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Good morning Monmouth County! It’s the last weekend of March and looking like the last of this cold snap. By the time our next Thursday issue goes out we should be basking in full blown 70 degree Spring time!
Let’s Gooo!!
~ Amanda & Rob
Today’s Buzz 🐝
🎥 Garden State Film Festival
☘ St. Patrick’s Day Parades
🐰 Easter Fun
🛰 MAST Students Win Competition
🕯 Spring Craft Show
🍺 Pints for a Purpose to Support Rescued Horses
💵 AARP Tax Aide
⚾ Dick’s House of Sport Trade-In Event
🎭 9 to 5: The Musical
🏎 New Era for Wall Stadium
🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides
📰 NEWS
🛰 MAST Students Win Competition
Four students from the Marine Academy of Science and Technology (MAST) in Highlands recently took home first place at the 2026 East Coast Space Settlement Design Competition for their visionary work in interplanetary engineering. Tasked with the fictional but scientifically grounded mission of mining raw materials on Venus and transporting them to an orbital settlement, the team—comprised of Dolan Dunigan of Middletown, Jason Samuel of Freehold, Noah Eckert of Aberdeen, and Daniel Chiu of Edison—spent a grueling 12-hour "design sprint" developing a comprehensive technical proposal. Their winning strategy addressed complex systems including life-support infrastructure, transportation logistics, and the material science required to survive the planet's crushing atmosphere.
Individual excellence was also a highlight of the competition, as sophomore Daniel Chiu received the prestigious Paul Stenzel STEM Pioneer Award, which recognizes exceptional ingenuity and innovation in design. The competition, held on March 7 at Toms River East High School, is modeled after real-world aerospace industry processes and serves as a qualifying round for the international finals. By successfully integrating physics, economics, and environmental science into a cohesive plan for a future colony, these Monmouth County students have demonstrated that they are well-prepared for the "Golden Age" of space exploration.
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🐰 Easter Fun
Wall Township's Easter Egg Hunt | 3/27 6:00 PM | Wall Municipal Building (Wall) | info
Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt | 3/27 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Rec Center (Bradley Beach) | info
Fair Haven Easter Egg Hunt | 3/28 9:00 AM | McCarter Park (Fair Haven) | info
Ocean Twp. Easter Egg Hunt & Bonnett Contest (Residents Only) | 3/28 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Municipal Gym (Ocean) | info
Hippity Hoppity Egg Hunt for Holmdel | 3/28 10:00 AM | Cross Farm Park (Holmdel) | info
Dog Easter Egg Hunt | 3/28 10:00 AM | Doggie Sweets-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Middletown's EGGstravaganza | 3/28 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Middletown Arts Center (Middletown) | info
Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Skydive | 3/28 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Monmouth Executive Airport (Wall) | info
Lincroft Easter Egg Hunt | 3/28 10:30 AM | Lincroft Bible Church (Lincroft) | info
Atl. Highlands Easter Egg Hunt | 3/28 11:00 AM | Harbor (Atl. Highlands) | info
Easter Celebration | 3/28 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Historic Village at Allaire (Wall) | info
Easter EGGstravaganza | 3/28 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | G & G Stables (Howell) | info
Manalapan Easter Egg Hunt | 3/28 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Turf Field (Manalapan) | info
Bradley Beach Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt | 3/28 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Newark Ave Beach (Bradley Beach) | info
Scrambled Eggstravaganza | 3/28 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Municipal Turf Field (Marlboro) | info
Tinton Falls Recreation Egg Hunt | 3/28 2:00 PM | Sycamore Recreation Complex (Tinton Falls) | info
Sea Bright Easter Egg Hunt on the Beach | 3/28 2:00 PM | Sea Bright Municipal Beach (Sea Bright) | info
