Monmouth County events this weekend

Sep 26–27 · the best of dozens of local calendars, grouped by day.

Saturday · Sunday

Saturday, September 26

• Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford

  All day

  See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!

  artsFreevia Monmouth County & Parks

• Play Date - August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at Two River Theater

  All day · Two River Theater · Red Bank

  Saturday, September 26, 2026 during the matinee performance

  artsvia Two River Theater

• City of Asbury Park Community Farm Stand – FREE PRODUCE

  9:00 AM · Corner of Bangs and Memorial Aves · Asbury Park

  Fresh, pesticide-free produce is available every Saturday from 9am – 10:30am at the Community Farm Stand, located at the corner of Bangs and Memorial Avenues. Stop by…

  communityFreevia Asbury Park Chamber

• U-pick Sunflower: Fall Festival - Holland Ridge Farms

  9:00 AM · Holland Ridge Farms, 108 Rues Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514

  This festival is more than just a day at the farm—it's a unique experience to create unforgettable memories. Ride the tractor shuttle or wander through massive fields…

  familyvia Monmouth County Tourism

• On Display Rose Reilly Leonard Annual Student Art Show

  9:00 AM · Wall Township Branch

  On display at the Wall Township Library. Stop in the Wall Library Meeting Room and enjoy the Rose Reilly Leonard’s students exhibit of watercolors.

  artsvia Monmouth County Library

• Hazlet Farmers Market

  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

• Asbury Book Cooperative’s Writers Café

  10:00 AM · Asbury Book Cooperative, Asbury Park

  FREE EVENT! Join the Writers Café to connect with other writers, share your work, and dedicate time to your project over a cup of hot coffee. Whether you are working on…

  communityFreevia Asbury Park Chamber

• Fall Harvest Festival- Happy Day Farm

  10:00 AM · 106 Iron Ore Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

  Enjoy a full day of fall fun at happy Day Farm! From the pumpkin patch and giant corn maze to farm animals, fun games, picture-perfect photo opportunities, festival…

  familyvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Week-end of Living History - Cream Ridge

  10:00 AM · Old Yellow Meeting House, 70 Yellow Meetinghouse Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514

  Experience history where it happened during the Weekend of Living History at the Old Yellow Meeting House in Cream Ridge. This annual event offers a fun and educational…

  artsvia Monmouth County Tourism

• 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,…

  communityvia Pier Village

• Asbury Park Free Shuttle Service!

  12:00 PM · Asbury Park

  Friday, August 28, 2026, at 1pm, the City of Asbury Park will launch a free shuttle service. The shuttle will run on a fixed route around the city, picking up…

  communityFreevia Asbury Park Chamber

• Asbury Park Fall Bazaar 2026

  12:00 PM · The Grand Arcade of Asbury Park Convention Hall

  Fall is coming to the Jersey Shore! 🍁🛍️ Join us for a weekend of local makers, art, vintage finds, handmade goods, delicious treats, music, and community at the…

  communityFreevia Asbury Park Chamber

• Bakes Oktoberfest - Bakes Brewing

  12:00 PM · 1718 NJ-71, Belmar, NJ 07719

  Come join Bakes Brewing Co for their Oktoberfest celebration!

  communityvia Monmouth County Tourism

• 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…

  communityvia Pier Village

• Come From Away - Bell Theater

  2:00 PM · Bell Theater, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733

  Discover the remarkable true story of the small town that welcomed the world. Bell Theater announces a new production of the Tony Award-Winning Musical Come From Away,…

  artsvia Monmouth County Tourism

• August Wilson's the Piano Lesson - Two River Theater

  2:00 PM · Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701

  August Wilson’s epic The Piano Lesson pits brother against sister as the Charles family fights over the fate of their prized heirloom—a hand-carved piano. One wants to…

  artsvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Pirates: The Penzance Musical - Count Basie Center for the Arts

  2:00 PM · Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701

  Pirates! The Penzance Musical is a jazzy and joyous reimagining of the beloved Gilbert and Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance. Transporting the pirates to 1800's…

  artsvia Monmouth County Tourism

• A Tribute to Broadway - Lincroft

  2:00 PM · Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 W Front St,… · Middletown

  Get ready for an unforgettable event with A Tribute to Broadway! This musical cabaret, performed by a cast of all ages, brings the magic of Broadway right to you.…

  musicvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Maximum Queen - Algonquin Arts Theatre

  3:00 PM · Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr, Manasquan, NJ 08736

  Get ready to be rocked as Maximum Queen delivers the power and spectacle of Queen's legendary live performances at Algonquin's annual Fall fundraising concert.…

  artsvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Farmingdale Dark Market

