Things to do in Lake Como, NJ

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

This weekend in Lake Como · 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

Annual events in Lake Como

• Lake Como DayLast held Oct 10, 2026

Eat & drink in Lake Como

• Azteca Restaurant

  Mexican · 4.4 stars across 150 reviews

  Small Mexican restaurant on Main Street serving tacos, enchiladas, burritos and mole.

• McCann's Tavern

  American, pub · 4.6 stars across 150 reviews

  Neighborhood tavern on Main Street with pub food and live music.

• Joe's Surf Shack

  American, coastal

  Surf-themed bar and grill on 18th Avenue serving coastal bar food.

• Mr. Shrimp

  Seafood

  Seafood spot on Route 71 (Main Street), open seven days, serving fried shrimp and seafood platters.

• Reyes Pizza

  Pizza

  New York-style pizzeria on Main Street.

About Lake Como

Lake Como is a small borough (formerly South Belmar, renamed in 2005) between Belmar and Spring Lake, named for the lake on its southern edge. Police service is provided by the Belmar Police Department, and its students attend Belmar Elementary School.

Lake Como town info

• Town hall

  Lake Como Borough Hall

  732-681-3232 · Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

  1740 Main St, Lake Como, NJ 07719
  Website

• Police (non-emergency)

  Belmar Police Department (serves Lake Como)

  732-681-1700

  601 Main St, Belmar, NJ 07719
  Emergencies: call 911.
  Website

• Public works

  Lake Como Department of Public Works & Utilities

  732-681-3393 · Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 9am-12pm

  720 17th Ave, Lake Como, NJ 07719
  Website

• Trash & recycling

  Garbage: Mondays and Fridays. Recycling: Thursdays. Bulk: up to 3 items every Monday (no stickers needed since October 2023). Brush: twice a month April-December (dates on the borough calendar). Leaves: April, October, November and December. Pickup dates are also posted on the borough calendar and in the Recycle Coach app.

  Bulk pickup: Up to 3 bulk items per residence every Monday; no sticker required.

  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.

Lake Como on the blog

• 7 Mexican Restaurants and Taquerias to Try in Monmouth County This OctoberTuesday, October 20

Lake Como news

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Quick answers

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

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