Things to do in Long Branch, NJ this weekend

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

This weekend in Long Branch · Sep 26–27

Saturday, September 26

• Neighborhood Pet Store Day at Pier Village

  11:00 AM · doggie sweets, Long Branch

  A Perfect Saturday for You—and Your Best Friend If your ideal Jersey Shore day includes fresh ocean air, a little playtime and a treat for your four-legged best friend,…

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• Pilates at The Bar

  1:00 PM · Wave Resort, Long Branch

  Make your Saturday a little more restorative with Pilates by the sea. Join Sea Sculpt Club at The Bar at Wave Resort for an energizing, all-levels class that blends…

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• Local Summer Party - Beach Bee Meadery

  6:00 PM · 89 Long Branch Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

  Join Beach Bee Meadery for their Local Summer Party! Celebrating this beautiful time of year on the Jersey shore with live music featuring Chris Morrisy, and a…

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Sunday, September 27

• Jetty Surf Club

  8:00 AM · jetty, Long Branch

  Jetty Surf Club isn’t just about catching waves — it’s about plugging into a curated community, coastal culture, and a lifestyle rooted in connection, movement, and…

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• Yappy Hour Sundays

  12:00 PM · Carousel Bar, Long Branch

  Sundays just got better at Pier Village. Join us for Yappy Hour, a weekly dog-friendly social at the Carousel Bar. Bring your pup and enjoy an afternoon of drinks,…

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• The Big 80's: Music Bingo Brunch - The Squire

  12:00 PM · The Squire Restaurant & Bar, 123 Monmouth Rd, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

  Step back into the ’80s for a totally rad Music Bingo Brunch! Enjoy a newly expanded brunch buffet, three rounds of music bingo, games, prizes, and plenty of throwback…

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Eat & drink in Long Branch

• Amy's Omelette House

  Breakfast · Google 4.5 (1,500+ reviews)

  North End breakfast-and-lunch favorite known for its huge omelette menu and pancakes.

• Avenue

  French · Rooftop lounge over the beach

  Oceanfront French brasserie in Pier Village with a raw bar, mussels and a rooftop lounge overlooking the beach.

• Jack's Goal Line Stand

  Sports bar / American · Named Best Sports Bar in NJ by NJ.com

  West End sports bar with 60+ TVs, 60+ beers on tap and homemade pub food.

• Mar Belo

  Portuguese / Spanish · Google 4.6 (850+ reviews)

  Portuguese-Spanish restaurant on Broadway known for paella, mariscada, grilled octopus and garlic shrimp.

• Rook Coffee (Long Branch)

  Coffee · Infatuation Jersey Shore pick

  Long Branch location of the local roaster known for New Orleans-style cold brew and seasonal drinks.

• Sirena Ristorante

  Italian · Ocean-view Italian in Pier Village

  Pier Village Italian with floor-to-ceiling windows over the Atlantic, often called one of New Jersey's most romantic restaurants.

• Trama's Trattoria

  Tuscan Italian · Google 4.7 (400+ reviews)

  West End Tuscan trattoria where chef Pat Trama cooks seasonal, farm-to-table Italian dishes.

• Charley's Ocean Bar & Grill

  Seafood / American

  Beach-themed grill near Pier Village serving seafood and casual fare with a 'local summer' vibe all year.

Outdoors in Long Branch

• Long Branch Beaches

  Miles of city beaches with 22 entrances, centered on Pier Village and the boardwalk promenade.

• Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park

  A 38-acre county oceanfront park with a guarded beach, the accessible Tony's Place playground and a year-round Skateplex.

Explore in Long Branch

• Pier Pins

  An upscale boutique bowling lounge in Pier Village with golf simulators, pool, ping pong and a full bar.

• Pier Village

  An oceanfront promenade of 30+ restaurants, boutiques, a carousel and beach access right on the Long Branch boardwalk.

About Long Branch

Long Branch is an oceanfront city on the northern Monmouth County shore, home to Pier Village and a long stretch of municipal beaches. City Hall is at 344 Broadway.

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