MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The weekend has officially arrived.
As autumn continues and we get closer to the holiday season, there's plenty of festive events planned along the Jersey Shore.
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Whether you're looking to get a head start on holiday shopping, join in on a community Diwali celebration, hear some live music, or go to a festival all about coffee, here are five local events you can check out this weekend:
Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
- Date: Saturday
- Location: Historic Village at Allaire (4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale)
- Details: Shop from over 150 crafters and vendors at the Historic Village at Allaire's Holiday Craft & Vendor Show. Admission is $5 per person (those 10 and under, as well as Allaire members, get in free).
Tramps Like Us: Springsteen Tribute
- Date: Saturday
- Location: The Stone Pony (913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
- Details: Hear the music of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band from one of NJ's signature tribute bands. Tommy Byrne & Gio Testa open the show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets required.
NJ Coffee Festival
- Dates: Saturday & Sunday
- Location: Warehouse 100 (104 Schanck Road, Freehold)
- Details: Explore curated coffee, tea and food vendors, coffee-inspired cocktails, merchandise and more at the NJ Coffee Festival. Tickets required.
- Read More: NJ Coffee Festival To Return For 2026: See Details
Diwali Dazzle
- Date: Sunday
- Location: Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel)
- Details: Enjoy dance performances, music, snacks, henna and more at Diwali Dazzle: A Diwali Celebration.
- Read More: 'Diwali Dazzle' Sets Return To Holmdel
Turkey Trot 5K & 2-Mile Run/Walk
- Date: Sunday
- Location: Oak Glen Park (Howell)
- Details: Join Howell Township for this 5K and two-mile run/walk to kick off the holiday season. $25 registration fee; shirt and medal included for the first 150 registered participants. Pre-registration required.