Free events in Ocean County, NJ

Shop local at the Tuckerton Farmers Market, featuring locally made products and goods from area producers. The market runs on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with this edition held on August 7 outside the Union Market and Gallery.

Blackwells Mill is back at Maggie’s Bar & Grill with a mix of rock, country, dance, and alternative music. Enjoy the show with no cover charge.

Shop local at the Brick Farmers Market at Windward Beach Park. It runs every Saturday from May through early October, with this date featuring market hours from morning into early afternoon. Expect a variety of fresh produce and local vendors as you browse and enjoy the weekend market atmosphere.

Pitties & Pals Rescue hosts a meet and greet adoption event at Lowe’s Home Improvement, offering a chance to meet adoptable dogs and learn more about the rescue. Attendees can find information about the adoption process, explore foster opportunities, and discover ways to volunteer. It is a friendly setting to ask questions or simply say hello to the dogs. Sharing details about the event can help more dogs connect with loving homes.

Attendees can view cars from every year, make, and model while live music fills the parking lot. After exploring the lineup, the crowd can move into the Field of Dreams for BBQ and time on the playground. The event is free and open to the public, and trophies will be awarded to cars. Live entertainment features the Lou Panico Band.

Get ready for a high-energy magic show at the pier featuring Eric Wilzig, with jaw-dropping illusions, daring stunts, and mind-bending tricks. Expect plenty of audience-participation moments and classic magic plus extreme feats that are fun for families and thrill-seekers. The Extreme Magic show is free, with performances at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM on the Pier Stage by the Ferris Wheel.

Put your knowledge to the test at a free weekly trivia night at Doyle's Pour House Barnegat. Hosted by Mike K. of Trivia on Tap, this casual evening offers plenty of fun and the chance to win prizes.

Bring the kids for a free summer show series at John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island. On August 13, the featured performance is Pirate Vince, part of the weekly Kids Summer Spectacular events held on Thursdays at 1:00 PM.

A car meet returns to Barnegat, presented by Jersey Shore Car Shows. Admission is free, all vehicles are welcome, and the gathering includes food, music, special offers, and more.