Things to do in Bradley Beach, NJ

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

This weekend in Bradley Beach · 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 Bradley Beach

• Bradley Beach Education Foundation Craft FairNext: Nov 22, 2026

Eat & drink in Bradley Beach

• Bamboo Leaf Thai Eatery

  Thai / Vietnamese · Infatuation Jersey Shore pick

  BYOB Thai and Vietnamese spot for curries, noodles, summer rolls and satay.

• D'Arcy's Tavern

  Irish pub · Soccer bar

  Self-described #1 soccer bar at the Jersey Shore, showing every match with a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.

• Hatch 44 Cafe

  Brunch · Google 4.8 (nearly 300 reviews)

  Upbeat brunch cafe open daily for creative breakfast and lunch dishes.

• The Buttered Biscuit Cafe

  Breakfast / Brunch · Known for its biscuits

  Breakfast-and-lunch cafe famous for flaky biscuits with honey-cinnamon butter.

• Vic's Italian Restaurant

  Italian / Pizza · Serving since 1947

  Family-run Italian-American institution since 1947, famous for its thin-crust bar pies.

• XINA

  Asian fusion / Sushi · Google 4.7

  Asian fusion restaurant serving sushi alongside Japanese and Korean-inspired dishes on Main Street.

• Pagano's UVA Ristorante

  Italian

  Family-run Italian with a back tiki bar, happy hour and an upstairs room for parties.

• The Elbow Room

  American pub

  'Eat and drink local' neighborhood bar and kitchen with elevated pub fare, trivia and live music.

About Bradley Beach

Bradley Beach is a small oceanfront borough between Neptune Township and Avon-by-the-Sea, with guarded beaches and a promenade along Ocean Avenue. Its municipal court also serves Allenhurst, Avon-by-the-Sea and Neptune City.

Bradley Beach town info

• Town hall

  Bradley Beach Borough Hall

  732-776-2999 · Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

  701 Main St, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
  Website

• Police (non-emergency)

  Bradley Beach Police Department (non-emergency)

  732-775-6900 · 24/7

  Emergencies: call 911.
  Website

• Public works

  Bradley Beach Department of Public Works

  732-776-2999 x3101

  Website

• Trash & recycling

  Three zones. Trash: Zone 1 on Monday and Thursday, Zone 2 on Tuesday and Friday, Zone 3 on Monday and Friday. Single-stream recycling every Wednesday for all zones. Cans (max 32 gal) out by 5am and no more than 12 hours early. Brush/yard waste on scheduled Mondays (see page); leaves loose Apr 1-May 31 and Sept 15-Dec 1. Residents can drop off at the Trash/Recycling Lot, 1011 Main St.

  Bulk pickup: Bulk curbside pickup the 2nd Thursday of each month, alternating Zone 1 + north side of Zone 3 and Zone 2 + south side of Zone 3; max 5 items; bulk stickers ($1 each) from Borough Hall, cash or check. Appliances and electronics by appointment (x1010).

  Bradley Beach Trash/Recycling Lot: 732-776-2999 x3101 · Mon, Thu-Sun 8am-12pm; closed Tue, Wed and Borough holidays
  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.

Bradley Beach on the blog

• 7 Breakfast and Brunch Spots to Try in Monmouth County This OctoberTuesday, October 27
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Bradley Beach news

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Quick answers

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