MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — May has officially arrived.
As we kick off the weekend and the start of a new month, there’s plenty of events to check out around Monmouth County this weekend.
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Whether you’re looking to shop local, check out some free comics, go to a reptile and exotic animal show, or support your community through a weekend 5K, here are nine local events you can check out this weekend:
Free Comic Book Day
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Date: Saturday
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Locations: Red Bank & Eatontown
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Details: The Comic Crypt in Eatontown and Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash in Red Bank are just two of hundreds of comic book shop locations participating in Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, where customers can get free comics at their local participating stores.
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Read More: Red Bank Store Will Celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2026
Made In Monmouth
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Date: Saturday
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Location: Brookdale Community College (765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft)
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Details: Shop from over 200 local vendors for accessories, art, home decor and more at the spring Made In Monmouth.
18th Annual Run With Lions 5K
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Date: Saturday
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Location: Cream Ridge Winery (145 County Route 539, Cream Ridge)
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Details: Take part in the annual Run With Lions 5K, where proceeds support the Allentown (NJ) Food Pantry. Registration required.
5th Annual Highlands Fiesta de Mayo
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Date: Saturday
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Location: Check-in at Huddy Park (329 Bay Avenue, Highlands)
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Details: Enjoy the 5th Annual Highlands Fiesta de Mayo Cantina Crawl with local restaurants and establishments competing for the best margarita in Highlands. Tickets/registration required.
Billy DiMaio 5K Run & Walk
The Ridge Road Run 5K
NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
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Dates: Saturday & Sunday
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Location: VFW Post 2179 (460 NJ-36, Port Monmouth)
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Details: Check out live reptiles, exotic animals, supplies, enclosures and more at the NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show. Tickets required.
Weekend In Old Monmouth
Monmouth Moms Spring Festival
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Date: Sunday
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Location: Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel)
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Details: Enjoy a family-friendly indoor event with arts and crafts, open play, Mother’s Day fun, kids' activities and more. You can register here.