Breakfast with the Bunny | 3/29 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Doggie Sweets-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Bunny's Breakfast Bash | 3/29 8:45 AM | Dave & Buster's (Freehold) | info
Long Branch Easter Egg Hunt | 3/29 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | West End Park (Long Branch) | info
Brunch with the Easter Bunny | 3/29 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | McLoone's Pier House-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Celebration | 3/29 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Bakes Brewing Co (Wall) | info
Bunny Pictures | 3/29 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Doggie Sweets-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Aussie Meet-Up and Bunny Photos | 3/29 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Doggie Sweets-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Easter Bunny Brunch | 3/28–3/29 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | The Bistro-iPlay America (Freehold) | info
Sonny the Bunny's Colossal Carrot Adventure | 3/28 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | iPlay America (Freehold) | info
Carm's Farm Easter Egg Hunt | 3/28–3/29 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Carm's Farm (Colts Neck) | info
🎡 FAMILY
Little Dreamers Beading Workshop | 3/28 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Little Words Project-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Tiny Hands Studio | 3/28 10:00 AM | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info
Fearless Creativity: High School Acting Workshop | 3/28 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | NJ Repertory Co. (Long Branch) | info
Spring Lego Build Event | 3/28 1:00 PM | Barnes & Noble (Holmdel) | info
Puppetonia! - Animal Safari | 3/29 2:00 PM | NJ Repertory Co. (Long Branch) | info
📍 LOCAL EVENTS
Parade Day at Beach Haus Brewery | 3/28 10:00 AM | Beach Haus Brewery (Belmar) | info
Bell Works Fresh Farmers & Makers Market | 3/28 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Bell Works (Holmdel) | info
Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade | 3/28 12:30 PM | Main St. (Lake Como-Belmar) | info
Keansburg St. Patrick's Day Parade | 3/28 1:00 PM | Beachway Ave (Keansburg) | info
Night Without a Bed Fundraiser | 3/28 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | The Fort Athletic Club (Oceanport) | info
Spring Craft Show | 3/29 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Fort Monmouth Rec Center (Tinton Falls) | info
Community Drum Circle | 3/29 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Atrium-Bell Works (Holmdel) | info
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🕺 SENIORS
Hazlet AARP Tax-Aide | 3/27 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Hazlet Library (Hazlet) | info
Wall AARP Tax-Aide | 3/27 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Wall Library (Wall) | info
Shrewsbury AARP Tax-Aide | 3/28 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info
Marlboro AARP Tax-Aide | 3/28 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Marlboro Library (Marlboro) | info
🍔 FOOD & 🍹 DRINK
🍺 Pints for a Purpose to Support Rescued Horses
Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery in Farmingdale is hosting a "Pints for a Purpose" event this weekend to benefit the Magnolia Equine Sanctuary, a Monmouth County-based all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to rehabilitating horses and farm animals rescued from neglect and abandonment. During this community-driven gathering, $1 from every beer purchased, along with additional monetary donations collected throughout the weekend, will go directly toward the sanctuary’s rising costs for daily feed, hay, and critical veterinary care. As the sanctuary faces an increase in urgent surrenders, this family-friendly event offers residents a meaningful way to support local animal rescue efforts simply by enjoying a pint. Every contribution helps ensure that the sanctuary’s diverse residents—including horses, goats, pigs, and cows—continue to receive the safe shelter and lifelong care they need to thrive after their stories of survival.
