Restaurant Week, Mac & Cheese Festival & More: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The weekend has officially arrived.

As we get closer to the start of the holiday season, there's plenty of weekend events planned along the Jersey Shore.

Whether you're looking to check out some local restaurants, go to a show, or get a head start on your holiday shopping, here are five local events you can check out this weekend:

Jersey Shore Restaurant Week

• Dates: Nov. 6 through Nov. 15
• Locations: Monmouth & Ocean Counties
• Details: Enjoy a three-course meal at participating restaurants along the shore with a choice of an appetizer, entree and dessert for either $32.36 or $42.26.
• Read More: Jersey Shore Restaurant Week Returns This Fall: See Participating Locations

Mac & Cheese Festival

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Throughout Red Bank
• Details: Take a tour around the borough to sample all kinds of Mac & Cheese creations throughout Red Bank. Tickets required.

Fall Craft Show

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Fort Monmouth Recreation Area (Tinton Falls)
• Details: Shop for jewelry, home decor, artwork and more from over 40 craft vendors.
• Read More: Monmouth County Fall Craft Show Will Be Nov. 7

The Village At Anne Ellen

• Dates: Select Nights Nov. 6 to Dec. 30
• Location: The Village At Anne Ellen (114 Daum Road, Manalapan)
• Details: Kick off the holiday season by visiting The Village at Anne Ellen, with a hayride through the tree fields, a walk-through Christmas village, lights and more. Tickets required.

A Tribute To Count Basie: The Kid From Red Bank

• Date: Sunday
• Location: Algonquin Arts Theatre (60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan)
• Details: Performed by James Langton's NY All-Star Big Band, this concert celebrates the sound and swing of Count Basie and New Jersey's jazz legacy. Tickets required.