Things to do in Keyport, NJ

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

This weekend in Keyport · 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 Keyport

• Broad Street Diner

  Diner · One of the few vintage O'Mahony diners still operating in NJ

  Classic 1950s O'Mahony-built stainless-steel diner serving hearty breakfasts, burgers and diner favorites in chrome-and-red-booth surroundings.

• Burlew's Seafood and Steak

  Seafood & Steak · Waterfront deck overlooking Raritan Bay

  Family-owned waterfront seafood house on Raritan Bay serving a raw bar, lobster, crab cakes and steaks, with patio and deck seating.

• Drew's Bayshore Bistro

  New American · One of the Bayshore's top-rated restaurants on Google, Yelp and TripAdvisor

  Intimate bistro on Keyport's Front Street known for creative seasonal dishes and seafood like scallops and broiled oysters.

• Keyport Fishery

  Seafood · On the waterfront since 1936

  Historic waterfront fish market and takeout counter known for wild-caught fish platters and homemade chowders.

• Lenora's Cafe

  American & Mexican breakfast · Local brunch favorite since 2009

  Family-owned breakfast and lunch cafe on Front Street mixing American favorites with Mexican dishes like ranchero eggs and breakfast burritos.

• McDonagh's Pub & Restaurant

  Irish Pub · Live music and a big craft/Irish beer selection

  Irish pub in a turn-of-the-century brick building by the bay, known for fish and chips, corned beef, pizza, live music and a deep beer list.

• Mike's Giant Size Submarine Sandwiches

  Sub shop · Family-owned since 1961

  Old-school, cash-only family sub shop on Front Street famous for its giant Italian and roast beef subs.

• Nature's Plate Cafe & Juice Bar

  Vegan · Top-rated plant-based spot on the Bayshore

  All-vegan cafe and juice bar serving seitan wraps, vegan mac and cheese, burgers and fresh juices.

About Keyport

Waterfront borough on the Raritan Bayshore with Borough Hall at 70 West Front Street. Its volunteer fire department has served the town since 1877.

Keyport town info

• Town hall

  Keyport Borough Hall

  732-739-3900 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm

  70 West Front Street, Keyport, NJ 07735
  Website

• Police (non-emergency)

  Keyport Police Department

  732-264-0706

  70 West Front Street, Keyport, NJ 07735
  Emergencies: call 911.
  Website

• Public works

  Keyport Public Works Department

  732-739-5428

  120 Francis Street, Keyport, NJ
  Website

• Trash & recycling

  Curbside garbage once a week by zone: Zone 1 Monday, Zone 2 Tuesday, Zone 3 Thursday, Zone 4 Friday (see 2026 recycling schedule/map PDF for recycling days). Cans max 50 gallons/50 lbs; single-family homes limited to 3 garbage cans. Recycling Center open to residents Saturdays 9am-12pm. Missed collections: 732-739-5136.

  Bulk pickup: Leaf & branch pickup by section on scheduled dates (see Public Works); drop-off Saturdays 9am-12pm at the Recycling Center.

  Keyport Recycling Coordinator (missed garbage/recycling): 732-739-5136
  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.

Keyport on the blog

• 7 Breakfast and Brunch Spots to Try in Monmouth County This OctoberTuesday, October 27
• 7 Seafood Restaurants to Try in Monmouth County This OctoberTuesday, October 13

Keyport news

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Quick answers

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