Things to do in Asbury Park, NJ this weekend

Events, food and outdoor spots in Asbury Park, Monmouth County, for Sep 26–27. Updated every day.

This weekend in Asbury Park · Sep 26–27

Saturday, September 26

• City of Asbury Park Community Farm Stand – FREE PRODUCE

  9:00 AM · Corner of Bangs and Memorial Aves

  Fresh, pesticide-free produce is available every Saturday from 9am – 10:30am at the Community Farm Stand, located at the corner of Bangs and Memorial Avenues. Stop by…

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• Asbury Book Cooperative’s Writers Café

  10:00 AM · Asbury Book Cooperative, Asbury Park

  FREE EVENT! Join the Writers Café to connect with other writers, share your work, and dedicate time to your project over a cup of hot coffee. Whether you are working on…

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• Asbury Park Free Shuttle Service!

  12:00 PM · Asbury Park

  Friday, August 28, 2026, at 1pm, the City of Asbury Park will launch a free shuttle service. The shuttle will run on a fixed route around the city, picking up…

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• Asbury Park Fall Bazaar 2026

  12:00 PM · The Grand Arcade of Asbury Park Convention Hall

  Fall is coming to the Jersey Shore! 🍁🛍️ Join us for a weekend of local makers, art, vintage finds, handmade goods, delicious treats, music, and community at the…

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• Presentation & Signing at Asbury Book Cooperative: The Midlife Plot Twist

  5:00 PM · Asbury Book Cooperative, Asbury Park

  Join us for an upcoming author event! THE MIDLIFE PLOT TWIST: How To Reboot Your Life Without Burning It Down Even If You Really Want To. Join us for a presentation and…

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• Dramarama at the Wonder Bar

  7:00 PM · Wonder Bar, Asbury Park

  Rooted in distorted grit, punk energy, and American songbook eloquence, and sporting three of the original “four-ish” members (“four-ish,” you ask? Well, they didn’t…

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• Harvest Moon Full Moon Party - The Asbury Hotel

  7:00 PM · The Asbury Pool, 210 Fifth Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

  Join The Asbury pool for an evening beneath the cosmos as they welcome the rise of the full moon! Featuring Sarah Potter!

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• Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours

  8:00 PM

  Since 2008, the Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours from Asbury Park Tour Company have combined local legends, reported hauntings, and deeply researched history to explore…

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• EMO Night Brooklyn at the Stone Pony

  9:00 PM · The Stone Pony

  Emo Night Brooklyn 21+ admitted Tickets: $17 & up in advance plus applicable surcharges, $23 at the door Doors at 9 pm, show time 10 pm Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a…

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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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Sunday, September 27

• Asbury Park Free Shuttle Service!

  12:00 PM · Asbury Park

  Friday, August 28, 2026, at 1pm, the City of Asbury Park will launch a free shuttle service. The shuttle will run on a fixed route around the city, picking up…

  communityFreevia Asbury Park Chamber

• Asbury Park Fall Bazaar 2026

  12:00 PM · The Grand Arcade of Asbury Park Convention Hall

  Fall is coming to the Jersey Shore! 🍁🛍️ Join us for a weekend of local makers, art, vintage finds, handmade goods, delicious treats, music, and community at the…

  communityFreevia Asbury Park Chamber

• 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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• Coffee Ceremony at Ada’s Gojjo

  2:00 PM · Ada’s Gojjo, Asbury Park

  Join Nourishing Heart and the Mayor’s Wellness Committee for a traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony honoring heritage, conversation, and community, Sunday, September…

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• United Out Loud at the Stone Pony

  3:00 PM · The Stone Pony

  This fall, Jersey Pride presents UNITED OUT LOUD — part teach-in, part showcase, all community. Intended to encourage civic engagement and underscore why and how the…

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• Sandy Mack’s Wonder Jam – Zimmy Shelter & Jamily Band at the Wonder Bar

  5:00 PM · The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park

  Sandy Mack’s Wonder Jam Zimmy Shelter and Sandy Mack’s Jamily Band Zimmy Shelter acoustic (Bunker & Fay) open with an acoustic set of Dylan and Dead favorites at 5:30…

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• Jagged Little Thrill: The Alanis Experience at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club

  6:00 PM · Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, Asbury Park

  Jagged Little Thrill-The Alanis Experience is an authentic, touring tribute band honoring the unique, creative voice, music, and vibe of Alanis Morissette. This…

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• Jagged Little Thrill at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club

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

  at Tim McLoone's Supper Club JAGGED LITTLE THRILL: The Alanis Experience DOORS OPEN AT 6pm, SHOW STARTS AT 7pm GROUP SEATING DOES APPLY Jagged Little Thrill-The Alanis…

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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.

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