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Today’s Buzz 🐝
🦓 New Zebra’s at Carm’s Farm
📚 LD11 School Supply Drive
💰 Monmouth County Maintains Triple A Bond Rating
☕ Almost Home Opens in Long Branch
🤠 Luckies Bar & Grill Launching in Farmingdale
👻 Haunted Pub Tour
⚓ Maritime History at Sandy Hook Lighthouse
🎭 Grease
🎸 Beach Music
🏃♂ Bradley Beach 5k
⚽ Monmouth U. Men’s Soccer
🏎 NASCAR at Wall Stadium
🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides
📰 NEWS
📚 LD11 School Supply Drive
The annual Legislative District 11 School Supply Drive is officially underway through August 26, gathering essential classroom materials for students and schools across Monmouth County as the new academic year approaches. Led by State Senator Vin Gopal and the LD11 legislative team, the community-wide initiative aims to ease back-to-school financial burdens for local families by collecting key items including backpacks, notebooks, pencils, folders, and art supplies. Residents and community members can participate by dropping off physical donations directly at the legislative district office in Ocean Township or by contributing remotely through a curated Amazon Wish List. By helping local children start the school year fully prepared and confident, the effort reinforces the region's strong commitment to youth education and community support.
💰 Monmouth County Maintains Triple A Bond Rating
Monmouth County has reinforced its financial standing after successfully maintaining its prestigious "Triple A" bond rating across all three major credit rating agencies—Fitch, Moody’s, and Standard & Poor’s. Recognized as the only county in New Jersey and one of just 48 nationwide to hold this elite designation, the top-tier rating highlights the Board of County Commissioners' disciplined budgeting, robust reserves, and low debt levels. Beyond validating the region's strong fiscal health, this premier status allows the county—and by extension its 53 municipalities through the Monmouth County Improvement Authority—to secure significantly lower interest rates on borrowing, translating into direct cost savings for local taxpayers and vital infrastructure projects.
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🎡 FAMILY
🦓 New Zebra’s at Carm’s Farm
Carm's Farm in Colts Neck has added a double dose of black-and-white stripes to its animal lineup with the arrival of two new resident zebras - Ziggy and Zola! Joining the family-owned farm's popular collection of furry and exotic friends—which already includes fan-favorites like Charlie the Camel, mini cows, Texas Longhorns, and alpacas—the pair of zebras offers visitors a rare, up-close look at one of nature's most iconic species. Guests can now spot the striking new additions alongside the farm's hands-on petting zoo, seasonal activities, and local market stands, making the Colts Neck spot an even bigger draw for local families and animal lovers looking to make summer memories.
FHY Family Float Night | 8/14 | 6pm-745pm | Freehold Family YMCA, Freehold | info
Saturday Swim at Big Brook Park | 8/15 | 10am-6pm | Big Brook Park, Marlboro | info
Free Weekend Workshop | 8/15, 8/16 | 11am | Wonder Wing- Monmouth Museum, Lincroft | info
Native Americans of NJ: Family Workshop - Creating Mandalas | 8/15 | 11am-2pm | Monmouth Museum, Lincroft | info
Keyport Strawberry Fest & Baby Parade | 8/15 | 1pm-6pm | American Legion Dr., Keyport | info
Trudy Fest (Music, Food Trucks, Family Activities) | 8/15 | 3pm-8pm | Veterans Park, Highlands | info
History Kids Club - Bog Iron Hunt! | 8/16 | 1pm-3pm | The Historic Village at Allaire, Farmingdale | info
