Monmouth GuideThings to do in Matawan, NJ
Events, food and outdoor spots in Matawan, Monmouth County, for Nov 13–15. Updated every day.
This weekend in Matawan · 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 Matawan
Eat & drink in Matawan
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Italian bakery · Baking since 1976 (originally in Brooklyn)
Family Italian bakery with Brooklyn roots turning out cannoli, sfogliatelle, sourdough, prosciutto bread and custom cakes.
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Coffee / Cafe · Rated about 4.8 stars on Google
Main Street espresso bar pouring specialty-roaster coffee alongside avocado and burrata toasts, sandwiches and pastries.
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Mexican · Rated about 4.8 stars on Google
Main Street Mexican kitchen cooking family recipes like al pastor tacos, enchiladas suizas, mole and tlayudas.
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Thai · Rated about 4.9 stars across hundreds of reviews
Authentic Thai restaurant with an exhibition kitchen, praised for pad Thai, drunken noodles, crispy duck and mango sticky rice.
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Pizza
NY-style pizzeria built on 72-hour cold-fermented sourdough, known for its margherita, vodka and grandma pies.
About Matawan
Borough in northern Monmouth County with municipal offices at 201 Broad Street. Matawan shares construction, zoning, code enforcement and municipal court services with Aberdeen Township.
Matawan town info
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Town hall
Matawan Borough Hall (Municipal Community Center)732-566-3898 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (summer hours vary)
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Police (non-emergency)
Matawan Police Department (non-emergency/dispatch)Emergencies: call 911. -
Public works
Matawan Public Works & Utilities (Director) -
Trash & recycling
Curbside trash pickup on Monday; dual-stream recycling on Thursday (contractor RTS). Recycling in labeled cans of 32 gallons or less, not in plastic bags; trash cans 64 gallons or less. Missed pickups: RTS 1-833-787-4636 or matawan@rts.com. Apartment complexes arrange their own collection.
Bulk pickup: See the 2026-2027 Trash and Recycling Calendar on the Recycling page; Recycling Center access card by appointment (732-566-3898 x600).
RTS - missed trash/recycling pickup (Matawan): 833-787-4636
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.
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Matawan news
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Quick answers
Where should I eat in Matawan, NJ?
Local picks include Abbate Bakery (Italian bakery), Candelaria Espresso Bar (Coffee / Cafe) and El Rinconcito de Mama (Mexican).
What is the non-emergency number for Matawan police?
Matawan Police Department (non-emergency/dispatch): 732-566-1010. For emergencies, call 911.
What is the phone number for Matawan town hall?
Matawan Borough Hall (Municipal Community Center): 732-566-3898, 201 Broad Street, Matawan, NJ 07747 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (summer hours vary)).
When is trash and recycling pickup in Matawan?
Curbside trash pickup on Monday; dual-stream recycling on Thursday (contractor RTS). Recycling in labeled cans of 32 gallons or less, not in plastic bags; trash cans 64 gallons or less. Missed pickups: RTS 1-833-787-4636 or matawan@rts.com. Apartment complexes arrange their own collection.
Holiday season: see Thanksgiving events, holiday events across Monmouth County and tree lightings by town, including Matawan’s if it’s listed.
Looking further afield? See all Monmouth County events this weekend or the best of Monmouth County.