This Week in Monmouth County: Events Nov 2–8, 2026

Welcome to the first full week of November in Monmouth County. The stretch from Monday through Wednesday looks dry and unusually mild, with highs climbing into the low 70s, before rain moves in later in the week. It's a good week to get outside early and save the indoor plans for Thursday and Friday.

Below you'll find what's happening between November 2 and 8, from weekday fitness classes and gallery shows to weekend markets, a farm festival and a run at the PNC Bank Arts Center. We've also pulled together a short list of places to eat if you'd rather let someone else do the cooking.

This week’s weather

Here's how the week is shaping up, with sunshine and mild highs early on and a growing chance of rain by Thursday and Friday.

• Monday: Mostly Sunny, high near 66°F, 2% chance of rain
• Tuesday: Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny, high near 70°F, 2% chance of rain
• Wednesday: Areas Of Fog then Sunny, high near 72°F
• Thursday: Chance Light Rain, high near 73°F, 48% chance of rain
• Friday: Light Rain Likely, high near 71°F, 66% chance of rain

Forecasts change; check weather.gov before you head out. Need ideas for a wet day? See our rainy day guide.

Monday to Thursday

Monday through Thursday leans toward low-key community events, movement classes and art, including the Pier Village Holiday Food Drive and tours of Historic Portland Place in Middletown.

Monday, November 2

• Pier Village Holiday Food Drive

  All day · Long Branch

  The Gift of Giving Pier Village Holiday Food Drive | November 1 – December 13, 2026 This holiday season, Pier Village invites our community to embrace the spirit of…

  communityvia Pier Village

• All Around Fitness with Donna Peart

  9:00 AM · Taylor Pavilion, Belmar

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Tuesday, November 3

• Pinstripe World Founding Artists Open Call (online)

  9:00 AM · 1st Avenue Green Space, Asbury Park

  Pinstripe World is a free 3D art world you explore in your browser, with seven islands, one for each art form: paintings, sculpture, photography, videography, toys,…

  communityFreevia Asbury Park Chamber

• Yoga

  9:30 AM · West Long Branch NJ 07764

  https://www.westlongbranch.org/calendar.aspx?EID=1010

  sportsvia West Long Branch

Wednesday, November 4

• In The Know - Stir at Two River Theater

  All day · Two River Theater · Red Bank

  Wednesday, November 4, 2026 6:15pm

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• Historic Portland Place Tours

  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.…

  artsFreevia Monmouth County & Parks

Thursday, November 5

• Manasquan River Group of Artists Art Show

  9:00 AM · Wall Township Branch

  On display original paintings, oil, acrylic and pastels. Artist Reception Saturday November 14th 12:00-2:00pm

  artsvia Monmouth County Library

• Chair Yoga with Meryl Hayton

  10:00 AM · Borough Hall Gym, Belmar

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  sportsvia Belmar Library

Friday to Sunday

The weekend brings markets, music and fall fun, from the Flea Market at the Historic Village at Allaire to the Fall Harvest Festival at Happy Day Farm in Manalapan.

Friday, November 6

• Jersey Shore Restaurant Week

  All day · Various Monmouth County Restaurants, Monmouth County, NJ · Middletown

  Jersey Shore Restaurant week is back for 2026! For one full week patrons will be given an opportunity to visit any of the participating Monmouth County restaurants. At…

  foodvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Everything Fab Four Fest: Celebrating the Beatles' Revolver - Monmouth University

  9:00 AM · Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

  Author/historian Kenneth Womack and longtime publicist Nicole Michael have cultivated a respected brand of education and entertainment through Wonderwall, their media…

  familyvia Monmouth County Tourism

Saturday, November 7

• Flea Market - The Historic Village at Allaire

  8:00 AM · 4263 Atlantic Ave, Wall Township, NJ 07727

  Mark your calendars! The Flea Markets will feature hundreds of vendors selling antiques, collectibles, crafts, and vintage items.

  marketvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Asbury Park Sunset Farmers Market

  8:00 AM · Fireman’s Park, Asbruy Park · Asbury Park

  Community farmer’s market featuring seasonable fresh fruit and vegetables, cut flowers. Bread, cheese and Italian pastries and stuffed breads,

  marketvia Asbury Park Chamber

• Highlands Farmers Market

  8:30 AM · Huddy Park, 329 Bay Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732

  The Highlands Business Partnership’s traditional 32nd Annual Farmers’ Market begins every Saturday morning from June 20 through November 21st, 2026. Fresh-picked juicy,…

  marketvia Monmouth County Tourism

Sunday, November 8

• Jetty Surf Club

  8:00 AM · jetty, Long Branch

  Jetty Surf Club isn’t just about catching waves — it’s about plugging into a curated community, coastal culture, and a lifestyle rooted in connection, movement, and…

  sportsvia Pier Village

• Fall Harvest Festival- Happy Day Farm

  10:00 AM · 106 Iron Ore Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

  Enjoy 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…

  familyvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Run - Walk - PNC Bank Arts Center

  10:00 AM · PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Pkwy, Holmdel, NJ 07733

  The Annual Run with Dennis event is at the hills at the PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ! Participants are challenged to complete the hills during their run; they can…

  artsvia Monmouth County Tourism

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Where to eat this week

A few places to consider for a meal this week, spread between Pier Village in Long Branch and Main Street in Belmar.

Long Branch

• Sirena Ristorante

  Italian · Ocean-view Italian in Pier Village

  Pier Village Italian with floor-to-ceiling windows over the Atlantic, often called one of New Jersey's most romantic restaurants.

• Avenue

  French · Rooftop lounge over the beach

  Oceanfront French brasserie in Pier Village with a raw bar, mussels and a rooftop lounge overlooking the beach.

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Belmar

• Federici's on 10th

  Italian · Federici family pizza, four generations

  Belmar outpost of the century-old Federici family, known for thin-crust brick-oven pizza and Italian classics.

• Federico's Pizza & Restaurant

  Pizza · Classic Jersey Shore pizza

  Belmar pizza institution on Main Street for about 30 years, serving crisp-crust pies, pasta and sandwiches.

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That's the week ahead in Monmouth County. Check times and details with organizers before you head out, especially for outdoor plans later in the week when rain is likely. We'll be back with another roundup next week.

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