The 10 best things to do in LBI this weekend

Long Beach Island's weekend leans toward autumn fun: a big harvest hayride and pizza fest in Long Beach Township, a Cher tribute at the Stafford arts center, and a steady run of bar bands and DJs from Beach Haven to Ship Bottom. Trunk-or-treats and Halloween pet events fill out Friday and Saturday, with a 5K and a fishing derby on Sunday.

BPLong Beach Township Hosts Harvest Hayride and Pizza FestSaturday · 12:00 PM · Bayview Park · Long BeachLong Beach Township's annual Harvest Hayride and Pizza Fest, moved from its original date because of weather. Expect hayrides, pumpkin picking, pizza-themed food, kids' activities, and live music from local bands, all free and family-friendly on Saturday afternoon at Bayview ParkSTSee Almost Cher: A Tribute at STACSaturday · 7:30 PM · Stafford Township Arts Center · ManahawkinA Cher tribute show at the Stafford Township Arts Center on Saturday night. Tickets are by phone, so call ahead.NTAnna Felice BandFriday · 10:00 PM · Nardi's Tavern · Ship BottomThe Anna Felice Band plays at Nardi's Tavern in Ship Bottom on Friday night, a good low-key start to the weekend at a local bar.ARMOLLYWEEN featuring Molly Ringworm / Later Bloom / No Buddy / WLFR DJ'sFriday · 12:00 AM · Anchor Rock Club · Beach HavenA Friday night Halloween bill at Anchor Rock Club in Beach Haven, with Molly Ringworm, Later Bloom, No Buddy, and WLFR DJs.MFMusic for Peace Returns to Manahawkin Flea MarketSaturday · 9:00 AM · Manahawkin Flea Market · ManahawkinMusic for Peace returns to the Manahawkin Flea Market for a day of live music at its second gathering this year, a relaxed way to spend a Saturday browsing and listening.FOHalloween Fur FestSaturday · 1:00 PM · Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter · ManahawkinThe Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter's Halloween Fur Fest on Saturday in Manahawkin, with a costume parade for pets and their families. Registration starts at 1pm.BSBonfire, Storytelling & Lighthouse Night ClimbSaturday · 7:00 PM · Barnegat LightA Saturday evening at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park with a bonfire, storytelling with Robin Moore, and an optional fall climb to the top of the lighthouse.LHLBI Halloween Hustle 5K Run/WalkSunday · 7:30 AM · Surf CityThe inaugural LBI Halloween Hustle 5K sunday through Surf City, a fast, flat course with a Little Monsters Dash for kids. A fun way to close out the weekend.SSStriped Bass Derby (Day 1)Friday · 6:00 AM · Sea Shell Resort · Beach HavenDay one of the 28th annual Striped Bass Fishing Derby at Sea Shell Resort in Beach Haven, a three-day tournament that has raised more than $800,000 for local organizations.MSMakers Station Gallery Hosts The Pumpkin JamSaturday · 10:00 AM · Makers Station Gallery · EagleswoodMakers Station Gallery in Eagleswood hosts its Pumpkin Jam on Saturday, with glassblowing demonstrations, a student pottery sale, and free studio tours.

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