Things to do in Freehold Borough, NJ

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

This weekend in Freehold Borough · Nov 13–15

Friday, November 13

• Santa is Back - Freehold Raceway Mall

  10:00 AM · Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 US-9, Freehold, NJ 07728

  It’s that time of year again, and Santa Claus is on his way to Freehold Raceway Mall! Jolly Old Saint Nick is coming back to the shopping center with even more holiday…

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• Discoteks - The American Hotel

  8:00 PM · 18 East Main Street, freehold, nj, 07728, us

  ​Get ready for an unforgettable night of nonstop fun with Discoteks! Experience electrifying live entertainment and all your favorite hits. What to expect: Live…

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Saturday, November 14

• Santa is Back - Freehold Raceway Mall

  10:00 AM · Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 US-9, Freehold, NJ 07728

  It’s that time of year again, and Santa Claus is on his way to Freehold Raceway Mall! Jolly Old Saint Nick is coming back to the shopping center with even more holiday…

  familyFreevia Monmouth County Tourism

Sunday, November 15

• Santa is Back - Freehold Raceway Mall

  11:00 AM · Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 US-9, Freehold, NJ 07728

  It’s that time of year again, and Santa Claus is on his way to Freehold Raceway Mall! Jolly Old Saint Nick is coming back to the shopping center with even more holiday…

  familyFreevia Monmouth County Tourism

• It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play - Center Players

  1:00 PM · American Hotel, 18 E Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728

  Enjoy the Center Players' special applause presentation of It's a Wonderful Life. This show is being held over two weekends in two separate Monmouth County locations:…

  via Monmouth County Tourism

Annual events in Freehold Borough

• Freehold Borough OktoberfestLast held Oct 4, 2026
• Freehold Charlotte Joy Touch-A-Truck FestivalLast held Oct 10, 2026
• Freehold Halloween Spooktacular Costume Parade & ContestLast held Oct 25, 2026

Eat & drink in Freehold Borough

• Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

  Indian · #1 on NJ Monthly's Top 40 restaurants

  Acclaimed modern Indian bistro with refined plating in the heart of downtown Freehold.

• Cafe 360

  Cafe & Gelato · Homemade gelato

  Family-owned downtown cafe since 2006 with homemade gelato, specialty coffee, sandwiches and brunch.

• Solo Trattoria

  Italian · BYOB with handmade pasta

  Roman-born chef's BYOB trattoria serving handmade pastas, risottos, grilled seafood and brick-oven pizza.

• Sweet Lew's Cafe

  Breakfast & Lunch · Downtown breakfast institution since 1990 (cash only)

  Freehold's hometown cafe since 1990, a counter-and-booths spot for omelets, pancakes and Texas French toast.

• The Court Jester

  American · Wings voted best in Monmouth County

  Family-friendly downtown bar and restaurant since 1977, known for wings, burgers and 25+ beers on tap.

• The Standard at the American Hotel

  American · Inside the historic American Hotel

  American bistro inside downtown Freehold's historic American Hotel serving steaks, seafood and elevated pub fare, with Sunday brunch.

• Da Rosario Ristorante

  Italian / Pizza

  Downtown Italian restaurant and pizzeria known for big portions of fresh pasta and pies.

• Federici's Family Italian Restaurant

  Italian / Pizza

  Downtown Freehold trattoria famous for its thin-crust pizza, family-run since 1921 (cash only, ATM on site).

Explore in Freehold Borough

• Downtown Freehold Farmers Market

  A weekly Jersey Fresh market in front of the historic Hall of Records in downtown Freehold.

About Freehold Borough

Freehold Borough is the Monmouth County seat, a compact historic borough surrounded by Freehold Township. Borough Hall is at 30 Mechanic Street.

Freehold Borough town info

• Town hall

  Freehold Borough Hall

  732-462-4200 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

  30 Mechanic Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
  Website

• Police (non-emergency)

  Freehold Borough Police Department (non-emergency)

  732-462-1233 · 732-462-1233 8:30am-4:30pm; after hours 732-462-1234

  36 Jackson Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
  Emergencies: call 911.
  Website

• Public works

  Freehold Borough Public Works

  732-462-3033 · Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm; first Saturday of the month (Jan-Oct) 7am-noon; every Saturday Nov-Dec 7am-noon

  161 Center St, Freehold, NJ 07728
  Website

• Trash & recycling

  Curbside garbage is collected by DeLisa Waste; containers must be 20-32 gallons, under 50 lb, and out by 6:30 a.m. Your pickup day depends on your street (see the Garbage Pickup by Streets PDF). Recycling runs on its own 2026 schedule (PDF on the page, also in Recycle Coach). Put recycling in blue/yellow buckets or cans, never plastic bags. No collection on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Day. Questions: 732-462-4200, option 8, then option 1.

  Bulk pickup: Curbside brush pickup 3 times a year (April, July, October) by section. Brush can also be dropped at the Public Works yard/recycling center, 161 Center St (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; 1st Saturday 7 a.m.-noon; residents only).

  Freehold Borough Garbage & Recycling: 732-462-4200
  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.

Freehold Borough on the blog

• This Week in Monmouth County: Events Nov 9–15, 2026Monday, November 9
• 7 Breakfast and Brunch Spots to Try in Monmouth County This OctoberTuesday, October 27
• Monmouth County News This Week: Top Local Stories (Oct 11–17, 2026)Saturday, October 17

Freehold Borough news

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Quick answers

Holiday season: see Thanksgiving events, holiday events across Monmouth County and tree lightings by town, including Freehold Borough’s if it’s listed.

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