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Skinny Flowers Brewing Grand Opening!!

Skinny Flowers Brewing Grand Opening!!

Big Sea Day | Highlands Clam Fest | Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila

July 31, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 17 minutes

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Good morning Monmouth County! It looks like a little rain in the forecast is gonna cool us off a bit and make the weekend pretty spectacular. Hopefully we didn’t just jinx it 🤞.

Let’s go!

~ Amanda & Rob

TODAY’S BUZZ 🐝

🚒 Manasquan & Keyport Fireman’s Fairs

🌊 Big Sea Day in Manasquan

🌮 Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila at Monmouth Park

🍺 Skinny Flowers Brewing Grand Opening

🏀 Summer Slam Hoops Finals

🎭️ Legally Blonde: The Musical

🎸 Goo Goo Dolls, The Offspring, Lil Wayne at PNC

🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides

🏥 K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital

New Jersey’s First Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center

Great news Monmouth County Parents! The K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune is New Jersey’s first and only Level 1 pediatric trauma center. The hospital announced earlier this year that they received this distinction from the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. The adult trauma center has had the Level 1 distinction since 2022.

K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital along with Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital in Hackensack is ranked the #1 Children’s Hospital in New Jersey by U.S. News and World Report. As parents of three boys, we’ve logged our fair share of hours in the E.R. already. It definitely helps us breath a little easier knowing the highest level of care in New Jersey is so close to home.

🥳 FAMILY FUN!

Manasquan Fireman's Fair | 8/1, 8/2 6pm-10pm | Mallard Park (Manasquan) | info

Original Asbury Park Ghost Tour: Ghosts & Legends-Downtown | 8/1, 8/2 8pm | The Paranormal Museum (Asbury Park) | info

Keyport Fireman's Fair | 8/1, 8/2 7pm-11pm | Keyport | info

Open Pool at the Fort | 8/1-8/3 F 2pm-8pm, S/Su 10am-6pm | Fort Monmouth Rec Center (Tinton Falls) | info

Boat Tours of the Manasquan River | 8/1-8/3 F 6pm, 7pm, S/Su 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm | Manasquan Reservoir Visitor Center (Howell) | info

Family Fun Night | 8/1 5pm-8pm | Marlboro Swim Club (Morganville) | info

Summer Movie Night Under the Stars: Moana 2 | 8/1 7pm | Terhune Park (Matawan) | info

Movie in the Park: Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas | 8/1 8pm | Scholer Park (Union Beach) | info

Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay | 8/1 11am-12pm | Bayshore Waterfront Park (Port Monmouth) | info

Big Sea Day | 8/2 8am-5pm | Manasquan Beach (Manasquan) | info

Interactive Bubble Show | 8/2 1pm-2pm | Carousel Stage-Pier Village (Long Branch) | info

Mazza Recycling Truck Pull | 8/2 1pm-4pm | Mazza Recycling Center (Tinton Falls) | info

Open Swim at Big Brook | 8/2, 8/3 11am-7pm | Big Brook Park (Marlboro) | info

Marlu Lake Canoe Rentals | 8/2, 8/3 10am-3pm | Thompson Park (Lincroft) | info

Olde Freehold Day | 8/2 11am-5pm | Lake Topanemus (Freehold) | info

SLPD Summer BBQ & Touch-a-Truck | 8/2 4pm-9pm | Marucci Park (Spring Lake) | info

Family Farm Day | 8/2 11am-4pm | Papa's Farm & Mini Friends (Howell) | info

Youth Learn to Fish Clinic: Passports to Fishing | 8/2 9am-1pm | Leonardo State Marina (Leonardo) | info

Rooftop Outdoor Movies: Moana 2 | 8/2 8pm-10pm | Baronet Rooftop (Asbury Park) | info

Asbury Bark Ghosts of the Boardwalk Tour-Pet Friendly | 8/3 7pm | Bradley Park (Asbury Park) | info

Forzani Family Chiropractic

Dr. Lisa Ann Forzani, DC

Click the photo above or scan this QR code for more info

📍 LOCAL EVENTS

Sidewalk Sale | 8/1, 8/2 9am-5pm | Downtown Main St. (Manasquan) | info

Cornhole on Broad Fundraiser | 8/2 11am-4pm | Red Bank River Center (Red Bank) | info

Country Line Dancing w/Fancy Feet | 8/2 7pm | Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park) | info

High Tide Makers & Artisans Market | 8/3 11am-6pm | Pier Village (Long Branch) | info

Berry-Craft Festival | 8/3 9am-3pm | Old Squan Plaza (Manasquan) | info

Sea Girt Lighthouse "Signing of the Lease Party" | 8/3 6pm-8pm | Sea Girt Lighthouse (Sea Girt) | info

Rock, Rhythm & Flow in the Field: Beginner Hula Hoop Workshop | 8/3 1pm-2:30pm | Calgo Gardens (Freehold) | info

🍔 FOOD & 🍹 DRINK

We Want to Know Your Favorite Coffee Spot!

