Things to do in Aberdeen, NJ

Events, food and outdoor spots in Aberdeen, Monmouth County, for Nov 13–15. Updated every day.

This weekend in Aberdeen · Nov 13–15

Friday, November 13

Nothing featured in Aberdeen this day yet.

Saturday, November 14

Nothing featured in Aberdeen this day yet.

Sunday, November 15

Nature Lecture: Nonnative Fish of New Jersey

1:00 PM

Come to the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen, for this talk by a Park System Naturalist and discover some of the nonnative and invasive fish species swimming…

outdoorsFreevia Monmouth County & Parks

Eat & drink in Aberdeen

Alternate Ending Beer Co.

Brewpub · Brewpub inside a former movie theater

Brewery in a converted movie theater pouring house-made beers alongside Talula's sourdough square pies, burgers and wings.
Denino's Pizza Place

Pizza · Pizza family tradition dating to 1951

Thin-crust New York-style pizzeria also serving calzones, wings, pastas and hot subs.
Limoncello at Piazza Di Roma

Italian · Rated about 4.8 stars; reservations recommended

Intimate Italian dining room with a garden courtyard, known for stuffed pork chops, seafood specials and limoncello spritzes.
The Court Jester

American / Southwestern pub · Serving Monmouth County since 1977; known for its wings

Long-running local pub serving wings, burgers and Southwestern dishes with 25+ beers on tap and nightly specials.
Lita

Iberian (Spanish & Portuguese)

James Beard-recognized modern Iberian restaurant cooking tapas, paellas and seafood in a hearth oven, with the La Otra cocktail bar next door.
Town Square Diner

Diner

Well-rated neighborhood diner with big booths, large portions and weekday breakfast specials, open seven days.

About Aberdeen

Bayshore township in northern Monmouth County that includes the Cliffwood and Cliffwood Beach sections. It shares a regional school district and a public library with neighboring Matawan.

Aberdeen town info

Town hall

Aberdeen Township Town Hall

732-583-4200

1 Aberdeen Sq, Aberdeen, NJ 07747

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Police (non-emergency)

Aberdeen Township Police Department (non-emergency)

732-566-2054

Emergencies: call 911.

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Public works

Aberdeen Department of Public Works

732-583-4200 x401 · Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

147 Lenox Rd, Cliffwood Beach, NJ 07735

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Trash & recycling

Township's contracted hauler collects garbage twice a week by section (Section I: Cliffwood Beach, Cliffwood, River Gardens, Oakshades, Freneau, Heritage Estates; Section II: Strathmore, High School area, Woodbrook Dr, Randall Way, Storyland, Santa Fe, Heather Glenn). The second weekly pickup is Thursday for Section I and Friday for Section II. Recycling dates by section are in the Recycle Coach app. Condo/apartment complexes are not served by the township hauler. Pickups falling on New Year's, Thanksgiving or Christmas move to the next scheduled day.

Bulk pickup: Bulk pickup (2-item limit) on the second weekly collection day: Thursdays Section I, Fridays Section II. Recyclables/electronics/metal drop-off at Public Works Garage, 147 Lenox Rd, Cliffwood Beach, Mon-Sat 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (residents only, ID checked).

Aberdeen Public Works Garage (recycling drop-off): 732-583-4200 x401 · Mon-Sat 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Town trash & recycling page

Paint, chemicals and other household hazardous waste go to the county facility in Tinton Falls (free for Monmouth County residents). Numbers come from official town sites; call ahead to confirm hours.

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Quick answers

What is there to do in Aberdeen this weekend?

For Nov 13–15, Aberdeen has Nature Lecture: Nonnative Fish of New Jersey (Sunday).

Where should I eat in Aberdeen, NJ?

Local picks include Alternate Ending Beer Co. (Brewpub), Denino's Pizza Place (Pizza) and Limoncello at Piazza Di Roma (Italian).

What is the non-emergency number for Aberdeen police?

Aberdeen Township Police Department (non-emergency): 732-566-2054. For emergencies, call 911.

What is the phone number for Aberdeen town hall?

Aberdeen Township Town Hall: 732-583-4200, 1 Aberdeen Sq, Aberdeen, NJ 07747.

When is trash and recycling pickup in Aberdeen?

Township's contracted hauler collects garbage twice a week by section (Section I: Cliffwood Beach, Cliffwood, River Gardens, Oakshades, Freneau, Heritage Estates; Section II: Strathmore, High School area, Woodbrook Dr, Randall Way, Storyland, Santa Fe, Heather Glenn). The second weekly pickup is Thursday for Section I and Friday for Section II. Recycling dates by section are in the Recycle Coach app. Condo/apartment complexes are not served by the township hauler. Pickups falling on New Year's, Thanksgiving or Christmas move to the next scheduled day.

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