Things to do in Fair Haven, NJ

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

This weekend in Fair Haven · 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

Eat & drink in Fair Haven

• Fair Haven Diner

  Diner

  Friendly River Road diner for home-style breakfasts, lunches and comfort-food dinners.

• Nicholas Creamery

  Ice cream

  Small-batch handcrafted ice cream with rotating seasonal flavors and vegan options.

• Over Easy Kitchen

  Breakfast & brunch

  Bright daytime café for breakfast, brunch and lunch, open 8am to 3pm daily.

• Tavolo Pronto

  Italian bistro & market

  Italian bistro, bakery and market known for its breakfast sandwiches, daily specials and take-home dinners.

About Fair Haven

Fair Haven is a residential borough on the south shore of the Navesink River, bordered by Red Bank, Rumson and Little Silver. It shares construction and municipal court services with Rumson.

Fair Haven town info

• Town hall

  Fair Haven Borough Hall

  732-747-0241 · Mon-Wed & Fri 8am-4pm, Thu 8am-8pm (summer: closed Fridays)

  748 River Rd, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
  Website

• Police (non-emergency)

  Fair Haven Police Department (non-emergency)

  732-747-0991 · 24/7

  748 River Rd, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
  Emergencies: call 911.
  Website

• Public works

  Fair Haven Department of Public Works

  732-747-0241 x217 · Recycling center: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm, Sat 9am-3pm

  1 Allen St, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
  Website

• Trash & recycling

  Trash is collected Tuesday and Friday for all zones from May 15 to Sept 15, and Tuesday only from Sept 16 to May 14. Single-stream recycling (blue can) is every other Wednesday. Cans out by 6am (no earlier than 5pm the night before). Brush and leaf pickup follows the zone schedule in the municipal calendar; leaves are a rolling pickup in Nov-Dec. DPW drop-off at 1 Allen St.

  Bulk pickup: Bulk pickup dates by zone are in the 2026 Municipal Calendar; construction materials not accepted.

  Fair Haven Recycling Coordinator / Drop-off Center: 732-747-0241 x219 · Drop-off: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm, Sat 9am-3pm, Sun closed
  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.

Fair Haven news

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Quick answers

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