Monmouth GuideThe forecast today is sunny with a high near 68°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 Deal Lake in Interlaken and Allenhurst Residential Historic District in Allenhurst, plus 6 events from local calendars.
The next three days
Here is how the next three days shape up, so you can decide when to head out and what to bring.
- Today: Sunny, high near 68°F, 1% chance of rain
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 75°F, 1% chance of rain
- Friday: Sunny, high near 71°F
Where to go
Seven spots across the county, from lakes and parks to historic villages and a pick-your-own orchard. Each one works well on a clear fall day.
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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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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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The Historic Village at Allaire
A restored 1830s iron-making village in Allaire State Park with a working blacksmith shop, bakery and general store.
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Historic Walnford
A 36-acre historic mill village with the 1773 Waln House and a working 19th-century gristmill.
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Eastmont Orchards
A family pick-your-own orchard for peaches, apples and pumpkins, with weekend hayrides in fall.
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Seastreak Ferry to NYC
A fast ferry from Highlands to Manhattan, making a car-free day trip to New York City.
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Pete Sensi Park
Small park with a boat dock and benches on the millpond across from the Old Mill. It is a popular spot for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.
Outdoor events coming up
A few outdoor and farm events are on the calendar between Wednesday and Friday, including farmers markets and fall festivals.
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U-pick Sunflower: Fall Festival - Holland Ridge Farms
Wednesday · 9:00 AM · Holland Ridge Farms, 108 Rues Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514This festival is more than just a day at the farm—it's a unique experience to create unforgettable memories. Ride the tractor shuttle or wander through massive fields…
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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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Thursday · 9:00 AM · Brighton Avenue Long Branch, NJ 07740marketvia City of Long Branch
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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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Nacho Ate Spiderman - New Jersey Repertory Company
Thursday · 7:00 PM · Rear Entrance, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, NJNacho Ate Spiderman is a comedy about a sunny, laid-back, progressive beach community that becomes a lot darker as next-door neighbors clash over an incident involving…
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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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With sunshine holding through Friday, this is a good stretch to walk the Allenhurst historic district, fish at Deal Lake or spend a morning at Eastmont Orchards. Check hours before you go, and enjoy the clear days while they last.