Things to do in Highlands, NJ this weekend

Events, food and outdoor spots in Highlands, Monmouth County, for Sep 26–27. Updated every day.

This weekend in Highlands · Sep 26–27

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• U-pick Sunflower: Fall Festival - Holland Ridge Farms

  Saturday · 9:00 AM · Holland Ridge Farms, 108 Rues Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514

  This festival is more than just a day at the farm—it's a unique experience to create unforgettable memories. Ride the tractor shuttle or wander through massive fields…

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• 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…

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• Fall Harvest Festival- Happy Day Farm

  Saturday · 10:00 AM · 106 Iron Ore Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

  Enjoy a full day of fall fun at happy Day Farm! From the pumpkin patch and giant corn maze to farm animals, fun games, picture-perfect photo opportunities, festival…

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• Bakes Oktoberfest - Bakes Brewing

  Saturday · 12:00 PM · 1718 NJ-71, Belmar, NJ 07719

  Come join Bakes Brewing Co for their Oktoberfest celebration!

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• Farmingdale Dark Market

  Saturday · 4:00 PM · Farmingdale Community Center , 11 Asbury Ave, Farmingdale, NJ 07727

  Kick-off autumn and the spooky season with this seasonal community event. Enjoy an evening gathering with local crafters, artisans, and eerie family-friendly fun!

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• Saturday Serenade Gazebo Concert

  Saturday · 7:00 PM · DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo, Freehold, NJ, 07728 · Freehold Borough
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Eat & drink in Highlands

• Bahrs Landing

  Seafood · A Highlands institution for more than a century

  Family-run seafood restaurant and marina at the foot of the Route 36 bridge, serving lobster and seafood since 1917.

• Fresh

  American, Mediterranean-leaning · Rated 4.8 across 150+ reviews

  Chef-driven bistro on Bay Avenue known for seafood pastas, grilled octopus and scallops.

• One Willow

  Seafood, raw bar · Oysters and lobster rolls on the water

  Waterfront seafood and raw bar restaurant with dock-and-dine boat access.

• Porcini

  Italian · Rated 4.6 across 200+ reviews; a date-night favorite

  Intimate Italian restaurant on Bay Avenue with indoor dining, seasonal outdoor seating and takeout.

• The Seafarer

  American, bar food · Frequent live music right on the water

  Waterfront beach bar with fire pits, couches by the water and frequent live bands.

• Farmacie by the French Market

  Coffee, breakfast, light fare

  Coffee shop and café on Bay Avenue serving breakfast and lunch daily.

• Hinlickity's Ice Cream Parlor

  Ice cream

  Old-fashioned ice cream parlor on Bay Avenue that also rents a vintage ice cream truck.

• Off The Hook

  Seafood, American

  Casual restaurant and bar at the Route 36 bridge, next to the water.

Outdoors in Highlands

• Seastreak Ferry to NYC

  A fast ferry from Highlands to Manhattan, making a car-free day trip to New York City.

Explore in Highlands

• Twin Lights Historic Site

  A castle-like 19th-century twin-towered lighthouse high above the Navesink River, with a museum and a climbable north tower.

About Highlands

Highlands is a historic waterfront borough on Sandy Hook Bay and the Shrewsbury River, at the entrance to the Sandy Hook unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. Its Bay Avenue strip is packed with seafood restaurants and bars, and Seastreak runs high-speed ferries to Manhattan.

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