Girl Dinner | 3/27-29 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Avenue-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Cork & Explore Wine Tasting Experience | 3/27 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Avenue-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
A Cook and a Book: Rainbow Fish (Age 3-6 Mommy and Me) | 3/28 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info
Parade Day at Bakes | 3/28 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Bakes Brewing Co (Wall) | info
Locale Pizza Pop-Up | 3/28 2:00 PM | Skinny Flowers Brewing Co (Oceanport) | info
Mexi-Boys Food Truck | 3/28 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Bakes Brewing Co (Wall) | info
Pints for a Purpose to Support Rescued Horses | 3/28 12pm-9pm | Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery (Farmingdale) | info
Mama's Original Fried Pizza Truck | 3/29 1:00 PM | Bakes Brewing Co (Wall) | info
Schuck n' Sip Cocktails & Oyster Brunch | 3/29 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 3BR Distillery (Keyport) | info
🎨 ART, HISTORY & EDUCATION
Blossoms & Wings: A Spring Reverie | 3/8-3/31 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info
A Time Within a Time: Juried Art Exhibit | 3/15-5/10 T-Su 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info
Val Dyshlov: Reflection Exhibit | 3/15-5/10 T-Su 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info
Oldies But Goodies Art Exhibit | 3/3-4/26 M-Th 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, F-Su 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Middletown Library (Middletown) | info
Pop Surrealism: From the James and Maureen Dorment Colleciton | 3/27 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | DiMattio Gallery (W. Long Branch) | info
Adult Art Foundations | 3/27 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Inspired Minds (Colts Neck) | info
Sip & Sparkle: A Glittery Girls' Night Out | 3/27 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info
Wood Carving Demonstration | 3/28 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Historic Longstreet Farm (Holmdel) | info
Piano Ballads from the Turn of the 19th Century | 3/28 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Historic Longstreet Farm (Holmdel) | info
Books & Birds: Asbury Park Walk | 3/28 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Asbury Book Cooperative (Asbury Park) | info
Paint Punch, the Monkey | 3/28-29 5:00 PM | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info
Collage Party Workshop | 3/29 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Asbury Park Art Club (Asbury Park) | info
Weaving Intention: Macrame Stone Wrapping Workshop | 3/29 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info
Sunday Thrift Flip | 3/29 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info
🎭 THEATER, CINEMA & COMEDY
🎥 Garden State Film Festival
The Garden State Film Festival returns for its 24th year this weekend, bringing a vibrant mix of independent films, documentaries, and short features to the Jersey Shore. Hosted primarily in Asbury Park, the festival has grown into one of the region’s premier cultural events, drawing filmmakers and audiences from across the country. Attendees can expect multiple screening blocks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, all showcasing emerging talent alongside established creators. The event also continues its mission of supporting arts education and providing a platform for diverse storytelling voices.
Beyond the screenings, the festival delivers a full weekend experience with filmmaker Q&As, special presentations, and lively after-parties that contribute to the city’s energy. Local businesses, restaurants, and venues benefit from the influx of visitors, reinforcing the festival’s impact on the community. As it enters its 24th year, the Garden State Film Festival remains a cornerstone of Monmouth County’s arts scene, highlighting both the creative spirit of independent cinema and the unique cultural appeal of the Jersey Shore.
Beetlejuice Jr. | 3/27 7:00 PM | Middletown Arts Center (Middletown) | info
Goodfellas (Cinema) | 3/27 7:00 PM | Basie Center Cinemas (Red Bank) | info
Old Love | 3/27-28 7:30 PM | First Ave Playhouse (Atl. Highlands) | info
Ain’t Misbehavin’ | 3/27-28 7:30 PM | Count Basie- The Vogel (Red Bank) | info
Seussical the Musical | 3/27-29 F 7:00 PM, S/Su 3:00 PM | Bell Theater-Bell Works (Holmdel) | info
Jesus Christ Superstar | 3/27-29 F 7:30 PM, S 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM, Su 2:00 PM | Spring Lake Theater (Spring Lake) | info
Garden State Film Festival | 3/26-29 Th 1:30 PM – Su 5:05 PM | Various (Asbury Park) | info
ComedySportz: Jersey Shore-Out Like a Lamb | 3/28 7:00 PM | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair | 3/28 7:00 PM | The Showroom (Asbury Park) | info
