 14 · 10:30 AMFree
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Sat 14 · 2:30 PMFree
Drop-In Video Games for Kids
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 16 · 10:30 AMFree
I Love Bats Storytime
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 16 · 6 PMFree
Teen Friendsgiving Baking Night
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 16 · 6:30 PMFree
Sew Sentimental: Embroidered Greeting Cards
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 17 · 10:30 AMFree
Beeswax Candle Dipping
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 17 · 11 AMFree
3D Pen Pals
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 17 · 2 PMFree
Device 101
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 17 · 3 PMFree
Device 101
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 17 · 6 PMFree
Creative workshop6–12 yrs
DIY Toaster Pastry Felt Lacing Pillow
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 17 · 6:30 PMFree
Knitting 101
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 18 · 10 AMFree
Story time0–1 yrs
Baby & Me
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 18 · 10:30 AMFree
Fall-Themed Bingo for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 18 · 4 PMFree
Drop-in services
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 18 · 6 PMFree
Workshop
Make A Suminagashi Journal for Teens & Tweens!
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 18 · 6 PMFree
TalkStudents
2026 Fall In-Person NJ Stars Information Session
Ocean County College
Thu 19 · 2 PMFree
Workshop
Teen Art Hangout
Toms River Branch Library
Fri 20 · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in servicesOutdoors
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Fri 20 · 10 AMFree
Story time0–6 yrs
Family Storytime: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
Toms River Branch Library
Sat 21 · 10:30 AMFree
Kids
Paint a Wooden Treasure Box
Toms River Branch Library
Sat 21 · 11 AMFree
Drop-in services
Veterans Resource Fair
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 23 Nov · 6 PMFree
Workshop
Beginner Cricut Class
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 23 Nov · 6 PMFree
Story time0–1 yrs
Baby & Me
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 25 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in services
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 25 Nov · 10:30 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop1–3 yrs
Drop-In Open Play
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 25 Nov · 11 AMFree
Sparks's Super Smash Bros Battles!
Toms River Branch Library
Sat 28 Nov · 10 AMFree
MarioKart LIVE Home Circuit
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 1 Dec · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in servicesOutdoors
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 1 Dec · 6 PMFree
Talk
A Victorian Christmas: Ghosts, Goblins, and Gumdrops
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 2 Dec · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in servicesOutdoors
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 2 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
Story time2–5 yrs
Happy Smiles Storytime
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 2 Dec · 4 PMFree
Dancing 101 for Teens
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 2 Dec · 6 PMFree
Workshop
Glass Painting for Teens & Tweens!
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 3 Dec · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in servicesOutdoors
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 3 Dec · 10 AMFree
Story time0–1 yrs
Baby & Me
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 3 Dec · 10 AMFree
Drop-in services
Device 101
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 3 Dec · 11 AMFree
Other
Device 101
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 3 Dec · 1 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Origami Winter Wonders
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 3 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Dungeons and Dragons: For Adults
Toms River Branch Library
Fri 4 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
Story time3–5 yrs
Sensory Space Storytime
Toms River Branch Library
Fri 4 Dec · 12 PMFree
Drop-in servicesOutdoors
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Sun 6 Dec · 1:30 PMFree
Drop-in servicesDisability
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Sun 6 Dec · 2:45 PM$0–45
Running
Toms River Police Foundation Jingle Bells 5K Run
101 Washington St
Mon 7 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Video games4–12 yrs
Drop-In Video Games for Kids
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 8 Dec · 9 AMFree
Creative workshop
Book Bundles to Go
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 8 Dec · 10 AMFree
Drop-in services
Ocean County Health Department Vaccine Clinic
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 8 Dec · 10 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
It's Fun to Be One Storytime
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 8 Dec · 2 PMFree
Other
Device 101
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 8 Dec · 3 PMFree
Other
Device 101
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 8 Dec · 7 PMFree
Literature
