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Good morning Monmouth County! We have one more weekend before the start of the new school year. And if you’re at a stage in life where that is not a concern of yours, well then Good…For…You!
Let’s Gooo!!
~ Amanda & Rob
Today’s Buzz 🐝
👑 Miss New Jersey Kat Lengyel
🎥 Outdoor Movies
🥩 Meet Me on Main
🍝 The Feast of Ferragosto Dinner Party
👻 Haunted Pub Tour
🍎 Farmers Markets
🛶 Evening Kayaking Eco Tour
🎭 Comedy Night at Birdsmouth Beer
🍸 Cocktail Hour Confessions
🎙 Ripe at Count Basie
🏃 The Monmouth Mile
⚾ BlueClaws vs Wilmington
🏑 Monmouth U. Field Hockey vs Lafayette
🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides
📰 NEWS
👑 Miss New Jersey Kat Lengyel
Middletown native Katarina “Kat” Lengyel captured the prestigious crown of Miss New Jersey USA, capping off a remarkable journey of persistence and dedication. A graduate of Middletown High School South who holds a master’s degree in accounting from New York University, the 25-year-old previously placed as a first runner-up twice before clinching the state title on her fourth attempt. Beyond her academic and competitive achievements, Lengyel is the founder and executive director of Inspire Dance Team, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing inclusive dance and social opportunities for teenagers and neurodiverse individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Lengyel will represent the Garden State on the national stage when she competes for the Miss USA title in Miami. Grounding her campaign in the values of community empowerment and inclusion, she hopes to use her statewide platform to ensure people of all abilities feel welcomed and supported. As she prepares for the national spotlight, the Monmouth County native carries not only the state crown, but also strong hometown pride and an inspiring message of resilience.
🎡 FAMILY
Time Travel with Trenton the Tortoise for grades K-2 Sponsored by the Girl Scouts In-Person | 8/24 | 11am-12pm | Middletown Library, Middletown | info
Time Travel with Trenton the Tortoise for grades 3+ Sponsored by the Girl Scouts In-Person | 8/24 | 2pm-3pm | Middletown Library, Middletown | info
End of Summer Bubble Party! | 8/25 | 10am | Fair Haven Community Center, Fair Haven | info
Storytime & Crafts | 8/25-8/27 | 11am | Wonder Wing- Monmouth Museum, Lincroft | info
Movies On The Beach - What a Girl Wants | 8/26 | 8:40pm | 601 Main St, Belmar | info
Summer Movies: Monsters, Inc | 8/27 | 7:45pm-9:15pm | Middletown Arts Center, Middletown | info
Baronet Outdoor Rooftop Movies - Moonstruck | 8/27 | 8pm | Baronet Rooftop, Asbury Park | info
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🕺 JUST FUN
Line Dancing Mondays | 8/24 | 6pm-10pm | Beach Haus Brewery, Belmar | info
Jewelry Making Workshop- Willow | 8/25 | 4pm-6pm | Over The Moon Studios, Asbury Park | info
Ghosts of the Boardwalk Tour | 8/25, 8/27 | 6:30pm | Paranormal Museum, Asbury Park | info
Private Group Tour of the Paranormal Museum | 8/26, 8/27 | Wed 12pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm, Thur 12pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm | Paranormal Museum, Asbury Park | info
The Lizard Guy | 8/26 | 3:30pm-4:30pm | Colts Neck Library, Colts Neck | info
Stitches & Sips- Craft Happy Hour | 8/26 | 6pm | Beach Be Meadery, Long Branch | info
J&J Art: Sea Glass Art | 8/26 | 6pm-8pm | Bakes Brewing Co, Wall | info
Cigars & Sunsets on The Rooftop Wednesdays | 8/26 | 6pm-10pm | Beach Haus Brewery, Belmar | info
Sunset Sip & Paint | 8/26 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | The Bar- Wave Resort, Long Branch | info
Lizard Guy! | 8/27 | 4:30pm-5:30pm | Allentown Library, Allentown | info
Beach Game Pop Up | 8/27 | 6pm-8pm | The Sandbox at Seastreak, Highlands | info
Adult Zining Workshop - Tiny Origami Books | 8/27 | 6:30pm-8pm | Middletown Library, Middletown | info
Ghosts & Legends Downtown Tour | 8/27 | 8pm | Paranormal Museum, Asbury Park | info
🍔 FOOD & 🍹 DRINK
🍝 What is Ferragosto?
Ferragosto, celebrated on August 15, is Italy's most anticipated summer public holiday, with roots tracing back to the ancient Roman festival Feriae Augusti, established by Emperor Augustus in 18 BC. Originally held on August 1 to give agricultural laborers and draft animals a well-deserved rest after the harvest, the holiday was filled with patron visits, flower-adorned beasts of burden, and empire-wide horse races. Centuries later, the Catholic Church moved the date to August 15 so the secular festivities would align with the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, establishing a tradition that remains a public holiday across numerous countries today.
