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Today’s Buzz 🐝
🚛 Spring Surplus Property Auction
🪩 Spring Disco & Night Market
🦖 Dinosaur Festival
🚚 Food Trucks at Holland Ridge Farms
🍝 Cooking Classes
🎨 Garden State Art Weekend
🎭 Company: The Musical
😂 Paula Poundstone
🎙 Chris Pinnella & The Big Band Projet
🏃 Five-O 5k
🤼♂ Anthony Knox Wrestling Camp
🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides
📰 NEWS
🚛 Spring Surplus Property Auction
The Monmouth County 2026 Spring Surplus Property Auction is officially set to begin this Saturday, April 18, offering residents a unique opportunity to bid on a diverse array of county-owned equipment. The auction, which will be conducted entirely online through USGovBid.com, includes everything from passenger vehicles and heavy machinery to miscellaneous office equipment and tools. Bidding remains open until Tuesday evening, April 21, but those interested in a firsthand look can visit the Public Works Complex on Center Street in Freehold for public inspection days on April 20 and 21.
Beyond providing great deals for local buyers, the surplus auction serves as a vital financial tool for the region, having generated over $5.1 million in revenue since its digital inception. Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone highlighted that these funds are funneled back into the county budget to provide direct tax relief for Monmouth County residents. By repurposing these assets, the county not only promotes sustainability through the circular economy but also ensures that taxpayer-funded equipment continues to provide value even after its official service ends.
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🎡 FAMILY
U-Pick Tulips: Spring Spectacular | 4/17-4/19 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Holland Ridge Farms (Cream Ridge) | info
Dinosaur Festival | 4/17-4/19 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Arrowhead Farmstead (Manalapan) | info
Storytime & Crafts | 4/17 11:00 am - 11:30 am | The Wonder Wing - Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info
Teen Nights at Camp Zehnder | 4/17 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Camp Zehnder (Wall) | info
Healthy Kids Day | 4/18 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Freehold YMCA, Red Bank YMCA (Freehold, Red Bank) | info
Tiny Hands Studio | 4/18 10:00 am | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info
Teen Nights at Red Bank YMCA | 4/18 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Red Bank YMCA (Red Bank) | info
Live Reading and Meet & Greet with Susan Zucconi | 4/19 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | The Book House (Long Branch) | info
Spring Festival | 4/19 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Cardinale Farms (Howell) | info
History Kids Club: Candle Making & Butter Making | 4/19 1:00 pm | Historic Village at Allaire (Wall) | info
📍 LOCAL EVENTS
Rumson Country Day School Rummage Sale | 4/18 - 4/19 S 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Su 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | The Rumson Country Day School (Rumson) | info
Hazlet Town-Wide Garage Sale | 4/18 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Town-Wide (Hazlet) | info
Kids' Fest - America's Birthday Bash | 4/18 10:00 am | Rec Center (Manalapan) | info
Shillelagh Plunge for Autism | 4/18 10:30 am | D'Jais (Belmar) | info
Toastmasters Division Contest | 4/18 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Middletown Library (Middletown) | info
Beach Cleanup at Bayshore Waterfront Park | 4/19 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Bayshore Waterfront Park (Port Monmouth) | info
Clothing Swap Social | 4/19 1:00 pm | Atl. Highlands Arts Council (Atl. Highlands) | info
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🕺 JUST FUN
Private Group Tours of the Paranormal Museum | 4/17 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Paranormal Museum (Asbury Park) | info
Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale at Pier Village | 4/17-4/19 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Spring Disco & Night Market | 4/17 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Grand Arcade-Convention Hall (Asbury Park) | info
Fairies & Forest Friends: Lighted Magical Evenings | 4/17, 4/18 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Historic Village at Allaire (Wall) | info
Horror Sideshow Market | 4/18 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | The Berkley Oceanfront Hotel (Asbury Park) | info
Asbury Park Record Show | 4/18 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Convention Hall (Asbury Park) | info
Original Asbury Park Ghost Tour: Ghosts & Legends Downtown Tour | 4/18 8:00 pm | Paranormal Museum (Asbury Park) | info
