West Park Recreation Center

Join reporter William Clark for a fascinating journey through the history of Asbury Park's revival, featuring untold stories of local legends like the Stone Pony and the Wonder Bar. This speaker series event is free and open to the public, offering light refreshments in a barrier-free venue. Discover the timeline of the city's comeback and the dedication that transformed it into a world-class destination.

Local Event: Asbury Park Lives

Monmouth County

Ocean

New Jersey

Asbury Park Lives

Join reporter William Clark for a fascinating journey through the history of Asbury Park's revival, featuring untold stories of...

<img alt="🕵️‍♀️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td9/1/16/1f575_200d_2640.png"><img alt="🍂" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t89/1/16/1f342.png"> FRIENDSGIVING MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SHOW <img alt="🍂" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t89/1/16/1f342.png"><img alt="🕵️‍♂️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tdb/1/16/1f575_200d_2642.png">Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, suspicious secrets, and hilarious mystery! Enjoy a festive Friendsgiving dinner while investigating clues, questioning suspects, and trying to solve the crime before the night is over.<img alt="🍽️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t98/1/16/1f37d.png"> MENU • Jalapeno cornbread with Mathis House honey butter • Cup of soup • Garden Salad • Fresh Herb Roasted Turkey Breasts with Sage Gravy, Garlic &amp; Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Traditional Green Bean, Mushroom &amp; Fried Onion Casserole • Gourmet iced/hot tea, coffee, and your own<img alt="📅" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7e/1/16/1f4c5.png"> Date: Friday, September 25th <img alt="⏰" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t34/1/16/23f0.png"> Time: 7:00 PM <img alt="📍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png"> Location: The Mathis House, downtown Toms River <img alt="🎟️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1/16/1f39f.png"> Tickets: $75 plus tax and cash gratuities, 10% discount for Seniors 65+/MilitaryTickets can be purchases by calling 732-818-7580, or visit <a href="https://www.mathishouse600main.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBvdUthNWRtVHFCRkVNNkltc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlFxaDeBoA3jFaFd4Ya6P64SPWjNsk_Hn3PCGgB6nIpuESL1ToHBO-Oj6qAF_aem_SaI2vP-XbeWlO4jbM4SOYg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.MathisHouse600main.com</a> using RESY or Eventbrite.Come dressed for the occasion, bring your best detective skills, and prepare for a night of mystery, laughter, and Friendsgiving fun! <img alt="🍷" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/teb/1/16/1f377.png"><img alt="🦃" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc/1/16/1f983.png"><img alt="🔍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc1/1/16/1f50d.png"> The best dressed will win an overnight stay to the Mathis House or Huddy House! ($349 value)Reserve your spot today—before someone else gets away with murder!Overnight room packages available at the Mathis or Huddy House starting at $249.Parties less than 4 will be seated with other smaller parties. 24 hour notice of cancelation result in a credit to the Mathis House for 2 years to use towards another reservation

Local Event: Friendsgiving Murder Mystery Dinner Show at the Mathis House

Ocean County

Toms River

Friendsgiving Murder Mystery Dinner Show at the...

 FRIENDSGIVING MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SHOW Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, suspicious...

Friendsgiving Murder Mystery Dinner Show at the Mathis House

Kula Urban Farm

Join artist Louise Millmann for a&nbsp;creative afternoon making&nbsp;cyanotype photographs. This workshop is a hands on - class where students use the flowers and leaves in the Kula Urban Farm&nbsp;to create beautiful one of a kind prints. We will be using (sunlight) to create striking blue and white "sun prints" on paper No experience needed. Each participant will leave with a framed photograph.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Botanical Printmaking for TEENS

Asbury Park

Botanical Printmaking for TEENS

Join artist Louise Millmann for a creative afternoon making cyanotype photographs. This workshop is a hands on - class where...

Over the Moon Art Studios

Join us as we celebrate the talented students of Asbury Park, in this special art opening! We will have drop-in art activities and light refreshments!

Local Event: Asbury Park Middle & High School Art Opening + Drop-In Activities

Asbury Park Middle & High School Art Opening +...

Join us as we celebrate the talented students of Asbury Park, in this special art opening! We will have drop-in art activities...

Asbury Park Middle & High School Art Opening + Drop-In Activities

Parlor Gallery

In this drop-in workshop you'll learn art exercises to help with line confidence as well as tricks to unlock your personal anime art style. Learn at your own pace with an instructor who loves to answer any and all art questions. You can bring your own art materials or use alcohol markers, fine liners, sketching pencils, and paper provided!

