You have until Dec. 5 to have children write a letter to Santa, drop it in a special mailbox around town and get a return letter from Santa:
More than 250 local vendors will be there, selling accessories, art, food and drink, jewelry, home decor and so much more.
All hailing from the Bayshore, this band has been entertaining audiences for 26 years. Hear their take on 'Christmas in Killarney.'
A basket raffle table with the chance to win the year's hottest gifts, jewelry, electronics, toys and gift cards is always a favorite.
All food items collected will be donated to Lunch Break and Middletown Helps Its Own, which secures Thanksgiving meals for 500 families.
Teens and pre-teens under 18 are not allowed to be out on Middletown streets without a parent or guardian after 8 p.m. both nights.
Don’t let Halloween end in a nightmare.
From heated poolside cocktails to spooky movies and a Grateful Dead tribute band at Asbury Lanes Oct. 31, check it all out:
Held around the tip of Sandy Hook, there are two dates for the nighttime walk. You must register in advance.
Here are our favorite places to pick pumpkins, pet farm animals and take a tractor-trailer hayride this fall near Middletown:
This year's theme is "Out of Time!" and has pitch-black zones and mazes. Their 'Scaredy Cat' theater is recommended for children.
Just can't wait? Some Spirit Halloween stores in New Jersey are already open, many more are coming. We've got the full list:
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in the Middletown area:
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Middletown, NJ:
Tips for holiday boating safety
For sale at the firehouse, 601 Newman Springs Road: 12 - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11 and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday, May 12.
The Easter Bunny will be at the amusement park from noon - 5 p.m. March 24 (Palm Sunday) and again from noon - 5 p.m. March 31 (Easter).
You're going to need roses next week for Valentine's Day, and your local all-volunteer Lincroft Fire Company is here to help:
From February 11-14, the Chorus of the Atlantic will offer the unique and unforgettable experience of a Singing Valentine.
This year, Middletown Helps Its Own gave holiday toy/food boxes to almost 400 Middletown residents. IMA clients donated a record amount:
This baby girl from Atlantic Highlands weighed 2 lbs., 3 oz. when she was born, and she spent the first five months of her life at CHOP:
There will be reindeer pony rides, live music, food trucks and tables. Also, meet Santa at Ross Brewing in Belford Saturday afternoon:
This menorah in Tinton Falls is entirely built from recyclables, and the "candles" on top are all solar-powered.
Enjoy live music, latkes and donuts at 4:30 p.m. this Sunday at the Middletown Arts Center.
It's time to drive around and see the lights! Here's our 2023 round-up of the best Christmas lights in Middletown and nearby towns:
From 9-11 a.m., bring the kids to take photos with Santa and enjoy free hot chocolate and cotton candy.
Stop by the brewery (909 Main St. in Belford) for the craft market, open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
More than 200 vendors are expected to participate in the market this year, selling all local products made in Monmouth County:
What's planned in Middletown and the area to celebrate the 2023 winter holidays:
There’s a good reason twinkling holiday lights and colorful displays make us feel good, according to mental health experts.
Santa Claus is coming to Middletown Dec. 3. Here's how to see him:
It's still early, but here are our picks to get the best Christmas trees near Middletown:
Middletown volunteer firefighters and EMS dropped off food boxes to 350 local families this past Saturday. Food was collected by IMA:
Amelia Ainbinder is about to step onto the biggest stage of her life, as she leads the Rutgers marching band down Fifth Avenue Thursday:
Here's who won, and who came in for prettiest pie and most creative pie at the first-ever contest held at Ross Brewing Sunday in Belford:
Santa Claus will make an appearance; there will be bonfires, a food truck and even a huge snow globe.
Ross Brewing in Belford is hosting an apple pie contest at 2 p.m. this Sunday. Some local 'celebrity' judges will judge the best pie:
For those who don't want to cook, here are the local restaurants that plan to be open next Thursday:
Toy collection boxes are now up at Fly Guys Barbershop, Goldfish Swim School, Booskerdoo coffee by the ShopRite and Roma Pizza in Keansburg:
IMA asks their patients to drop off food at boxes they set up at any of their 11 locations throughout Monmouth County.