Wag On Inn Adoption Event | 4/19 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Porta (Asbury Park) | info
Beyond-the-Count Adult Craft Workshop | 4/19 2:00 pm | Historic Village at Allaire (Wall) | info
Asbury Park's Ghosts of the Boardwalk Tour (Dog Friendly) | 4/19 6:00 pm | Bradley Park (Asbury Park) | info
🍔 FOOD & 🍹 DRINK
Food Trucks at Holland Ridge Farms | 4/17-4/19 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Holland Ridge Farms (Cream Ridge) | info
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week | 4/17-4/19 Varies | Numerous (Numerous) | info
3BR Distiller 5 Year Anniversary Party | 4/17, 4/18 7:00 pm - 11:45 pm | 3BR Distillery (Keyport) | info
Cork & Explore: Wine Tasting Experience | 4/17 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Avenue-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Mediterranean Made Easy: Greek Edition Cooking Class | 4/17 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info
Liberty Cocktail Party Fundraiser | 4/17 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Molly Pitcher Inn (Red Bank) | info
Bell Works Fresh Farmers & Makers Market | 4/18 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Bell Works (Holmdel) | info
Mexi-Boys Food Truck at Bakes | 4/18 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Bakes Brewing Co. (Wall) | info
A Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Experience | 4/18 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Minnow's Cafe (Brielle) | info
Jazz Brunch: Mike Noordzy & Chris Welcome | 4/19 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Porta (Asbury Park) | info
Mozzarella Making Party | 4/19 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm & 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info
🎨 ART, HISTORY & EDUCATION
🎨 Garden State Art Weekend
Garden State Art Weekend returns for its third year from April 17 through April 19, transforming Monmouth County into a premier destination for art enthusiasts and casual strollers alike. This ambitious statewide initiative aims to showcase New Jersey’s vibrant creative scene, proving that world-class culture is available right in our own backyard. Locally, the weekend features a massive "art crawl" with major hubs in Red Bank and Asbury Park. Highlights include the Artist Talk with Richard Huff at ArtSpace in Red Bank on Saturday and the rare opportunity to tour the third-floor Open Studios at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Sunday. info
Beyond the main hubs, the celebration extends to cultural landmarks throughout the region, including the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council, Sun Moon Studio in Keyport, and the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury. Many of these venues are offering free admission, live demonstrations, and special gallery hours to encourage community engagement. Whether you are looking to purchase a unique piece from a local maker or simply want to explore the diverse talent within our borders, this three-day event offers a perfect snapshot of the artistic spirit that defines the Jersey Shore. info
Vintage Computer Festival | 4/17-4/19 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | InfoAge Science & History Museums (Wall) | info
A Time Within a Time: Juried Art Exhibit | 4/17-5/10 Tu-Su 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Main Gallery - Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info
Val Dyshlov: Reflection Exhibit | 4/17-5/10 Tu-Su 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Nilson Gallery - Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info
Robert Mueller - Man & Machine Gallery Exhibit | 4/17-4/19 F 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, S/Su 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Rotary Ice House Gallery (W. Long Branch) | info
Monmouth U. Senior Exhibition | 4/17-4/19 F 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, S/Su 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | DiMattio Gallery (W. Long Branch) | info
Garden State Water Color Society Annual Juried Exhibition | 4/17 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Middletown Arts Center (Middletown) | info
ArtSpace for Garden State Art Weekend | 4/17, 4/18 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | ArtSpace (Red Bank) | info
New Moon Mandala Creation - Watercolor & Pencil (Workshop) | 4/17 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Over the Moon Art Studios (Asbury Park) | info
Sea Glass Art Fundraising Event | 4/17 7:00 pm | Southard Fire Dept. (Howell) | info
Intuitive Painting - Acrylic Painting (Workshop) | 4/18, 4/19 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Over the Moon Art Studios (Asbury Park) | info
