🌱 Patch AM: Why Newark day-trippers are flocking to the Asbury Park Boardwalk

Good morning to you Asbury Park! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Newark day-trippers are flocking to the Asbury Park Boardwalk
• How an Asbury Park rocker stole a Hudson River festival stage

Also on today's calendar: Wicked Teatime at the Mathis House Victorian Tearoom and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer; breezy in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
• Tuesday: Delightful with some sunshine, temps: high: 74, low: 65.
• Wednesday: Very warm; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 New Jersey Day Trips Under Two Hours From Newark That Are Easy To Explore On Foot (takingthekids.com) — Asbury Park residents will recognize their own revitalized boardwalk on this list of New Jersey day trips under two hours from Newark, praised for its murals, eateries, and kid-friendly attractions. The piece highlights how the boardwalk's artsy vibe, off-season dog access, and mix of shops and arcades make it an easy, walkable escape that still feels distinctly Asbury Park.
   

• Sleepy Hollow Music Festival 2026: Three Times Is A Charm (nysmusic.com) — Asbury Park gets a proud shoutout as local musician Rachel Ana Dobken closes the regional stage at the Sleepy Hollow Music Festival, showcasing her powerhouse vocals and guitar work. The festival's third year featured ten bands, riverfront views, Halloween‑themed performances, and headliners like The Smithereens and Everclear, leaving organizers and fans already wondering who will top the bill next year.
   

📸 Around Asbury Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Asbury Park

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 18
• Wicked Teatime at the Mathis House Victorian Tearoom →
  Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Harvest Victorian Afternoon Tea →
  Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
  11:00 am
Sunday October 25
• Wave of Hope for SSADH Grand 15th Annual Benefit →
  Columns, 601 Ocean Ave N, Avon-By-The-Sea
  12:00 pm
• Brookdale Community College Fall Open House →
  Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Recreation Committee →
  City Council Chambers, City Hall, Asbury Park
  5:00 pm
• Housing Authority →
  Dr. Robinson Towers / Social Room, 1000 Third Avenue, Asbury Park
  6:00 pm
• Zoning Board of Adjustment →
  City Council Chambers, City Hall, Asbury Park
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Great Futures Gala →
  Wave Resort, 110 Ocean Ave, Long Branch
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• The TANJ Youth Arts Festival →
  , Asbury Park
  10:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Asbury Park Fall Bazaar 2026 →
  Asbury Park Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Asbury Park Fall Bazaar 2026 →
  Asbury Park Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 31
• Willie Nile to Perform Special Solo Storyteller Show at JSAC's Palaia Theater! →
  Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 S Main St, Neptune Township
  8:00 pm

📣 Asbury Park Shout Outs!

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Asbury Park PatchAM possible:

• RoBeans — (732) 947-6323
• The NJ Paddock Car Storage Facility INSURED — (732) 278-3255
• Blossom (Divorce) Coaching, LLC — (201) 903-0240
• Muller Insurance — (201) 659-2403
• Brookdale Community College — (732) 224-1857
• Mathis House Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room — (732) 818-7580

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm looking for someone that does mobile small engine repairs.
  I have a snowblower that won't start and can't get it to a shop. (Nextdoor Asbury Park)

• ProSource Companies posted a job opening for Accounting Assistant in Asbury Park. Apply here.
• PGA TOUR Superstore posted a job opening for STUDIO Golf Club Fitting Specialist in Asbury Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Asbury Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ocean Grove

• Ocean Grove 'Area' Chamber of Commerce once again attracts thousands of tourists to our sunny shore town. Why? What's the point? (blogfinger.net)
• Modern OG musical history—2017. The Imperial Brass present a brilliant concert in the Great Auditorium with standout soloist performances. (blogfinger.net)
• Modern OG history. 1938: nuanced messaging: (blogfinger.net)

Ocean

• The 10 Best Jersey Shore Sports Bars (bestofnj.com)

Belmar

• STORM WATCH: Remnants of Hurricane Isaias bring soaking rain and some wind to New Jersey (news12.com)

Ok Asbury Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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