Local Event: Anime Workshop for TEENS

Anime Workshop for TEENS

In this drop-in workshop you'll learn art exercises to help with line confidence as well as tricks to unlock your personal...

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 Asbury Park Fall Bazaar.
Set inside the beautiful historic Grand Arcade at Convention Hall, this free, indoor, family-friendly and pet-friendly event is the perfect excuse to spend a fall weekend in Asbury Park—whether you're shopping for yourself, hunting for something unique, picking up gifts, or just coming to hang out and soak up the Bazaar vibes.
<h3>✨ WHAT TO EXPECT</h3>
🛍️ 60+ local makers &amp; small businesses 🎨 Art, handmade goods &amp; home décor 💍 Jewelry, accessories &amp; fashion 🕯️ Candles, soaps, wellness &amp; self-care 🍰 Specialty foods &amp; sweet treats 🎶 Music &amp; entertainment 🎨 Kids Face Painting by Kayla of Krissy Face Paint 📸 Photo Wall by Stina Does It 🐾 Pet-friendly &amp; family-friendly fun ❤️ And lots of reasons to shop small and support local!
<h3>🌟 VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS</h3>
We've got an amazing mix of makers joining us throughout the weekend!
Saturday shoppers: Keep an eye out for Asbury Park Cheesecake Co., serving up handcrafted, small-batch cheesecakes made right here on the Jersey Shore; Laplaca Pottery Works for handmade ceramics; The Beaded Mermaid LBI for beachy jewelry and accessories; Timberloom Woodworking for handcrafted wood goods; plus FlyDyes, Clover House Jewelry, La Lune Boutique, Michele Danielle Art, SAVVY FIT SOAPS, Solo Souls and many more.
Sunday shoppers: Come ready to browse Forever Golden Permanent Jewelry for custom permanent jewelry; Hoffman Bread for fresh-baked goodness; Magic Candle Studio for candles; R&amp;R Music-Vinyl Records for music lovers; Lily Lough Jewelry, Pink City Bloom, Rebel Remake, Robey Boutique, Sea and Shore Soap Company, Stille Essence Tea Company, Uptown Stitch and more.
And that's just the beginning!
<h3>🛍️ SHOP SMALL. SHOP LOCAL. HAVE FUN.</h3>
Whether you're a longtime Bazaar fan or joining us for the first time, come spend the weekend discovering something new, meeting local makers, grabbing a treat, taking a photo, and enjoying one of Asbury Park's most unique shopping experiences.
Admission is FREE!
Bring your friends, bring the family, bring your pup—and come Bazaar with us! 🍂✨
📍 Grand Arcade at Convention Hall 1300 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Saturday &amp; Sunday | September 26 &amp; 27 | 12–5 PM

Local Event: Asbury Park Fall Bazaar 2026

Asbury Park Fall Bazaar 2026

Fall is coming to the Jersey Shore! 🍁🛍️
Join us for a weekend of local makers, art, vintage finds, handmade goods, delicious...

Asbury Book Cooperative

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 signing with co-authors Lindsay Goldwert and Gabrielle Moss!


The $5 ticket guarantees you a seat and you will receive a $5 coupon to use at the time of the event. The $18.99 ticket guarantees you a seat and you will receive a copy of THE MIDLIFE PLOT TWIST.

Learn about the book:
It’s not a midlife crisis—it’s a midlife plot twist! Packed with honest, insightful, and deeply relatable advice for anyone who has reached that middle point of life, this humorous and practical guide rejects the outdated cliché of the midlife crisis, instead offering a fresh, empowering vision for any woman in her 40s or 50s looking for reinvention, courage, and clarity.Welcome to midlife—where your body is totally unpredictable, your career is ever-evolving, and your search history now includes, “Can I pull off bangs at 45?” This is not another menopause book; this is also not a book about how to “manifest,” “visualize,” or “self-actualize” your way into a better life. This book is for those of us who burst into our 20s with only a Cosmopolitan magazine education about how to be a grown-up and have now reached that middle stage of life and are wondering what’s next. The Midlife Plot Twist is for women who are truly ready to figure out what they want that second chapter of their life to look like. This is a smart, funny guidebook for women trying to navigate every part of their life with humor, honesty, and heart. From forgotten passwords to rediscovering passions, it’s a laugh-out-loud reminder that the middle years aren’t something to survive—they’re something to celebrate. Using expert advice, exercises, and analysis to help readers figure out how they landed where they are now, authors and editors Lindsay Goldwert and Gabrielle Moss offer practical information and guidance about values and goals as it pertains to love and sex, money and career, and friends and family. Part pep talk, part permission slip, and 100 percent relatable, readers will laugh, nod, and feel seen. Because if midlife has taught us anything, it’s that the only way forward is with grace—and a great sense of humor.