Last week we posted a Reel on Instagram and Facebook asking for your favorite coffee spot in Monmouth County. We’ve received a lot of responses so far but it’s still anybody’s race. If you didn’t catch the posts, check them out or e-mail us at [email protected] with your fav.

We have so many great caffeine purveyors in Monmouth County it’s virtually impossible to pick just one, so we’ll publish all the responses including the winner.

Allenhurst Farmer's Market | 8/1 10am-2pm | Main St. (Allenhurst) | info

Atlantic Highlands Farmer's Market | 8/1 10am-3pm | Veterans Park (Atl. Highlands) | info

Freehold Farmer's Market | 8/1 11am-4pm | Hall of Records (Freehold) | info

Highlands Clam Fest | 8/1-8/3 F 6pm-11pm, S 12pm-11pm, Su 12pm-8pm | Huddy Park (Highlands) | info

Skinny Flowers Brewing-Grand Opening | 8/1 12pm | River Walk Center (Oceanport) | info

Food Truck - Melting Away | 8/2, 8/3 S 5pm-8pm, Su 12pm-7pm | Bakes Brewing Co. (Wall) | info

Sunset Ave. Farmer's Market | 8/2 8am-1pm | Sunset Ave./Main St. (Asbury Park) | info

Englishtown Farmer's Market | 8/2 9am-1pm | Main St. at Borough Hall (Englishtown) | info

Hazlet Farmer's Market | 8/2 10am-2pm | Veteran's Park (Hazlet) | info

Bell Works Fresh Farmers and Makers Market | 8/2 12pm-4pm | Bell Works (Holmdel) | info

Couples: Rustic Italian Farm to Table | 8/2 6:30pm-9:30pm | Taste & Technique (Fair Haven) | info

Allentown Farmers and Makers Market | 8/2 9am-1pm | Parking Lot Across From 20 High St. (Allentown) | info

Asbury Fresh Farmer's & Maker's Market | 8/3 9am-1pm | Press Plaza (Asbury Park) | info

Marlboro Farmer's Market | 8/3 9am-1pm | 444 Route 520 (Marlboro) | info

Red Bank Farmer's Market | 8/3 9am-2pm | The Galleria (Red Bank) | info

Howell Farmer's Market | 8/3 10am-2pm | Echo Lake Park (Howell) | info

Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila | 8/3 11am-5pm | Monmouth Park (Oceanport) | info

Jazz Brunch | 8/3 12pm-3pm | Avenue (Long Branch) | info

🎨 ART, HISTORY, EDUCATION

✊ THIS DAY IN HISTORY

On this day 50 years ago, James Riddle “Jimmy” Hoffa was reported missing after failing to return home the night before. Although still officially a cold case, his disappearance is widely presumed to be a mob hit. Hoffa was president of the Teamsters Union and one of the most powerful and important union leaders in American history.

Monmouth County Senior Art Show | 8/1-8/30 Mon-Th 9am-9pm, F/S 9am-5pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info

Art Society of Monmouth County Summer Art Show and Sale | 8/1-8/23 9am-5pm | Middletown Arts Center (Middletown) | info

First Friday's Art and Sound at the Station | 8/1 5pm-8pm | Asbury Park Transportation Center (Asbury Park) | info

WASH: Watercolor Art Show | 8/1 5pm-8pm | Over the Moon Art Studios (Asbury Park) | info

Tour of the Great Auditorium | 8/1 12:30pm, 1:15pm | The Hub (Ocean Grove) | info

Shell Decoupage Craft-Weekend Art Workshop | 8/2, 8/3 10:30am, 12pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info

For Love of Nature-Photography Exhibit by Ellen Rubinstein | 8/2 9am-9pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info

Cookstove Demonstration | 8/2 11am-3pm | Historic Longstreet Farm (Holmdel) | info

Mill Demonstration | 8/2, 8/3 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm | Historic Walnford (Upper Freehold) | info

Little Silver Post Office Museum Open | 8/2 10am-1pm | Post Office Museum (Little Silver) | info

Victorian Laundry Demonstration | 8/3 1pm-2:30pm | Historic Longstreet Farm (Holmdel) | info

