Things to do in Long Branch, NJ

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

This weekend in Long Branch · Nov 13–15

Friday, November 13

• Pier Village Holiday Food Drive

  All day

  The Gift of Giving Pier Village Holiday Food Drive | November 1 – December 13, 2026 This holiday season, Pier Village invites our community to embrace the spirit of…

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• Girl Dinner at Avenue

  11:00 AM · Avenue, Long Branch

  Girl Dinner at Avenue — Pier Village Gather your girls and indulge in the ultimate Girl Dinner at Avenue in Pier Village, where effortless coastal chic meets your…

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Saturday, November 14

• Pier Village Holiday Food Drive

  All day

  The Gift of Giving Pier Village Holiday Food Drive | November 1 – December 13, 2026 This holiday season, Pier Village invites our community to embrace the spirit of…

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• Pilates with Sea Sculpt Club

  10:00 AM · Wave Resort, Long Branch

  Join Sea Sculpt Club on the 6th floor of Wave Resort for an energizing, all-levels Pilates class overlooking the ocean. Stretch, strengthen and reset while taking in…

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• Girl Dinner at Avenue

  11:00 AM · Avenue, Long Branch

  Girl Dinner at Avenue — Pier Village Gather your girls and indulge in the ultimate Girl Dinner at Avenue in Pier Village, where effortless coastal chic meets your…

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• The Pier Village Book Crawl

  11:00 AM

  A Literary Afternoon by the Sea Saturday, November 14 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM A little literature. A little leisure. An afternoon worth lingering over. This November,…

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• Through the Window - NJ Repertory Company

  2:00 PM · West End Arts Center, 132 West End Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

  From raw realism to dark fantasy, eight visionary playwrights were challenged to break boundaries and interpret this theme of "Through the Window" in original 15-to-30…

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• Dinner + Comedy Show

  8:00 PM · The Bar at Wave Hotel, Long Branch

  An Unforgettable Night of Dining, Ocean Views & Laughter Make it a full evening experience at Pier Village! Start your night with a delicious dinner at Avenue, where…

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Sunday, November 15

• Pier Village Holiday Food Drive

  All day

  The Gift of Giving Pier Village Holiday Food Drive | November 1 – December 13, 2026 This holiday season, Pier Village invites our community to embrace the spirit of…

  communityvia Pier Village

• 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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• Girl Dinner at Avenue

  11:00 AM · Avenue, Long Branch

  Girl Dinner at Avenue — Pier Village Gather your girls and indulge in the ultimate Girl Dinner at Avenue in Pier Village, where effortless coastal chic meets your…

  foodvia Pier Village

• Through the Window - NJ Repertory Company

  2:00 PM · West End Arts Center, 132 West End Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

  From raw realism to dark fantasy, eight visionary playwrights were challenged to break boundaries and interpret this theme of "Through the Window" in original 15-to-30…

  via Monmouth County Tourism

Annual events in Long Branch

• Long Branch DayLast held Oct 10, 2026
• Long Branch Fall Festival & Pooch ParadeLast held Oct 17, 2026
• Everything Fab Four FestLast held Nov 8, 2026

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.

• 656 Ocean

  Kosher Steakhouse & Sushi

  Glatt kosher steakhouse and sushi restaurant paired with the casual Stingers Diner, under JSOR supervision.

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.

Long Branch town info

• Town hall

  Long Branch City Hall

  732-222-7000 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

  344 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740
  Website

• Police (non-emergency)

  Long Branch Police Department (non-emergency)

  732-222-1000

  344 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740
  Emergencies: call 911.

• Public works

  Long Branch Public Works

  732-571-6520

  636 Joline Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
  Website

• Trash & recycling

  City Public Works collects garbage (dates on the 2026 garbage calendar PDF) and single-stream recycling. South Zone: Mondays north of Brighton Ave, Tuesdays south of Brighton Ave. North Zone: Thursdays north of Joline Ave, Fridays south of Joline Ave to Broadway. Recycling must go in a reusable container (32 gallons max), never plastic bags. Cardboard can be tied in bundles (up to 8, 50 lb each).

  Bulk pickup: Bulk on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (north of Broadway) and 2nd and 4th Wednesdays (south of Broadway); no pickup on a 5th Wednesday. Up to 8 items, not at the curb before 5 p.m. the day before. Mattresses must be sealed in plastic.

  Long Branch Garbage & Recycling (Public Works): 732-571-6520
  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.

Long Branch on the blog

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Long Branch news

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Quick answers

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

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