The modern tradition of traveling during Ferragosto took shape during the 1920s Fascist regime, which introduced heavily discounted "popular trains" so working-class families could afford trips to the seaside, mountains, and cultural capitals. Today, the holiday has expanded from a single day into the peak summer getaway period, during which major Italian cities largely empty out. Instead of working, locals shut down businesses to escape the urban heat, flocking to coastlines and countryside retreats to enjoy barbecues, outdoor leisure, and time with family and friends.
Summer Pop-Up Market | 8/24 | 5pm-9pm | Porta, Asbury Park | info
Supper Club: Fresh Pasta Making for Kids 10+ | 8/25 | 5pm-7pm | Taste and Technique, Fair Haven | info
The Feast of Ferragosto | 8/25 | 7pm-10pm | Porta, Asbury Park | info
Lake Como Farmer's Market | 8/26 | 3pm-8pm | Lakefront, North Blvd and Main St, Lake Como | info
Tall Oaks Farm & Makers Market | 8/26 | 4pm-8pm | Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery, Farmingdale | info
Calling all Carnivores- Adult Class | 8/26 | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Taste and Technique, Fair Haven | info
Haunted Pub Tour | 8/26 | 7:30pm | Paranormal Museum, Asbury Park | info
West End Farmers Market | 8/27 | 9am-2pm | West End Park, Long Branch | info
Wall Farmers Market | 8/27 | 2pm-7pm | 1900 Baileys Corner Rd, Wall | info
Oyster Night on The Rooftop Thursdays | 8/27 | 6pm-8pm | Beach Haus Brewery, Belmar | info
🎨 ART, HISTORY & EDUCATION
Native Americans of New Jersey: Past and Present | 7/17-9/6 | T-Su 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum, Lincroft | info
Pigment of Your Imagination: Justin Lefkowitz Art Exhibit | 7/17-9/6 | T-Su 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum, Lincroft | info
On display Artwork of John J. Backes Jr. | 8/1-8/31 | Mon 10am-9pm, Tue-Thur 9am-9pm, Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm | Wall Library, Wall | info
Brittany James Art Exhibit | 8/1-9/13 | Varies | Art629, Asbury Park | info
Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County | 8/15-9/7 | Mon-Thur 9am-9pm, Fri/Sat 9am-5pm | Shrewsbury Library, Shrewsbury | info
Blake Patterson's Wood Bowls | 8/15-9/28 | Mon-Thur 9am-9pm, Fri/Sat 9am-5pm | Shrewsbury Library, Shrewsbury | info
Ice Cream Parlor Exhibit | 8/17, 9/8 | M 12pm-5pm, Th 12pm-7pm | Parlor Gallery, Asbury Park | info
Tour of the Great Auditorium | 8/24-8/27 | Various times | The Great Auditorium, Ocean Grove | info
Breast Cancer Prevention | 8/24 | 2pm-3pm | Hazlet Library, Hazlet | info
Evening Kayaking Eco Tour | 8/24 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Lot C, Lot C, Hartshorne Dr, Sandy Hook | info
Tidal Tuesday's - Seining at Fisherman's Cove | 8/25 | 11am-12pm | Fisherman's Cove, Manasquan | info
Elementary to Middle School Transition Group | 8/25 | 6pm-7pm | YMCA Counseling & Social Services, Matawan | info
Sunset Kayak Tour | 8/25 | 6pm-8pm | Lot C, Lot C, Hartshorne Dr, Sandy Hook | info
Philip Freneau: Poet of the American Revolution with Stanley Blair | 8/25 | 7pm-8:30pm | Middletown Library, Middletown | info
Morning Songbird & Shorebird Walk | 8/26 | 7am-9am | Lot M Parking Lot, Lot M, North Bragg Road, Sandy Hook | info
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir | 8/26 | 2pm, 3pm, 4pm | Manasquan Reservoir, Howell | info
Take Control of Your Health | 8/26 | 4:30pm-7pm | Red Bank Family YMCA, Red Bank | info
US Retirement Education Association In-Person | 8/26 | 6pm-7pm | Middletown Library, Middletown | info
Fishing 101 - A Beginner's Guide to Fishing | 8/27 | 8am-12pm | Manasquan Reservoir, Howell | info
🎭 THEATER, CINEMA & COMEDY
🎭 Algonquin Theater
Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan brings the golden age of American song to life with Bing Crosby & All That Jazz, an intimate tribute celebrating the timeless vocal style and swing charm of one of music’s greatest icons. Fronted by vocalist James Langton alongside the virtuoso cornet work of Mike Davis and his acclaimed ensemble, The New Wonders, the afternoon production delivers an authentic journey through 1920s and ’30s jazz classics, complete with rich harmonies and vintage swing flair. Staged at the historic theater on Abe Voorhees Drive, the performance offers local audiences a sophisticated, feel-good musical celebration ahead of the venue's upcoming fall theatrical lineup.