  4:00 PM · Farmingdale Community Center , 11 Asbury Ave, Farmingdale, NJ 07727

  Kick-off autumn and the spooky season with this seasonal community event. Enjoy an evening gathering with local crafters, artisans, and eerie family-friendly fun!

  familyvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Presentation & Signing at Asbury Book Cooperative: The Midlife Plot Twist

  5:00 PM · Asbury Book Cooperative, Asbury Park

  Join us for an upcoming author event! THE MIDLIFE PLOT TWIST: How To Reboot Your Life Without Burning It Down Even If You Really Want To. Join us for a presentation and…

  communityvia Asbury Park Chamber

• Chilifest - Atlantic Highlands

  5:00 PM · Charles J. Hesse Parish Center, 55 South Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716

  Enjoy Unlimited Chili Tastings (plus Hot Dogs & Donuts!), Open Bar presented by Carton Brewery & Shipwreck Rum (with Wine & Non-Alcoholic Beer also available), Live…

  musicvia Monmouth County Tourism

• 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…

  outdoorsvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Moroccan Sheepherders - Blu Grotto Restaurant

  6:30 PM · 200 Port Au Peck Ave, Oceanport, NJ

  Moroccan Sheepherders have been playing together for 30 years performing an eclectic, large-ensemble cover and jam band with high-energy and improvisational performances.

  musicvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Saturday Serenade Gazebo Concert

  7:00 PM · DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo, Freehold, NJ, 07728 · Freehold Borough
  musicvia Downtown Freehold

• Dramarama at the Wonder Bar

  7:00 PM · Wonder Bar, Asbury Park

  Rooted in distorted grit, punk energy, and American songbook eloquence, and sporting three of the original “four-ish” members (“four-ish,” you ask? Well, they didn’t…

  communityvia Asbury Park Chamber

• Harvest Moon Full Moon Party - The Asbury Hotel

  7:00 PM · The Asbury Pool, 210 Fifth Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

  Join The Asbury pool for an evening beneath the cosmos as they welcome the rise of the full moon! Featuring Sarah Potter!

  via Monmouth County Tourism

• Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours

  8:00 PM · Asbury Park

  Since 2008, the Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours from Asbury Park Tour Company have combined local legends, reported hauntings, and deeply researched history to explore…

  communityvia Asbury Park Chamber

• EMO Night Brooklyn at the Stone Pony

  9:00 PM · The Stone Pony · Asbury Park

  Emo Night Brooklyn 21+ admitted Tickets: $17 & up in advance plus applicable surcharges, $23 at the door Doors at 9 pm, show time 10 pm Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a…

  communityvia Asbury Park Chamber

• Social Saturdays at Asbury Social!

  10:00 PM · Asbury Social, Asbury Park

  Asbury nights are going to get a lot more social! Every Saturday starting at 10pm, Asbury Social will have “Social Saturdays” Drink • Dance • Be Social ***Starts…

  communityvia Asbury Park Chamber

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…

  sportsvia Pier Village

• U-pick Sunflower: Fall Festival - Holland Ridge Farms

  9:00 AM · Holland Ridge Farms, 108 Rues Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514

  This festival is more than just a day at the farm—it's a unique experience to create unforgettable memories. Ride the tractor shuttle or wander through massive fields…

  familyvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Fall Harvest Festival- Happy Day Farm

  10:00 AM · 106 Iron Ore Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

  Enjoy a full day of fall fun at happy Day Farm! From the pumpkin patch and giant corn maze to farm animals, fun games, picture-perfect photo opportunities, festival…

  familyvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Week-end of Living History - Cream Ridge

  10:00 AM · Old Yellow Meeting House, 70 Yellow Meetinghouse Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514

  Experience history where it happened during the Weekend of Living History at the Old Yellow Meeting House in Cream Ridge. This annual event offers a fun and educational…

  artsvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Howell Farmers Market

  10:00 AM · Echo Lake Park, Echo Lake Pavilion, 1205 Maxim Southard Rd, Howell Township,…

  The Howell Farmers Market is a seasonal outdoor farmers market, featuring a curated selection of local farmers, food vendors, and handmade makers. Shop fresh produce,…

  marketvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Asbury Park Free Shuttle Service!

