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Jurassic Quest | Meadowlands Exposition Center | Secaucus, NJ 2026
The Ultimate Family Adventure!
Jurassic Quest — the world’s most popular dinosaur experience — is now the ultimate event for LEGO® brick builders and fans. Get ready for the ULTIMATE day of discovery, play, and imagination!
Dino Fans: Step into the age of dinosaurs and marvel at life-size, moving giants — including the towering Apatosaurus, colossal Spinosaurus, and legendary T. rex. Enjoy hands-on fossil digs, meet adorable baby dinos, and hop on thrilling dino rides.
Brick Fans: Unleash your imagination with massive LEGO-inspired sculptures, build your own designs, explore interactive play zones, and race your custom build in the wildly popular Brick Derby!
One weekend only and one ticket gets it all — grab your tickets now before they’re gone!
Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus
Jurassic Quest | Meadowlands Exposition Center | Secaucus, NJ 2026
The Ultimate Family Adventure!
Jurassic Quest — the world’s most popular dinosaur experience — is now the ultimate event for LEGO® brick builders and fans. Get ready for the ULTIMATE day of discovery, play, and imagination!
Dino Fans: Step into the age of dinosaurs and marvel at life-size, moving giants — including the towering Apatosaurus, colossal Spinosaurus, and legendary T. rex. Enjoy hands-on fossil digs, meet adorable baby dinos, and hop on thrilling dino rides.
Brick Fans: Unleash your imagination with massive LEGO-inspired sculptures, build your own designs, explore interactive play zones, and race your custom build in the wildly popular Brick Derby!
One weekend only and one ticket gets it all — grab your tickets now before they’re gone!
Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus
The Downbeach Seafood Festival presented by South Jersey Industries
The Downbeach Seafood Festival two days of tasty fun for the entire family.
Saturday, Sept 19th & Sunday, Sept 20th, 2026
A staple of the Jersey Shore’s event calendar, the Downbeach Seafood Festival returns to Ventnor’s beautiful Ski Beach on Saturday, September 19th, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Sunday, September 20th, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Now entering another year of celebrating coastal flavor and local pride, this beloved gathering invites residents and visitors alike to savor the best of the region’s culinary scene, surrounded by bay breezes and the energy of a true community affair.
Hosted by Good Team Tricycle Productions, the Downbeach Seafood Festival transforms Ventnor’s waterfront into a haven for seafood lovers. Approximately two dozen local and regional restaurants, seafood purveyors, farmers, and culinary artisans will be onsite, each offering their own take on fresh, seafaring fare. From clam strips to lobster rolls, grilled octopus to oysters on the half shell, and even pineapples overflowing with garlic shrimp or spicy rice, the diversity of dishes reflects the depth of South Jersey’s food culture and the talents of its chefs and restaurateurs.
More than a tasting event, the Downbeach Seafood Festival is an invitation to explore Atlantic County through the lens of its food, people, and traditions. Visitors will find the laid-back rhythm of beach life perfectly balanced with vibrant culinary offerings, Jersey-made craft beer, chef-led cooking demos, and the sounds of live music filling the air. Locally crafted art, interactive exhibits, family-friendly activities, and sand sculpting add even more texture to this dynamic weekend.
As part of National Hunger Action Month, the festival continues its proud partnership with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey through the always-popular Chowder Cook-Off. Guests can purchase tasting tickets, sample a wide variety of chowders from area restaurants, and cast their votes for the best bowl. All proceeds from the cook-off go directly toward providing meals for families in need, with the 2025 goal set to surpass $5,000, enough to provide roughly 15,000 meals across the state.
In 2024 the festival introduced “The Oyster Tour of The Shore,” presented by Cape Harbor Shellfish. This new offering was a huge hit, allowing guests to sample oysters harvested from waters up and down the coast, meet the farmers who cultivate them, and learn the art of oyster shucking from professionals at the Demo Stage. So, of course, we are doing it again. It’s an immersive addition to the event’s mission of honoring the bounty of the sea and the hardworking individuals behind it.
Tickets for the 2026 Downbeach Seafood Festival are available now at www.downbeachseafoodfest.com. Advance tickets are $10 per person (plus tax and fees), which include early entry at 11:00 am. General admission tickets will be available at the gate for $15, with entry beginning at 12:00 pm. Children aged 12 and under are admitted free. Complimentary shuttle service will be available from the Wellington Avenue remote parking lot throughout the event.
Keep up-to-date on programming and announcements by following us at:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DownbeachSeafoodFest
Instagram: @DownbeachSeafoodFest
Ski Beach, Ventnor City
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