This Week in Monmouth County: Events Sep 28–Oct 4, 2026

Welcome to the last days of September and the first of October, when Monmouth County leans fully into fall. The week opens with a rainy Monday and warms up steadily from there, so you'll have plenty of comfortable afternoons for farm festivals, farmers markets and time outdoors before the weekend arrives.

Below you'll find the forecast, a look at what's happening Monday through Thursday, weekend plans from Red Bank to Ocean Grove, and a few places to eat if you'd rather let someone else do the cooking. Dates and details come straight from the listings, so check with organizers before you head out.

This week’s weather

Rain is possible on Monday, so it's worth having an indoor backup. Here is the National Weather Service daytime forecast for central Monmouth County:

• Monday: Chance Rain Showers, high near 64°F, 45% chance of rain
• Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, high near 71°F, 3% chance of rain
• Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, high near 76°F
• Thursday: Mostly Sunny, high near 81°F
• Friday: Mostly Sunny, high near 79°F, 12% 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

The early part of the week brings theater in Red Bank, morning fitness in Belmar and farm and market stops in between. Here's what's on the calendar Monday through Thursday.

Monday, September 28

• August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Two River Theater

  All day · Two River Theater · Red Bank

  September 12-October 4, 2026 Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater

  artsvia Two River Theater

• All Around Fitness with Donna Peart

  9:00 AM · Taylor Pavilion, Belmar

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  sportsFreevia Belmar Library

Tuesday, September 29

• Community Playmaking with Asbury Park Library at Blackbird Community Commons, 131 Atkins Ave at Two River Theater

  All day · Two River Theater · Red Bank

  September 29, 2026 Start Time: 5:15pm Approx End Time: 7pm Location: Blackbird Community Commons 131 Atkins Ave Asbury Park, NJ

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• Film Screening: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom at Two River Theater

  All day · Two River Theater · Red Bank

  Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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Wednesday, September 30

• 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

• New 2 You Kids Consignment Event - Brookdale Community College

  9:00 AM · Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738 · Middletown

  New 2 You Kids is a seasonal children’s consignment sale where local families have been coming together, since 2008, to sell and buy high-quality kids’ items and home…

  familyvia Monmouth County Tourism

Thursday, October 1

• West End Farmers' Market

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

• 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

Friday to Sunday

Weekend plans run from farm festivals and flea markets to fishing, surfing and a community walkathon. A few highlights are below, with times and locations for each.

Friday, October 2

• PERK - Ader's Tavern

  7:45 AM · Ader's Tavern, 1321 Florence Ave, Union Beach, NJ

  Join the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce for their monthly PERKolator Networking Breakfast. Enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast, hear a relevant guest speaker,…

  via Monmouth County Tourism

• 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

Saturday, October 3

• 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

• Wall Township Kids Fishing Derby

  8:00 AM · Silo Pond, 2903 Allaire Rd, Belmar, NJ 07719

  Bring your friends and your poles and head over to Silo Pond. Entrance is from Allaire Road only. This event is free and will be rain or shine. Prizes will be awarded…

  outdoorsFreevia Monmouth County Tourism

• 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, October 4

• 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

• CARC: Walkathon Against Domestic Violence - Ocean Grove

  9:00 AM · Ocean Grove, Ocean Grove Beach, Neptune Township, NJ

  Every step we take is a step toward healing, safety, and hope. Community Affairs and Resource Center (CARC) sees every day how difficult it is for survivors to rebuild…

  via Monmouth County Tourism

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Where to eat this week

If you want a meal out this week, here are a handful of Monmouth County spots in Red Bank and Belmar worth keeping in mind.

Red Bank

• Local Smoke BBQ

  Barbecue · Award-winning competition BBQ

  Competition-winning barbecue team serving slow-smoked brisket, ribs and pulled pork on West Front Street.

• Semolina

  Italian / farm-to-table · BYOB fresh-pasta specialist

  Chef-owned BYOB focused on handmade pasta and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

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Belmar

• Los Barbaros Birria

  Mexican · Known for birria tacos

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

• La Dolce Vita

  Italian · Ocean views across from the beach

  Family-owned Italian restaurant since 1980, directly across from Belmar Beach with ocean-view porch dining.

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That's the week ahead in Monmouth County. Hours and schedules can change, so confirm details with venues and organizers before you go, and enjoy the stretch of sunny fall weather while it lasts. We'll be back next week with a fresh round of events.

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