Happy Holidays from DNB Events!

Donna Beriont provides public relations, event consulting and strategy, as well as promotions and partnering for local businesses. For more information, visit dnbevents.com or drop a note at donna@dnbevents.com.

*Events are subject to change, please check the event’s website for accuracy.

Holiday Horse & Wagon Rides
Now through 12/22
SATURDAYS FROM 1:00- 5:00 PM

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season throughout Red Bank’s Business District with a FREE classic horse and wagon ride from 1 to 5pm. More info, visit redbank.org.

Magic of Lights
Now through 12/30
PNC ARTS CENTER, Holmdel – Starts at dusk

A Magical Drive featuring over a mile of festive and vibrant light displays celebrating the joy of the holiday. Experience it from the comfort of your own car! General admission weekday: $25, General admission weekend: $30. More info, visit magicoflights.com/newjersey

Holiday Model Train Display
Now through 12/30

This is the Monmouth Museum’s 31st year presenting one of the most unique train exhibitions in the world. The trains have 6 lines on 3 levels, with over 1200 scale feet of track. The model train layout includes an airport and Jersey Shore seaside boardwalk amusement park. Much of the community is represented by the various real estate named for local businesses and families. More info, visit monmouthmuseum.org.

Bell Works Winter Markets
12/12, 12/19

Shop small this holiday season from Noon to 5pm at Bell Works (located at 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel) open to 30+ local artisans and vendors.

Asbury Fresh Winter Pop Up Markets
12/9, 12/16. 12/22

Shop small this holiday season from Noon to 5pm at Porta Restaurant (located at 911 Kingsley Street, Asbury Park), open to 30+ local artisans and vendors

Christmas Lantern Tours
12/7, 12/8, 12/15, 12/21

Take a holiday stroll through the Historic Village at Allaire in Farmingdale. Not only will you be celebrating the holidays, but learning too. As you walk the tour, you can enjoy music and theater educating you about Christmas in 1800s. Tickets are $20 per person. Be sure to buy in advance as there’s limited space. More info, visit allairevillage.org.

Your Second Act – A Conference Event
12/7 FROM 9AM TO 1PM

What’s next? What will you pursue in your second act? Explore the possibilities and spark new ideas. Inspiring speakers will share life-changing stories of overcoming adversity, new pursuits, new discoveries, and giving back. Keynote speaker DonnaLyn Giegerich is a wellness advocate and midlife model for rare cancer awareness. $69 fee includes morning coffee & brunch. Call 732.224.2315 to register.

Victorian Holiday Festival & House Tour
12/8 & 12/9

Stop by Ocean Grove this holiday season to embark on a wonderful self-guided tour of the historic homes and inns in the beloved beach town, featuring a free jitney service, holiday bell ringers and even a gift boutique for your holiday shopping needs.

Christmas Bazaar
12/8

Annual shopping and food festival at Shrewsbury Presbyterian Church (located at 353 Sycamore Ave, Shrewsbury) from 9:30am to 2:30pm) including photos with Santa, Christmas decorations & gifts, jewelry, floral arrangements, poinsettias, baked goods, sweets, fancy pecans, home-made soups, fashion accessories, throws & lap blankets, handicrafts, toys, books, videos, cds, country cooked lunch, and Christmas wreaths.

The Asbury Park Santa Run
12/8

Thousands of Santas will gather at The Stone Pony for a 5K race in support of local charity, Lunch Break, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing food, clothing, and fellowship to local community members in need. All runners will be given their very own Santa suit at registration and will run a closed course on the streets of Asbury Park.

Peter Pan at Axelrod
12/8, 12/9, 12/15, 12/16

A family musical that’s perfect for the holiday season is flying onto the Axelrod stage. Axelrod’s award-winning Rising Stars Youth Performing Arts program presents one of Broadway’s timeless classics in a fully staged production directed by Lisa Goldfarb with musical direction by Randy Hurst and choreography by Wendy Roman. More info, visit axelrodartscenter.com.

Holiday Open House at The Parker Homestead
12/9

The Parker Homestead (located at 235 Rumson Road, Little Silver) is hosting a Holiday Open House from 1 to 4 pm. Visitors are invited to tour the home and experience the spirit of the holidays in the old-fashioned way with carolers, cookies and cider. The fireplace mantels will be decorated by the Little Silver Garden Club. More info, visit parkerhomestead-1665.org.

Kick Cancer Overboard & RockIt! Live Fundraiser
12/30 at 7PM

KCO presents RockIt! – a concert, four course dinner at Buona Sera Palazzo in Ocean Township. Tickets, visit kickcanceroverboard.org. For more information, call Ted Friedli at 732.571.1960.

Two River Theater Shows
tworivertheater.org

August Wilson’s King Hedley II – Now through December 16

Noises Off – January 12 through February 3

Macbeth – January 25 through February 2

Count Basie Shows
thebasie.org

Monmouth Civic Chorus: Joy To The World – December 16 at 4:00 pm

Holiday Express Benefit Concert – December 17 & December 18 at 7:30 pm

A Magical Cirque Christmas – December 19 at 8 pm

Darleen Love’s ‘Souled’ Out – December 20 at 7:30 pm

Santa for Lunch Break Starring Brian Kirk & the Jirks – December 22 at 8 pm

HOPE 10 – The Final Hope Concert – December 23 at 7:30 pm

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes – December 31 at 9 pm

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert – January 3 at 7:30 pm

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