The 11 best things to do in LBI this weekend

This October weekend brings fall traditions and live music to LBI—from a beloved kite festival to harvest wine celebrations, plus plenty of live performances across local venues.

1S12th Annual LBI Fly Invitational Kite FestivalFriday · 8:00 AM · 19th Street · Ship BottomThe 12th Annual LBI Fly Invitational Kite Festival returns to Ship Bottom for two days of colorful skies and community spirit. Check lbifly.com for details and come celebrate this long-running local favorite.NTGypsy MoonFriday · 5:00 PM · Nardi's Tavern · Ship BottomGypsy Moon takes the stage Friday night at Nardi's Tavern in Ship Bottom—a solid neighborhood spot to kick off your weekend with live music.HPStafford Fall Harvest & Wine FestivalSaturday · 12:00 PM · Heritage Park · ManahawkinThe Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival spreads across Saturday and Sunday at Heritage Park in Manahawkin, offering wine, seasonal food, crafts, and music from noon to 5 p.m. each day.ALVINYL TIME! The Toms River Record Riot returns! Sat October 10thSaturday · 12:00 AM · American Legion Post 129 · Beach HavenForty dealer tables of LPs and CDs land at American Legion Post 129 in Beach Haven on Saturday—a rare, community-focused record fair perfect for digging through vinyl.STStafford Recreation’s Annual Halloween ParadeSaturday · 12:00 PM · Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 · ManahawkinStafford Recreation's Annual Halloween Parade kicks off Saturday at noon from the firehouse on Stafford Avenue, with family-friendly fun and costume prizes.JFJetty Hosts ‘Back to the Garage’Saturday · 5:00 PM · Jetty Flagship Store · ManahawkinJetty Flagship Store hosts 'Back to the Garage' Saturday night in Manahawkin, celebrating punk and hip-hop fusion in the spirit of the brand's early days.STSurflight Theatre Presents ‘Deceived’Saturday · 2:00 PM · Surflight Theatre · Beach HavenSurflight Theatre's psychological thriller Deceived runs through the weekend, offering suspenseful storytelling based on the classic Gaslight.PVPineland Symphonic Band Holds ConcertSunday · 3:00 PM · Parkertown Volunteer Fire Company · Little Egg Harbor TownshipCapture the vibrant cranberry bogs at Cloverdale Farm in Barnegat on Sunday with a guided nature photography tour—free and great for anyone with a camera.CFCranberry Ramble & PickSunday · 2:00 PM · Cloverdale Farm County Park · BarnegatThe Cranberry Ramble & Pick at Cloverdale Farm on Sunday lets you learn about bog farming and pick your own rubies of the pines to take home.DLPetals & PumpkinsSunday · 12:00 PM · Dolce Liberta · ManahawkinPetals & Pumpkins at Dolce Liberta in Manahawkin on Sunday offers a guided faux floral arranging workshop with a fall-themed menu—a relaxed afternoon outing.RWLive Music by Fatt Mezz at Renault WinerySunday · 1:00 PM · Renault Winery Resort · Beach HavenLive music by Fatt Mezz pairs perfectly with wine and views at Renault Winery Resort in Beach Haven on Sunday afternoon.

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