Get Involved with Island Beach State Park

Programs & Events

Aug
4
Thu
POAC Day of Surf @ Swimming Area 2
Aug 4 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

On Thursday, August 4th, the Friends of IBSP will once again be partnering with POAC for their Annual Autism Surf Day.  It means so much to the families that we can do this every year and this event wouldn't be a success without amazing volunteers.

Volunteers are needed to help with setup, registration, and going into the water with the kids. If you would like to help out, please register here.

Entry to the Park will be free, but Friends of IBSP volunteers will be collecting donations at the gate.

Thursday in the Park @ Swimming Area 1
Aug 4 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come visit the Friends at Swimming Area 1! We will have kids crafts and IBSP merchandise for sale. We will also be collecting donations at the gate.

Aug
12
Fri
Clean Beach Initiative @ Right Coast Surf Shop
Aug 12 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join in the first annual Clean Beach Initiative Fundraiser and Art Show. Local artists will showcase their work outside of Right Coast Surf Shop in Seaside Park from 12 - 6 on August 12th. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of IBSP and help to keep our beaches litter free.

Aug
15
Mon
BIC Junior Surf Competition @ Swimming Area 2
Aug 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Barrier Island Classic JR. Tournament will return to IBSP on August 15. Date is subject to change based on waves and weather. The no wave day scheduled for August 16th. The boys' division will have two categories (<12 and 12-17). The girls division will have one category for all ages <17.

Register Here

Aug
18
Thu
Thursday in the Park @ Swimming Area 1
Aug 18 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come visit the Friends at Swimming Area 1! We will have kids crafts and IBSP merchandise for sale. We will also be collecting donations at the gate.

Aug
25
Thu
Thursday in the Park @ Swimming Area 1
Aug 25 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come visit the Friends at Swimming Area 1! We will have kids crafts and IBSP merchandise for sale. We will also be collecting donations at the gate.

Feb
19
Sun
Lecture Series
Feb 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mar
5
Sun
Lecture Series
Mar 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mar
19
Sun
Lecture Series
Mar 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Apr
23
Sun
Membership Meeting
Apr 23 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
May
6
Sat
May Day Spring Festival and Pet Expo
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
May
21
Sun
Ocean Fun Day
May 21 all-day
Jun
3
Sat
National Trails Day
Jun 3 all-day
Jul
20
Thu
Thursday in the Park
Jul 20 all-day
Jul
27
Thu
Thursday in the Park
Jul 27 all-day
Aug
3
Thu
Thursday in the Park
Aug 3 all-day
Aug
17
Thu
Thursday in the Park
Aug 17 all-day
Aug
24
Thu
Thursday in the Park
Aug 24 all-day
Sep
10
Sun
Beach Plum Festival
Sep 10 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Oct
7
Sat
Barktoberfest
Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Nov
11
Sat
Membership Meeting
Nov 11 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm