Things to do in West Long Branch, NJ

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

This weekend in West Long Branch · 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 West Long Branch

• West Long Branch Fall FestivalLast held Oct 11, 2026
• West Long Branch New Jersey Archival Film FestivalLast held Nov 7, 2026

Eat & drink in West Long Branch

• Busy Bee Roasters and Coffee Shop

  Coffee, breakfast · Opens at 4am Monday-Saturday

  Coffee roaster and early-opening café on Route 36 with breakfast and lunch.

• Puerto Escondido

  Mexican · Rated 4.8 across 110+ reviews

  Casual Mexican restaurant on Monmouth Road serving tacos, burritos and platters.

• Nino's Bakery

  Italian bakery

  Italian bakery on Oceanport Avenue selling breads, pastries and cakes.

• The Squire Restaurant & Bar

  American

  Sit-down American restaurant and bar on Monmouth Road, near Monmouth University.

About West Long Branch

West Long Branch is a residential borough just inland from Long Branch and home to Monmouth University, whose campus includes the historic Shadow Lawn mansion (Wilson Hall). Monmouth Road (Route 71) is its main commercial strip.

West Long Branch town info

• Town hall

  West Long Branch Borough Hall

  732-229-1756

  965 Broadway, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
  Website

• Police (non-emergency)

  West Long Branch Police Department (non-emergency)

  732-229-5000 · 24/7

  965 Broadway, 2nd Bldg. (Rear), West Long Branch, NJ 07764
  Emergencies: call 911.
  Website

• Public works

  West Long Branch Public Works & Recycling Yard

  732-571-5967 · Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm; recycling yard also Sat 8am-1pm, Sun 8am-12pm

  379 Monmouth Rd, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
  Website

• Trash & recycling

  North Zone: garbage Monday and Thursday, bulk every Thursday (limit 3 items). South Zone: garbage Tuesday and Friday, bulk every Friday (limit 3 items). Both zones: recycling on Wednesday (see the borough calendar for the schedule), miscellaneous metal in the 4th week of the month. Collection starts at 6am and containers must be 32 gallons or smaller. No collection on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Election Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Loose leaves are collected Nov 3-Dec 12. Recycling yard: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm, Sat 8am-1pm, Sun 8am-12pm.

  Bulk pickup: Furniture goes out on your 2nd garbage day of each week (limit 3 items); bulky metal such as washers and dryers goes out in the 4th week of the month.

  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.

West Long Branch on the blog

• This Week in Monmouth County: Events Nov 9–15, 2026Monday, November 9
• This Week in Monmouth County: Events Nov 2–8, 2026Monday, November 2
• This Week in Monmouth County: Events Oct 26–Nov 1, 2026Monday, October 26

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Quick answers

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

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