Cocktail Hour Confessions | 8/14-8/29 | F/S 7:30pm, Su 2:30pm | First Ave Playhouse, Atl. Highlands | info
Bards - Free Open Mic | 8/24 | 7pm-10pm | My Way Cafe, Long Branch | info
Comedy Night | 8/26 | 8pm-9:30pm | Birdsmouth Beer, Oceanport | info
Into The Woods | 8/27-8/28 | Thur 7pm, Fri 2pm, 7pm | Axelrod, Deal | info
Asbury Park Sober Socials & The Center | 8/27 | 7pm-10pm | 806 3rd Ave, Asbury Park | info
Orlando (1992) | 8/27 | 7:30pm | The Showroom Cinema, Asbury Park | info
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🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🎙
Jazz Art Jam Sessions | 8/24 | 6pm-8pm | Triumph Restaurant & Brewery, Red Bank | info
Long Strange Round of Golf with Dogs In A Pile | 8/24 | 7pm | Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park | info
Tuesdays on Broadway- Rumbaile | 8/25 | 7pm-8:30pm | Broadway Band Shell, 3rd Ave. & Broadway, Long Branch | info
Open Mic Night with Rob D! | 8/26 | 6pm-7pm | Asbury Park Brewing, Asbury Park | info
Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson with The Hu & Orgy | 8/26 | 6:15pm | PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel | info
Wednesdays on the Water- Tommy B & The Deep Blue Sea | 8/26 | 6:30pm-8pm | Lake Como Gazebo, Lake Como | info
Summer Jazz & Blues - Bradley Beach- The Gumbo Gumbas | 8/26 | 7pm-9pm | Riley Park, Bradley Beach | info
Ocean Grove Summer Band Series- | 8/26 | 7:30pm-8:30pm | The Great Auditorium, Ocean Grove | info
Nashbury: An Asbury Park Songwriter's Round | 8/26 | 7:30pm-9pm | Asbury Book Cooperative, Asbury Park | info
Robert Glasper with special guest Bilal | 8/26 | 7:30pm | Count Basie- HMH Theatre, Red Bank | info
Ripe | 8/26 | 7:30pm | Count Basie- The Vogel, Red Bank | info
Kota The Friend "Just Happy To Be Here Tour" | 8/26 | 8pm | House of Independents, Asbury Park | info
America 250: Summer Concert Series- E Boro Bandits | 8/27 | 6pm | Belmar Library Lawn, Belmar | info
Oakley Farm Thursday Old Time Jam | 8/27 | 6:30pm-9pm | Oakley Farm Museum, Freehold | info
Tony Dabas | 8/27 | 7pm | Count Basie- The Vogel, Red Bank | info
Deadtronica | 8/27 | 7pm | The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | info
Colts Neck Sounds of Summer: Jo & The Highland Express | 8/27 | 7pm-8:30pm | Town Hall, Pondside, Colts Neck | info
Thursdays By The Sea Concert Series- Nine Deeez Nite | 8/27 | 7pm-8:30pm | The Great Lawn Ocean Ave, Long Branch | info
Singers & Songwriters on the Beach | 8/27 | 7pm-9pm | Newark Ave Beach, Bradley Beach | info
Music in the Park- The Kicks | 8/27 | 7pm-9pm | Old Wharf Park, Oceanport | info
Summer Concert- Falling Walls | 8/27 | 7pm-9pm | Matawan Municipal Center- 201 Broad St, Matawan | info
Summer Music Series- Burning Sun Band | 8/27 | 7pm-10pm | 201 Beachfront, Manasquan | info
Best of The Eagles | 8/27 | 7:30pm | Axelrod, Deal | info
The Mavericks & Friends | 8/27 | 7:30pm | Count Basie- HMH Theatre, Red Bank | info
Troy Ramey: An Evening of Songs & Stories | 8/27 | 7:30pm | House of Independents, Asbury Park | info
Messer Chups, Black Flamingos , Slowey & The Boats | 8/27 | 8pm | Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park | info
🏃♀ FITNESS/WELLNESS
The Monmouth Mile 2026 | 8/27 | 4:30pm | 850 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft | info
Run Club | 8/27 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Bakes Brewing Co, Wall | info
🏀 SPORTS
Monmouth U. Field Hockey vs Lafayette | 8/25 | 4pm | Monmouth U., W. Long Branch | info
BlueClaws vs. Wilmington | 8/25-8/27 | Tue/Wed 6:35pm, Thur 7:05pm | ShoreTown Ballpark, Lakewood | info
🌊 ☀ BEACH
Asbury Park - Ocean Temp. 72°F
Mon 8/24: High 5:18am | Low 11:10am | High 5:39pm | Low 11:56pm | Sunrise 6:17am | Sunset 7:42pm
Tue 8/25: High 6:08am | Low 11:57am | High 6:24pm | Sunrise 6:18am | Sunset 7:41pm
Wed 8/26: Low 12:39am | High 6:51am | Low 12:43pm | High 7:04pm | Sunrise 6:19am | Sunset 7:39pm
Thu 8/27: Low 1:19am | High 7:29am | Low 1:27pm | High 7:41pm | Sunrise 6:20am | Sunset 7:38pm
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