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Good morning Monmouth County! There is so much great stuff happening this weekend! This Nor’easter better mind it’s P’s and Q’s.
Let’s Gooo!!
~ Amanda & Rob
Today’s Buzz 🐝
🛋 Wayfair Coming to Ocean Twp
🥕 Monmouth Medical Food Farmacy Grand Opening
🥖 Hunger Action Month Grant Support
🎣 Lake Como Kids Fishing Derby
🪧 Oceanport Town Wide Garage Sale
🚗 Brits on the Beach Car Show
🍁 Fall Craft & Vendor Show at Allaire
🧀 Red Bank Mac & Cheese Fest
🏴☠ Pirates! The Penzance Musical
🪓 Serial Killer Speakeasy
🎸 Goldford at Asbury Lanes
🏎 Youth Sports Night at Wall Stadium
🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides
📰 NEWS
🛋 Wayfair Coming to Ocean Twp
Online home furnishings giant Wayfair is bringing a brick-and-mortar outlet to Monmouth County, with plans to open a 25,000-square-foot store inside the Seaview Square Shopping Center on Route 66 in Ocean Township. Targeted to open as early as this winter, the new outlet will partially occupy a vacant retail footprint formerly home to At Home. Unlike traditional retail storefronts, the location will operate specifically as an outlet format featuring discounted furniture, decor, and returns, strategically chosen for Ocean Township due to Monmouth County's robust customer base, proximity to regional fulfillment centers, and as a regional complement to the flagship 135,000-square-foot Wayfair retail destination slated for Princeton in 2027.
🎡 FAMILY
Eek-O-Fabulous Costume Swap (Drop off dates Sept 23-28 10am-4pm, Swap Oct 4 2pm-3:30pm) | 9/23-9/28 | 10am-4pm | Various locations | info
Storytime & Craft | 9/25 | 11am | Monmouth Museum, Lincroft | info
Back to School Night! | 9/25 | 6pm-9pm | Middletown Arts Center, Middletown | info
Summer Movies- Shrek | 9/25 | Lincroft Village Green (Old Phalanx Rd), Lincroft | info
Kids Fishing Derby | 9/26 | 11am-2pm | Lake Como, Belmar | info
Free Weekend Workshop | 9/26, 9/27 | 11am | Wonder Wing- Monmouth Museum, Lincroft | info
Farmingdale Story Trail- Annual Dark Market | 9/26 | 4pm | 11 Asbury Avenue, Farmingdale | info
📍 LOCAL
Wall Township Library Book Sale | 9/25, 9/26 | Fri 1pm-4:45pm, Sat 9am-4:45pm | Wall Library, Wall | info
Oceanport Town Wide Garage Sale | 9/26-9/27 | 9am-6pm | Town wide, Oceanport | info
Fall Yard Sale | 9/26, 9/27 | 9am-5pm | Various locations, Belmar | info
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🕺 JUST FUN
U-Pick Sunflowers | 9/10-10/12 | Fri-Sun 9am-6pm | Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge | info
Fall Fun Fest | 9/12-10/31 | Sat/Sun 9:30am-4:30pm | Maple Leaf Farms, Manalapan | info
2026 Fall Festival | 9/19-11/8 | Various times | Happy Day Farm, Manalapan | info
Fall Festival | 9/19-11/1 | Various times | Twin Pond Farm (49 Howell Rd), Freehold | info
A. Casola Farms Fall Fest | 9/19-10/31 | Sat/Sun 9am-5pm | A. Casola Farms, Holmdel | info
Private Group Tour of the Paranormal Museum | 9/25 | 12pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm | Paranormal Museum, Asbury Park | info
Pitties and Pals Rescue Fundraiser | 9/25 | 5pm-8pm | Tall Oaks Farm + Brewery, Farmingdale | info
Line Dance at McLoone's Pier House | 9/25 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | McLoone's Pier House, Long Branch | info
