🐷The Flying Pig Market!!

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Good morning Monmouth County! We hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving! Just in time for December we’re now waking up to 30 degree temperatures. Yay!?! 🤷‍♀️ 

Welcome to the world Eloise!!!

TODAY’S BUZZ 🐝 

🐷 The Flying Pig Market

🎅 Santa Breakfasts and Brunches 🥞 

🎄 Magic of Lights at PNC

🎄Freehold Christmas House

🍸️ Le Petit Cocktail Club

❄️ Middletown Outdoor Winter Wonderland

🎭️ Scrooge

🕯️ Candlelight Concerts

🏀 Monmouth U. Women’s Basketball

🌊 Ocean Temp/Tides

📰 NEWS

💎 Made in Monmouth Expo Back in December

The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners announced that the annual Holiday Made in Monmouth expo, which has grown since its 2012 inception into a cherished tradition, will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of Economic Development, highlighted that this year's event will be the biggest yet, featuring over 300 local vendors—all based in Monmouth County—offering a wide array of locally made products, including art, accessories, food, drink, jewelry, and home décor. The expo is touted as the perfect opportunity to complete holiday shopping while supporting the small business community, and it will also include opportunities to win prizes and offer free take-your-own photos with Santa. For additional info on the event, residents are encouraged to visit MadeinMonmouth.com.

🎄 HOLIDAYS

🎅 Santa Breakfast & Brunch 🥞 

Brunch with Santa | 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 10am-3pm | Bella Vista Country Club (Marlboro) | info 

Brunch with Santa | 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 10am-3pm | The American Hotel (Freehold) | info 

Santa Brunch | 11/30, 12/14, 12/20 11am-2pm | The Bistro-iPlay America (Freehold) | info

Breakfast with Santa | 12/6 9:00 am | Dave & Buster's (Freehold) | info 

Brunch with Krampus & Friends | 12/7 10:30 am | Paranormal Museum (Asbury Park) | info

Mickey & Minnie Christmas Brunch | 12/7 11am-2pm | The Bistro-iPlay America (Freehold) | info

Breakfast with Santa | 12/7 9am-12pm | Marlboro Fire Co. (Marlboro) | info 

Breakfast with Santa | 12/7 10am-12pm | Acres at Magnolia (Farmingdale) | info 

Brunch with Santa | 12/7, 12/21 10am-4pm | The Proving Ground (Highlands) | info 

Santa Brunch Cruise | 12/7, 12/13, 12/20, 12/21 10:30am-1:30pm | Seastreak (Highlands) | info 

Lunch with Santa | 12/7 11am-3pm | McLoone's Pier House (Long Branch) | info 

Breakfast with Santa | 12/13 9:30am-12pm | Amelia's by the Sea (Spring Lake) | info 

Breakfast with Santa | 12/13 11am-2pm | Branches (W. Long Branch) | info 

Breakfast with Santa | 12/14 9am-11:30am | Jumping Brook Country Club (Neptune) | info 

Brunch with Santa | 12/14, 12/21 10am-3pm | McLoone's Pier House (Long Branch) | info 

Brunch with Santa | 12/14, 12/21 10am-3pm | The Rum Runner (Sea Bright) | info 

Brunch with the Grinch | 12/14 10am-4pm | The Proving Ground (Highlands) | info 

Sunday Brunch with Santa | 12/14, 12/21 11am-3pm | MJ's at The Buttonwood Manor (Matawan) | info

Frosty, Grinch, Santa Brunch | 12/21 11am-2pm | The Bistro-iPlay America (Freehold) | info

🎄 Holiday Events

Magic of Lights at PNC: 11/21-1/3 Su-Th 5pm-10pm, Fri/S 5pm-11pm | PNC Arts Center (Holmdel) | info 

Red Bank Elf Scavenger Hunt: 11/28-12/21 All Day | Red Bank River Center (Red Bank) | info 

Snacks with Santa-Allenwood: 12/1 11am-12:30pm, 1pm-2:30pm | Allenwood Station (Wall) | info 

Christmas Advent Calendar GIveaway with 94.3 The Point: 12/1-12/19 All Day | Pier Village (W. Long Branch) | info 

Freehold Christmas House: 12/1-12/4 5pm-9pm | Freehold Raceway Mall (Freehold) | info 

Freehold Tree Lighting Ceremony: 12/2 5pm-7pm | Hall of Records (Freehold) | info 

Howell Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: 12/2 6pm-8:30pm | Municipal Building (Howell) | info 

The Village at Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm: 12/2-12/4 5pm-9pm | Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm (Manalapan) | info 

