This Week in Monmouth County: Events Oct 5–11, 2026

Here is your week in Monmouth County, Monday, October 5 through Sunday, October 11. We went through dozens of town, library, park and venue calendars and picked 16 events worth knowing about.

Highlights include U-pick Sunflower: Fall Festival - Holland Ridge Farms (Monday, Holland Ridge Farms), Bell Works Fresh Wednesday Farmers & Makers Market (Wednesday, Holmdel) and Fall Harvest Festival- Happy Day Farm (Friday, Manalapan). Everything is grouped by day with times, venues and links to the organizers.

This week’s weather

Here is the National Weather Service daytime forecast for central Monmouth County:

• This Afternoon: Sunny, high near 72°F
• Tuesday: Sunny, high near 63°F
• Wednesday: Sunny, high near 69°F
• Thursday: Sunny, high near 76°F
• Friday: Sunny, high near 72°F, 1% 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 brings fitness and yoga classes, midweek markets and a few arts stops, including a student art show at the Wall Township Library.

Monday, October 5

• All Around Fitness with Donna Peart

  9:00 AM · Taylor Pavilion, Belmar

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  sportsFreevia Belmar Library

• U-pick Sunflower: Fall Festival - Holland Ridge Farms

  9:00 AM · Holland Ridge Farms, 108 Rues Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514

  This 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…

  familyvia Monmouth County Tourism

Tuesday, October 6

• 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=1002

  sportsvia West Long Branch

Wednesday, October 7

• Kids Run the Town

  10:00 AM · Community Room · Middletown
  familyvia Middletown Library

• 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 8

• Poetry in the Theater - October at Two River Theater

  All day · Two River Theater · Red Bank

  presented along with NJ AMP Alliance local poets will share their work and conclude evening with open mic. Admission FREE, please RSVP

  artsFreevia Two River Theater

• West End Farmers' Market

  9:00 AM · Brighton Avenue Long Branch, NJ 07740
  marketvia City of Long Branch

Friday to Sunday

The weekend leans into fall, with farm festivals, Saturday markets and a town-wide garage sale in Hazlet, plus free Archives and History Day at Brookdale Community College.

Friday, October 9

• 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

• Farmer's Market

  11:00 AM · Hall of Records, Freehold, NJ, 07728 · Freehold Borough
  communityvia Downtown Freehold

Saturday, October 10

• 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

• Hazlet Town-Wide Garage Sale

  9:00 AM · Hazlet Township, Hazlet, NJ

  Hazlet's 2026 Fall Town-Wide Garage Sale is happening! Go online before you shop and check out all the sale items and locations using the live interactive Google Map.…

  via Monmouth County Tourism

• Monmouth County Archives and History Day - Brookdale Community College

  9:00 AM · Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College, Robert J. Collins… · Middletown

  The Monmouth County Archives Division of the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office hosts this annual event every October to coincide with American Archives Month. The event is…

  artsFreevia Monmouth County Tourism

Sunday, October 11

• Marlboro Restaurant Week

  All day · Marlboro, Marlboro Township, NJ

  One Week. Countless Reasons to Dine Local. Explore Marlboro's diverse restaurants, enjoy exclusive Restaurant Week specials, and support the local businesses that make…

  foodvia Monmouth County Tourism

• 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

• Marlboro Farmers Market

  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…

  marketvia Monmouth County Tourism

See every event this weekend.

Where to eat this week

If you need a meal or a coffee between events, here are a few spots around Middletown and Long Branch worth keeping in mind.

Middletown

• Jersey Shore Coffee Roasters Café

  Coffee · Near the Henry Hudson Trail

  Local roaster's café near the Henry Hudson Trail with indoor seating and an outdoor patio.

• Nicholas Barrel & Roost

  American · From the team behind Restaurant Nicholas

  Chef Nicholas Harary's casual successor to acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas, serving scratch-made comfort food and weekend brunch.

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

Long Branch

• Rook Coffee (Long Branch)

  Coffee · Infatuation Jersey Shore pick

  Long Branch location of the local roaster known for New Orleans-style cold brew and seasonal drinks.

• Amy's Omelette House

  Breakfast · Google 4.5 (1,500+ reviews)

  North End breakfast-and-lunch favorite known for its huge omelette menu and pancakes.

See things to do in Long Branch. More places to eat in Long Branch.

That is the week ahead in Monmouth County. Hours and details can change, so it is worth checking with the organizer or venue before you head out. Enjoy the sunshine, and we will see you back here next week with a fresh roundup.

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