Luminocity Dino Safari | 7/17-8/16 | Mon-Tues 5pm-8pm, Thur 5pm-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-9pm, Sun 5pm-8:30pm | Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold | info
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📍 Local
Senator Gopal, Assemblywoman Donlon, and Assemblywoman Peterpaul Mobile Office Hours | 8/14 | 10am-12pm | Don and Marie Curtis Senior Center, Oakhurst | info
🕺 JUST FUN
Line Dancing with Stomp & Stride | 8/14 | 6pm-9pm | Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery, Farmingdale | info
Bags at the Box: Cornhole Tournament | 8/14 | 6pm-9pm | Twin Lights Brewing, Tinton Falls | info
Asbury Park Ghost Tour: Ghosts & Legenda Downtown Tour | 8/14, 8/15 | 8pm | Paranormal Museum, Asbury Park | info
U-Pick Blueberries, Blackberries, Sunflowers, Zinnias/Cosmos | 8/14-8/16 | Wed-Sun 10am-5pm | Happy Day Farm, Manalapan | info
Electrix Vintage Fill-a-Bag Sale & Market | 8/15 | 10am-3pm | House of Independents, Asbury Park | info
Fossil Hunt with an Expert! | 8/15 | 10am-2pm | Ramanessin Brook Greenway Nature Trail, 67 McCampbell Rd, Holmdel | info
High Tide Makers & Artisan Market | 8/15 | 11am-6pm | Carousel Promenade - Pier Village, Long Branch | info
Keyport Classic Car Show | 8/15 | 4pm-8pm | American Legion Dr., Keyport | info
West End Cruise Night & Classic Car Show | 8/15 | 6pm-10pm | Brighton Ave., Long Branch | info
Gimme Gimme Disco | 8/15 | 10:15pm | House of Independents, Asbury Park | info
Thompson Park Canoe Rentals | 8/15, 8/16 | 10am-3pm | Marlu Lake - Thompson Park, Lincroft | info
Middletown Car Show | 8/16 | 10am-3pm | 251 Church St., Belford | info
"Beach, Please!" Drag Brunch | 8/16 | 12pm-3pm | Porta, Asbury Park | info
Beyond the Counter- Adult Craft Workshop - Block Carving & Printing | 8/16 | 2pm-4pm | The Historic Village at Allaire, Farmingdale | info
Asbury Park Ghost's of the Boardwalk Tour (Dog Friendly) | 8/16 | 6pm | Bradley Park, Asbury Park | info
🍔 FOOD & 🍹 DRINK
☕ Almost Home Opens in Long Branch
Long Branch welcomed a meaningful addition to its downtown landscape with the official opening of Almost Home Coffee Shop on the ground floor of The Inkwell Lofts at 665 Second Avenue. Occupying an 800-square-foot space within the newly completed boutique condominium development, the café pays tribute to the beloved original Inkwell Coffee House—a legendary Jersey Shore late-night staple that occupied the site for decades. Founded by New Jersey native Robert Doran, the new street-level spot blends contemporary coastal aesthetic with nostalgia, serving specialty coffees, specialty Dutch drinks, house-made pastries, and casual bites while bringing back live acoustic music and poetry nights.By offering a cozy gathering space for condo residents, locals, and beachgoers alike, Almost Home seamlessly bridges Long Branch's rich cultural past with its vibrant, modern revitalizations.
🍔 Luckies Bar & Grill Launching in Farmingdale
Farmingdale is welcoming an exciting new neighborhood destination with the opening of Luckies Bar & Grill at Yellowbrook Commons on 90 Adelphia Road in short order. Created by the Death of Hospitality Group—the local team behind Freehold's popular 618 and Jersey Freeze—the country-inspired, family-friendly eatery will blend rustic reclaimed wood accents and Western murals with an energetic, sports-bar vibe equipped with numerous flat-screens. The versatile menu features elevated comfort food ranging from smash burgers, Nashville hot chicken, and fresh lobster rolls to sushi and shareable appetizers, paired alongside draft beers and handcrafted cocktails. Adding a unique twist to the space, Luckies is also partnering with the neighboring Swing Lab Golf Club to deliver food and drink service directly to golf simulator suites.