Christmas Wonderland at Maple Leaf Farms: 12/3, 12/4 12pm-5pm | Maple Leaf Farms (Manalapan) | info 

Selfies with Santa Paws: 12/3 12pm-3pm | Bell Works (Holmdel) | info 

Holiday Style Luncheon and Shopping Spree: 12/3 11am-4pm | Shadowbrook (Shrewsbury) | info 

Marlboro Winter Holiday Lighting: 12/3 6pm-8pm | Town Hall (Marlboro) | info

Toys for Tots Drive with NY Giants Stephen Baker: 12/3 6pm-8pm | Mattress Firm (Howell) | info 

Wreath Making Workshop: 12/3 6:30pm-8:30pm | Anderson Market (Red Bank) | info 

Aberdeen Christmas Tree Lighting: 12/3 6pm-8:30pm | Town Hall (Aberdeen) | info 

Merry Mile of Lights at A. Casola Farms: 12/3, 12/4 5:30pm-9:30pm | A. Casola Farms (Holmdel) | info 

Spring Lake Christmas Train Village: 12/3, 12/4 12pm-5pm | 313 Washington Ave. (Spring Lake) | info 

Tinton Falls Holiday Tree Festival: 12/4 4pm-5:30pm | Liberty Park II (Tinton Falls) | info 

Spring Lake Holiday Shopping Soiree: 12/4 5pm | Downtown (Spring Lake) | info 

Belmar Christmas Tree Lighting: 12/4 6pm-7:30pm | Pyanoe Plaza (Belmar) | info

🥳 FAMILY FUN!

Outdoor Winter Wonderland: 11/21-3/8 11am-7:30pm | Middletown Sports Complex (Middletown) | info 

Gingerbread-Storytime & Crafts: 12/2-12/4 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info 

Family Mad Science: 12/4 11am-11:45am | Hazlet Library (Hazlet) | info 

Wild Jersey: Find a Fossil: 12/4 4pm-4:45pm | Hazlet Library (Hazlet) | info 

Parent Cafe: 12/4 5pm-6:30pm | Bayshore Family Success Center (Leonardo) | info

📍 LOCAL EVENTS

World AIDS Day Observance: 12/1 7pm | Trinity Church (Asbury Park) | info 

Costume Jewelry Sale: 12/2 10:30am-3:30pm | Avon Marina Building 2 (Avon) | info 

Wondrous Winter Walk at Hartshorne Woods Park: 12/3 10am-11:30am | Rocky Point Entrance (Highlands) | info 

Art, Fashion, Food, Flowers: 12/3 5pm-9pm | Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) | info

🍔 FOOD & 🍹 DRINK 

🐷 The Flying Pig Market

The Flying Pig Market is a new specialty grocery store in Asbury Park that just celebrated their ribbon cutting last Friday. It’s founded by former Glen Rock (Bergen County) Councilwoman Paula Gilligan and focused on conscious sourcing, community, and sustainability. The market specializes in curating consciously grown fresh foods, offering locally sourced and sustainable produce, meat, cheese, and eggs, alongside a wide range of healthy packaged items, all while being eco-friendly as well, prioritizing reusable, refillable, and single-use plastic shopping solutions.

The store serves as a friendly, convenient neighborhood market where shoppers can find everything they need. They also plan to soon offer grab-and-go meals (soups, salads, sandwiches), collaborate with local partners like Pasta Volo and Fernbrook Farms, host cooking demonstrations with organizations like NOFA, and employ local residents, emphasizing its deep commitment to community engagement. The store, located at 527 Bangs Avenue, celebrated its official grand opening on Friday, November 21st, and is now open daily from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Le Petit Cocktail Club: 12/2 7pm-9pm | Pascal & Sabine (Asbury Park) | info 

Bell Works Fresh Holiday Market: 12/3 11am-4pm | Bell Works (Holmdel) | info 

Midweek Cellar Sessions: 12/3 7pm-9pm | Pascal & Sabine (Asbury Park) | info 

Cowgirl Dinner at The Robinson Ale House: 12/3 5pm | The Robinson Ale House (Red Bank) | info 

Miracle Pop-Up Bar at Avenue: 12/4-12/7 Th 3pm-9pm, F 12pm-9pm, S/Su 11am-9pm | Avenue-Pier Village (W. Long Branch) | info 

Holiday Wine Dinner at Avenue: 12/4 6pm-8pm | Avenue-Pier Village (W. Long Branch) | info 

Beacon of Life Presents: Senior Sip and Paint: 12/4 5pm-6pm | Atl. Highlands Library (Atl. Highlands) | info

