Monmouth County Library, Howell Branch

Think coloring is only for kids? Think again! Come enjoy a calm evening of coloring, snacking, and socializing. All materials, including beautiful book themed coloring pages, will be provided. Feel free to bring your own drawing and coloring projects.&nbsp;
Light refreshments will be served.
Thank you to the Friends of Howell Library, Inc. for sponsoring this program

Local Event: Adult Coloring Night

Monmouth County

Howell

New Jersey

Adult Coloring Night

Think coloring is only for kids? Think again! Come enjoy a calm evening of coloring, snacking, and socializing. All materials,...

Echo Lake Park

The&nbsp;Howell Farmers Market&nbsp;is your weekly Sunday destination for fresh, local, and handmade goods in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Held every Sunday from&nbsp;10AM to 2PM, the market brings together a thoughtfully curated mix of farmers, food vendors, and small businesses. From farm-fresh produce and baked goods to prepared foods and unique handmade items, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.Our farmer accepts WIC and SFMNP vouchers and all of the food vendors accept SNAP/EBT. We will even DOUBLE&nbsp;your SNAP purchase with Good Food Bucks. Ask the market manager how!
This market is designed to be easy to shop—not overwhelming—so you can take your time, connect with vendors, and truly enjoy the experience.
✨ What to expect:
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The Howell Farmers Market grows when the community shows up. Your support helps small businesses thrive and keeps the market vibrant week after week.
Stop by, bring a friend, and make the Howell Farmers Market part of your Sunday routine 💚
Need more information? Contact the Market Organizer at info@hearhereevents.com

Local Event: Sundays are for the market 🌿 

Sundays are for the market 🌿 


The Howell Farmers Market is your weekly Sunday destination for fresh, local, and handmade goods in a relaxed, family-friendly...

Pilgrim Baptist Church

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Summer season starts Monday, May 25, 7pm, at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Red Bank, NJ. This summer our theme is “Music From the Movies”, including Footloose, Grease, Mamma Mia, Dirty Dancing, James Bond, Hair, and many more.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Red Bank-Shrewsbury

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Summer season starts Monday, May 25, 7pm, at Pilgrim...

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

tall oaks farm 

The Tall Oaks Farm + Makers Market is your new weekly destination for shopping local and connecting with your community in a beautiful farm setting.
Each week, you’ll find a thoughtfully curated mix of farmers, food vendors, and talented makers offering everything from fresh produce and baked goods to handmade items and unique gifts. Whether you’re picking up ingredients for dinner, treating yourself to something sweet, or just enjoying a stroll through the market, there’s something here for everyone.
This market is designed to feel welcoming and easy to shop—not overwhelming—so you can take your time, meet the vendors, and truly enjoy the experience.
✨ What to expect:
<ul><li>Fresh, locally grown produce and fresh eggs (chicken and quail)</li><li>Artisan foods and baked goods</li><li>Handmade crafts and specialty items</li><li>Rotating vendors and new finds each week</li><li>A relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere</li></ul>
We believe markets grow when the community shows up—so come out, support small businesses, and be part of something special right here at Tall Oaks Farm.
Bring a friend, bring your family, and make it part of your weekly routine. We can’t wait to see you there 💚&nbsp;Need more information? Contact the Market Organizer at info@hearhereevents.com

Local Event: Something special is growing at Tall Oaks Farm…

Farmingdale

Something special is growing at Tall Oaks Farm…

The Tall Oaks Farm + Makers Market is your new weekly destination for shopping local and connecting with your community in a...

618 Restaurant - Banquets

Join our Y on Thursday, May 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 618 Restaurant in Freehold<a href="https://ymcanj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8514-FHY-Community-Celebration-Flier-2.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><img src="https://ymcanj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8514-FHY-Community-Celebration-Flier.png" srcset="https://ymcanj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8514-FHY-Community-Celebration-Flier-116x150.png 116w, https://ymcanj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8514-FHY-Community-Celebration-Flier-200x259.png 200w, https://ymcanj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8514-FHY-Community-Celebration-Flier-232x300.png 232w, https://ymcanj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8514-FHY-Community-Celebration-Flier-400x518.png 400w, https://ymcanj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8514-FHY-Community-Celebration-Flier-600x776.png 600w, https://ymcanj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8514-FHY-Community-Celebration-Flier-768x994.png 768w, https://ymcanj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8514-FHY-Community-Celebration-Flier-791x1024.png 791w, https://ymcanj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8514-FHY-Community-Celebration-Flier-800x1035.png 800w, https://ymcanj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8514-FHY-Community-Celebration-Flier-1187x1536.png 1187w, https://ymcanj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8514-FHY-Community-Celebration-Flier-1200x1553.png 1200w, https://ymcanj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8514-FHY-Community-Celebration-Flier.png 1545w"></a> for an evening celebrating community impact and honoring individuals who have made outstanding contributions to positive outcomes for local children and families.
Congratulations to our award recipients! Maureen Fasano RED TRIANGLE AWARD
Freehold Municipal Alliance COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD
<a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ymcaofthejerseyshore-/event/freeholdymcacelebration26/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tickets</a> $75 | <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ymcaofthejerseyshore-/event/freeholdymcacelebration26/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Table of 10</a> $700 | <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ymcaofthejerseyshore-/event/freeholdymcacelebration26/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sponsorships</a>
All proceeds support the Freehold Family YMCA Annual Campaign, ensuring access to Y programs for all.

