Community Corner
π± Tailgate Saturdays at Casino Pier and 11 more events
Happening soon: Free Photos with Santa + Puppy Huskies on the Ocean Gate Patch calendar

Good morning to you Ocean Gate! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. βοΈ
Coming up on the calendar:
- Free Photos with Santa + Puppy Huskies
- Tailgate Saturdays at Casino Pier
- Winter Frenzy Vendor Event
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Ocean Gatefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Ocean Gatefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Some sun, windy and colder, with a high of 37 and low of 24 degrees.
- Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 25.
- Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 40 and low of 28 degrees.
πΈ Around Ocean Gate
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
π Upcoming Events in Ocean Gate
β Featured events β
- Free Photos with Santa + Puppy Huskies
954 Lakewood Rd, Toms River
12:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Tailgate Saturdays at Casino Pier
Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach , 800 Ocean Terrace , Seaside Heights
11:00 am - Winter Frenzy Vendor Event
Elks Lodge , 247 US-9 , Bayville
10:00 am - Hot Cocoa with Santa
Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach , 800 Ocean Terrace , Seaside Heights
1:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
π£ Ocean Gate Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
π Events Nearby
- Preschool Storytime
Beachwood Branch Library , 126 Beachwood Blvd , Beachwood
10:30 am - Recreation Committee Meeting
Beachwood, NJ Calendar , Mayo Park Center 501 Beacon Ave , Beachwood
7:00 pm - Karaoke Night β Crabs Claw Inn
Crabs Claw Inn , 601 Grand Central Ave , Lavallette
7:30 pm - Beachwood Recreation Presents Movies in the Park - CANCELLED
Beachwood, NJ Calendar , Mayo Park Center 501 Beacon Ave , Beachwood - Obituary Searching 101
Ocean County Library , 101 Washington St , Toms River
10:00 am - Mini Wooden Ornament Painting Workshop
Ocean County Artists Guild , 22 Chestnut Ave , Island Heights
1:00 pm - Snowflake Water Colors
Island Heights Public Library , 121 Central Ave , Island Heights
3:30 pm - MS Wrestling @ Toms River Intermediate East
Toms River Intermediate East , 1519 Hooper Ave , Toms River
4:00 pm - MS Boys Basketball @ Jackson
Central Regional School District , 101 Don Connor Blvd , Jackson Township
4:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Β
Thank you πππ to the local businesses for making Ocean Gate PatchAM possible:
- Beach Haven Yacht Club Marina β (704) 231-9786
2026 Seasonal slips Available - Mathis House Victorian Tea Room and Bed & Breakfast β (732) 818-7580
Holiday Victorian Afternoon Teatime
Click here to show your appreciation! π
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- P.F. Chang's China Bistro posted a job opening for Expeditor in Toms River. Apply here.
- Hackensack University Medical Center posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist, Urgent Care in Toms River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean Gate here.
π Nearby News
Seaside Park
- Flood Mitigation Mayors Group In Ocean County Earns State Honor (patch.com)
- Seaside Park Beach Badge Sales Being Held on Weekends in December (Here's What They Look Like) (shorebeat.com)
- Seaside Park Authorizes Potential Purchase of Tri-Boro Building, Holds Off on EMS Agreement (shorebeat.com)
Berkeley
- Kids Can Get Letters From Santa In Berkeley: Here's How (patch.com)
Seaside Heights
Ok Ocean Gate! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!
π Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you whatβs happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.