Allenhurst Farmers Market | 8/14 | 10am-2pm | 201 Main St., Allenhurst | info
Atlantic Highlands Farmers Market | 8/14 | 10am-3pm | Veterans Park, Atl. Highlands | info
Downtown Freehold Farmers Market | 8/14 | 11am-4pm | Hall of Records, Freehold | info
Chick Fil-A Food Truck | 8/14/26 | 4pm-8pm | Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery, Farmingdale | info
A Taste of Italy: An Interactive Food & Wine Experience ADULT CLASS | 8/14 | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Taste and Technique, Fair Haven | info
AP Sunset Farmers Market | 8/15 | 8am-1:30pm | Sunset Ave/Main Ave, Asbury Park | info
Highlands Farmers Market | 8/15 | 8:30am-2pm | Huddy Park, Highlands | info
Hazlet Farmers Market | 8/15 | 9:30am-1:30pm | 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet | info
Surf & Turf Seafood Festival | 8/15 | 11am-5pm | Monmouth Park, Oceanport | info
Fit Chicks Food Truck | 8/15 | 12pm-7pm | Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery, Farmingdale | info
What the Fork Food Truck | 8/15 | 12pm-7pm | Bakes Brewing Co, Wall | info
Wine & Watermelon Weekend | 8/15-8/16 | 12pm-5pm | 4 JG's Orchard & Vineyard, Colts Neck | info
Red Bank Food & Wine Walk | 8/15 | 1pm-5pm | Urban Coalhouse, Red Bank | info
Rosé All Night | 8/15 | 6pm-9pm | Fox Hollow Vineyards, Holmdel | info
Asbury Fresh Farmers & Makers Market | 8/16 | 9am-2pm | Emory St. Between Cookman Ave. and Lake Ave., Asbury Park | info
Marlboro Farmers Market | 8/16 | 9am-1pm | 444 Route 520, Marlboro | info
Belmar Farmer's Market | 8/16 | 9am-1pm | Pyanoe Plaza, Belmar | info
Howell Farmers Market | 8/16 | 10am-2pm | Echo Lake Park, Howell | info
What the Fork Food Truck | 8/16 | 12pm-6pm | Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery, Farmingdale | info
Santana Music & Farmstand Sangria | 8/16 | 12pm-6pm | Cream Ridge Winery, Cream Ridge | info
Drag Brunch with Crystal Envy | 8/16 | 12pm-3pm | Porta, Asbury Park | info
All-American Diner Reimagined | 8/16 | 4pm-6:30pm | Taste and Technique, Fair Haven | info
🎨 ART, HISTORY & EDUCATION
⚓ Maritime History at Sandy Hook Lighthouse
Maritime heritage and coastal defense take center stage at Sandy Hook, where park historians and National Park Service rangers offer seasonal guided tours connecting the area's rich maritime past to its military legacy. Anchored by the historic Sandy Hook Lighthouse—the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the United States, standing since 1764—visitors can climb the 95 steps to the lantern room to learn how the stone beacon guided ships safely into New York Harbor for over two centuries. The surrounding peninsula, nestled within Gateway National Recreation Area, features walking tours across the grounds of Fort Hancock, exploring 19th-century coastal gun batteries, historic officers' quarters, and the site's transformation from a vital military fortification into a protected national park sanctuary. By pairing maritime history with hands-on exploration, the programs preserve a pivotal chapter of Monmouth County’s shoreline heritage for future generations.