Learn about the authors:
Lindsay Goldwert has worked as an editorial director, writer and podcaster, and is the author of Bow Down: Lessons from Dominatrixes on How to Be a Boss in Life, Love and Work, a Glamour Magazine Best Book. She’s written about everything from relationships to midlife adventures, personal finance to power dynamics, for publications like the New York Times, New York Magazine, Refinery29, Fast Company, Marketwatch, and many others. As part of her own mid-life plot twist, she will soon be certified as a sex educator and coach through the Sexual Health Alliance. Gabrielle Moss is the author of Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of '80s and '90s Teen Fiction. Her work has appeared in the New Yorker, GQ, Slate, the Daily Beast, RogerEbert.com and Refinery29. She has appeared on NPR, the CBC, and Canadian national morning TV show The Social, and was a talking head in the 2023 documentary Judy Blume Forever.

Local Event: Author Event: The Midlife Plot Twist by Lindsay Goldwert & Gabrielle Moss

Author Event: The Midlife Plot Twist by Lindsay...

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

Author Event: The Midlife Plot Twist by Lindsay Goldwert & Gabrielle Moss

Paradise

The Center in Asbury Park will be holding a Launch for our upcoming Cycling for The Center: Ride to Support Housing, Health and Hope. We'll be having a special cocktail hour and drawing for a special item. No reservations required! Come join us!

Local Event: Cycling for The Center Launch

Cycling for The Center Launch

The Center in Asbury Park will be holding a Launch for our upcoming Cycling for The Center: Ride to Support Housing, Health and...

Wonder Bar

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Ahoy!Established 2022 in New York City, the Yacht Lobsters sail the waves of the butteriest Soft Rock of the 70's and early 80's. &nbsp;Their big sound recreates - and at times reimagines - the studio mastery of retro-rock icons like Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, Hall &amp; Oates, Toto, etc.&nbsp;
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It's the breezy Yacht Rock cool vibe you know and love, fused with stellar vocals, a full horn section and unique elements of NOLA funk, classic rock and jazz improvisation to keep things bouncy, set your mood to festive and ensure your boat's a-rockin'. &nbsp;There's even a tasteful smattering of original music that sounds like it stepped right out of 1978.
Founded by the visionary team behind Brother Joscephus and the Love Revolution, the Lobster roster features NYC's finest professional musicians who have played together for decades.
Grab your captain's hat, make that Pina Colada a double and climb aboard!

Local Event: Soft Rock of the ’70s & ’80s at Wonder Bar 

Soft Rock of the ’70s & ’80s at Wonder Bar 

 
Ahoy!Established 2022 in New York City, the Yacht Lobsters sail the waves of the butteriest Soft Rock of the 70's and early...

At Ranney School, education goes beyond traditional learning—it is a transformative journey designed to ignite curiosity, cultivate leadership, and foster lifelong achievement. From early childhood (Age 3) through Grade 12, our exceptional academic community provides a dynamic environment where young minds flourish.

Local Event: Ranney School Fall Open House

Tinton Falls

Ranney School Fall Open House

At Ranney School, education goes beyond traditional learning—it is a transformative journey designed to ignite curiosity,...

Center In Asbury Park

Help us combat homelessness by sponsoring, riding, or sponsoring a rider on October 10. Please visit our website for more information!

Local Event: Cycling for The Center: Ride to Support Housing, Health and Hope

Cycling for The Center: Ride to Support...

Help us combat homelessness by sponsoring, riding, or sponsoring a rider on October 10. Please visit our website for more...