Evening Book Discussion
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 9 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
LGBTQ+Video games
LGBTeens
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 9 Dec · 7 PMFree
Theatre
WREP: When Radio Entertained People
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 10 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop3–5 yrs
I Love Cookies Storytime
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 10 Dec · 7 PMFree
JazzConcert
Holiday Jazz Performance with Brian Betz
Toms River Branch Library
Fri 11 Dec · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in servicesDisability
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Fri 11 Dec · 11 AMFree
Kids6–12 yrs
Winter Sip & Paint
Toms River Branch Library
Sat 12 Dec · 10 AMFree
YogaWellness
Gentle Yoga with Belle
Toms River Branch Library
Sat 12 Dec · 10 AMFree
Creative workshopStory time0–15 yrs
Bookfest 2026: Cozy Up
Toms River Branch Library
Sat 12 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
InclusivityDisability
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 14 Dec · 6 PMFree
QR Code Basics
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 14 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Creative workshopFashion & Design12–17 yrs
DIY Ugly Holiday Sweaters for Teens
Toms River Branch Library
Tue 15 Dec · 4:30 PMFree
Kids5–15 yrs
Smart Surfers: Online Safety for Kids
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 16 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop2–3 yrs
Capybara Storytime
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 16 Dec · 4 PMFree
Other
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Toms River Branch Library
Wed 16 Dec · 6 PMFree
Tabletop RPG
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 17 Dec · 10 AMFree
Other
Device 101
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 17 Dec · 11 AMFree
Workshop
Device 101
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 17 Dec · 2 PMFree
Creative workshop
Teen Art Hangout
Toms River Branch Library
Thu 17 Dec · 6 PMFree
Escape game
Escape From the Yeti - Escape Room for Teens
Toms River Branch Library
Fri 18 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
Creative workshop0–5 yrs
Drop-In Open Play
Toms River Branch Library
Sat 19 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
Creative workshop3–12 yrs
Drop-In Winter Owl Craft
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 21 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Kids12–17 yrs
Zen Zone Mondays: Teen Holiday Paint n' Sip
Toms River Branch Library
Mon 21 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Creative workshop5–12 yrs
Craftapalooza
Toms River Branch Library
See also in Toms River for free
Tue 27 · 7:30 PM$68–1,041
World musicFolk / Acoustic
Mariachi Herencia De Mexico
Main Stage At Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Toms River
Sun 15 · 6 PM
Jam / Open micFolk / Acoustic
Song Circle
Ocean County Artists’ Guild
Sat 31 · 8 PM$105–133
RockConcert
Mr. Speed
Strand Theatre - NJ
Sat 7 · 8 PM
Concert
The Jersey Tenors
Strand Theatre - NJ
Sat 31 · 5 PM$17.85–28.52
OutdoorsFood
Halloween Watch Party
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, Toms River
At 4 PMFree
Street party
FREE Community Trunk-or-Treat at Living Faith Bible Church
1595 NJ-88, Brick Township
Sun 1 · 1 PMFree
Street party
Body Soul Being Three Year Anniversary Celebration
1 Pelican Dr, Berkeley Township
Sat 14 · 9 PM$13.34–24.72
KaraokeR&B
VOCALS AND VIBES
Finnigans Lanes, Lakewood
Thu 29 · 6 PM
Parties
Halloween Party & Charity Fundraiser
Ocean County Artists’ Guild
Fri 30 · 2:30 PMFree
Literature
Book Rec Corner
Lakewood Branch Library
Sat 31 · 2 PMFree
Cinema
Saturday Movie: Supergirl
Brick Branch Library
Tue 3 · 10:15 AMFree
Literature
Manchester Daytime Book Discussion
Manchester Branch Library
At 1 PM
ExhibitionPhotography
Exposures 2026 Closing Reception
Ocean County Artists’ Guild
Wed 28 · 1 PM
Exhibition
Members Show Receiving Dates
Ocean County Artists’ Guild
Sun 1 · 1 PM
Exhibition
November Gallery Reception
Ocean County Artists’ Guild
Tue 27 · 6 PM
Video gamesTournament
Shore, Let’s Smash! #75
931 Fischer Blvd Ste 931 - 25, Toms River
Fri 6 · 7 PM$41.25
Games
NJ | Singles Social | Cornhole | Singles 28 - 40 | TOMS RIVER
Fun Bags Cornhole Lounge, Toms River
Thu 5 · 12 PMFree
Mahjong
Mah Jongg Open Play
Brick Branch Library
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Chess
Tween & Teen Chess/Checkers Club
Manchester Branch Library
Tue 17 · 6:30 PMFree
Video games
Mario Kart Mania
Lakewood Branch Library
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Venues in Toms River for free
Toms River Fitness
4 events
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room
2 events
Coastline Pilates
1 event
Toms River Elks Lodge 1875
2 events
Toms River Branch Library
188 events
101 Washington St
1 event
931 Fischer Blvd Ste 931 - 25
1 event
Ocean County College
6 events
Black Box Theater At Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts
7 events
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Main Stage At Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts
5 events
American Legion Post 129
1 event
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Toms River
1 event