Things to Do in Lavallette
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Lavallette Beach
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Clean, family-friendly beach without the crowds. Gentle waves good for kids.
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🏖️Beachs
Lavallette Beach
Clean, family-friendly beach without the crowds. Gentle waves good for kids.
🍽️Restaurants
Crab's Claw Inn
Local favorite for seafood dining. Casual atmosphere with bay views.
🎢Attractions
Magee & Reese Ave T-Docks
The best crabbing spots in Lavallette. Bring a handline, trap, and chicken necks to catch blue crabs. Early morning and evening are prime times.
Bay Beach Kayaking
Launch kayaks or SUPs from the calm bay beach. Paddle across Barnegat Bay at golden hour.
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Clean, family-friendly beach with gentle waves perfect for children. Quieter alternative to neighboring Seaside Heights without the boardwalk crowds.
Bay Beach
Calm bay-side beach on Barnegat Bay. Perfect for young children and kayaking. The nearby T-docks at Magee and Reese Avenues are popular for blue crabbing. Gorgeous sunset views.
Lavallette Vibe
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Quiet Family Town
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Events & Festivals
Summer Concert Series
Sunday Evenings, Late June - Labor DayLavallette presents free Sunday evening concerts at the Centennial Gazebo on Barnegat Bay from late June through Labor Day. Bring blankets or chairs to enjoy live music by the water, starting at 7pm weekly (8pm for July 4th weekend).
Independence Day Fireworks & Patriotic Bike Parade
July 3-6 WeekendLavallette celebrates July 4th with a beloved patriotic bike parade on the boardwalk (July 3, 9am-10am) featuring decorated bikes, face painting, and tattoos for kids, followed by a bay-side concert and fireworks display over Barnegat Bay.
Lavallette Founders Day
Early September (Post-Labor Day)Lavallette celebrates community spirit at this free annual festival held on the first Saturday after Labor Day (11am-5pm). The event features rides, amusements, live music, food trucks, and a mobile gaming trailer for all ages.
Halloween Harvest Hoedown
Late OctoberLavallette hosts a family-friendly fall festival (3pm-8pm) with hayrides, pony rides, trunk-or-treat, bonfire, live music, and a pumpkin carving contest. This annual event brings autumn fun to the bay-side community.
Lavallette Farmers Market
Tuesday Mornings, Summer SeasonLavallette Farmers Market operates Tuesday mornings near the firehouse in downtown Lavallette throughout summer. Local vendors sell fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and artisanal products in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Movies on the Bay
Summer Evenings (Friday/Saturday)Lavallette hosts outdoor movie screenings on the bayfront during summer months. Bring blankets or chairs and enjoy family-friendly films with bay views in a charming, small-town setting.
Kick Off to Summer 5K Run
Early JuneAnnual community 5K race that kicks off the summer season in Lavallette. Participants enjoy a scenic route along the bay and beaches, followed by a food truck festival. Open to runners of all abilities.
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Weekend (Sunday)Lavallette hosts a family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt at Washington Avenue Bay Beach. Children search for hidden eggs on the peaceful bay beach with ocean views, making memories in this quiet community.