Free Weekend Art Workshop | 4/18, 4/19 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Nilson Gallery - Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info
Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford | 4/18, 4/19 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm | Historic Walnford (Upper Freehold) | info
Earth Day Open House | 4/18 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Huber Woods Environmental Center (Middletown) | info
Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm | 4/18 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Historic Longstreet Farm (Holmdel) | info
Minisink Trail Marker Unveiling Ceremony | 4/18 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center (Aberdeen) | info
Painting Class | 4/18 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Art629 (Asbury Park) | info
Accordion Melodies of the 1890's | 4/18 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Historic Longstreet Farm (Holmdel) | info
Life, Unscripted: An Artist Talk with Richard Huff | 4/18 2:00 pm | ArtSpace (Red Bank) | info
Living History Through Music | 4/18 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info
Presentation & Signing: New York Trilogy by Peter Balakian | 4/18 5:00 pm | Asbury Book Cooperative (Asbury Park) | info
Senior Perspectives: A High School Senior Art Show | 4/18 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Art629 (Asbury Park) | info
Open Studios | 4/19 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info
🎭 THEATER, CINEMA & COMEDY
Sins of a Mother | 4/17-4/19 F/S 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm, Su 2:00 pm | NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) | info
Company: The Musical | 4/17-4/19 F 7:00 pm, S 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm, Su 2:00 pm | Brookdale PAC (Lincroft) | info
Sexy Laundry | 4/17-4/19 F 7:00 pm, S 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm, Su 3:00 pm | Bell Theater (Holmdel) | info
Joe Simoneilli's "Men Are Dogs" (Comedy) | 4/17-4/19 F/S 7:30 pm, Su 2:30 pm | First Ave Playhouse (Atl. Highlands) | info
Cringefest 2026 with Gary Simons (Comedy) | 4/17 7:00 pm | Count Basie-The Vogel (Red Bank) | info
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Cinema) | 4/17 10:00 pm | Basie Center Cinemas (Red Bank) | info
Classical Theater of Harlem | 4/18 11:00 am | West End Arts Center (Long Branch) | info
Jay & Silent Bob Are in the Hizzouse - Live Podcast | 4/18 5:00 pm | Smodcastle Cinemas (Atl. Highlands) | info
ComedySports Live Improv | 4/18 7:00 pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info
Paula Poundstone (Comedy) | 4/18 7:30 pm | Count Basie-The Vogel (Red Bank) | info
Comedy Night | 4/18 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Avenue-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Clockwatchers (Cinema) | 4/19 3:00 pm | The Showroom (Asbury Park) | info
The Napa Boys (w/Q&A hosted by Kevin Smith) | 4/19 6:30 pm | Smodcastle Cinemas (Atl. Highlands) | info
🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🎙
🎹 American Music Honors
Music icons and Hollywood legends are set to descend upon West Long Branch this Saturday, April 18, for the fourth annual American Music Honors at Monmouth University. Held at the Pollak Theatre, the star-studded event will celebrate the massive contributions of Dionne Warwick, Patti Smith, Dr. Dre, The Doors, and The E Street Band, with a special posthumous tribute dedicated to The Band. The evening promises to be a powerhouse of Jersey Shore energy, featuring presenters like Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Van Zandt, while the legendary Disciples of Soul serve as the house band for what has quickly become one of the most prestigious nights in the national music scene. info
Tickets for the ceremony have reached near-capacity as fans scramble to catch a glimpse of the honorees and the anticipated red-carpet arrivals hosted by Brian Williams. This year’s honors serve as a high-octane prelude to the official grand opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music building on campus, scheduled for June 7. For local residents and music historians alike, the event reinforces Monmouth County's standing as a global hub for music heritage, blending rock-and-roll grit with the formal prestige of a national awards show. info
Echo Plum & The Braymores | 4/17 6:00 pm | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info
The Growlers | 4/17 7:00 pm | The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) | info
Muddy Ruckus | 4/17 7:00 pm | Asbury Park Brewery (Asbury Park) | info