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
Dino Dig with Paleontologists Mike & Roberta Straka | 8/14 | 10am-11am | Middletown Library, Middletown | info
ASMC Summer Art Show & Sale | 8/14 | 11am-4pm | Middletown Arts Center, Middletown | info
Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay | 8/14 | 11am-12pm | Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth | info
Tour of the Great Auditorium | 8/14 | 12:30pm, 1:15pm | The Hub, Ocean Grove | info
First Friday Art and Sound | 8/14 | 5pm-9pm | Press Plaza, Asbury Park | info
Shark River Sunset Seining | 8/14 | 6pm-8pm | Memorial Park, Neptune City | info
A Surrealist Show Opening Reception | 8/14 | 6pm-8pm | Over the Moon Art Studios, Asbury Park | info
Waves Across Time Exhibition | 8/14-8/16 | F 9am-10pm, S/Su 9am-7pm | Pollak Gallery, W. Long Branch | info
Ice Cream Parlor Exhibit | 8/14-8/16 | F/S 12pm-8pm, Su 12pm-6pm | Parlor Gallery, Asbury Park | info
Morning Songbird & Shorebird Walk | 8/15 | 7am-9am | Lot M Parking Lot, Lot M, North Bragg Road, Sandy Hook | info
Mill Demonstration | 8/15, 8/16 | 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm | Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold | info
Smocking Demonstration | 8/15 | 1pm-3pm | Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel | info
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir | 8/15, 8/16 | 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm | Manasquan Reservoir, Howell | info
Author Event: Beginner's Italian by Tom Means, PhD | 8/15 | 5pm-6:30pm | Asbury Book Cooperative, Asbury Park | info
Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County | 8/15-9/7 | Sat 9am-5pm, Mon-Wed 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-5pm | Shrewsbury Library, Shrewsbury | info
Blake Patterson's Wood Bowls Exhibit | 8/15-9/28 | Sat 9am-5pm, Mon-Wed 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-5pm | Shrewsbury Library, Shrewsbury | info
Back to the Beginning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne Photographic Exhibition | 8/16 | 4pm-6:30pm | The Art Spot, Asbury Park | info
🎭 THEATER, CINEMA & COMEDY
A Change of Position | 7/30-8/23 | Fri/Sat 2pm, 7m, Sun 2pm SOLD OUT | NJ Repertory Co., Long Branch | info
A Change of Position | 8/14-8/16 | F/S 2pm, 7pm, Su 2pm | NJ Repertory Company, Long Branch | info
Driving Miss Daisy | 8/14-8/16 | F 7pm, S 2pm, 7pm, Su 3pm | Bell Theater, Holmdel | info
Bye Bye Birdie | 8/14-8/16 | F 7:30pm, S 2pm, 7:30pm, Su 2pm | Spring Lake Theater, Spring Lake | info
Spring Awakening | 8/14-8/16 | F/S 7:30pm, Su 2pm | The Duncan Smith Theater, Holmdel | info
Jesus Christ Superstar | 8/14-8/16 | F 7:30pm, S 2pm, 7:30pm, Su 2pm | Rumson School District Auditorium, Rumson | info
Cocktail Hour Confessions | 8/14-8/16 | F/S 7:30pm, Su 2:30pm | First Ave. Playhouse, Atl. Highlands | info
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowehere (Cinema) | 8/14 | 7:30pm | The Showroom, Asbury Park | info
Don't Tell Comedy | 8/14, 8/15 | 7:30pm | The Showroom, Asbury Park | info
Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical | 8/14-8/16 | F 8pm, S 2pm, 8pm, Su 3pm | Algonguin Theater, Manasquan | info
ComedySportz Improv | 8/15 | 7pm-9pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center, Ocean Grove | info
Eyes of Laura Mars (Cinema) | 8/15 | 8pm | The Showroom, Asbury Park | info
Midnight Madness (Cinema) | 8/15 | 10pm, 11:59pm | Basie Center Cinema House, Red Bank | info