Line Dancing at Dave & Buster's | 9/25 | 7pm-11:30pm | Dave & Buster's Freehold Mall, Freehold | info
Ghosts and Legends of the Downtown Tour | 9/25, 9/26 | 8pm | Paranormal Museum, Asbury Park | info
Fall Fest | 9/26, 9/27 | 12pm-5pm | Tall Oaks Farm + Brewery, Farmingdale | info
Asbury Park Fall Bazaar | 9/26, 9/27 | 12pm-5pm | Grand Arcade at Convention Hall, Asbury Park | info
Brits on the Beach | 9/26 | 9:30am-3:30pm | Downtown Ocean Grove, Ocean Grove | info
Fall Craft & Vendor Show | 9/26 | 10am-4pm | The Historic Village at Allaire, Farmingdale | info
Fall Fest | 9/26 | 10am-3pm | Joe Palaia Park, Ocean Township | info
Foundation Funfest 2026 | 9/26 | 10am-3pm | Ivy League Day Camp, Manalapan | info
5th Annual Neptune City Fall Festival | 9/26 | 12pm-8pm | Memorial Park, Neptune City | info
Wrinkles in the Winery Fund-a-Bull-Day | 9/26 | 12pm-6pm | Cream Ridge Winery, Cream Ridge | info
Wag on Inn Adoption Event | 9/26 | 12pm-3pm | Asbury Park Brewing, Asbury Park | info
Lake Como Day (POSTPONED UNTIL 10/10) | 9/26 | 3pm-9pm | Lake Como Lakefront, Lake Como | info
Community Day 2026, Monmouth 250 | 9/26 (rain date 10/3) | 3:30pm-8:30pm | Sycamore Recreation Complex, Tinton Falls | info
Annual Dark Market | 9/26 | 4pm-8pm | 11 Asbury Avenue, Farmingdale | info
21st Annual Garden Party | 9/26 | 4pm-7pm | 263 Fair Haven Rd, Fair Haven | info
5th Annual Endless Summer Car Show | 9/27 | 10am-2pm | Borough Hall (1099 Ocean Ave), Sea Bright | info
Harvest Home Festival | 9/27 | 11am-5pm | Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel | info
Aberdeen Day | 9/27 | 11am-4pm | Matawan Regional High School, Matawan | info
Queer Women's Mixer | 9/27 | 12pm | 3BR Distillery, Keyport | info
Uptown Broadway Fest | 9/27 | 3pm-6pm | Broadway (Washington to Norwood), Long Branch | info
Ghosts of the Boardwalk Tour | 9/27 | 6pm | Paranormal Museum, Asbury Park | info
🍔 FOOD & 🍹 DRINK
🥕 Monmouth Medical Center Food Farmacy Grand Opening
RWJBarnabas Health and Monmouth Medical Center officially celebrated the grand opening of their new Food Farmacy located within the Alexander Pavilion in Long Branch. Established in partnership with Fulfill, this innovative grocery-style pantry provides qualifying patients dealing with food insecurity free access to fresh, New Jersey-grown produce, refrigerated items, and shelf-stable foods. Beyond filling immediate nutritional gaps, the initiative integrates healthcare with wellness by offering individualized counseling and education from registered hospital dietitians to help patients manage chronic health conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
🥖 Hunger Action Month Grant Support
In recognition of National Hunger Action Month, the FirstEnergy Foundation rolled out a historic $1.3 million funding investment across New Jersey to support local food security initiatives. A substantial portion of these grants directly benefits key Monmouth County hunger-relief organizations—including Freehold Area Open Door, Fulfill, Interfaith Neighbors, Jersey Shore Dream Center, Lunch Break, Mercy Center, Nourish Asbury, and the Trinity Center for Community. This regional funding aims to help local pantries stock their shelves, meet rising community demands, and provide millions of meals to families navigating economic pressures.
