Things to do in Asbury Park, NJ

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

This weekend in Asbury Park · Nov 13–15

Friday, November 13

• 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,…

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• Friendship Fridays at Asbury Park Art Club

  12:00 PM · Asbury Park Art Club, Asbury Park

  at Asbury Park Art Club Friendship Fridays 2 art a la carte projects and 2 mocktails $99/pair

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• U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms

  5:00 PM · Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge

  Holland Ridge turns its tulip farm into a walk-through winter display with a lit windmill and light tunnels. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Full…

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• 6 Week Poetry Writing Course at Asbury Book Cooperative

  6:00 PM · Asbury Book Cooperative, Asbury Park

  This poetry writing course is an in-person six week series at the bookstore starting on Friday, November 6th 6pm-7:30pm. This is a wonderful chance to work on your…

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• Joe Baracata Band at The Stone Pony

  7:00 PM · The Stone Pony, Asbury Park

  at The Stone Pony Joe Baracata Band 25th Anniverary Show A celebration of everything Joe Baracata and his stellar band delivering the good times on the Jersey Shore for…

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• Dark City Strings at Wonder Bar

  7:00 PM · Wonder Bar, Asbury Park

  at the Wonder Bar Dark City Strings with special guests TreeSap and CraftSix Projections by Luminous Abstract Dark City Strings is a band that draws from a broad…

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• Dark City Strings with TreeSap, CraftSix at the Wonder Bar

  7:00 PM · The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park

  Dark City Strings with special guests TreeSap and CraftSix Projections by Luminous Abstract Dark City Strings is a band that draws from a broad spectrum of influences…

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• Joe Baracata Band 25th Anniversary Show at The Stone Pony

  7:00 PM · The Stone Pony

  Joe Baracata Band 25th Anniversary Show A celebration of everything Joe Baracata and his stellar band delivering the good times on the Jersey Shore for 25 years strong!…

  musicvia Asbury Park Chamber

• Lilies of David at Asbury Lanes

  7:00 PM · Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park

  Lilies of David with: JIWON Monte Maybe Hannah Leighh

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• Tim McLoone & The Shirleys at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club

  7:30 PM · Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, Asbury Park

  at Tim McLoone's Supper Club Tim McLoone & The Shirleys with special guest Jim Celestino DOORS OPEN AT 6pm, SHOW STARTS AT 7:30pm

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• The Haunting at Low Dive

  9:00 PM · Low Dive, Asbury Park

  at Low Dive The Haunting, International Superstar Robin, Lorelai

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Saturday, November 14

• Asbury Park Sunset Farmers Market

  8:00 AM · Fireman’s Park, Asbruy Park

  Community farmer’s market featuring seasonable fresh fruit and vegetables, cut flowers. Bread, cheese and Italian pastries and stuffed breads,

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• 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

• Hazlet Holiday Craft Fair

  11:00 AM · James J. Cullen Center, Hazlet

  Hazlet’s fair brings handcrafted items, jewelry, vintage clothing, holiday home decor and food under one roof. Admission is free. Full details at Shop Monmouth County:…

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• Younique Yoga at Lili Oceanfront Restaurant

  11:30 AM · Lili Oceanfront Restaurant, Asbury Park

  at Lili Oceanfront Restaurant Younique Yoga Presents: Movement + Mimosa Experience an hour-long, open-level vinyasa yoga class held indoors on the upper level of Lili…

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• Steven and Johnny at Low Dive

  1:00 PM · Low Dive, Asbury Park

  at Low Dive Steven and Johnny of Burlap to Cashmere

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• Melting Waves Music Fest 2026

  4:00 PM · Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park

  Every fest needs an origin story, and this one started with a dude, flippin’ burgers, building a playlist. It began behind the grill at Bond Street Bar in Asbury Park,…

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• “Make Art, Not War” Opening Reception at art629 gallery

  6:00 PM · art629 Gallery, Asbury Park

  art629 is proud to present “Make Art, Not War”, a group exhibition featuring 20 artists from across the United States addressing violence, oppression, resistance, and…

  artsFreevia Asbury Park Chamber

• Tramps Like Us at The Stone Pony

  7:00 PM · The Stone Pony, Asbury Park

  at The Stone Pony Tramps Like Us Bruce Springsteen Tribute Show Tramps return to their NJ Home the Stone Pony with a special show theme to be Announced soon! For more…

