Lighting of the Official Ocean County Tree, West Lawn, Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Ave. 4:45 pm. Songs of the season, followed by light refreshments. Information: 732-929-2000

Home Tour and Holiday Craft shows. Hosted by Island Heights United Methodist Church, Saturday, December 5th, from 10am to 4pm. 6 unique homes open for touring. To reserve tickets in advance, e-mail IHUMC@comcast.net

Ocean County College Concert Band resents: Sounds of the Season, Toms River High School North, Old Freehold Rd. 8 pm. Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu

Presented by the Rotary Club of Toms River. 5k race through scenic holiday lit downtown & residential areas. Times: 1 Mile Fun Run/Fitness Walk - 3:00pm. Registration 1:30 to 3:00pm, Ocean County Library - Mancini Hall, 101 Washington St. Pre-registration online, www.jinglebellsrun.com.

Community Chorus of Ocean County College presents: An English Christmas, Toms River High School North, Old Freehold Rd. 2 pm. Celebrate the holidays in English style featuring music of Ralph Vaughan-Williams. Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu

Afternoon Tea in The Winter Garden, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean & Chestnut Aves, Island Heights. 2 - 4 pm. Includes brewed tea, delicate sandwiches, savory treats and talk about history of tea. Info / reservations: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org

Show presented by the Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders. Display on the lower level of the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave. Sat. & Sun, Dec. 26 & 27. Call 732-341-1880 for more information.