Monmouth GuideHere is your week in Monmouth County, Monday, October 19 through Sunday, October 25. We went through dozens of town, library, park and venue calendars and picked 16 events worth knowing about.
Highlights include Fall Harvest Festival- Happy Day Farm (Friday, Manalapan), Market Street Mission 5K Race for Recovery on the Ocean Grove Boardwalk (Saturday, Asbury Park) and Highlands Farmers Market (Saturday, Huddy Park). Everything is grouped by day with times, venues and links to the organizers.
This week’s weather
Here is how the week is shaping up, from a sunny afternoon near 63 degrees to a cooler, clear Friday near 59.
- This Afternoon: Sunny, high near 63°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 68°F
- Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, high near 62°F, 1% chance of rain
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 67°F, 2% chance of rain
- Friday: Sunny, high near 59°F
Monday to Thursday
The first half of the week leans toward low-key outings: morning fitness by the beach, art on display and a few guided walks and tours.
Monday, October 19
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1:00 PM · Red Bank, NJ 07701familyvia Red Bank
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All Around Fitness with Donna Peart
9:00 AM · Taylor Pavilion, Belmar[vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1757910403476{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”]Mondays 9:00 AM…
sportsFreevia Belmar Library
Tuesday, October 20
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On Display Rose Reilly Leonard Annual Student Art Show
9:00 AM · Wall Township BranchOn display at the Wall Township Library. Stop in the Wall Library Meeting Room and enjoy the Rose Reilly Leonard’s students exhibit of watercolors.
artsvia Monmouth County Library -
Pinstripe World Founding Artists Open Call (online)
9:00 AM · 1st Avenue Green Space, Asbury ParkPinstripe 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
Wednesday, October 21
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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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Awesome Autumn Amble at Thompson Park
10:00 AM · MiddletownExplore the trails at Thompson Park, Lincroft, with a Park System Naturalist and discuss all manners of plant and animal phenomena. Meet in the Old Orchard parking lot.…
outdoorsFreevia Monmouth County & Parks
Thursday, October 22
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9:30 AM · West Long Branch NJ 07764
https://www.westlongbranch.org/calendar.aspx?EID=1007
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10:00 AM · Borough Hall Gym, Belmar
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ icons_position=”left”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″ icons_position=”left”][vc_column_text css=””] CHAIR YOGA with Meryl Hayton Every…
sportsvia Belmar Library
Friday to Sunday
The weekend brings races, markets and farm fun, plus a coat drive in Asbury Park. Check start times, since several events begin early in the morning.
Friday, October 23
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9:00 AM · City Hall Parking Lot at 1 Municipal Plaza · Asbury Park
Help keep local kids warm this winter! The City of Asbury Park is teaming up with United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties for the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive. Donate…
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Fall Harvest Festival- Happy Day Farm
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…
familyvia Monmouth County Tourism
Saturday, October 24
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Market Street Mission 5K Race for Recovery on the Ocean Grove Boardwalk
8:00 AM · Ocean Grove Boardwalk, Ocean Grove · Asbury ParkJoin us on the Ocean Grove boardwalk for a fun event for all ages, including a 5K Race, 2-Mile Family Walk, and Kids Fun Run! Proceeds from the event support the…
sportsFreevia Asbury Park Chamber -
Asbury Park Sunset Farmers Market
8:00 AM · Fireman’s Park, Asbruy Park · Asbury ParkCommunity farmer’s market featuring seasonable fresh fruit and vegetables, cut flowers. Bread, cheese and Italian pastries and stuffed breads,
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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, October 25
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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…
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9:00 AM · Marlboro , 444 CR-520, Marlboro Township, NJ 07746
The market is set on 56 acres of preserved land that was once the Stattel Farm. It provides a venue for small family farmers to sell locally grown produce directly to…
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9:30 AM · Deal Casino, 125 Ocean Ave N, Deal, NJ 07723
New course this year! 5K fast and flat course. Pet walk. Kids' dashes. Post race BBQ and refreshments right at the finish at the Deal Casino. Tons of fun for all with…
foodvia Monmouth County Tourism
Where to eat this week
If you are plotting dinner around all of that, here are a few spots in Asbury Park and Belmar worth keeping in mind.
Asbury Park
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Dolce Fantasia
Northern Italian · Yelp top-rated in Asbury ParkBYOB northern Italian spot for homemade pasta, short rib and house-made desserts like pistachio cheesecake.
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Coniglio's King of Pies
Pizza · From a 10-time world pizza championBrooklyn pizza champion Nino Coniglio's shop (opened June 2026) turning out sourdough-forward rounds, grandma pies and an upside-down Sicilian.
Belmar
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Federico's Pizza & Restaurant
Pizza · Classic Jersey Shore pizzaBelmar pizza institution on Main Street for about 30 years, serving crisp-crust pies, pasta and sandwiches.
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Federici's on 10th
Italian · Federici family pizza, four generationsBelmar outpost of the century-old Federici family, known for thin-crust brick-oven pizza and Italian classics.
That is the week ahead. Times and details can change, so it is worth confirming with the organizer or venue before you head out, especially for the early morning races and markets. Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts.
Quick answers
What's happening in Monmouth County this week?
For Oct 19–25, highlights include Fall Harvest Festival- Happy Day Farm on Friday in Manalapan, Market Street Mission 5K Race for Recovery on the Ocean Grove Boardwalk on Saturday in Asbury Park and Highlands Farmers Market on Saturday in Huddy Park. This guide lists 16 events day by day.