Local Event: Freehold Family YMCA Community Celebration

Freehold

Freehold Family YMCA Community Celebration

 Join our Y on Thursday, May 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 618 Restaurant in Freehold for an evening celebrating community impact and...

Howell Elks Lodge

Please consider stopping by to get your vehicle washed, purchase some delicious baked goods, and support a great organization!

Local Event: Car Wash & Bake Sale Fundraiser for Scouting America Troop 515

Car Wash & Bake Sale Fundraiser for Scouting...

Please consider stopping by to get your vehicle washed, purchase some delicious baked goods, and support a great organization!

Car Wash & Bake Sale Fundraiser for Scouting America Troop 515

Horse Rescue United

Join us for a free, fun-filled family event featuring an opportunity to meet HRU’s rescue horses and enjoy various vendor activities including jeep rides, fairy hair styles, and tarot card readings. Don't miss the Duck Derby for a chance to win cash prizes or satisfy your cravings with local ice cream, cupcakes, and refreshments. Registration is required to receive the specific farm address and event guidelines.

Local Event: Horse Rescue United Open House

Horse Rescue United Open House

Join us for a free, fun-filled family event featuring an opportunity to meet HRU’s rescue horses and enjoy various vendor...

Algonquin Arts Theatre

Get ready for The Boss Bash - a night of Bruce Springsteen magic with The B-Street Band! Celebrating 45 years as the longest-running and most requested Bruce tribute band, The B-Street Band brings the energy of the E-Street Band to the stage. With over four decades of performances from Maine to California, this high-energy show is a must-see for Springsteen fans of all ages. Don't miss out on this unforgettable tribute to the Boss at Algonquin's annual fundraising bash!

Local Event: The B Street Band: The Boss Bash (3PM and 7PM)

Manasquan-Belmar

The B Street Band: The Boss Bash (3PM and 7PM)

Get ready for The Boss Bash - a night of Bruce Springsteen magic with The B-Street Band! Celebrating 45 years as the...

Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.
Director:&nbsp;Craig Brewer

©&nbsp;Focus Features
Drama: 2 hours and 13 minutes

Local Event: Howell Movie: Song Sung Blue (2025) PG-13

Howell Movie: Song Sung Blue (2025) PG-13

Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating...

Fish and Whistle is a high energy band, playing bluegrass, country, acoustic rock and more! With multiple lead singers, mandolin, banjo and amazing guitar flat-pickers - they love thrilling live audiences and are excited to perform for the Howell Community. The band members range from 22 to 70+, and their music brings together multiple generations.

Local Event: Fish and Whistle Bluegrass Band Concert

Fish and Whistle Bluegrass Band Concert

Fish and Whistle is a high energy band, playing bluegrass, country, acoustic rock and more! With multiple lead singers,...

Calling all budding and experienced authors! Have up to 1,500 words of your work read aloud for first-impression feedback and critique by other writers.&nbsp;
Please bring 5-6 copies of up to 1,500 words, double-spaced on single-sided pages.
Meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
For more information, please contact Jon Gibbs at admin@NJWritingGroups.com.

Local Event: Monmouth Writer's Group

Monmouth Writer's Group

Calling all budding and experienced authors! Have up to 1,500 words of your work read aloud for first-impression feedback and...

Join us for knitting and crocheting classes with instructor Kelly Cavanaugh! Open to all skill levels, from beginner to pro.
Bring your own yarn, needles, and other items.
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Howell Library, Inc.

Local Event: Kelly's Knit and Crochet Circle

Kelly's Knit and Crochet Circle

Join us for knitting and crocheting classes with instructor Kelly Cavanaugh! Open to all skill levels, from beginner to...

The Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778, was a significant turning point in many ways.&nbsp; The American forces stood up to the British, and the Americans' show of strength persuaded the British to undertake a new plan. Although technically a draw, it secured George Washington as commander-in-chief for the rest of the war.&nbsp; Presented by Dr. David Martin.

Local Event: All History is Local: The Significance of the Battle of Monmouth

All History is Local: The Significance of the...

The Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778, was a significant turning point in many ways.  The American forces stood up to the...

All History is Local: The Significance of the Battle of Monmouth

Join us for a toe-tapping and hand-clapping good time with the music of Rhythm N' Sound! The concert will feature music from the 40's to 80's, including Classic standards, Doo-Wop, Rock N' Roll, Motown, Disco, and Classic Rock.

Local Event: Musical Revue with Rhythm N' Sound

Musical Revue with Rhythm N' Sound

Join us for a toe-tapping and hand-clapping good time with the music of Rhythm N' Sound! The concert will feature music from...

