Exhibition: “Art & Healing”
Now Through May 19
Monmouth Museum, Lincroft

This exhibition highlights the role of how the creation of art can be part of the healing and recovery process after a diagnosis of cancer. All artists in this exhibition embody their individual response to their cancer experience. More info, visit monmouthmuseum.org.

 

Fresh Farmers and Makers Market
WEDNESDAYS, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Bell Works, Holmdel

Shop weekly from over 30 local farmers, food purveyors, local artisans and more. There will be family activities, food & craft demos, live music, libations and more! This event is FREE and open to the public. More info, visit bellworksfresh.com.

 

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar
May 11th & May 12th from 12:00 to 5:00 PM
Grand Arcade of Convention Hall

Located in the historic Grand Arcade of Convention Hall, the bazaar will feature craft & vintage vendors galore, build your own bouquet, mom’s day photo strips, live music, Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch, DIY workshops, and kids crafts. For more info, visit asburyparkbazaar.com.

 

Nine and Dine Golf Outing
May 13th
Pebble Creek Golf Club

Golf outing to benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation. Registration and putting contest begins at 1:30 pm. There will be a 2:30 pm shotgun start and a 5:00 pm dinner and awards presentation at Huddy’s Inn. The allinclusive golf package is $150 and the dinner only package is $65. Visit ashleylaurenfoundation.org for more info.

 

Fair Haven’s First Floors Tour
May 16th from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Fair Haven

Featuring eight exquisite homes throughout Fair Haven, walk through picturesque properties and sample a variety of delicious bites prepared by the finest local restaurants, chefs & special event caterers. Meet expert interior designers, architects, florists, and home organizers. Tickets are $60 before 4/15, $65 after. For tickets, visit fairhavenpta.com.

 

Comedy for a Cause to Benefit Stephy’s Place
May 16th – Doors open at 7:00 PM, Show starts at 8:00 PM
Brookdale Community College

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft Featuring Erica Spera, Anthony DeVito, Jon Fisch and Charles McBee – all having appeared on Gotham Comedy Live, NY Comedy Club, Caroline’s, CBS The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Comedy Central. Tickets are $65 per person. For tickets, visit stephysplace.org.

 

New Jersey Seafood Festival
May 17th through May 19th
Silver Lake Park, Belmar

Get your fill of lobster rolls, crab cakes, coconut shrimp, and more at the New Jersey Seafood Festival. The annual family-friendly event takes place at Silver Lake Park (5th and Ocean Avenues) in Belmar. In addition to plenty of fresh fish and other delights, the New Jersey Seafood Festival will feature live music, a wine and craft beer tent, activities for the kids, and a vendor market

FC Monmouth Local Semi-Pro Soccer Games
May 18th at 6:00 PM – Home Opener
Count Basie Park, Red Bank

Join hundreds of local fans at Count Basie Park in Red Bank to cheer on your local soccer team – FC Monmouth! Home games are May 18, June 1, June 15, June 22, and June 26. Get your hands-on FC Monmouth merchandise, grab something to eat and drink, and support your local soccer team with the family. Visit fcmonmouth.com for more info!

 

Walk-a-thon for Mary’s Place By The Sea
May 18th at 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM start
Ocean Grove

Walk to help women with cancer to heal mind, body, and soul at Ocean Avenue and Ocean Pathway in Ocean Grove. Since 2009, Mary’s Place has served thousands of women at no cost to their guests because of the love and support of the community. More info at marysplacebythesea.org.

 

Delicious Orchards Tractor Pull
May 18th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Delicious Orchards, Colts Neck

Put together a team or just come as a spectator! Teams will pull a tractor (yes, you read that right!) all for children with

cancer. Event to benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation, family-friendly activities and games. To create a team or to donate, visit ashleylaurenfoundaton.org.

 

Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival
May 25th through May 27th
Ocean Grove

Monmouth Park is ready to kick off its festival season! Gather your friends and bring your appetite as this year’s Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival will feature 45 mouth-watering trucks serving everything from fresh-made empanadas, to oceanfresh lobster rolls, to warm and gooey Belgian Waffle sundaes – with live music every day! Visit monmouthpark.com

 

Greek Festival
June 6th through June 9th
Kimisis Tis Theotokou, Holmdel

You too can be Greek for a day at the Holmdel Greek Food Festival! Being Greek means relishing the world around you and enjoying life to its fullest. The Greek Fest will be nothing like you’ve seen before. Come and check out homemade menus, Greek pastries, vendors, entertainment, and of course very talented dancers! You’re not going to want to miss out on our four-day event! More info at greekfestivalholmdel.com.

OO-Blah-Dee
June 8th through June 30th
Two River Theater

Oo-Bla-Dee follows Evelyn Waters and the Diviners, an all-black, all-female jazz band, as they travel from St. Louis to Chicago in order to set up a record deal following the end of World War II. On this trip toward freedom the latest member of the group, sax player Gin Del Sol, must wrestle with the complex timing of the music as well as the complicated times in which she lives. For tickets, visit tworivertheater.org

49th Annual Irish Festival
June 9th
Monmouth Park, Oceanport

Make it a lucky day and come celebrate your inner Irish at Monmouth Park. Grab your favorite green outfit and enjoy  a fun-filled day of live Thoroughbred racing, Irish step dancing, crafters, food, a pipe and drum competition, two human horse races and so much more! Authentic Irish music and step dancing will be performed throughout the day. Plus, enjoy FREE Family Fun Day with face painting, pony rides, a bounce house and more. Visit monmouthpark.com for more info.

 

Summer Celebration Kickoff to Summer
June 10th from 5:30 to 9:00 PM

Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook Networking, exquisite food, live music, spectacular sunset over the bay hosted by The Jersey Shore Partnership. Event to honor Montecalvo Family of Companies, Senator Joseph and Susan Kyrillos, PNC Bank and Weeks Marine, Inc. Tickets are $120, includes food, wine & beer. For tickets, visit jerseyshorepartnership.com.

 

Spring Lake Irish Festival
June 15th from 12:00 to 5:00 PM
Downtown Print Lake

This year the Irish Festival will feature many family-friendly events perfect for a spring-time stroll through downtown Spring Lake. Expect live music, dancing, food, kids activities and shopping. Spring Lake is known as the Jersey Shore’s Irish Riviera!

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