Monmouth GuideHolmdel packs a lot into a quiet suburban footprint. The township sits in northern Monmouth County, with Town Hall on Crawfords Corner Road near the Bell Works complex, which also holds the Holmdel branch of the Monmouth County Library. November is a good month to split your time between the indoor atrium and the trails.
This guide rounds up what is happening over the next two weeks, along with places to eat and drink, parks and farm stops, and a few spots worth a longer visit. Dates and details come from the listings below, so check with venues before heading out.
About Holmdel
A quick orientation to the township before you start planning your days here.
Our Holmdel page is updated every day with this weekend’s events.
What’s on in Holmdel in the next two weeks
Here is what is on the calendar in Holmdel over the next two weeks, from markets at Bell Works to free 1890s demonstrations at Historic Longstreet Farm.
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Comedy Night with Bobby Collins - Bell Theater
Thursday · 7:30 PM · Bell Theater at Bell Works, 101 Crawford Corners Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733Bobby has worked alongside comedy legends such as Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfield. Over the years he has hosted VH-1's "Stand Up Spotlight", toured with Cher, Julio…
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Fresh Saturday Farmers & Makers Market
Saturday · 11:00 AM · Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733Stop by this monthly farmers and makers' market. Discover a curated selection of handmade goods, vintage finds, delicious food, produce and more from talented local…
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Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm
Saturday · 11:00 AMSee what's cooking on the woodstove at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE!
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Bell Works Fresh Wednesday Farmers & Makers Market
Wednesday · 11:00 AM · Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733Stop 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…
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Accordion Melodies of the 1890s
Saturday · 1:00 PMHear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion during your visit to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE!
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Where to eat and drink in Holmdel
Holmdel's dining runs from breakfast counters to the cluster of restaurants and cafes inside Bell Works. A few options to start with are below.
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Breakfast & brunch · Rated about 4.7 stars across hundreds of reviews
Popular breakfast, brunch and lunch spot in Holmdel Commons known for creative pancakes, benedicts and specialty coffee.
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Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Co. (Bell Works)
CoffeeBell Works cafe from the Monmouth County roaster known for fresh-roasted specialty coffee and small-batch baking.
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Cocktail Bar
Bell Works bar serving signature cocktails like the Bella Mule, craft beer and wine, Wednesday to Saturday 4-10pm.
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Mexican
Quick-service Mexican restaurant and caterer inside Bell Works.
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Italian
Italian eatery and pizzeria inside Bell Works, sister to the Manalapan original.
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Breakfast & brunch
Local breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant with weekend 'OEK After Hours' evenings at the Holmdel location.
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Sale & Pepe Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria (La Ginestra)
Italian / PizzaHolmdel Road Italian restaurant and pizzeria known for its thin-crust pies, pastas and seafood dishes.
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American
Busy American restaurant and bar near Bell Works with scratch-made entrées, comfort food and cocktails, open late.
Get outside in Holmdel
When you want fresh air, Holmdel Park's trails and the long-running Dearborn Market give you two very different ways to spend an afternoon.
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A 719-acre favorite with 10 miles of trails, an arboretum, fishing pond, playgrounds and winter sledding and skating.
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A family-run farm market since 1950 with its own produce, a bakery, deli and a large greenhouse garden center.
More to explore
A few more Holmdel landmarks worth knowing, including living history, a veterans' memorial and museum, and the former Bell Labs building itself.
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Bell Works FRESH Farmers Market
An indoor weekly farmers and makers market in the soaring Bell Works atrium, rain or shine.
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A free 1890s living-history farm with costumed interpreters, heritage-breed animals and demonstrations like blacksmithing and cider-making.
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New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial & Museum
A moving open-air memorial with an adjacent museum telling the story of the Vietnam era and New Jersey's veterans.
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A 17,500-capacity outdoor amphitheater off the Garden State Parkway hosting major summer concerts.
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The famous former Bell Labs building reborn as a "metroburb" with shops, eateries, a theater and a huge indoor atrium.
That is Holmdel for November 2026. Whether you are walking the trails at Holmdel Park, shopping the market at Bell Works or stopping in at Historic Longstreet Farm, confirm times before you go and enjoy the season close to home.
Quick answers
What is there to do in Holmdel, NJ?
Holmdel has places to eat like Turning Point and Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Co. (Bell Works), outdoor spots like Holmdel Park and attractions like Bell Works FRESH Farmers Market. Upcoming events include Comedy Night with Bobby Collins - Bell Theater on Thursday, Nov 12.
Where should I eat in Holmdel?
Local picks include Turning Point (Breakfast & brunch), Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Co. (Bell Works) (Coffee) and Bar Bella (Cocktail Bar).