Howell Library Movie: Hamnet (2025) PG-13
In 16th-century rural England, William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes are confronted with the death of their only son.
Director: Chloé Zhao
Cast: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart, James Lintern, Joe Alwyn
Studio: Focus Features
Drama, 125 minutes

Local Event: Howell Library Movie: Hamnet (2025) PG-13

Howell Library Movie: Hamnet (2025) PG-13

Howell Library Movie: Hamnet (2025) PG-13
In 16th-century rural England, William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes are confronted...

Local Event: Monmouth Writers Group

Monmouth Writers Group

Sara Winick

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Wall

Ocean County

Lakewood

Carly Baldwin

Marlboro-Coltsneck

Karen Wall

Brick

Point Pleasant

Long Branch-Eatontown

Asbury Park

Manalapan

New turfs on our mini golf courses coming in April/May!

Swing Time Sports Park

Swing Time Sports Park is Howell’s go‑to spot for family fun, offering mini golf, batting cages, a full arcade, and party hosting all in one place. Located right on Route 9, we’re proud to be a local favorite where kids, teens, and adults can enjoy affordable, active entertainment year‑round. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a family outing, or just looking for something fun to do close to home, Swing Time Sports Park is here to bring the community together with excitement and energy. 

Swing Time Sports Park is Howell’s go‑to spot for family fun, offering mini golf, batting cages, a full arcade, and party hosting all in one place....

5 Star Mediterranean & Turkish experience in NJ

Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine

From casual luncheons to elegant dinners, our restaurant brings people together around food, belly dancing and jazz that feels both comforting and elevated. Whether it's a family celebration, a corporate meeting, a special milestone, or just a casual night out, we'll help you create an experience filled with warmth, tradition, and authentic Mediterranean flavors and outstanding service.

From casual luncheons to elegant dinners, our restaurant brings people together around food, belly dancing and jazz that feels both comforting and...

Early Morning & Late Night DEALS! 25% OFF Sale

Scarlet Reserve Room

We are independently owned, family-driven, and deeply rooted in the Monmouth County cannabis community — not backed by multi-state operators or corporate investors. Our mission is to keep cannabis culture alive in New Jersey while providing safe, premium, and compliant cannabis products to local customers. For anyone who believes in second chances and social equity in the New Jersey cannabis market, our journey shows it’s possible — even when the odds feel stacked against you. We’re proud to lead by example and build a trusted Englishtown and Monmouth County dispensary for the next generation of cannabis consumers and entrepreneurs. Our journey proves that redemption and determination can break barriers. Once facing charges for the very plant now fueling an industry, our founder rebuilt from the ground up — earning degrees, mastering business, and creating safe, trusted spaces for cannabis and wellness. Today, Scarlet Reserve Room stands proudly as an independently owned, legacy-to-legal Englishtown dispensary, keeping culture alive and proving second chances matter.

Monmouth

Englishtown

We are independently owned, family-driven, and deeply rooted in the Monmouth County cannabis community — not backed by multi-state operators or...

Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale

Brookdale Community College

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the foundation of who we are. Every program, partnership, and learning experience is designed to help students Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale as they pursue meaningful and rewarding futures. Our commitment to quality is reflected in what our students experience every day: • 81 percent say professors put significant effort into teaching their classes. • 76 percent report it is easy to get the classes they need. • 92 percent feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. • A 17 to 1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized support and mentorship. • Graduates earn a median salary of $50,836 five years out, well above the national average. With more than 60 degree and certificate programs, Brookdale offers flexible in-person, hybrid, and online options to meet students where they are. Our seamless transfer pathways—with Rutgers University, Georgian Court University, Kean University, and Monmouth University—allow students to complete their bachelor’s degrees right here in Monmouth County. We also offer more than 40 transfer agreements with leading four-year colleges and universities from Paris to New Jersey and beyond, guaranteeing qualified students junior-year status. Several agreements even provide three-plus-one pathways so your junior year can be completed at Brookdale for significant savings. Students also benefit from robust career services, workforce partnerships, and hands-on learning that prepare them for in-demand careers in nursing, business, engineering, information technology, criminal justice, cybersecurity, liberal arts, and more. Brookdale’s rigorous programs and dedicated faculty empower students to Be Bold, excel in a rapidly changing world, and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the...

Our journey proves that redemption and determination can break barriers. Once facing charges for the very plant now fueling an industry, our founder rebuilt from the ground up — earning degrees, mastering business, and creating safe, trusted spaces for cannabis and wellness. Today, Scarlet Reserve Room stands proudly as an independently owned, legacy-to-legal Englishtown dispensary, keeping culture alive and proving second chances matter.

Our journey proves that redemption and determination can break barriers. Once facing charges for the very plant now fueling an industry, our...

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Monday, May 25

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

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Pilgrim Baptist Church, 172 Shrewsbury Ave, Red Bank, NJ

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