Grease | 8/16 | 2pm | JCC Jersey Shore, Deal | info
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🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🎙
Sound Bites | 8/14 | 5pm-7pm | North Eats Food Trucks, Asbury Park | info
Innlet | 8/14 | 6pm | Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park | info
Friday Night Concert Series: Generations | 8/14 | 6pm | Pyanoe Plaza, Belmar | info
Brian Kirk and The Jirks | 8/14 | 6pm-10pm | Arthur Pryor Bandshell, Asbury Park | info
Funky Friday's Gazebo Concert: CMJ Jazz Band | 8/14 | 7pm-9pm | Downtown Freehold Gazebo, Freehold | info
Keansburg Summer Beach Concerts: Rising Falls | 8/14 | 7pm-9pm | Baywalk East, Keansburg | info
Sneezy & Waiting on Mongo | 8/14 | 7pm | The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | info
ABC After Dark: Free Live Music with Janielle & Jacki Ezra | 8/14 | 7pm-9pm | Asbury Book Cooperative, Asbury Park | info
Yacht Rock Revue Primetime | 8/14, 8/15 | 7pm | The Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park | info
Hail the Sun | 8/14 | 7:30pm | House of Independents, Asbury Park | info
Ragtimers | 8/14 | 7:30pm-9pm | Woodland Ave Boardwalk/Pavilion, Avon | info
Dueling Pianos | 8/14 | 8pm | Asbury Social, Asbury Park | info
Matteo Mancuso | 8/14 | 8pm | Count Basie- HMH Theatre, Red Bank | info
The Saint Cecilia Live | 8/15 | 4pm | The Transparent Clinch Gallery, Asbury Park | info
Beatstock | 8/15 | 5:30pm | PNC, Holmdel | info
Saturday's in the Park: Stretch & The Armstrongs | 8/15 | 6pm-8pm | Riley Park, Bradley Beach | info
The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Center of New Orleans | 8/15 | 6pm, 8pm | House of Independents, Asbury Park | info
Saturday Serenade: Rogues on the Run | 8/15 | 7pm-9pm | Downtown Freehold Gazebo, Freehold | info
Girls Gone Bible: Revival Tour | 8/15 | 7pm | Count Basie- HMH Theatre, Red Bank | info
No Surrender - Springsteen Tribute | 8/15 | 7pm-10pm | Arthur Pryor Bandshell, Asbury Park | info
Full of It | 8/15 | 7:30pm-9pm | Woodland Ave Boardwalk/Pavilion, Avon | info
Double Duran: The Ultimate Duran Duran Experience | 8/15 | 8pm | The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | info
Jesse Malin Silver Manhattan | 8/15, 8/16 | Sat 8pm, Sun SOLD OUT | Count Basie- The Vogel, Red Bank | info
Free Live Music with Public Saxophone | 8/16 | 3pm-5pm | Asbury Book Cooperative, Asbury Park | info
The Record Company | 8/16 | 6pm | The Stone Pony, Asbury Park | info
FBAC Jazz, Blues, & More: Vel Johnson & Kelli Sander | 8/16 | 7pm-9pm | Downtown Freehold Gazebo, Freehold | info
Wax Jaw | 8/16 | 7pm | The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | info
Singers & Songwriters on the Beach | 8/16 | 7pm-9pm | Newark Ave Beach, Bradley Beach | info
🏃♀ FITNESS/WELLNESS
Bradley Beach 5k | 8/15 | 8:30am | Ocean Ave/Fifth Ave, Bradley Beach | info
Disc Golfing at Big Brook | 8/15 | 10am-2pm | Big Brook Park, Marlboro | info
🏀 SPORTS
NASCAR Weekly Series | 8/15 | 6pm | Wall Stadium, Wall | info
Monmouth U. Men's Soccer vs Harcum | 8/15 | 7pm | Monmouth U., W. Long Branch | info
🌊 ☀ BEACH
Asbury Park - Ocean Temp. 75°F
Fri 8/14: Low 3:03am | High 9:13am | Low 3:14pm | High 9:26pm | Sunrise 6:07am | Sunset 7:56pm
Sat 8/15: Low 3:45am | High 10:01am | Low 4:01pm | High 10:13pm | Sunrise 6:08am | Sunset 7:55pm
Sun 8/16: Low 4:25am | High 10:50am | Low 4:47pm | High 11:01pm | Sunrise 6:08am | Sunset 7:52pm
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