Holland Ridge Farms Food Trucks | 9/25-9/27 | 9am-5:30pm | Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge | info
Atlantic Highlands Farmers Market | 9/25 | 10am-3pm | Veterans Park, Atlantic Highlands | info
Downtown Freehold Farmers Market | 9/25 | 11am-4pm | Hall of Records, Freehold | info
Supper Club: Fresh Pasta Making (Kids) WAITLIST | 9/25 | 5pm-7pm | Taste and Technique, Fair Haven | info
Little Andy's Pop-Up | 9/25 | 5pm | Wheelhouse Distilling, Neptune | info
Highlands Farmers Market | 9/26 | 8:30am-2pm | Huddy Park, Highlands | info
Hazlet Farmers Market | 9/26 | 10am-2pm | Veterans Park, Hazlet | info
Matawan Fresh Farmers and Makers Market | 9/26 | 10am-2pm | 201 Broad Street, Matawan | info
Brew by the Sea- Highlands Craft Beer Fest CANCELED | 9/26 | 12pm-5pm | Seafarer Bar, Highlands | info
Oktoberfest | 9/26 | 12pm-10pm | Bakes Brewing Co, Wall | info
Rock and Wine | 9/26 | 12pm-7pm | 4JG's Winery, Colts Neck | info
Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival | 9/26 | 1pm-5pm | Check-in at Urban Coalhouse (2 Bridge Ave), Red Bank | info
Boardwalk Backstage Smash Burger for Oktoberfest | 9/26 | 1pm-7pm | Bakes Brewing Co, Wall | info
Chilifest | 9/26 | 5pm-9pm | Charles J. Hesse Parish Center, Atlantic Highlands | info
Calling all Carnivores (Adult) | 9/26 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Taste and Technique, Fair Haven | info
Asbury Fresh Farmers Market | 9/27 | 9am-2pm | Press Plaza, Asbury Park | info
Belmar Farmer's Market | 9/27 | 9am-1pm | Pyanoe Plaza, Belmar | info
Marlboro Farmers Market | 9/27 | 9am-1pm | 444 Route 520, Marlboro | info
Howell Farmers Market | 9/27 | 10am-2pm | Echo Lake Park, Howell | info
Local Summer Festival | 9/27 | 12pm-4pm | Birdsmouth Beer, Oceanport | info
Monmouth Beach PBA Food Truck | 9/27 | 1pm-6pm | Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion, Monmouth Beach | info
Twisted Steak Food Truck | 9/27 | 1pm-8pm | Bakes Brewing Co, Wall | info
Coffee Ceremony | 9/27 | 2pm-5pm | Ada's Gojjo, Asbury Park | info
🎨 ART, HISTORY & EDUCATION
Blake Patterson's Wood Bowls | 8/15-9/28 | Mon-Thur 9am-9pm, Fri/Sat 9am-5pm | Shrewsbury Library, Shrewsbury | info
Manasquan River Group of Artists Exhibition | 9/02-9/26 | Fri 11am-4pm, Sat/Sun by appt | Middletown Arts Center, Middletown | info
A Sunny Day in the Shade Exhibit | 9/4-10/9 | Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat/Sun 9am-7pm | Pollak Gallery- MCA, W. Long Branch | info
Jonas Mekas Film and Art Exhibit | 9/14-12/15 | Mon-Fri 10am-5pm | Rotary Ice House Gallery- MCA, W. Long Branch | info
Daniel Johnston: I am a Baby in My Universe II | 9/14-12/15 | Mon-Fri 10am-5pm | DiMattio Gallery at Rechnitz Hall- MCA, W. Long Branch | info
Raw Power: Shepard Fairey Exhibit | 9/17-10/16 | Wed-Sun 11am-6pm | The Art Spot, Asbury Park | info
Raw Power: Shepard Fairey Exhibit | 9/17-10/16 | Mon 12pm-5pm, Thur 12pm-7pm, Fri/Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm | Parlor Gallery, Asbury Park | info
On Display Rose Reilly Leonard Annual Student Art Show | 9/25 | Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm | Wall Library, Wall | info
Botanical Printmaking at Kula Urban Farm | 9/25 | 3pm-5pm | Kula Urban Farm, Asbury Park | info
Watercolor Bookmarks | 9/25 | 3pm-6pm | Asbury Book Cooperative, Asbury Park | info
Mill Demonstration | 9/26, 9/27 | 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm | Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold | info
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir | 9/26, 9/27 | 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm | Manasquan Reservoir- Visitors Center, Howell | info
Glass Mosaic Workshop | 9/26, 9/27 | 10am | Over The Moon Art Studios, Asbury Park | info
