Monmouth GuideThings to do in Highlands, NJ
Events, food and outdoor spots in Highlands, Monmouth County, for Nov 13–15. Updated every day.
This weekend in Highlands · 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 ParkJoe 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!…
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Asbury Park Sunset Farmers Market
Saturday · 8:00 AM · Fireman’s Park, Asbruy Park · Asbury ParkCommunity farmer’s market featuring seasonable fresh fruit and vegetables, cut flowers. Bread, cheese and Italian pastries and stuffed breads,
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Christmas Antiques Market - Matawan Borough Hall
Saturday · 8:00 AM · Matawan Borough Hall, 201 Broad Street, matawan, nj, 07747, usThe Matawan Historical Society and Matawan Borough Recreation invite you to step back into Christmases past at our first-ever Christmas Antiques Market! Browse vendor…
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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,…
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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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Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair - Port Monmouth
Saturday · 10:00 AM · VFW, 1 Veterans Ln, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 · MiddletownCome 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.
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Annual events in Highlands
Eat & drink in Highlands
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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.
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American, Mediterranean-leaning · Rated 4.8 across 150+ reviews
Chef-driven bistro on Bay Avenue known for seafood pastas, grilled octopus and scallops.
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Seafood, raw bar · Oysters and lobster rolls on the water
Waterfront seafood and raw bar restaurant with dock-and-dine boat access.
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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.
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American, bar food · Frequent live music right on the water
Waterfront beach bar with fire pits, couches by the water and frequent live bands.
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Coffee, breakfast, light fare
Coffee shop and café on Bay Avenue serving breakfast and lunch daily.
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Ice cream
Old-fashioned ice cream parlor on Bay Avenue that also rents a vintage ice cream truck.
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Seafood, American
Casual restaurant and bar at the Route 36 bridge, next to the water.
Outdoors in Highlands
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A fast ferry from Highlands to Manhattan, making a car-free day trip to New York City.
Explore in Highlands
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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.
Highlands town info
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Town hall
Highlands Borough Hall732-872-1224 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Police (non-emergency)
Highlands Police Department (non-emergency)732-872-1158 · 24/7
151 Navesink Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732Emergencies: call 911. -
Public works
Highlands Department of Public Works732-872-1224 x250 · Recycling yard Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 7am-12pm
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Trash & recycling
Garbage is collected by Suburban/Roselle Disposal. Zones 1 & 3: trash Monday and Thursday, recycling 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Zones 2 & 4: trash Tuesday and Friday, recycling 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Regular bulk pickup by zone in March, June, September and December; brush in April, October and December. Call the hauler at 973-675-5451 about missed pickups. DPW recycling yard: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 7am-12pm.
Bulk pickup: Extra bulk or freon permits are $50 (cash or check) at Borough Hall, 151 Navesink Ave; one permit covers two large items and each fridge/AC needs its own permit. Pickups on the 2nd and 4th Monday; put items out the night before.
Suburban/Roselle Disposal (Highlands garbage & recycling hauler): 973-675-5451
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.
Highlands on the blog
- Things to Do in Highlands, NJ: October 2026 Local GuideThursday, October 1
- 7 Parks and Trails to Explore in Monmouth County This NovemberTuesday, November 3
- 7 Seafood Restaurants to Try in Monmouth County This OctoberTuesday, October 13
Highlands news
What the county’s outlets are reporting from Highlands, newest first, each headline linked to the outlet that wrote it. Read Highlands news →
Quick answers
Where should I eat in Highlands, NJ?
Local picks include Bahrs Landing (Seafood), Fresh (American, Mediterranean-leaning) and One Willow (Seafood, raw bar).
Where can I go outside in Highlands?
Try Seastreak Ferry to NYC.
What is the non-emergency number for Highlands police?
Highlands Police Department (non-emergency): 732-872-1158. For emergencies, call 911.
What is the phone number for Highlands town hall?
Highlands Borough Hall: 732-872-1224, 151 Navesink Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm).
When is trash and recycling pickup in Highlands?
Garbage is collected by Suburban/Roselle Disposal. Zones 1 & 3: trash Monday and Thursday, recycling 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Zones 2 & 4: trash Tuesday and Friday, recycling 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Regular bulk pickup by zone in March, June, September and December; brush in April, October and December. Call the hauler at 973-675-5451 about missed pickups. DPW recycling yard: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 7am-12pm.
Holiday season: see Thanksgiving events, holiday events across Monmouth County and tree lightings by town, including Highlands’s if it’s listed.
Looking further afield? See all Monmouth County events this weekend or the best of Monmouth County.