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• Josh Zuckerman Band at Wonder Bar

  7:00 PM · Wonder Bar, Asbury Park

  at the Wonder Bar Josh Zuckerman Band with special guest Hang Loose The Josh Zuckerman Band delivers an electrifying blend of rock, pop, and alternative music,…

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• Johnny’s Birthday Party at Low Dive

  8:00 PM · Low Dive, Asbury Park

  at Low Dive Johnny’s Birthday Party

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• Social Saturdays at Asbury Social!

  10:00 PM · Asbury Social, Asbury Park

  Asbury nights are going to get a lot more social! Every Saturday starting at 10pm, Asbury Social will have “Social Saturdays” Drink • Dance • Be Social ***Starts…

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• Masquerade After Hours at Palmetto

  10:00 PM · Palmetto, Asbury Park

  at Palmetto Masquerade After Hours with Miss Cookie + Friends Masks on, phones down Free Show 10PM

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Sunday, November 15

• 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

• Pressed Flower Candle Social at Asbury Art Club

  11:00 AM · Asbury Park Art Club, Asbury Park

  Pressed Flower Candle Social turns our candle project into a special one-night experience, with an expanded flower and botanical selection, an exclusive limited-edition…

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• Drag Brunch at Georgie’s Bar

  1:00 PM · Georgie’s Bar, Asbury Park

  Every Sunday! 1pm – 5pm Hosted by Divinity Banks With Special Guest Cobruh Kai Music By DJ Mick Hale $6 Sangrias +Bloodys, $3 Mimosas, Special Brunch Menu NO COVER FREE…

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• Melting Waves Music Fest 2026

  4:00 PM · Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park

  Every fest needs an origin story, and this one started with a dude, flippin’ burgers, building a playlist. It began behind the grill at Bond Street Bar in Asbury Park,…

  communityvia Asbury Park Chamber

• Sandy Mack's Wonder Jam at Wonder Bar

  5:00 PM · Wonder Bar, Asbury Park

  at the Wonder Bar Sandy Mack’s Wonder Jam To the Jersey Shore music fans, Sandy is an Ambassador of everything good about our music scene whose presence is familiar as…

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• The Sixties Rock & Roll Revue Brings a Groovy Night to Tim McLoone’s Supper Club on Sunday, November 15th!

  7:00 PM · Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, Asbury Park

  The Sixties Rock & Roll Revue brings its high-energy groovy Sixties show back to Tim McLoone’s Supper Club on Sunday, November 15th! The Sixties Rock & Roll Revue, the…

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• Groove Vultures at Low Dive

  8:00 PM · Low Dive, Asbury Park

  at Low Dive Groove Vultures

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Annual events in Asbury Park

• Melting Waves Music FestNext: Nov 14, 2026
• Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar Opening DayNext: Nov 27, 2026
• Asbury Park Krampus FestNext: Dec 4, 2026
• Pictures with Krampus and Yeti/Krampus Asbury Park Film Festival Day 1Next: Dec 4, 2026
• Krampus Asbury Park Festival Day 2/Street FairNext: Dec 5, 2026
• What A Wonderful Year Music FestivalNext: Dec 26, 2026
• Sea.Hear.Now FestivalLast held Sep 19, 2026
• Asbury Hotel OktoberfestLast held Oct 3, 2026
• Asbury Park Community FestivalLast held Oct 3, 2026
• Asbury Pool OktoberfestLast held Oct 3, 2026
• Fall Festival on the Baronet RooftopLast held Oct 4, 2026
• Jersey Shore Folk FestivalLast held Oct 10, 2026
• Mutiny Beach OktoberfestLast held Oct 11, 2026
• Asbury Park Community DayLast held Oct 17, 2026
• Asbury Park Halloween Food Truck & Music FestivalLast held Oct 24, 2026
• Asbury Park Senior Center's OktoberfestLast held Oct 30, 2026

Eat & drink in Asbury Park

• Ada's Gojjo

  Ethiopian & Dominican · New Jersey Monthly best in Asbury Park

  Black-owned spot pairing Ethiopian stews and injera with Dominican classics like mofongo, with plenty of vegan dishes.