Fall Morning Warbler & Songbird Migration | 9/26 | 7am-9:30am | Lot M Parking Lot (North Bragg Road), Sandy Hook | info
Art in the Garden | 9/26 | 10am-4pm | Calgo Gardens, Freehold | info
Tech Help | 9/26 | 10:30am | Tinton Falls Library, Tinton Falls | info
Author Event: The Midlife Plot Twist | 9/26 | 5pm-6:30pm | Asbury Book Cooperative, Asbury Park | info
Bloom- Juried Museum Members Exhibit Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony | 9/27 | 4pm-6pm | Main Gallery- Monmouth Museum, Lincroft | info
The Grind We Live In- Opening Reception | 9/27 | 4pm-6pm | Nilson Gallery- Monmouth Museum, Lincroft | info
🎭 THEATER, CINEMA & COMEDY
Eric Hackler's I Suspect | 9/11-9/26 | Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm | First Avenue Playhouse, Atl. Highlands | info
Come From Away | 9/12-10/4 | Various times | Bell Theater, Holmdel | info
August Wilson's The Piano Lesson | 9/12-10/4 | Various times | Two River Theater, Red Bank | info
Pirates! The Penzance Musical | 9/25-9/27 | Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2pm, 7:30pm, Sun 2pm | Count Basie- HMH Theatre, Red Bank | info
WBCN and the American Revolution | 9/25-9/27 | Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm | The Showroom Cinema, Asbury Park | info
Midnight in Paris | 9/25 | 5pm | The Showroom Cinema, Asbury Park | info
Asbury Park Theater Co., Presents "The Wolves" | 9/25 | 7pm-9pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center, Ocean Grove | info
The Music + Film Series Featuring Woody Guthrie and the Ghost of Tom Joad Now | 9/25 | 7:30pm | Powell Soundstage, Long Branch | info
Drag Tribute to Dolly Parton | 9/25 | 8pm | 3BR Distillery, Keyport | info
Clerks: Open All Night 3 | 9/25 | 11pm | SModcastle Cinemas, Asbury Park | info
Serial Killer Speakeasy | 9/26, 9/27 | 2pm | House of Independents, Asbury Park | info
Drag Brunch with Crystal Envy | 9/26 | 12pm-3pm | Porta, Asbury Park | info
Everyone Has a Story | 9/26 | 6pm-8pm | Thompson Park Theatre Barn, Lincroft | info
ComedySportz Improv | 9/26 | 7pm-9pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center, Ocean Grove | info
Poetry in the Port | 9/26 | 7pm-10pm | Brew Coffee Bar, Matawan | info
The People vs. Larry Flynt | 9/26 | 7:30pm | The Showroom Cinema, Asbury Park | info
Comedy Night | 9/26 | 8pm-9:30pm | Birdsmouth Beer, Oceanport | info
Fan Stories: A Monthly Oral History Program | 9/26 | 8pm-10:30pm | Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, Long Branch | info
The Graduate | 9/27 | 3pm | The Showroom Cinema, Asbury Park | info
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🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🎙
🎸 Goldford at Asbury Lanes
Acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer Jeff Goldford, known mononymously as Goldford, has captivated listeners worldwide with an evocative sound that seamlessly merges classic soul with modern, cinematic indie-pop. Propelled by raw, emotive vocals and introspective songwriting that frequently touches on themes of resilience, healing, and human connection, Goldford first broke out into widespread acclaim with his viral anthem “Orange Blossoms,” which has garnered tens of millions of streams. Beyond earning high-profile praise from industry peers like Sam Smith, SZA, and Noah Kahan, his stirring discography has soundtracked major television series, high-profile commercial campaigns, and prominent festival stages. Known as much for his heartfelt live performances as his advocacy for mental health and mindfulness education, Goldford continues to build an ardent global following through his powerful voice and vulnerable, deeply resonant storytelling.
