Point Pleasant Beach Events Calendar 2026
Every festival, parade, concert and tournament on the Point Pleasant Beach calendar — with confirmed 2026 dates.
Point Pleasant Beach runs 8 annual events across the 2026 calendar, weighted toward food & drink, sporting events and parades events. Family Fun on the Boardwalk. August is the busiest stretch with 2 scheduled events, and 4 of the town's events are free to attend.
The anchor event is Festival of the Sea at Arnold & Bay Avenues, held September 19, 2026; fireworks run every Thursday at 9:30 PM from July 1 through August 31; and point pleasant beach summer concerts fills out the summer schedule.
Daily beach badges run $13 ($130 for the season), so budget for those on top of any ticketed event. Everything below is drawn from our Ocean County events dataset — 8 of the 8 entries carry a confirmed 2026 calendar date.
April in Point Pleasant Beach
All April shore events →June in Point Pleasant Beach
All June shore events →July in Point Pleasant Beach
All July shore events →August in Point Pleasant Beach
All August shore events →Downtown Point Pleasant Beach Sidewalk Sale Days
Four-day sidewalk sale along Arnold Avenue and downtown Point Pleasant Beach with merchandise racks out on the street.
46th Annual MRMTC Offshore Open
The Manasquan River club's flagship offshore tournament, running eight days from August 29 with daily canyon weigh-ins at Brielle Yacht Club.
September in Point Pleasant Beach
All September shore events →Festival of the Sea
47th annual festival with 250+ craft vendors, seafood, and live entertainment.
Point Pleasant Seafood Festival
Riverfront seafood celebration with local restaurants and live entertainment.
November in Point Pleasant Beach
All November shore events →Weekly summer programming in Point Pleasant Beach
These run on a repeating schedule through the season rather than on a single date.
🎆 Jenkinson's Fireworks
Every Thursday at 9:30 PM · July 1 – August 31 · Free
Thursday night fireworks at Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach.
Launch: Jenkinson's Beach
🎬 Jenkinson's Movies on the Beach
Every Tuesday at Dusk (approximately 8:30 PM) · July 1 – August 31 · Free
The ultimate family-friendly night under the stars. Bring a blanket to the beach and watch movies on the big screen with the ocean as your backdrop. Free admission.
🎵 Point Pleasant Beach Summer Concerts
Every Thursday at 7:30 PM · June 15 – August 31 · Free
Free summer concerts at the bandshell sponsored by the Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music.
Also on the Point Pleasant Beach calendar
- Ocean County Decoy & Gunning Show — Mid-March weekend
- St. Patrick's Day Parade — Sunday before St. Patrick's Day
- Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony — Memorial Day Monday
- Point Pleasant Beach Classic Car Show — Late May weekend
- Thursday Night Fireworks — June-August (Thursdays)
- Jenkinson's Summer Concert Series — June-August
- July 4th Fireworks Spectacular — July 4th
- Autumn Harvest Festival — Mid-October weekend
- Point Pleasant Beach Christmas Tree Lighting — First Friday in December
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Point Pleasant Beach events — frequently asked questions
What events are happening in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ in 2026?
Point Pleasant Beach has 8 annual events on the 2026 calendar. Confirmed dates include Jersey Shore Restaurant Week (April 10-19, 2026), Point Pleasant Beach America's 250th Celebration (June 25-27, 2026), Manasquan River Marlin & Tuna Club Fluke Tournament (July 31 - August 10, 2026), Downtown Point Pleasant Beach Sidewalk Sale Days (August 13, 2026), 46th Annual MRMTC Offshore Open (August 29 - September 5, 2026). Full listings by month are on this page.
What is happening in Point Pleasant Beach in July and August 2026?
Peak season in Point Pleasant Beach brings 3 dated events: Manasquan River Marlin & Tuna Club Fluke Tournament on July 31 - August 10, 2026, Downtown Point Pleasant Beach Sidewalk Sale Days on August 13, 2026, 46th Annual MRMTC Offshore Open on August 29 - September 5, 2026.
When are the fireworks in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ?
Jenkinson's Fireworks runs every Thursday at 9:30 PM, from July 1 through August 31. Launch location: Jenkinson's Beach. Best viewing: Jenkinson's Boardwalk, Beach, Ocean Avenue.
Are there free events in Point Pleasant Beach?
Yes — 4 of Point Pleasant Beach's 8 annual events are free, including Point Pleasant Beach America's 250th Celebration, Downtown Point Pleasant Beach Sidewalk Sale Days, Festival of the Sea, Point Pleasant Seafood Festival.
What is the biggest event in Point Pleasant Beach?
Festival of the Sea, held at Arnold & Bay Avenues, is the largest event on the Point Pleasant Beach calendar, drawing around 50,000+ people. 47th annual festival with 250+ craft vendors, seafood, and live entertainment.
Where should I stay for Point Pleasant Beach events?
Point Pleasant Beach sits in Ocean County, and event weekends book out well ahead — especially anything falling on a summer Saturday. Hotels and vacation rentals in Point Pleasant Beach and the neighbouring Ocean County towns are the practical options; book before the headline events fill the town.
Where to stay for Point Pleasant Beach events
Event weekends are the hardest nights of the year to book in Point Pleasant Beach. Compare hotels and vacation rentals before the calendar fills.
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