The 10 best things to do in LBI this weekend

September 11–13, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across LBI.

The tail end of summer on LBI brings a first-ever pizza festival, a taste of the Pine Barrens' cranberry harvest, and live music spilling out of bars, sandbars, and distilleries from Surf City to Long Beach Township.

1st Annual Pizza FestSunday · 12:00 PM · Bayview Park · Long Beach TownshipBayview Park hosts the inaugural Pizza Fest, with pizza and pizza-themed food, free activities for kids, adult beverages, and live music — a laid-back way to spend a Sunday afternoon.Cranberry Ramble & PickSunday · 2:00 PM · Cloverdale Farm County Park · BarnegatLearn how the 'Rubies of the Pines' grow on a half-hour ramble around the bogs at Cloverdale Farm, then pick your own — bring a quart-size bag and dress for the weather.Ghost the Musical - Beach HavenSunday · 2:00 PM · Surflight Theatre · Beach HavenSurflight Theatre brings its stage production of Ghost the Musical to Beach Haven, a solid pick if you want a full theatrical show as part of your weekend.Jersey Girl Founders MarketSunday · 9:00 AM · Veterans Park · Beach HavenHead to Veterans Park for the Jersey Girl Founders Market, a good stop for browsing local vendors before hitting the beach.First Responders Unity 5KSunday · 8:00 AM · Ship BottomShip Bottom hosts the First Responders Unity 5K, a community run honoring local first responders.The RuckusSunday · 2:00 PM · The Boatyard · Long Beach TownshipThe Ruckus takes the stage at The Boatyard in Long Beach Township for an afternoon of live music by the water.Brother PeteSunday · 3:00 PM · Engleside Sandbar · Long Beach TownshipBrother Pete plays Engleside Sandbar, one of the go-to spots for live music on this stretch of the island.Vince BergamoSunday · 3:00 PM · Surf City Hotel · Surf CityVince Bergamo performs at the Surf City Hotel, a classic LBI stop for a Sunday set.Chuck DeBruynSunday · 4:00 PM · LBI Distilling Co. · Long Beach TownshipChuck DeBruyn brings live music to LBI Distilling Co., a nice pairing of local spirits and a live set.Yoga Bohemia on the BeachSunday · 6:30 AM · Holyoke Beach · Beach HavenYoga Bohemia sets up on Holyoke Beach for a morning session with the ocean as your backdrop — a calm way to start the day before the island's music and food events kick in.

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