Local merchants will open up their doors for the community to explore. Holiday Highlights on Bridge Avenue: CEREMONIES AT THE BAY HEAD FIREHOUSE  

When: Saturday, October 30, 2021 

Where: Bay Head Fire House (back lot) 81 Bridge Ave. Bay Head

Pick a catagory to to compete in: Painted or Carved/Jack-O-Lanterns

Register on EventBrite. Link on BayHeadLife.com

Purchase your own pumpkin, decorate or carve at home. On October 30, 2021 between 10:00 am - 10:45 am drop off pumpkin at Bay Head Firehouse back lot.

The public votes on your pumpkin by visiting lot and casting votes. Voting is from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Winners will be announced at 1:00 pm. Must be present to win.  Good Luck

Get ready for Bay Head's biggest event of the year! The 2021 Annual Bay Head Fire Company Clam Bake is just a couple of weeks away. The event features live music, a DJ, beverages, and most importantly great food. To obtain a ticket, head over to the firehouse in Bay Head or simply show up to the gate the day of! The bake will take place outside the firehouse on Saturday, August 21st from noon to 5 pm. Adults play $45 if the ticket is purchased in advance or $50 if purchased the day off. The children's admission price is $20. Lastly, and most importantly, make sure to come hungry!

Danny White has been a pioneer in building a musical community here at the Jersey Shore. He's worked with multiple platinum artists like Bruce Springsteen, but his true passion is teaching people the art of music. This coming Friday, August 20th, Danny White will be performing with the Kids Rock N' Roll band at Pyanoe Plaza in Belmar. The show will begin at 6:30 pm and is free of charge for all ages. Stop by and enjoy the show!

Duck derby anyone? Grab your derby hat and head over to the Coastal Cottage in downtown Bay Head to enter the annual rubber duck derby! The event takes place today, August 7th, from 2-3 pm. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners. This is a great family afternoon activity for all ages, especially children!

Looking for a great new restaurant to try? Check out these seven stand-out restaurants:

Spano's

Looking for real-deal authentic Italian food? Spano's is your go-to. The head chef, Joseph Spano, has been in the Italian food industry since 1989, and his restaurants have gained quite the buzz due to their huge portions and phenomenal taste. Getting a table at Spano's can be difficult, so make sure to call in advance.

Location: 719 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Squan Tavern

Squan Tavern has been satisfying taste buds since 1964, so it's safe to say their good reputation is set in stone. Known for their pizza and sandwiches, Squan Tavern has something for everyone. Stop by for dinner, but be warned, this place may become a

Summer is finally in full swing and there are plenty of local activities to take part in. Check out our list of local activities to enjoy this month!

Jenkinson's Fireworks at Dark

Head over to Jenkinson's on Thursdays throughout July and the rest of the summer to see their weekly fireworks show. The show typically lasts about twenty minutes and can be seen from the Bay Head beaches, so if you're not interested in making the trip to Jenkinson's, head over to a Bay Head beach! There is no exact start time, but the show begins shortly after dark.

New Jersey Sandcastle Contest

Take part in a classic Jersey Shore event. Belmar is this year's host of the New Jersey Sandcastle Contest! The contest will take place on July 14th, and will

Alas, a new coffee shop in Bay Head. Located next to Beach House Surf Shop, Port Coffee Roasters is the real deal:

Greg and Grace at Port Coffee Roasters have been roasting their own coffee for six years, and have been selling their small-batch coffee and honey every Saturday at the Brick Farmer’s Market. Along with selling their coffee at the local farmer's markets, Port Coffee has an online business, where their coffee beans can be shipped all over the country. Port Coffee’s organic and fair-trade coffee beans are sourced from all over the world, including places like Ethiopia, Papua New Guinea, Sumatra, and Mexico. Their coffee beans are roasted inside the shop, providing the freshest experience possible for the customer. 

Stop by Port

It's going to be a busy June in Bay Head! Asides from the paramount activity of relaxing under the sun at the beach, there are plenty of activities in Bay Head to take part in this month:

Therapeutic Touch's Johnson Street Beach Yoga

Talk about a great way to start your day! Join others in a peaceful one-hour yoga session on Johnson Street Beach every Thursday to Monday throughout the summer at 8 am. All audiences are welcome, whether you're new to yoga or a die-hard master. All you need is a beach towel. $10 entry fee. To receive more information, contact Therapeutic Touch at (732) 899-0920.

Bay Head Monthly Sunset Paddle at Twilight Lake

Close out your weekend with a relaxing sunset paddle! Join other Bay Head