Things to do in Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ

Events, food and outdoor spots in Avon-by-the-Sea, Monmouth County, for Nov 13–15. Updated every day.

This weekend in Avon-by-the-Sea · Nov 13–15

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

  Friday · 7:00 PM · The Stone Pony · Asbury Park

  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

• Asbury Park Sunset Farmers Market

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

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

  marketvia Asbury Park Chamber

• Christmas Antiques Market - Matawan Borough Hall

  Saturday · 8:00 AM · Matawan Borough Hall, 201 Broad Street, matawan, nj, 07747, us

  The Matawan Historical Society and Matawan Borough Recreation invite you to step back into Christmases past at our first-ever Christmas Antiques Market! Browse vendor…

  marketvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Highlands Farmers Market

  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,…

  marketvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Hazlet Farmers Market

  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…

  marketvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair - Port Monmouth

  Saturday · 10:00 AM · VFW, 1 Veterans Ln, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 · Middletown

  Come 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.

  marketFreevia Monmouth County Tourism

Annual events in Avon-by-the-Sea

• Avon DayLast held Oct 3, 2026

Eat & drink in Avon-by-the-Sea

• Cavé Bistro

  Farm-to-table, gluten-free · Entirely gluten-free menu

  100% gluten-free farm-to-table restaurant on Sylvania Avenue using mostly organic produce, grass-fed meats and local seafood.

• Clementine's (Clementeam)

  Cajun, Creole · 4.6 stars across nearly 300 reviews

  BYOB Cajun and Creole restaurant on Main Street.

• Seed to Sprout

  Vegan, health food · 4.7 stars across 270+ reviews

  Plant-based cafe on Main Street serving breakfast all day, bowls, sandwiches and juices.

• The Macaroon Shop

  Bakery · Famous since 1930

  Bakery on Main Street selling coconut macaroons and other baked goods.

Outdoors in Avon-by-the-Sea

• Avon Beach

  Free on-street parking; open year-round

  Lifeguarded ocean beach running the length of the borough, with seven designated bathing beaches from East End Ave to Lincoln Ave.

• Avon Boardwalk

  Boardwalk spanning the whole borough, with a pavilion at Woodland Avenue that hosts free summer evening concerts.

About Avon-by-the-Sea

Avon-by-the-Sea is a small oceanfront borough between Bradley Beach and Belmar, bounded by Sylvan Lake to the north and the Shark River to the south. It has a boardwalk running the length of town, a municipal pool, and a marina on the Shark River.

Avon-by-the-Sea town info

• Town hall

  Avon-by-the-Sea Borough Office

  732-502-4510 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (summer: Mon-Thu 8:30am-4:30pm, Fri 8:30am-1:30pm)

  301 Main St, Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717
  Website

• Police (non-emergency)

  Avon-by-the-Sea Police Department (non-emergency)

  732-502-4500

  301 Main St, Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717
  Emergencies: call 911.
  Website

• Public works

  Avon-by-the-Sea Department of Public Works

  732-502-4520

  Jefferson Ave & South Station Ave, Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717
  Website

• Trash & recycling

  Trash: Mondays and Thursdays town-wide; have it out before 6 am (in the lane if you have one). Cans must have lids, max 32 gallons and 50 lbs. Recycling (single stream, loose, no plastic bags): 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays of the month. Leaves go loose in the street Oct 1-Dec 1 only; grass is not collected. Residents-only recycling center at Jefferson Ave & South Station Ave, Mon-Sat 8 am-2 pm. Street sweeping 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

  Bulk pickup: Bulk items go out with the second trash day of the week; email or call Public Works (732-502-4520) ahead. Freon units $25 each, tires $3-$5 each, paid in advance.

  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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