Fungkshui | 4/17 7:00 pm | The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) | info
Joey CXP: A Pop Punk Party - FREE | 4/17 7:30 pm | Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park) | info
Melissa Etheridge: The Rise Tour | 4/17 8:00 pm | Count Basie-HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info
Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience | 4/18 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Algonquin Theater (Manasquan) | info
Magnolia Park - Nights After VAMP Tour | 4/18 4:30 pm | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info
Pack the Bowl Fest | 4/18 5:00 pm | Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park) | info
Your Standard Soiree | 4/18 6:30 pm | Sensorium Emporium (Red Bank) | info
Super 70's Rock Show | 4/18 7:00 pm | The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) | info
Sqwerv | 4/18 7:00 pm | The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) | info
Songs in the Key of Life, Presented by Remember Jones | 4/18 8:00 pm | Count Basie-HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info
Lucy Kaplansky | 4/18 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info
American Music Honors 2026 - SOLD OUT | 4/18 8:30 pm | Pollak Theater (W. Long Branch) | info
One Direction Night | 4/18 10:00 pm | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info
New Orleans, Louisiana Musical Gumbo Concert with Zydeco-a-go-go | 4/19 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info
Sandy Mack's Wonder Jam | 4/19 2:30 pm | The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) | info
Chris Pinnella & The Big Band Project | 4/19 3:00 pm | Count Basie-The Vogel (Red Bank) | info
Benny Goodman & The Kingdom of Swing | 4/19 3:00 pm | Algonquin Theater (Manasquan) | info
Alexandra Jardvall | 4/19 4:00 pm | Transparent Clinch Gallery (Asbury Park) | info
Chameleons | 4/19 7:00 pm | The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) | info
Paper Lanterns: Green Day Tribute Band | 4/19 7:00 pm | Asbury Park Brewery (Asbury Park) | info
Sweet Relief Benefit | 4/19 7:00 pm | Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park) | info
Pop 2000 Tour Hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick | 4/19 7:00 pm | Count Basie-HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info
🏃♀ FITNESS/WELLNESS
🚓 Five-O 5k
Community members and law enforcement officers will gather this Sunday, April 19, for the inaugural NJSPBA Five-O 5k at the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office in Freehold. Hosted at the Public Safety Complex on Kozloski Road, the event kicks off with a Wellness Fair at 8:00 AM, followed by the main 5k race at 9:30 AM and a free "Kiddie Dash" for children ages 3–12 at 10:30 AM. This "Smash the Stigma" initiative is dedicated to promoting officer wellness and mental health awareness, with all proceeds directly benefiting the NJSPBA Peer Response Team’s suicide prevention and support services. Whether you’re running the scenic course or exploring the wellness booths, the day offers a powerful opportunity for the Monmouth County community to show up for those who serve. info
The Screamin' Hill 5k Scramble | 4/18 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Screamin' Hill Beer Farm (Cream Ridge) | info
TuTu 2.2 Mile Fun Run/Walk | 4/18 10:00 am | Convention Hall (Asbury Park) | info
Sip & Soften: A Women's Herbal Tea & Sound Bath Experience | 4/18 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | The Women's Club of Red Bank (Red Bank) | info
NJSPBA Five-O 5k | 4/19 9:30 am | Monmouth County Sheriff's Office (Freehold) | info
🏀 SPORTS
Adult Pickleball Competition | 4/17 11:15 am - 12:45 pm | Red Bank YMCA (Red Bank) | info
Brookdale Softball vs Rowan College of South Jersey | 4/17 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm | Brookdale CC (Lincroft) | info
Brookdale Men's Tennis vs Rowan College of South Jersey | 4/17 3:30 pm | Brookdale CC (Lincroft) | info
Brookdale Women's Tennis vs Rowan College of South Jersey | 4/17 3:30 pm | Brookdale CC (Lincroft) | info
Monmouth U. Men's Soccer vs Rutgers Newark | 4/17 7:00 pm | Monmouth U. (W. Long Branch) | info
Anthony Knox Wrestling Camp | 4/18 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Rhino Wrestling Club (Morganville) | info
Monmouth U. Women's LAX vs ODU | 4/18 12:00 pm | Monmouth U. (W. Long Branch) | info
🌊 ☀ BEACH
Asbury Park - Ocean Temp. 47°F
Fri 4/17: Low 1:47am | High 7:48am | Low 1:51pm | High 8:04pm | Sunrise 6:16am | Sunset 7:37pm
Sat 4/18: Low 2:35am | High 8:35am | Low 2:36pm | High 8:49pm | Sunrise 6:14am | Sunset 7:38pm
Sun 4/19: Low 3:24am | High 9:24am | Low 3:23pm | High 9:38pm | Sunrise 6:13am | Sunset 7:39pm
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