Sea Girt Lighthouse Tours | 8/3 2pm-4pm | Sea Girt Lighthouse (Sea Girt) | info

🎭️ THEATER, CINEMA, & COMEDY

High School Music Jr. | 8/1 7pm | Middletown Arts Center (Middletown) | info

The Naked Gun | 8/1 2:15pm, 4:30pm | Basie Center Cinemas (Red Bank) | info

Steel Magnolias | 8/1-8/3 F 7:30pm, S 2pm, 7:30pm, Su 3pm | Bell Theater (Holmdel) | info

Legally Blonde: The Musical | 8/1-8/3 Fr 7:30pm, S 7:30pm, Su 2pm | Count Basie: HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info

ComedySportz: Live Improv...Played as a Sport | 8/2 7pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info

Midnight Madness | 8/2 10pm, 11:59pm | Basie Center Cinemas (Red Bank) | info

Dog Day Afternoon | 8/2 7:30pm | The Showroom (Asbury Park) | info

🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🥁

DJ Night at Holmdel Swim Club | 8/1 5:30pm-7:30pm | Holmdel Swim Club (Holmdel) | info

DJ Jay | 8/1 6pm-8pm | 5th Ave. Gazebo (Bradley Beach) | info

Friday Night Concert Series: Little X Little | 8/1 6pm | Pyanoe Plaza (Belmar) | info

Music in the Park w/Heraseas | 8/1 6:30pm-8:30pm | Memorial Park (Neptune City) | info

Guster and the Mountain Goats | 8/1 7pm | The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) | info

Funky Friday's Gazebo Concert: Chuck Lambert Band | 8/1 7pm-9pm | Downtownfreehold.com Gazebo (Freehold) | info

Kevian Kraemer | 8/1 7pm | House of Independants (Asbury Park) | info

Goo Goo Dolls w/Dashboard Confessional | 8/1 7:30pm | PNC (Holmdel) | info

Enjoy Every Sandwich: The Music of Warren Zevon | 8/1 7:30pm | Count Basie - The Vogel (Red Bank) | info

Avon Boardwalk Summer Concerts: Ragtimers | 8/1 7:30pm-9pm | Woodland Ave. Boardwalk/Pavilion (Avon) | info

The Expendables | 8/1 8pm | Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park) | info

Summer Jazz | 8/1 4pm-7pm | Spring Lake Clock (Spring Lake) | info

Anthony Green | 8/2 2pm | House of Independants (Asbury Park) | info

Saturdays in the Park: The Ruckus | 8/2 6pm-8pm | Riley Park (Bradley Beach) | info

The Yacht Rock Revue | 8/2 7pm | The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) | info

Saturday Serenade Gazebo Concert: Tom & Kelly Silver & Gold | 8/2 7pm-9pm | Downtownfreehold.com Gazebo (Freehold) | info

The Offspring | 8/2 7pm | PNC (Holmdel) | info

Spike and the Gimme Gimmes | 8/2 7pm | Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park) | info

Avon Boardwalk Summer Concerts: Full of It | 8/2 7:30pm-9pm | Woodland Ave. Boardwalk/Pavilion (Avon) | info

Organ Recital: Dr. Gordon Turk | 8/3 2:30PM | Great Auditorium (Ocean Grove) | info

Bands by the Beach: Jersey Dirt | 8/3 7pm-8:30pm | West End Park (Long Branch) | info

FBAC Jazz, Blues, and More Concert Series | 8/3 7pm-9pm | Downtownfreehold.com Gazebo (Freehold) | info

Lil Wayne | 8/3 8pm | PNC (Holmdel) | info

⚾️ SPORTS & FITNESS 🏃‍♂️

BlueClaws @ Brooklyn All Week

Summer Slam Semi Finals | 8/1 7:15pm | Mallard Park (Manasquan)

Early Bird Swim Workout | 8/1 7am-10am | Fort Monmouth Rec Center (Tinton Falls) | info

Sea Girt 5k | 8/1 8:30am | Washington Blvd./Sea Girt Ave. (Sea Girt) | info

Run Club | 8/1 7pm-7:30pm | Bakes Brewing Co. (Wall) | info

Dave Mooij Memorial Mile Swim | 8/2 7am-10am | South End Beach (Ocean Grove) | info

Manasquan Ocean Mile Swim | 8/2 8am | Sea Watch Beach (Manasquan) | info

Charleston Springs Course Championship | 8/2, 8/3 6am | Charleston Springs Golf Course (Millstone) | info

Wall Stadium $10 Pack the Stands Night | 8/2 4pm-10pm | Wall Stadium (Wall) | info

Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim | 8/3 8am | Pier Village (Long Branch) | info

🌊 ☀️ BEACH

Asbury Park - Ocean Temp. 76°F

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