The 12 best things to do in LBI this weekend

Halloween weekend on LBI leans into costumes, cover-band-style bar nights, and small-town trunk-or-treats, with a quieter Sunday museum visit to round things out. Friday and Saturday have plenty of live music at the island's taverns and clubs.

DLHallowine & DineFriday · 6:30 PM · Dolce Liberta · ManahawkinA Halloween party at Dolce Liberta in Manahawkin with music, dancing, and singing from DJ Tommy Smooth & Company, plus a three-course dinner for guests.NTFish & MartyFriday · 5:00 PM · Nardi's Tavern · Ship BottomFish & Marty play a Friday night at Nardi's Tavern in Ship Bottom, a good low-key start to the weekend at a neighborhood bar.TTLive Music with Tom PernalFriday · 6:00 PM · Tuckers Tavern · Beach HavenTom Pernal plays Tuckers Tavern in Beach Haven on Friday evening, a classic bar-and-music night in town.BThe PicklesFriday · 7:00 PM · Buckalew's · Beach HavenThe Pickles take the stage at Buckalew's in Beach Haven on Friday night, a lively spot for an end-of-week pint.SESaxophone – Eva Andersen & Her FriendsFriday · 2:00 PM · Beach HavenSaxophone with Eva Andersen & Her Friends in Beach Haven on Friday evening, a relaxed and different kind of live sound for the start of the weekend.ARHalloween Emo Night with DJ David Earl and Karle GwenSaturday · 12:00 AM · Anchor Rock Club · Beach HavenA Halloween Emo Night at Anchor Rock Club in Beach Haven, with DJ David Earl and Karle Gwen, for a night of dressing up and loud music.DOLive Music with Kenny DubmanSaturday · 6:00 PM · Daddy O · Long Beach TownshipKenny Dubman plays Daddy O in Long Beach Township on Saturday night, a solid bar-music pick for the weekend's second night.BOn The RocksSaturday · 7:00 PM · Buckalew's · Beach HavenOn The Rocks at Buckalew's in Beach Haven on Saturday, a late-night music set at a popular local bar.SCHalloween Costume Party with the DankstersSaturday · 9:00 PM · Surf City Hotel · Surf CityA Halloween costume party with the Danksters at Surf City Hotel, a Saturday night pick for dressing up and dancing.BABeach Bums Corvette Club Hosts Annual Trunk or TreatSaturday · 12:00 PM · Bay Avenue Community Center · ManahawkinThe Beach Bums Corvette Club's Trunk or Treat at Bay Avenue Community Center in Manahawkin, with face painting, pumpkin decorating, music by Hot Rod Mike, and a Twister Swisster food truck.BHBarnegat Historical Society Open HouseSunday · 1:00 PM · Barnegat Historical Society · Beach HavenThe Barnegat Historical Society holds its first-Sunday open house from 1 to 4 p.m. at 573 East Bay Avenue, a low-key way to spend a Sunday afternoon.TLFriends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter Host Bowling ‘Fun’d-RaiserSunday · 11:00 AM · Thunderbird Lanes · ManahawkinBowling fundraiser for the Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter at Thunderbird Lanes in Manahawkin on Sunday, with two games and pizza included for bowlers and all proceeds going to the shelter.

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