As 2024 is coming to a close, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach still offers a wonderful experience for everyone in the family to enjoy! From our cost-savings Holiday Sale, to our annual Sea of Lights winter extravaganza, to a brand new event called Noon Years Eve, we have so much to offer not just during the warmer months of the year!
Visit the Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Open all year round!
The Jenkinson’s Aquarium is open all year round! With various state-of-the art exhibits, the Jenkinson’s Aquarium is an educational and fun experience worth visiting this fall. Opening and closing times vary, so for the most up-to-date schedule, please visit HOURS & ADMISSION. Have you checked out the newly renovated second floor of the Jenkinson’s Aquarium yet? If not, it is a must see if you visit this winter! Please note: all events inside the Jenkinson’s Aquarium require paid admission to enter. Some exciting upcoming events and programs being hosted at the Jenkinson’s Aquarium include:
Polar Bear Awareness Day, Saturday, November 2, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
With our partner, Polar Bears International, learn more about polar bears and what we can do in our everyday lives to help these disappearing animals.
Behind the Scenes Tour*, Saturday, November 16, 9:30am – 10:30am
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium while you tour the building! Ages 5 and up only. $30 Adults (Ages 12+) / $20 Children (Ages 5-11). Sneakers are required for the Behind the Scenes tour.
Scoop on Sloths* , Friday, November 22, 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Did you know that two-toes sloths spend most of their lives hanging upside down from trees? Meet Wally and find out why they do that and more! Enjoy an after hours aquarium visit from 5:30pm – 6:00pm. $30 Adults (Ages 12+) / $20 Children (Ages 5-11) With an Aquarium visit on their own from 5:00pm – 5:30pm.
Junior Keepers Ages 7-11, Friday, November 8, & Monday, & December 23, 8:00am – 11:00am
This is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including: training, enrichment and feeding a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet live animals and talk with our care staff. Ages 7-11, $100 per child. Sneakers are required to be apart of Junior Keepers.
Sensory Saturday, Saturday, November 23, & Saturday, December 21, 9:00am – 10:00am
Jenkinson’s Aquarium will be opening early for families with loved ones on the Autism spectrum, those with sensory processing or cognitive challenges, as well as guests requiring assistance for disabilities. From 9:00am – 10:00am, guests are invited to explore the aquarium before we open to the public. To create a sensory friendly environment there will be decreased noise level, limited visual stimulation, and less crowding. All ages welcome. MORE INFORMATION
SEA-Cret Santa
December 1, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, & 3:00pm
Surprise, the SEAcret is out! Santa will be kicking off the holiday SEAson with us on Sunday, December 1st as he dives in the Aquarium to get into the holiday spirit! Dives will take place at 12:00pm, 1:30pm & 3pm. (Included with General Admission)
Sea of Lights
December 7, 14, 21, 22, & 28 , 4:00pm – 8:00pm
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for our annual indoor Holiday and Lights Spectacular, Sea of Lights, this December 7, 14, 21, 22, and 28 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm each night! There will be various forms of entertainment each night 5:00pm – 8:00pm as well!
Santa will be back on December 7, 14, 21 & 23 for free photos from 5:00pm – 8:00pm and then he’ll be heading into the Jenkinson’s Aquarium afterChristmas to dive in the tanks on December 28th at 5:00pm, 6:00pm, and 7:00pm. In addition to Santa being in town, Mrs. Claus will be here too! Join her for fun and interactive storytime sessions inside the Jenkinson’s Pavilion on December 7, 14, 21, and 22nd at 5:00pm, 6:00pm, and 7:00pm! Santa and Mrs. Claus are not the only holiday celebrities that will be making an appearance this year at Sea of Lights! Throughout the course of the nights, expect to see special appearances from:
Little Miss Christmas-Ville & The Green Gift Stealer December 7, and 22, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Ice Princess & Ice Man December 14, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Friendly Elf December 21, and 28, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Check out a special Sea of Lights version of our ever-so-popular Princess Show on December 28th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm! The show will feature a number of your favorite princesses singing and dancing to the audience. Lastly, make sure you visit the Jenkinson’s Aquarium to see their wonderful lights display as well as stopping by the Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop to pick up your favorite holiday treats ranging from taffy, homemade fudge, and chocolates!
