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7 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Monmouth County This November

By Monmouth Guide ·

November in Monmouth County means shorter days and cooler afternoons, which is a good excuse to plan indoors or bundle up for something seasonal. This guide pulls together seven places families can count on, from local history museums to trampolines, bowling lanes and escape rooms spread across the county.

Alongside the picks, we've gathered a handful of events happening in the days ahead, including markets, a teen workshop and a music show. Whether you have a free Saturday or just a couple of hours after school, there should be a few workable options here for different ages and energy levels.

Our 7 picks

Here are seven family-friendly spots around the county, mixing museums with active indoor fun so you can match the outing to the weather and the crowd you're bringing.

1. Shrewsbury Historical Society Museum, Shrewsbury

Includes items from the Hazard family, the "Ketchup Family of Shrewsbury", and models of the Historic Four Corners · Shrewsbury

Small local history museum and research library at the Shrewsbury Municipal Center, focused on Shrewsbury from the mid-1800s on.

2. Solve It Sherlock Escape Rooms, Neptune Township

indoor fun · Neptune Township

Five story-driven 60-minute escape rooms for 2-8 players near Asbury Park.

3. Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Ocean Township

indoor fun · Ocean Township

An indoor trampoline park with wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball, climbing walls and a ninja course.

4. InfoAge Science & History Museums, Wall Township

museum · Wall Township

A "museum of museums" on historic Camp Evans covering radar, radio, space, computing and military history.

5. Howell Lanes, Howell

indoor fun · Howell

A family-owned 32-lane bowling center open since 1957, plus a 5-lane VIP suite.

6. iPlay America, Freehold Township

indoor fun · Freehold Township

A big indoor amusement park with rides, a huge arcade, laser tag, a restaurant and a Topgolf Swing Suite.

7. New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial & Museum, Holmdel

museum · Holmdel

A moving open-air memorial with an adjacent museum telling the story of the Vietnam era and New Jersey's veterans.

Also happening nearby

A few dated events are also on the calendar this month, from weekly markets to one-off workshops and shows across Holmdel, Wall Township and Howell.

More family-friendly things to do in Monmouth County

If none of the seven picks fit, the full guide goes further with 22 family-friendly things to do across Monmouth County.

See all 22 family-friendly things to do in Monmouth County.

That's the short list for November. Mix a museum visit with a market stop, or save the indoor amusement options for a rainy weekend. Check hours and event details before you head out, since seasonal schedules can shift this time of year.

Quick answers

What are good family-friendly things to do in Monmouth County, NJ?

Local picks include Shrewsbury Historical Society Museum in Shrewsbury, Solve It Sherlock Escape Rooms in Neptune Township, Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Ocean Township and InfoAge Science & History Museums in Wall Township. See the full guide for all 22.

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