Festival, Spring Bazaar & More: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The weekend has officially arrived.

As the month of May continues and we get closer to the summer season, there are plenty of events to check out around the shore this Mother’s Day Weekend.

Whether you’re still looking for the perfect gift for mom, want to check out some local art, enjoy opening day at Monmouth Park, or hang out with some puppies during a yoga session, here are five local events you can check out this weekend:

Creative Arts Festival

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Thompson Park (805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft)
• Details: Enjoy music, art demonstrations, children’s activities and art from over 50 specially selected artists at the Creative Arts Festival. Admission and parking are free.

Opening Day at Monmouth Park

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Monmouth Park (Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport)
• Details: Enjoy a day of exciting events, live racing and more at Monmouth Park’s Opening Day for the 2026 season. Tickets can be purchased here.

Mother’s Day Makers Market

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Marlboro Recreation Center (1996 Recreation Way, Marlboro)
• Details: Shop from 20 curated vendors, crafters and artisans who will be on-hand for attendees to find the perfect Mother’s Day gifts.
• Read More: Mother's Day Makers Market Sets Return To Marlboro: See Details

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar

• Dates: Saturday & Sunday
• Location: Grand Arcade of Convention Hall (1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: Enjoy a weekend filled with curated shopping, live music, food, and festive Mother’s Day experiences at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar.

Puppy Yoga

• Date: Sunday
• Location: Fitness Factory (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel)
• Details: Enjoy a 45-minute yoga class with a certified Fitness Factory yoga instructor while rescue puppies and dogs roam freely, followed by 15 minutes of snuggles. Additional information and tickets can be found here.