Cycling for The Center: Ride to Support Housing, Health and Hope

Wave Resort

<h2>The Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Monmouth County is thrilled to announce the Great Futures Gala: Bright Futures, Neon Nights presented by Crum &amp; Forster,&nbsp;our signature annual event. On Saturday, October 17th from 7 - 11 PM at Wave Resort, we're turning up the volume for an electrifying night of music, dancing, and making a difference.</h2>
<h2>Bright lights, bold style. Step into the glow with your most electric neon attire!</h2>

Local Event: Great Futures Gala

Great Futures Gala

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County is thrilled to announce the Great Futures Gala: Bright Futures, Neon Nights presented...

Brookdale Community College

BE BOLD. BE CURIOUS. BE BROOKDALE.Fall Open House Sunday, October 25 | 1–3:30 p.m.Discover 68+ programs, 50+ transfer partnerships, dual admission opportunities, and pathways to colleges and universities across the country. Tour Brookdale’s scenic campus, meet faculty, and explore financial aid, scholarships, and resources designed to help you succeed.See where Brookdale can take you.RSVP today at <a href="https://brookdalecc.edu/openhouse" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">brookdalecc.edu/openhouse</a>

Local Event: Brookdale Community College Fall Open House

Middletown

Brookdale Community College Fall Open House

BE BOLD. BE CURIOUS. BE BROOKDALE.Fall Open House Sunday, October 25 | 1–3:30 p.m.Discover 68+ programs, 50+ transfer...

Join The Sanctuary Sailing—a premium, fully affirming LGBTQIA+ (non)holiday cruise group setting sail from Miami from December 21 to 26, 2026. 
We sail onboard Virgin Voyages adults-only ship, the Scarlet Lady, to Cozumel, Mexico and Bimini, Bahamas. Enjoy luxury made-to-order dining, free Wi-Fi, fitness classes, and festival-style entertainment!
Exclusive Group Perks Included:
- An intimate, private Meet and Greet.
- A $50 Bar Tab for premium drinks.
- A $50 post-cruise rebate directly from our Agency.
Group Registration Update

The deadline for group rates has passed, but we are still accepting new reservations! Reservations are now based on the best available rate at the time of your request. 
Ditch the stuffy parties and surrounded yourself with your community.
Full itinerary: <a href="https://hanksmart.com/editorial/sanctuarycruise" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hanksmart.com/editorial/sanctuarycruise</a>

Local Event: The Sanctuary Sailing: LGBTQIA+ Group Cruise with Virgin Voyages

The Sanctuary Sailing: LGBTQIA+ Group Cruise...

Join The Sanctuary Sailing—a premium, fully affirming LGBTQIA+ (non)holiday cruise group setting sail from Miami from December...

The Sanctuary Sailing: LGBTQIA+ Group Cruise with Virgin Voyages

Carly Baldwin

New York City Metropolitan Area

Manasquan-Belmar

Long Branch-Eatontown

Sara Winick

Wall

Little Silver-Oceanport

Red Bank-Shrewsbury

Rumson-Fair Haven

Karen Wall

Point Pleasant

Howell

Brick

Marlboro-Coltsneck

Hoboken’s Most Trusted Insurance Agency Since 1906

Muller Insurance

Muller Insurance is a fourth-generation, family-owned independent insurance agency based in Hoboken, New Jersey. Since 1906, the firm has provided comprehensive coverage solutions to families and businesses, combining over a century of industry experience with a commitment to personalized service. Licensed in 29 states, they offer a wide range of insurance products, including home, auto, renters, condo, life, and commercial policies. As an independent agency, Muller Insurance represents more than 25 top-rated carriers, allowing their team to shop the market to find the best coverage and value for each client. Their expertise spans complex personal and business needs, such as workers' compensation, umbrella insurance, and specialized coverage for apartment buildings and salons. The agency is backed by professional accreditations, including status as a Chubb Cornerstone Agency and a Trusted Choice Agent. Clients can expect a high-touch, human-centered experience where they are treated like family rather than a policy number. By prioritizing direct communication and expert guidance, Muller Insurance ensures that every customer receives tailored advice and reliable support when it matters most.

Hudson County

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Hoboken

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RoBeans Mobile Barista is booking for the spring and summer

RoBeans

RoBeans Mobile Barista is a woman-owned coffee bus based in Asbury Park, serving handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, and tea at community events, corporate gatherings, schools, and private celebrations. Known for its welcoming service and quality beverages. RoBeans brings "serenity in a cup" wherever it parks.

RoBeans Mobile Barista is a woman-owned coffee bus based in Asbury Park, serving handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, and tea at community events,...