Sea of Lights takes place inside the Jenkinson’s Pavilion as well as the Jenkinson’s Aquarium. For more information and the complete list of the entertainment schedule, please visit SEA OF LIGHTS
Shop the annual Holiday Sale
November 29 through December 31
What better gift for the holiday season than discounted credits from Jenkinson’s Boardwalk! Our annual Holiday Sale starts on Friday, November 29th and goes through December 31st. Some items that we are offering the entire sale include: $125 worth of Boardwalk Bounce Credits for just $85! That is savings up to 32% off! Looking to make purchases for multiple people? Well our Boardwalk Bounce Stocking Stuffer is the perfect deal for you! For a limited time only, you can purchase four $25 Boardwalk Bounce Cards for just $75! We’re also offering Jenkinson’s Gift Cards, as well as Perky’s Packages: which include admission to the Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Castaway Cove Mini Golf, and much more! All orders over $125 receive FREE SHIPPING throughout the entire sale. Be on the lookout for flash deals with free shipping on all orders throughout the Holiday Sale period. The sale is available online only this year, but you will still have the option to place your order as a Pick Up option and redeem at the Jenkinson’s South Arcade, located by the ride park, you just will not be able to use the Boardwalk Bounce cards until January. For more information regarding the Holiday Sale, please visit STORE
Shop the annual Holiday Sale
Noon Years Eve
Introducing a BRAND NEW event to wrap up our 2024 season, Noon Years Eve! On Tuesday, December 31 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, come visit the Jenkinson’s Pavilion and the Jenkinson’s Aquarium in Point Pleasant Beach for a day full of fun and exciting activities such as Mermaids and Penguin Meet & Greets in the Jenkinson’s Aquarium, and Animal and Princess Shows in the Jenkinson’s Pavilion! Noon Years Eve will be taking place inside the Jenkinson’s Pavilion as well as inside the Jenkinson’s Aquarium. Continue reading to hear all about the amazing happenings taking place on this action-packed day to conclude 2024! See below for the Entertainment Schedule for Noon Years Eve:
Meet Mermaid Brizo 12:00pm, Jenkinson’s Aquarium Classroom
Eyes of the Wild Animal Show 12:30pm, Jenkinson’s Pavilion
Penguin Meet & Greet 1:00pm, Jenkinson’s Aquarium Classroom
Eyes of the Wild Animal Show 1:30pm, Jenkinson’s Pavilion
Swimming Mermaid 2:00pm, Jenkinson’s Aquarium Coral Reef Exhibit
Mini Princess Palooza 2:30pm, Jenkinson’s Pavilion
Penguin Meet & Greet 3:00pm, Jenkinson’s Aquarium Classroom
Swimming Mermaid 3:30pm, Jenkinson’s Aquarium Coral Reef Exhibit
Balloon Drop! 4:00pm, Jenkinson’s Pavilion
Celebrate a Birthday at the Jenkinson’s South Arcade
Available All Year Round!
Celebrate a special winter birthday at the Jenkinson’s South Arcade! This arcade party package with our brand new private party room is available for bookings all fall and winter long. Included for each guest in the Deluxe Arcade Party Package are:
- 1 $20 arcade card to use on any games
- 1 hour of *Unlimited Video Games
- *Unlimited includes virtual reality video games, pinball, and classic video games. (Ticket redemption, photo booths, and crane games are excluded from unlimited)
- 1 slice of pizza and a soda
- 2,000 Arcade E-Tickets (20,000 for the birthday child)
- 1 Free Cotton Candy Design for the Birthday Child
This package is available for booking on weekends at 12pm, 3pm, & 6pm and weekdays at 6pm. The party room is only available for 2 hours per party. For more information on this Arcade Party Package, please visit BOOKINGS PAGE.
Attractions open all year round!
Visit any season, and these places are always open!
There are a few departments and attractions that are open all year round! They include the Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Jenkinson’s South Arcade, Jenkinson’s Pavilion Arcade, and the Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop! MORE INFORMATION