Event List
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Junior Keepers
Mondays & Fridays: June 24th - September 2nd, 8:00am -1:00pm
A great program for future marine biologists, Junior Keepers provides the opportunity to experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Campers will assist with various tasks including animal enrichment, logging, & feeding. Sneakers are required.
Mondays and Fridays: June 24th - September 2nd
8:00am – 1:00pm
Ages 11-16 years old
$80 per child / per day (additional $10.00 to purchase a Junior Keepers t-shirt)
Call 732-899-1659 to pre-register.
Kiddie Beach Show
Monday - August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 — 7:00PM to 8:00PM
June 27th - Chris Sullivan "Shock from the Electric Company"
July 4th - NO SHOW
July 11th - Bounce Ooo La La & Daniel
July 18th - Extreme Skills Comedy Show
July 25th - Goowin's Balloowins
August 1st - YOSI
August 8th - T-Bone
August 15th - Mutts Gone Nuts
August 22nd - Magic of John Bundy & Morgan
August 29th - Brenn Swanson Variety Show
Beachcombing
Monday - August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 — 6:00PM to 6:45PM
Explore the shore with our staff during this free program and see what you can find! Cap off your trip with one of Jenkinson's free kiddie beach showa and Jenkinson's South Beach Stage! Weather permitting. All ages.
Shark Week
August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 — 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Come learn about the most misunderstood animals in the sea with different themes and acitivities each day! Show your spirit by wearing shark related clothing, hats or accessories and receive $1 off your admission!
Aquarium Explorers Camp
Tuesday - Thursday: July 5th - August 25th, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Created for mini-marine biologists ages 5-10, Aquarium Explorers camp will provide children the chance to learn about aquarium inhabitants through crafts, games, and live animal visits! There will be a different theme each week. Please check out http://www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium/summer-camps for themes. Sneakers are required. $150 per child per week. You can even sign up for multiple weeks! Registration begins in May 2011.Call 732-899-1659 to pre-register.
Wristband Day
Tuesday - August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 — 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Ride all the rides for $15 per person from Noon til 6pm.
**** End of Season Wristband Special***** Tuesday, Sept. 6th, Friday, Sept. 9th & Friday, Sept. 16th
For every wristband you purchase for that day, you will receive a voucher that can be redeemed for a complimentary wristband during any Wristband Day or Night in June of 2012.
Seanet: Its for the birds!
Tuesday - August 2, 16, 30 — 8:00AM to 9:30AM
Walk the Beach with our staff, in this free program, while helping them monitor local shorebird populations. Meet in front of the Aquarium at 8am sharp. Weather dependent. Ages 9 and up.
Hermit Crab Races
Wednesday - August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 — 7:30PM
Jenkinson's Music Fest
Wednesday - August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 — 7:30PM to 9:00PM
June 29th - Opening Gala Concert (Highlights from all shows and artists to be featured this season.)
July 6th - The British Invasion Tribute
July 13th - Your Three Tenors (Conductor of the NJ Symphony - Jason Tramm)
July 20th - Rain Date - NO CONCERT (there have been no rain outs)
July 27th - Big Band/ Dancing with the Stars
August 3rd - Bobby Byrne
August 10th - Broadway Show Stoppers (with David Wroe, Conductor of the Westfield Symphony)
August 17th - Big Band/ Italian Style (Starring Moreno Fruzzetti)
August 24th - Bronx Wanderers
August 31st - Rain Date
September 5th - Patriotic Season Finale (Fireworks to Follow)
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Arts & Crafts
Wednesday - August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 — 6:00PM
Circus, Circus!!
August 3rd
Face Painting, Balloonists, Make & Take Crafts, Strolling Clown Act "Clowns a Poppin", Cirque de Jour teaching juggling scarves, balls & more
Radio Disney
Wednesday - August 3, 10, 17, 31 — 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Fireworks
Thursday - August 4, 11, 18, 25 — 9:00PM
Face Painting & Balloonists
Thursday - August 4, 11, 18, 25 — 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Dolphin Races
Thursday - August 4, 11, 18, 25 — 5:30PM
Dolphin Races on Pavilion Beach 5:30pm (registration 5:30pm)
The Dolphin Races are like stick horse races but with dolphins instead of horses. The races will be held on the beach and there will be six participants in each race. A set of dice will be rolled which will tell each dolphin how many spots to move forward. The first dolphin to reach the end will be the winner. There will be several races each Thursday evening on the beach across from the Aquarium Gift Shop.
Movies on the Beach
Friday - August 5, 12, 19, 26 — 9:00PM to 10:30PM
June 24th - You Again
July 1st - Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
July 8th - MegaMind
July 15th - Flipped
July 22nd - Rango
July 29th - Unaccompanied Minors
August 5th - Yogi Bear
August 12th - Despicable Me
August 19th - Secretariat
August 26th - Toy Story 3
September 2nd - Tangled
*All Movies Subject to Change- Weather Dependent
Junior Keepers
Mondays & Fridays: June 24th - September 2nd, 8:00am -1:00pm
A great program for future marine biologists, Junior Keepers provides the opportunity to experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Campers will assist with various tasks including animal enrichment, logging, & feeding. Sneakers are required.
Mondays and Fridays: June 24th - September 2nd
8:00am – 1:00pm
Ages 11-16 years old
$80 per child / per day (additional $10.00 to purchase a Junior Keepers t-shirt)
Call 732-899-1659 to pre-register.
Big Joe's Jersey Talent Show
Sunday - August 7, 14, 21 — 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Under the Sea
August 10th
Face Painting, Balloonists, Make & Take Crafts, Strolling Music, Captain Cuddlefish & Mirna Mermaid Baitshop walking the boards (on wheels with interactive comedy show), King Triton on Stilts
A Day Under the Sea
Wednesday - August 10 — 3:00PM to 7:00PM
Join Jenkinson's Aquarium and Boardwalk in celebrating a day of fun under the sea! All Ages. Included with General Admission.
Blessing of the Waters
Monday - August 15 — 9:00AM to 9:30AM
Lifeguard Tournament
Tuesday - August 16 — 6:00PM
Jenkinson's Intersquad Lifeguard Tournament 6pm
4 Team - 6 Events
Swim Relay, Kayak Relay, Surfboard Relay, Medley (run/ swim/ board/ kayak), Beach Flags and Tug of War
Come see your favorite Jenks Lifeguards compete against each other on a day of sun, fun and surf.
Pirate Day
August 17th
Face Painting, Balloonists, Make & Take Crafts, Strolling Entertainment, Pirate Stage Show with the Valhalla Pirates (3:30pm & 6:15pm), and Dress-up Interactive Show for Kids (4pm, 5pm & 6pm)
Lots for Tots
August 24th
Face Painting, Balloonists, Make & Take Crafts, Strolling Bands, Strolling Magic Show, Baby Parade, Treasure Hunt, Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
Baby Parade (open to children 7 and under) 3:00pm: Registration - 1:30-2:30pm in front of Joey Tomatoes
Categories for Parade Include: Best Dressed, Funniest, Twins, and Best Float
First Prize in Each Category - $500 Savings Bond (You must participate in the parade to be eligible for prizes.)
Treasure Hunt 4pm (South Beach)
Pony Rides & Petting Zoo 4:30- 7:30pm (Pavilion Beach)
Yosi and the Superdads 7pm (South Beach Stage)
Hot Halloween
August 31st
Face Painting, Balloonists, Make & Take Crafts, Strolling Entertainment, and Spooky Halloween Show
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