Beach Ball Blast, Carnival: This Weekend In Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Another sunny summer weekend is nearly upon us and as always there's plenty to do in Ocean County.

So if you're looking for something to do this weekend that isn't catching a double feature of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" at one of the county's movie theaters, here's what else is in store.

St. Mary's Parish Nights of Summer Carnival runs all weekend from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in Manahawkin.

Friday, July 21

Parks and Recreation is holding their annual "Beach Ball Blast" at John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Crafts, games, food, entertainment and more will be present.

Looking for some live theatre? Catch "Kiss Me, Kate" at Ocean County College at 7:30 p.m. or "Rock of Ages" at Exit 82 Theatre Company at 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 22

Enjoy a car show and maybe bring home a new furry friend at the Fast and the Furriest Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show and Pet Adoption Event at Veterans Park in Bayville from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Show your skills at the crabbing contest at Mantoloking Bridge County Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Food trucks, vendors, a beer garden, music and more will be at Seaside Park Marina for Boots on the Bay Sunset Party from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, July 23

A collectibles show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Post Legion #129 in Toms River.

Women can surf at the Jetty 15th annual Coquina Jam at 68th Street in Brant Beach from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel back in time with the Ultimate 80s Party at Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.