Davide De Pierro SOLD OUT | 9/25-9/27 | 7:30pm | Count Basie- The Vogel, Red Bank | info
All Time Low | 9/25 | 6:30pm-10:30pm | The Stone Pony, Asbury Park | info
Funky Friday's Gazebo Concert: Pat Guadagno & Richard Blackwell | 9/25 | 7pm-9pm | Downtown Freehold Gazebo, Freehold | info
The Whiskey Creek Band | 9/25 | 7pm-10pm | The Navesink Library, Navesink | info
Mushmouth | 9/25 | 7pm | The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | info
Goldford | 9/25 | 8pm | Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park | info
10th Annual AP Porch Fest | 9/26 (rain date 9/27) | Various times | Various locations, Asbury Park | info
Rocktoberfest | 9/26 | 1pm | Broad Street, Downtown, Red Bank | info
The Chorus of the Atlantic Concert | 9/26 | 2pm-3pm | Middletown Library, Middletown | info
Maximun Queen | 9/26 | 3pm, 8pm | Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan | info
Footprints: An Artists Experience Hosted by AKA The Truth | 9/26 | 5pm-9pm | Twin Lights Brewing, Tinton Falls | info
Fall Concert Series- Get Lit | 9/26 | 5pm-7pm | Riley Park, Bradley Beach | info
Thousand Below | 9/26 | 7pm | Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park | info
Saturday Serenade Gazebo Concert: FBAC Open Mic - WCT Band | 9/26 | 7pm-9pm | Downtown Freehold Gazebo, Freehold | info
Emo Night Brooklyn | 9/26 | 9pm | The Stone Pony, Asbury Park | info
America's 250th Birthday Celebration Concert | 9/27 | 2pm-3pm | Shrewsbury Library, Shrewsbury | info
United Out Loud | 9/27 | 3pm | The Stone Pony, Asbury Park | info
Sandy Mack's Wonder Jam | 9/27 | 5pm | The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | info
Dramarama | 9/27 | 7pm | The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | info
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band | 9/27 | 7pm | PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel | info
🏃♀ FITNESS/WELLNESS
Run With No Limits | 9/26 | 8am-12pm | Thompson Park, Lincroft | info
Keyportfest 5K Race | 9/26 | 8:30am | Waterfront Park, Keyport | info
Historic Allentown 5K | 9/26 | 8:30am | Heritage Park, Allentown | info
Lake Como Day 5K | 9/26 | 9am | 415 18th Ave, Lake Como | info
Gr8ful4Life 5K Run/Walk | 9/26 | 9am | Dorbrook Park (Recreation Area), Colts Neck | info
Friends of the Poor Walk | 9/26 | 10am | 1007 5th Ave, Spring Lake | info
Twin Lights Ride | 9/27 | 7am | Huddy Park, Atlantic Highlands | info
🏀 SPORTS
NJ Titans vs Aberdeen Wings | 9/25 | 12:30pm | 214 Harmony Rd, Middletown | info
Brookdale CC Women's Volleyball vs Middlesex CC | 9/26 | 12pm | Brookdale CC, Lincroft | info
Brookdale CC Men's Soccer vs Raritan Valley CC | 9/26 | 12pm | Brookdale CC, Lincroft | info
Brookdale CC Women's Soccer vs Hagerstown CC | 9/26 | 3pm | Brookdale CC, Lincroft | info
NASCAR Weekly Series "Youth Sports Night" | 9/26 | 5pm | Wall Stadium, Wall | info
Monmouth U. Men's Tennis vs Adelphi | 9/27 | 12pm | North Campus (Pinewood and Beechwood), W. Long Branch | info
🌊 ☀ BEACH
Asbury Park - Ocean Temp. 70°F
Fri 9/25: Low 12:40am | High 6:55am | Low 1:01pm | High 7:10pm | Sunrise 6:47am | Sunset 6:50pm
Sat 9/26: Low 1:19am | High 7:31am | Low 1:45pm | High 7:48pm | Sunrise 6:48am | Sunset 6:48pm
Sun 9/27: Low 1:58am | High 8:07am | Low 2:30pm | High 8:28pm | Sunrise 6:49am | Sunset 6:46pm
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