The 10 best things to do in LBI this weekend

July 24–26, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across LBI.

LBI's weekend runs from beachfront concerts and a lighthouse climb under the stars to a clam-soaked Elks bake and a fundraiser swim off Barnegat Light — with live music stacked up and down the island every night.

Artisan MarketFriday · 9:00 AM · Veterans Park · Beach HavenKick off the weekend browsing handmade goods at Veterans Park, a relaxed way to start a Friday in Beach Haven before the bars fill up.Firepit Fridays – Summer Concert SeriesFriday · 7:00 PM · 68th Street Beach · Beach HavenPart of the summer concert series right on 68th Street Beach — live music with sand under your feet as the sun goes down.Quixote ProjectFriday · 3:30 PM · LBI Distilling Co. · Long Beach TownshipQuixote Project plays LBI Distilling Co. on Friday evening, a good excuse to catch live music with a drink from the local distillery.Manahawkin Elks Clam BakeSaturday · 1:00 PM · Manahawkin Elks Lodge · ManahawkinThe Manahawkin Elks' annual clam bake returns with an estimated 10,000 clams on hand — a full-on Jersey Shore food tradition worth the trip.Lighthouse Night Climb & Live MusicSaturday · 6:30 PM · Lighthouse State Park · Barnegat LightClimb Old Barney under the moonlight and catch live music before or after — a genuinely different way to spend a Saturday evening on the island.Saturday Night Concert Series at Barnegat DockSaturday · 6:30 PM · Barnegat Dock · Barnegat TownshipJoey D and Johnny B's Rockin' Oldies opens Barnegat Township's free Saturday concert series at the dock, a laid-back waterfront show for all ages.Celebrate Cecily – Putt Against Cancer TournamentSaturday · 10:00 AM · Island Golf · Ship BottomA mini-golf tournament for a good cause at Island Golf, with last year's field topped by a 13-year-old who shot a 31 — fun for families and competitive types alike.15th Annual Barnegat Light Ocean Mile SwimSaturday · 6:30 PM · 30th St. Beach · Barnegat LightThe 15th annual Ocean Mile Swim is a longtime Barnegat Light Beach Patrol fundraiser — worth watching from the sand even if you're not racing.LBI Singer Songwriter ShowcaseSunday · 5:00 PM · Jetty Flagship Store · ManahawkinLocal songwriters get the stage at Jetty Flagship Store for this original-music showcase, hosted by Chris Fritz and built around homegrown talent.Sundays at 68th St Beach – Summer Concert SeriesSunday · 12:00 PM · 68th Street Beach · Beach HavenClose out the weekend with the Sundays at 68th Street Beach concert series, a easy, free way to catch live music by the water before heading home.

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