Mathis House Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room

Celebrate your summer birthdays or special occasions at the Mathis House. Enjoy a five course Afternoon Teatime with soup, salad, a warm scone with clotted cream, a variety of tea sandwiches, and a plate of desserts with a full pot of tea per person. The experience includes live piano music and tours of the Inn. The cost is $50 per person plus tax and gratuity on the weekends and $40 per person Wednesday to Friday. 10 Percent Senior and Military discount mid-week. Call 732-818-7580 or book on Resy at www.mathishouse600main.com for your Summer Afternoon Victorian Teatime. Special overnight stay packages available for the perfect Jersey Shore experience. Located at 600 Main Street in Downtown Toms River.

Mathis House Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea...

Celebrate your summer birthdays or special occasions at the Mathis House. Enjoy a five course Afternoon Teatime with soup, salad, a warm scone with...

Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the foundation of who we are. Every program, partnership, and learning experience is designed to help students Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale as they pursue meaningful and rewarding futures. Our commitment to quality is reflected in what our students experience every day: • 81 percent say professors put significant effort into teaching their classes. • 76 percent report it is easy to get the classes they need. • 92 percent feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. • A 17 to 1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized support and mentorship. • Graduates earn a median salary of $50,836 five years out, well above the national average. With more than 60 degree and certificate programs, Brookdale offers flexible in-person, hybrid, and online options to meet students where they are. Our seamless transfer pathways—with Rutgers University, Georgian Court University, Kean University, and Monmouth University—allow students to complete their bachelor’s degrees right here in Monmouth County. We also offer more than 40 transfer agreements with leading four-year colleges and universities from Paris to New Jersey and beyond, guaranteeing qualified students junior-year status. Several agreements even provide three-plus-one pathways so your junior year can be completed at Brookdale for significant savings. Students also benefit from robust career services, workforce partnerships, and hands-on learning that prepare them for in-demand careers in nursing, business, engineering, information technology, criminal justice, cybersecurity, liberal arts, and more. Brookdale’s rigorous programs and dedicated faculty empower students to Be Bold, excel in a rapidly changing world, and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the...

Now accepting Spring and Annual Storage reservations 

The NJ Paddock Car Storage Facility INSURED

*Now accepting Winter reservations* Insurance is not optional-it is essential. Before you hand over the keys to your prized vehicle, ask one question: is it truly protected? At The Paddock, secure climate-controlled storage is only the beginning — our Hagerty Agreed Value Garage Keepers insurance gives owners the peace of mind most storage facilities can't. Make sure to pull up the facility's address on the internet to make sure the facility is not located in a crime or flood area (or both). Because your vehicle deserves more than storage — it deserves protection. Contact The Paddock today to reserve secure, insured storage for your prized vehicle — before you trust it to anyone else.

*Now accepting Winter reservations* Insurance is not optional-it is essential. Before you hand over the keys to your prized vehicle, ask one...

Blossom (Divorce) Coaching, LLC

Blossom Coaching: Divorce Support, Recovery &amp; Empowerment Divorce can feel overwhelming, chaotic, and uncertain—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Blossom Coaching, I provide compassionate, expert guidance to help individuals move through the challenges of divorce with clarity, courage, and confidence. As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Certified Divorce Coach, I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to my work, helping clients untangle the emotional and practical struggles of divorce so they can feel empowered to create their best future. Blossom Coaching offers: In-Person and Virtual Divorce Support &amp; Recovery Groups – Connect with others who truly understand and find strength in community. Individual Coaching – Personalized one-on-one support to meet your unique needs and goals. Workshops – Interactive opportunities to learn strategies, gain tools, and discover your best self after divorce. At Blossom Coaching, you’ll find a safe, supportive space to move forward, rebuild, and blossom into the life that’s waiting for you.

Blossom Coaching: Divorce Support, Recovery & Empowerment Divorce can feel overwhelming, chaotic, and uncertain—but you don’t have to navigate it...

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Thursday, September 24

Asbury Park Lives

SEP

24

7:00 PM

West Park Recreation Center, 615 W Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ

Friday, September 25

Friendsgiving Murder Mystery Dinner Show at the Mathis House

SEP

25

7:00 PM

600 Main St, Toms River, NJ

Saturday, October 10

Ranney School Fall Open House

OCT

10

9:00 AM

235 Hope Rd, Tinton Falls, NJ

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