Monmouth GuideThe forecast today is partly sunny with a high near 64°F, and the next couple of days look dry. That makes it a good time to get outside.
Here are 7 ideas from the Monmouth Guide app's hand-picked places, including Allenhurst Residential Historic District in Allenhurst and Deal Lake in Interlaken, plus 6 events from local calendars.
The next three days
Here is the National Weather Service daytime forecast for central Monmouth County:
- This Afternoon: Partly Sunny, high near 64°F, 2% chance of rain
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 70°F, 1% chance of rain
- Friday: Sunny, high near 72°F
Where to go
Parks, trails, farms and historic grounds that are at their best on a dry day:
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Allenhurst Residential Historic District
Allenhurst · A walkable neighborhood of grand resort-era houses near the oceanThe borough's well-preserved turn-of-the-century seaside homes, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
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Deal Lake
Interlaken · The Deal Lake Commission publishes fishing and depth maps and lists public access points and boat rentalsA 158-acre lake with 12.5 miles of shoreline that almost surrounds Interlaken. It is managed by a commission of the seven towns on its shore and is popular for fishing, boating and bird-watching.
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Big Brook Park (fossil hunting)
A 439-acre park where families can hunt for Cretaceous-era fossils like shark teeth in the brook, plus meadow trails.
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Clayton Park
A quiet 456-acre western Monmouth forest with an old-growth section and about 6 miles of hilly trails.
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Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook
A 266-foot bluff with sweeping views of Sandy Hook, the bay and the NYC skyline, home to the county's 9/11 Memorial.
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Wolf Hill Recreation Area Off-Leash Dog Area
Fenced all-size and small-dog areas with shaded picnic patios, plus a free 18-hole disc golf course in the same park.
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Manasquan Reservoir
The county's most-visited park, with a 5-mile perimeter trail around the reservoir, fishing, boating and a playground.
Outdoor events coming up
From local calendars for Oct 28–30:
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Bell Works Fresh Wednesday Farmers & Makers Market
Wednesday · 11:00 AM · Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733Stop by and shop every Wednesday at Bell Works for the 2026 Farmers and Makers' Market. Shop fresh, locally grown produce and unique handmade goods from your favorite…
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Boos and Brews - Tall Oaks Farm and Brewery
Wednesday · 5:00 PM · Tall Oaks Farm and Brewery, 450 Colts Neck Rd, Farmingdale, NJ 07727Enjoy some Halloween fun while supporting children with rare diseases and chronic illnesses. Join Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation for Boos and Brews - music, food, games,…
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Banned Book Fair & Poe at Wild Air Beerworks!
Thursday · 4:00 PM · Wild Air Beerworks, Asbury ParkCome browse a selection of banned and challenged books at Wild Air Beerworks followed by a live reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous works. Edgar Allan Poe’s work,…
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Trivia Night Thursdays - Beach Haus Brewery
Thursday · 7:00 PM · Beach Haus Brewery, 801 Main St, Belmar, NJ 07719Compete in 5 rounds of trivia hosted by Quizzoholics. Categories change weekly and always include 4 rounds of Q & A style trivia, and one "Name that Tune" style audio…
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Fall Harvest Festival- Happy Day Farm
Friday · 10:00 AM · 106 Iron Ore Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726Enjoy a full day of fall fun at happy Day Farm! From the pumpkin patch and giant corn maze to farm animals, fun games, picture-perfect photo opportunities, festival…
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Friendship Fridays at Asbury Park Art Club
Friday · 12:00 PM · Asbury Park Art Club, Asbury Parkat Asbury Park Art Club Friendship Fridays 2 art a la carte projects and 2 mocktails $99/pair Fridays (10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30)
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Hours and conditions change with the weather, so check before you go. For more ideas any day of the year, see our full parks & trails guide.