This Week in Monmouth County: Events Oct 26–Nov 1, 2026

Halloween week lands right in the middle of this stretch, and the calendar reflects it: costume parades, corn mazes and pumpkin patches share space with the usual markets, fitness classes and library exhibits. The weather is cooperating too, with sunny skies most days and temperatures climbing toward the end of the week.

Below you'll find the forecast, a day-by-day look at what's happening Monday through Thursday, the weekend lineup from Friday to Sunday, and a few spots around the county worth a meal or a coffee between stops. Dates run October 26 through November 1, 2026.

This week’s weather

Expect a dry, mostly sunny week across the county, with highs in the 60s early on and warmer air arriving by Friday.

• Today: Sunny, high near 69°F
• Tuesday: Sunny, high near 63°F, 2% chance of rain
• Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, high near 64°F
• Thursday: Mostly Sunny, high near 69°F
• Friday: Sunny, high near 74°F

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

Monday to Thursday

The first half of the week leans toward low-key gatherings: morning fitness classes, an art show on display at the Wall Township Library, and a midweek market at Bell Works.

Monday, October 26

• All Around Fitness with Donna Peart

  9:00 AM · Taylor Pavilion, Belmar

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  sportsFreevia Belmar Library

• 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

Tuesday, October 27

• On Display Rose Reilly Leonard Annual Student Art Show

  9:00 AM · Wall Township Branch

  On 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

• Yoga

  9:30 AM · West Long Branch NJ 07764

  https://www.westlongbranch.org/calendar.aspx?EID=1008

  sportsvia West Long Branch

Wednesday, October 28

• 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

• Bell Works Fresh Wednesday Farmers & Makers Market

  11:00 AM · Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733

  Stop 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…

  marketvia Monmouth County Tourism

Thursday, October 29

• Chair Yoga with Meryl Hayton

  10:00 AM · Borough Hall Gym, Belmar

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  sportsvia Belmar Library

• Allergy Safe Halloween Parade

  10:00 AM · Community Room · Middletown

  Wear your costume and trick or treat for non-food "treats." The program starts in the Community Room, where all of the kids decorating "trick or treat" bags to hold our…

  familyvia Middletown Library

Friday to Sunday

Halloween weekend brings parades and farm festivals alongside the Saturday markets, plus a Sunday panel discussion at Two River Theater in Red Bank.

Friday, October 30

• 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

• Senior Center's Oktoberfest

  10:00 AM · Senior Center - 1201 Springwood Avenue, Suite 102 Asbury Park NJ 07712

  https://www.cityofasburypark.com/calendar.aspx?EID=3815

  communityvia City of Asbury Park

Saturday, October 31

• Halloween Parade

  All day · Atlantic Highlands
  familyvia Atlantic Highlands

• 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 1

• Food as a Recipe for Culture: A panel discussion presented with Monmouth University at Two River Theater

  All day · Two River Theater · Red Bank

  Sunday, November 1, 2026 12pm-1pm Library Food as a Recipe for Culture Join Monmouth University Professor Peter Samaras, award-winning educator from Thomas Jefferson…

  artsvia Two River Theater

• 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 Festival - Twin Pond Farm

  10:00 AM · Harvest at Howell Rd., 49 Howell Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728

  Fall festival activities like a 9-acre corn maze, pumpkin picking, a bounce pad, hayrides, pedal car racing, sunflower picking, and so much more! Bring the whole family…

  familyvia Monmouth County Tourism

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Where to eat this week

If you need a meal or a coffee between events, here are a few places around Asbury Park and Belmar to keep in mind this week.

Asbury Park

• Iron Whale

  Seafood · Ocean views year-round

  Oceanfront boardwalk seafood house from the McLoone group with a raw bar, craft cocktails and ocean views from every seat, open year-round.

• Jimmy's Italian Restaurant

  Italian · Asbury institution since 1982

  Old-school red-sauce Italian (since 1982) with booths, a classic bar and a '50s-'60s atmosphere, plus valet parking.

See things to do in Asbury Park. More places to eat in Asbury Park.

Belmar

• Turnstile Coffee Roasters

  Coffee · House-roasted coffee

  Family-owned specialty coffee shop roasting small batches in-house since 2011, a mile from the beach.

• Los Barbaros Birria

  Mexican · Known for birria tacos

  Taqueria specializing in birria tacos with consommé for dipping, plus birria pizza and ramen.

See things to do in Belmar. More places to eat in Belmar.

That's the week ahead in Monmouth County. Hours and details can change, especially around Halloween, so check with the organizer or venue before you head out. Enjoy the sunshine, and we'll see you back here next week.

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