Valentine’s Market, Carriage Ride, Trivia: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Love is in the air as a long weekend arrives, filled with Valentine’s Day-themed events and more along the shore.

Whether you’re looking for local romantic events to check out, shows to see, or music to enjoy, there’s plenty of events planned around Monmouth County.

Here are eight events you can check out this weekend:

Cupid’s Chase 5K

• Date: Saturday
• Location: 703 16th Avenue, Lake Como
• Details: Every February, this national race series celebrates the founding of Community Options, a non-profit that provides housing and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Registration for the 5K is required.

Fresh Valentine’s Market

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel)
• Details: Enjoy cocktails from Bar Bella while shopping from local bakers, makers, artists and more at the Bell Works Fresh Valentine’s Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A Raisin In The Sun

• Date: Saturday (with dates through Feb. 22)
• Location: Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street, Middletown)
• Details: Enjoy this local production of “A Raisin in the Sun,” presented by the Dunbar Repertory Company. Tickets required.

Horse & Carriage Rides

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Pier Village (50 Chelsea Avenue, Long Branch)
• Details: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a horse and carriage ride by the seaside at Pier Village.

Emo Night Brooklyn: Valentine’s Day

• Date: Saturday
• Location: The Stone Pony (913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: Stop by the Stone Pony for a late-night DJ-based dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams. 21+, tickets required.

ShamRock ‘N Roll

• Date: Sunday
• Location: Wonder Bar (1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: Grab your St. Patrick’s Day gear and rock out at the 12th annual ShamRock ‘N Roll, with proceeds going to support the 12th annual Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 21+, tickets required.

The Cabaret Café: Jazz Night At The PAC

• Date: Sunday
• Location: Brookdale Performing Arts Center (765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft)
• Details: Spend an afternoon immersed in melodies as the Cabaret Café presents Jazz Love Songs. Tickets are required and include coffee, tea, and cake. Cocktail seating.

Trivia Night

• Date: Monday
• Location: Skinny Flowers Brewing (800 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport)
• Details: Test your knowledge at Skinny Flowers Brewing’s weekly trivia with Trivial Brew Co.