  12:00 PM · Asbury Park

  Friday, August 28, 2026, at 1pm, the City of Asbury Park will launch a free shuttle service. The shuttle will run on a fixed route around the city, picking up…

  communityFreevia Asbury Park Chamber

• Asbury Park Fall Bazaar 2026

  12:00 PM · The Grand Arcade of Asbury Park Convention Hall

  Fall is coming to the Jersey Shore! 🍁🛍️ Join us for a weekend of local makers, art, vintage finds, handmade goods, delicious treats, music, and community at the…

  communityFreevia Asbury Park Chamber

• 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,…

  communityvia Pier Village

• Local Summer Festival - Birdsmouth Beer

  12:00 PM · 675 Oceanport Wy, Oceanport, NJ 07757

  Brining the community together one pour at a time! Enjoy Local Summer Fest with beers, food vendors, arcade games, kids activities, and local vendors.

  foodvia Monmouth County Tourism

• 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…

  foodvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Live DJ Music with DJ Gianni!

  1:00 PM · Red Bank, NJ 07701
  musicvia Red Bank

• Drag Brunch at Georgie’s Bar

  1:00 PM · Georgie’s Bar, Asbury Park

  Every Sunday! 1pm – 5pm Hosted by Divinity Banks With Special Guest Cobruh Kai Music By DJ Mick Hale $6 Sangrias +Bloodys, $3 Mimosas, Special Brunch Menu NO COVER FREE…

  foodvia Asbury Park Chamber

• Coffee Ceremony at Ada’s Gojjo

  2:00 PM · Ada’s Gojjo, Asbury Park

  Join Nourishing Heart and the Mayor’s Wellness Committee for a traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony honoring heritage, conversation, and community, Sunday, September…

  communityvia Asbury Park Chamber

• Senior Snuggle Sundays- by the MSPCA

  2:00 PM · Monmouth County SPCA - 260 Wall Street Eatontown NJ 07724 · Allenhurst

  https://www.allenhurstnj.org/calendar.aspx?EID=732

  communityvia Allenhurst

• August Wilson's the Piano Lesson - Two River Theater

  2:00 PM · Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701

  August Wilson’s epic The Piano Lesson pits brother against sister as the Charles family fights over the fate of their prized heirloom—a hand-carved piano. One wants to…

  artsvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Pirates: The Penzance Musical - Count Basie Center for the Arts

  2:00 PM · Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701

  Pirates! The Penzance Musical is a jazzy and joyous reimagining of the beloved Gilbert and Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance. Transporting the pirates to 1800's…

  artsvia Monmouth County Tourism

• America's 250th Birthday Celebration Concert

  2:00 PM · Center of Adult Library · Eastern Branch, Shrewsbury

  Come celebrate America's 250th Birthday with the St. Peter's Brass Quintet! Join us for an unforgettable experience of America 250, featuring stirring patriotic…

  musicvia Monmouth County Library

• United Out Loud at the Stone Pony

  3:00 PM · The Stone Pony · Asbury Park

  This fall, Jersey Pride presents UNITED OUT LOUD — part teach-in, part showcase, all community. Intended to encourage civic engagement and underscore why and how the…

  communityvia Asbury Park Chamber

• Come From Away - Bell Theater

  3:00 PM · Bell Theater, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733

  Discover the remarkable true story of the small town that welcomed the world. Bell Theater announces a new production of the Tony Award-Winning Musical Come From Away,…

  artsvia Monmouth County Tourism

• New 2 You Kids Consignment Event - Brookdale Community College

  4:00 PM · Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738 · Middletown

  New 2 You Kids is a seasonal children’s consignment sale where local families have been coming together, since 2008, to sell and buy high-quality kids’ items and home…

  familyvia Monmouth County Tourism

• Sandy Mack’s Wonder Jam – Zimmy Shelter & Jamily Band at the Wonder Bar

  5:00 PM · The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park

  Sandy Mack’s Wonder Jam Zimmy Shelter and Sandy Mack’s Jamily Band Zimmy Shelter acoustic (Bunker & Fay) open with an acoustic set of Dylan and Dead favorites at 5:30…

  musicvia Asbury Park Chamber

• Jagged Little Thrill: The Alanis Experience at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club

  6:00 PM · Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, Asbury Park

  Jagged Little Thrill-The Alanis Experience is an authentic, touring tribute band honoring the unique, creative voice, music, and vibe of Alanis Morissette. This…

  communityvia Asbury Park Chamber

• Jagged Little Thrill at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club

  7:00 PM · Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, Asbury Park

  at Tim McLoone's Supper Club JAGGED LITTLE THRILL: The Alanis Experience DOORS OPEN AT 6pm, SHOW STARTS AT 7pm GROUP SEATING DOES APPLY Jagged Little Thrill-The Alanis…

  musicvia Asbury Park Boardwalk

• Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band - PNC Bank Arts Center

  7:00 PM · PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Pkwy, Holmdel, NJ 07733

  Count your lucky stars, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr band are on tour, bringing Beatles classics and the best of Ringo's solo material to PNC Bank Arts Center. The…

  musicvia Monmouth County Tourism

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