Comedy Night | 3/28 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Wave Resort-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Heather McMahan: The Bamboozled Tour | 3/28 8:00 PM | Count Basie- HMH Theatre (Red Bank) | info
Midnight Madness | 3/28 10:00 PM & 11:59 PM | Basie Center Cinemas (Red Bank) | info
A Forest in the City | 3/28-29 S 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM & Su 10:00 AM | Two River Theater (Red Bank) | info
9 to 5: The Musical | 3/28-29 S 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM, Su 3:00 PM | Algonquin Theatre (Manasquan) | info
🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🎙
Best of the Eagles | 3/27 7:30 PM | Count Basie- HMH Theatre (Red Bank) | info
Illegally Blind | 3/27 7:00 PM | Stone Pony (Asbury Park) | info
Father’s Daughter | 3/27 8:00 PM | The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) | info
Scott Sharrard | 3/28 7:00 PM | Transparent Clinch Gallery (Asbury Park) | info
Women in Music | 3/28 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Soundbooth-The Asbury Hotel (Asbury Park) | info
Mountain Jam Band- The Allman Brothers Tribute Show | 3/28 7:15 PM | The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) | info
Jazz Brunch: Mike Noordzy & Chris Welcome | 3/29 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Porta (Asbury Park) | info
MAC Music Cafe: Reina Williams & Patrick Bamburak | 3/29 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Middletown Arts Center (Middletown) | info
Our Lady Peace: 30th Anniversary Tour | 3/29 7:00 PM | Stone Pony (Asbury Park) | info
GIPSY KINGS featuring Tonino Baliardo – Historia tour | 3/29 7:00 PM | Count Basie- HMH Theatre (Red Bank) | info
Rick Wakeman And Son | 3/29 7:00 PM | Count Basie- The Vogel (Red Bank) | info
The Ergs | 3/29 7:00 PM | The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) | info
🏀 SPORTS
🏎 New Era for Wall Stadium
Wall Stadium Speedway, long known as the "Roar of the Jersey Shore," is speeding into a revitalized era for the 2026 season under the new leadership of co-promoters Pete Maletto and Fred Archer. The historic third-mile, high-banked oval—which first opened in 1950—has officially returned to the NASCAR Local Racing Series for the first time since 2007, a move punctuated by a brand-new "Welcome back NASCAR" sign on Highway 34. Maletto and Archer are spearheading a comprehensive "full reset" of the facility, investing in physical upgrades like fresh paint, a renovated pit area, and a modernized concession stand featuring app-based ordering, all while implementing a "respectful culture and retro vibe" to honor the track's storied past. As a launchpad for racing legends like Martin Truex Jr. and Ray Evernham, the speedway remains a critical thread in the fabric of New Jersey's automotive history, with the 2026 season officially kicking off on April 25 featuring its signature Wall Modified division and the beloved annual Turkey Derby scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend.
Monmouth U. Track | 3/27-28 10:00 AM | Monmouth U. (W. Long Branch) | info
Monmouth U. Softball vs St. Joseph's University | 3/27 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM | Monmouth U. (W. Long Branch) | info
Opening Day at William F. Larkin Golf Course | 3/28 All Day | William F. Larkin Golf Course (Wanamassa) | info
Monmouth U. Men's Lacrosse vs Hampton | 3/28 11:00 AM | Monmouth U. (W. Long Branch) | info
Brookdale Baseball vs Middlesex College | 3/28 12:00 PM | Brookdale CC (Lincroft) | info
Brookdale Softball vs Middlesex College | 3/28 12:00 PM | Brookdale CC (Lincroft) | info
Monmouth U. Women's Lacrosse vs William & Mary | 3/28 2:00 PM | Monmouth U. (W. Long Branch) | info
🏃♀ FITNESS & WELLNESS
Sound Healing with Mychal Mills | 3/27 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM | Lunch Break (Red Bank) | info
Sacred Saturday-Winter Edition | 3/28 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Purpose Yoga-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Jetty Surf Club | 3/29 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Jetty Surf Co-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info
Dick's House of Sport Trade-In Event | 3/27-29 F 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM, S/Su 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Dick's House of Sport-Freehold Raceway Mall (Freehold) | info
🌊 ☀ BEACH
Asbury Park - Ocean Temp. 45°F
Fri 3/27: High 2:55am | Low 9:05am | High 3:23pm | Low 9:10pm | Sunrise 6:49am | Sunset 7:14pm
Sat 3/28: High 3:48am | Low 9:54am | High 4:16pm | Low 9:58pm | Sunrise 6:47am | Sunset 7:15pm
Sun 3/29: High 4:42am | Low 10:44am | High 5:10pm | Low 10:48pm | Sunrise 6:46am | Sunset 7:16pm
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