Monmouth GuideVeterans Day starts with patchy fog before turning sunny, but the rest of the stretch looks damp. Thursday brings light rain with a 93 percent chance of it, and Friday turns colder with highs near 49 and rain likely again. It is a good week to keep a few indoor plans in your back pocket.
Below you will find the three-day forecast, eight indoor spots around the county worth a visit when the weather turns, and a list of shows and events happening this week. Museums, bowling, arcades and theater all make the cut, so you can pick based on who you have along for the ride.
The next three days
Here is how the next three days are shaping up across Monmouth County, so you can plan which afternoons are worth staying inside.
- Veterans Day: Patchy Fog then Sunny, high near 63°F
- Thursday: Light Rain, high near 63°F, 93% chance of rain
- Friday: Light Rain Likely, high near 49°F, 71% chance of rain
Indoor ideas around the county
Eight indoor places to spend a rainy few hours, from small local museums to arcades, bowling and open gym time.
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Shrewsbury Historical Society Museum
Shrewsbury · Includes items from the Hazard family, the "Ketchup Family of Shrewsbury", and models of the Historic Four CornersSmall local history museum and research library at the Shrewsbury Municipal Center, focused on Shrewsbury from the mid-1800s on.
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New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial & Museum
A moving open-air memorial with an adjacent museum telling the story of the Vietnam era and New Jersey's veterans.
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An upscale boutique bowling lounge in Pier Village with golf simulators, pool, ping pong and a full bar.
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A boardwalk arcade museum with 100+ pinball and classic video games, all on free play once you pay for time.
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An indoor trampoline park with wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball, climbing walls and a ninja course.
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Solve It Sherlock Escape Rooms
Five story-driven 60-minute escape rooms for 2-8 players near Asbury Park.
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A professional regional theater staging classics, new plays and world-premiere musicals.
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The county park system's indoor recreation center with a gym, open basketball and pickleball, and a game room.
Shows and events this week
Shows, tours and ceremonies on the calendar this week, most of them under a roof.
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Wednesday · All day · Middletown
Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County.…
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Veteran's Day - New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial & Museum
Wednesday · 11:00 AM · New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial & Museum, 1 Memorial Lane, Holmdel, NJ…This public event features distinguished speakers, often including prominent representatives such as former governors. Highlights include the ceremonial laying of…
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Wednesday · 12:00 PM · Community Room · Middletownartsvia Middletown Library
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Wednesday · 2:00 PM · Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Come into the kitchen as two siblings piece together their mother’s beloved black bean recipe. Secrets simmer and memories are on the menu as they reconnect from across…
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The Wizard of Oz - Axelrod Performing Arts Center
Wednesday · 2:00 PM · 100 Grant Ave, Deal, NJ 07723We're off to see the Wizard! Ruby slippers, wicked witches, and a yellow brick road - oh my! The beloved story of a purehearted Kansas farm girl who is swept…
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Dweezil Zappa DZ20: Like Father, Like Son - Count Basie Center for the Arts
Wednesday · 7:30 PM · Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre , 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701Dweezil Zappa was born on September 5, 1969, in Los Angeles, the son of the iconic musician Frank Zappa. Over the past three decades, Dweezil has carved out an eclectic…
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Whether you end up at Silverball Retro Arcade, a show at Two River Theater or the recreation center in Tinton Falls, there is plenty to do while the rain moves through. Check times and ticket details with each venue before you head out.
Quick answers
What can you do in Monmouth County on a rainy day?
Indoor options include Shrewsbury Historical Society Museum in Shrewsbury, New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial & Museum in Holmdel, Pier Pins in Long Branch and Silverball Retro Arcade in Asbury Park. Our rainy day guide lists more.