Monmouth GuideThings to do in Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Events, food and outdoor spots in Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County, for Nov 13–15. Updated every day.
This weekend in Atlantic Highlands · Nov 13–15
No featured events are listed in Atlantic Highlands for this weekend yet. Here’s what’s happening elsewhere in Monmouth County, or see every event this weekend.
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Joe Baracata Band 25th Anniversary Show at The Stone Pony
Friday · 7:00 PM · The Stone Pony · Asbury ParkJoe 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!…
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Asbury Park Sunset Farmers Market
Saturday · 8:00 AM · Fireman’s Park, Asbruy Park · Asbury ParkCommunity farmer’s market featuring seasonable fresh fruit and vegetables, cut flowers. Bread, cheese and Italian pastries and stuffed breads,
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Christmas Antiques Market - Matawan Borough Hall
Saturday · 8:00 AM · Matawan Borough Hall, 201 Broad Street, matawan, nj, 07747, usThe Matawan Historical Society and Matawan Borough Recreation invite you to step back into Christmases past at our first-ever Christmas Antiques Market! Browse vendor…
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Saturday · 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,…
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Saturday · 9:30 AM · James J. Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave, Hazlet, NJ 07730
Get ready for the kickoff of a brand-new season. This Hazlet Township team is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community space and providing a consistent, high-quality…
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Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair - Port Monmouth
Saturday · 10:00 AM · VFW, 1 Veterans Ln, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 · MiddletownCome and do your holiday shopping with over 50 vendors and crafters. Plenty of parking and free admission. There is something for everyone on your list.
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Annual events in Atlantic Highlands
- Atlantic Highlands DayLast held Oct 4, 2026
- Atlantic Highlands Halloween ParadeLast held Oct 31, 2026
- Smodcastle Cinemas Film FestivalLast held Nov 8, 2026
Eat & drink in Atlantic Highlands
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Craft beer · One of NJ's best-known craft breweries
Acclaimed craft brewery with a taproom pouring creative, story-driven beers from cream ales to IPAs and stouts.
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On The Deck Restaurant & Harbor View Bar
Seafood / American · Harbor and sunset viewsWaterfront restaurant and bar right on the Atlantic Highlands marina, popular for sunsets, seafood and cocktails.
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Christine's Italian Ristorante
ItalianFamily-run BYOB Italian fine-dining room known for prime cuts, fresh seafood and veal chop specials.
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Mexican (Puebla-style, organic)
Top-rated family-run kitchen serving organic, Puebla-inspired Mexican food cooked without seed oils, from breakfast through dinner.
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Pizza
Town favorite slice spot on First Avenue serving NY and Sicilian pies, subs and salads.
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Thai
Cozy First Avenue Thai restaurant with garden seating, known for drunken noodles, curries and Siam duck.
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Gastropub / Seafood
Family-owned, English pub-inspired spot with an open-air rooftop dining room, known for fish and chips, mussels and burgers.
Outdoors in Atlantic Highlands
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Capt. Ron's Fishermen Party Boat
A 72-foot party boat sailing daily from Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor for sea bass, porgy and ling.
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Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook
A 266-foot bluff with sweeping views of Sandy Hook, the bay and the NYC skyline, home to the county's 9/11 Memorial.
Explore in Atlantic Highlands
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Atlantic Highlands Farmers Market
A Friday market with produce, baked goods, flowers, prepared foods and local crafts in the bayside downtown.
About Atlantic Highlands
Atlantic Highlands is a small Victorian-era Bayshore borough overlooking lower New York Bay, home to a borough-run municipal harbor and marina. The borough also operates its own water and sewer utility.
Atlantic Highlands town info
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Town hall
Atlantic Highlands Borough Hall732-291-1444 · Mon 8am-7pm, Tue-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-12pm
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Police (non-emergency)
Atlantic Highlands Police Department (non-emergency)732-291-1212 · 24/7
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Public works
Atlantic Highlands Department of Public WorksWest Lincoln Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 -
Trash & recycling
Four zones. Trash is collected twice a week: Zones 2 & 3 on Monday and Thursday, Zones 1 & 4 on Tuesday and Friday. Recycling is every other Wednesday (Zones 1 & 4 and Zones 2 & 3 alternate), out by 6am. Bulk pickup is one Saturday a month by zone. Metal/appliance pickup on Fridays by calling Borough Hall x3105 by Thursday 4pm ($15 sticker for appliances). Check the zone map and 2026 calendar PDF.
Bulk pickup: Monthly Saturday bulk pickup by zone, out by 6am; no metal, appliances, concrete or demolition debris. Appliances: $15 sticker from Borough Hall.
Atlantic Highlands Recycling Facility (Borough Yard): 732-291-0472 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm, Sat until 11am
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.
Atlantic Highlands on the blog
- The Weekend Edition: Things to Do in Monmouth County, Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026Friday, October 30
- Nice Days Ahead: 7 Parks, Trails and Outdoor Spots in Monmouth County (Oct 28–30)Wednesday, October 28
- This Week in Monmouth County: Events Oct 26–Nov 1, 2026Monday, October 26
Atlantic Highlands news
What the county’s outlets are reporting from Atlantic Highlands, newest first, each headline linked to the outlet that wrote it. Read Atlantic Highlands news →
Quick answers
Where should I eat in Atlantic Highlands, NJ?
Local picks include Carton Brewing (Craft beer), On The Deck Restaurant & Harbor View Bar (Seafood / American) and Christine's Italian Ristorante (Italian).
Where can I go outside in Atlantic Highlands?
Try Capt. Ron's Fishermen Party Boat and Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook.
What is the non-emergency number for Atlantic Highlands police?
Atlantic Highlands Police Department (non-emergency): 732-291-1212. For emergencies, call 911.
What is the phone number for Atlantic Highlands town hall?
Atlantic Highlands Borough Hall: 732-291-1444, 100 First Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 (Mon 8am-7pm, Tue-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-12pm).
When is trash and recycling pickup in Atlantic Highlands?
Four zones. Trash is collected twice a week: Zones 2 & 3 on Monday and Thursday, Zones 1 & 4 on Tuesday and Friday. Recycling is every other Wednesday (Zones 1 & 4 and Zones 2 & 3 alternate), out by 6am. Bulk pickup is one Saturday a month by zone. Metal/appliance pickup on Fridays by calling Borough Hall x3105 by Thursday 4pm ($15 sticker for appliances). Check the zone map and 2026 calendar PDF.
Holiday season: see Thanksgiving events, holiday events across Monmouth County and tree lightings by town, including Atlantic Highlands’s if it’s listed.
Looking further afield? See all Monmouth County events this weekend or the best of Monmouth County.