• Brickwall

  American tavern · Downtown Asbury revival original, reopened 2026

  Revived 2006 Cookman Avenue tavern (reopened summer 2026) serving comfort tavern food, classic cocktails and an all-American beer list.

• Cafe Volan

  Coffee · Infatuation best in Asbury Park

  Award-winning specialty coffee shop in the Steinbach Building with expertly pulled espresso, house-made syrups, toasts and pastries.

• Catbird

  Wood-fired pizza · Lakeside BYOB (Infatuation pick)

  BYOB wood-fired pizzeria in a renovated 1959 cabin on Deal Lake, with seasonal vegetables and lakeside outdoor seating.

• Coniglio's King of Pies

  Pizza · From a 10-time world pizza champion

  Brooklyn pizza champion Nino Coniglio's shop (opened June 2026) turning out sourdough-forward rounds, grandma pies and an upside-down Sicilian.

• Cross & Orange

  New American gastropub · Voted Best Brunch in Central Jersey 2026 (NJ Monthly readers)

  Gastropub by Kennedy Park serving American classics like burgers and buttermilk fried chicken, known for its weekend brunch.

• Dolce Fantasia

  Northern Italian · Yelp top-rated in Asbury Park

  BYOB northern Italian spot for homemade pasta, short rib and house-made desserts like pistachio cheesecake.

• El Rey Rosticeria y Restaurante

  Mexican · Yelp top-rated in Asbury Park

  Relaxed BYOB Mexican spot known for birria tacos, tortas, huaraches and rotisserie favorites.

Outdoors in Asbury Park

• Asbury Park Beach

  A lively, lifeguarded city beach backed by the famous boardwalk, Convention Hall and beachfront bars.

• Asbury Park Boardwalk

  A walkable mile of restaurants, bars, shops, arcades and live music linking Convention Hall to the Casino at the south end.

• Asbury Park Dog Beach

  The city's designated dog beach, one of the few ocean beaches in the county where dogs can play in the sand.

Explore in Asbury Park

• Asbury Eighteen Mini Golf

  An 18-hole boardwalk mini golf course where each hole tells a story from Asbury Park's music history.

• Convention Hall & Paramount Theatre

  Asbury Park's historic boardwalk landmark, where a 3,600-capacity hall and the Paramount Theatre host major concerts.

• Silverball Retro Arcade

  A boardwalk arcade museum with 100+ pinball and classic video games, all on free play once you pay for time.

• The Stone Pony

  The legendary rock club tied to Bruce Springsteen, with an indoor stage year-round and the outdoor Summer Stage May-October.

About Asbury Park

Oceanfront city known for its mile-long boardwalk, Convention Hall and Paramount Theatre, and a live music scene anchored by the Stone Pony.

Asbury Park town info

• Town hall

  Asbury Park City Hall

  732-775-2100 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

  1 Municipal Plaza, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
  Website

• Police (non-emergency)

  Asbury Park Police Department (non-emergency)

  732-774-1300 · 24/7

  1 Municipal Plaza, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
  Emergencies: call 911.
  Website

• Public works

  Asbury Park Department of Public Works

  732-775-0900 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:30pm

  9 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
  Website

• Trash & recycling

  Collection is by zone: garbage twice a week, single-stream recycling once a week (see zone map PDF). Put containers out after 5pm the night before; remove by 6pm collection day. Bulk (max 3 items) goes out on your second garbage day; white goods by appointment (732-775-0900). Business district trash Mon/Wed/Fri May 1-Sep 30. Recycling Center drop-off at 9 Main St (Springwood Ave entrance): Mon-Fri 4-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-2pm.

  Bulk pickup: Bulk waste on 2nd garbage day of the week, limit 3 items, mattresses wrapped in plastic; white goods by appointment (limit 5) via 732-775-0900.

  Asbury Park Garbage & Recycling (Public Works): 732-775-0900
  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.

Asbury Park on the blog

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