🎨 ART, HISTORY & EDUCATION

Born to Run 50: Photographs by Eric Meola: 9/5-12/18 M-F 10am-5pm | DiMattio Gallery (W. Long Branch) | info 

Dennis McNett & Ben Venom: Double Trouble Exhibit: 10/10-12/18 M-F 10am-5pm | Rotary Ice House Gallery (W. Long Branch) | info 

Magic Hour Art Exhibit: 10/18-12/8 Varies | Parlor Gallery (Asbury Park) | info 

Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend: 10/26-1/11 T-Su 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info 

Members Showcase: Celebrating Creativity Art Exhibit: 10/26-1/11 T-Su 10am-4pm | Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) | info 

Seen and Unseen: Charles Sills' Memorial Group Art Exhibit: 11/1-12/10 M-F 9am-7pm, S/Su 10am-4pm | Pollak Gallery (W. Long Branch) | info 

Manasquan River Group of Artists Art Exhibit: 12/1-12/31 9am-5pm | Wall Library (Wall) | info 

Shifting Spaces Art Exhibit: 12/1-12/18 T/Th 12pm-4pm | ArtSpace (Red Bank) | info 

Neil Diamond: Singer, Songwriter (A Concert Lecture): 12/1 6pm-8:30pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info 

Financial Literacy Class: 12/2 5:30pm-6:30pm | Lunch Break (Red Bank) | info 

Watercolor Art Class: 12/2 6pm-8pm | Wall Library (Wall) | info 

Winter Themed Therapeutic Pottery: 12/2 12pm-2pm | Manalapan Library (Manalapan) | info 

Computer Literacy Class: 12/2 6:45pm-7:45pm | Lunch Break (Red Bank) | info 

Tuesday Night Record Club: The Beatles-Rubber Soul: 12/2 7:30pm | The Great Hall Auditorium (W. Long Branch) | info 

Genealogy Club: 12/3 2pm-3pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info 

Fire in the Pine Barrens: 12/3 2:30pm-4pm | Allentown Library (Allentown) | info 

Christmas Macrame Wreath: 12/3 6pm-8pm | Sun Moon Studio (Keyport) | info 

"I Don't Want to Go Home" an Oral History of The Stone Pony in Asbury Park: 12/3 7pm-8pm | Shrewsbury Library (Shrewsbury) | info 

Cosmic Writers Presents: How to Write Fantasy: 12/4 3:15pm-4pm | Atl. Highlands Library (Atl. Highlands) | info 

Meet the Author: Erica Knoll-You Are the Vibe: 12/4 6pm-7pm | The Bookhouse-Pier Village (W. Long Branch) | info

🎭️ THEATER, CINEMA, & COMEDY

Wheel of Fortune Live: 12/2 7:30 PM | Count Basie-HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info 

Jokes on Us (Comedy): 12/3 7pm-10pm | Five Dimes Brewery (Red Bank) | info 

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: 12/4 6pm, 8pm | House of Independents (Asbury Park) | info 

Just Another Day: 12/4 7pm | NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) | info 

Scrooge: 12/4 7:30pm | Spring Lake Theater (Spring Lake) | info 

Scrooge: 12/4 7:30pm | Rumson School District Auditorium (Rumson) | info

🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🥁 

RAIN: A Beatles Christmas Celebration: 12/1 7:30pm-10pm | Count Basie-HMH Theater (Red Bank) | info 

Candlelight Concert: Christmas Classics: 12/4 4:30pm-5:30pm | Pollak Theater (W. Long Branch) | info 

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Adele: 12/4 7pm-8pm | Pollak Theater (W. Long Branch) | info 

Marky Ramone's Holiday Blitzkrieg: 12/4 8pm-10pm | The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) | info

⚾️ SPORTS & FITNESS 🏃‍♂️ 

Monmouth U. Women's Basketball vs NJIT: 12/3 5pm | Monmouth U. (W. Long Branch) | info

🌊 ☀️ BEACH

Asbury Park - Ocean Temp. 52°F

Mon 12/1: High 3:19 am | Low 9:49 am | High 3:45 pm | Low 9:53 pm | Sunrise 7:00 am | Sunset 4:32 pm

Tue 12/2: High 4:15 am | Low 10:44 am | High 4:45 pm | Low 10:44 pm | Sunrise 7:01 am | Sunset 4:32 pm

Wed 12/3: High 5:09 am | Low 11:39 am | High 5:41 pm | Low 11:37 pm | Sunrise 6:58 am | Sunset 4:32 pm

Thu 12/4: High 6:01 am | Low 12:34 am | High 6:34 pm | Sunrise 7:03 am | Sunset 4:30 pm