What’s On This Week: Late-August Events, Festivals & Hometown Fun Across the LBI Region
Long Beach Island August events are in full swing across the LBI region. If you’re here the fourth week of August, use this quick guide to plug into island life—free beach concerts, outdoor movies, craft fairs, seafood-centric celebrations, and lighthouse climbs that deliver easy, local-approved fun right now.
Free music by the water (this week)
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Beach Haven – Concert on the Green (Veterans Park): A free, family-friendly show is slated Thursday, Aug 28 at 7:30 PM. Bring a chair, grab a light layer, and enjoy the sea breeze. Borough of Beach Haven
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Barnegat Light – Bay Breeze Park Pavilion: The town’s summer series rolls on with shows this week, including Mon, Aug 25, and Fri, Aug 29, in the evening. Check the calendar before you go—times can shift with the weather. Welcome To LBI
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Ship Bottom – Waterfront series: Thursdays typically feature sunset concerts bayside; peek at the borough’s calendar for the current week’s lineup and any weather calls. Borough of Ship Bottom
Craft fairs & maker markets
If “browse and stroll” is your speed, Veterans Park in Beach Haven hosts a craft market on Sun, Aug 31—an easy walk-around with handmade finds that makes for a mellow final vacation day. Borough of Beach Haven
Up north, Barnegat Light’s Viking Village caps the month with its Art & Craft Show on Sun, Aug 31 (10 AM–4:30 PM)—free admission, rain or shine. Park once, wander the docks, and shop the makers. oceancountytourism.com Welcome To LBI
Lighthouse climbs (aka your postcard view)
No August is complete without a climb up Barnegat Lighthouse. The light is open daily 9 AM–3 PM (weather permitting) through Labor Day—perfect for a late-morning climb followed by inlet watching on the jetty. NJ.gov
Outdoor movies & kid-friendly nights
Many town-sponsored outdoor movies wind down by late August, but you’ll still find family nights and kid activities on municipal calendars this week, especially around Bayview Park (LBT) and Veterans Park (Beach Haven). Check day-of listings for titles and start times. Long Beach Township Beach Haven
Seafood season & the Chowder Cook-Off (heads-up for next month)
August is peak “dock-to-dish,” and if you’re here now, it’s the perfect time to plan for the region’s signature fall tradition: the Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off, with Merchant Mart on Sat, Oct 4 (free) and the ticketed Cook-Off on Sun, Oct 5 at the Taylor Avenue bayfront. If you’ll be back in the fall, set a reminder to snag tickets. Beach Haven Chowder Cook-off Borough of Beach Haven
Firework finales & season wrap-ups
Late-August and Labor Day weekend sometimes bring season-closing fireworks or bayfront send-offs tied to community events. Because dates can change with weather and permits, scan town calendars for any pop-ups as the weekend approaches. Southern Ocean Chamber
Pro tips for this week
Bottom line: In one late-summer week you can catch a free concert, climb the lighthouse, wander a craft market, and pencil in October’s chowder throw-down. That’s how vacationers go “local” on LBI—simple, salty, and right on time.
Last Updated on August 27, 2025
