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.
“The food pantry has seen an increase in the number of families needing assistance," said Tricia Curtin, St. Agnes pantry coordinator.
The holiday variety show is 3 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 12. Tickets are free, but must be reserved ahead of time by calling 732-614-5426.
Any unsupervised minors will not be allowed out on the streets as of 8 p.m. both Monday, Oct. 30 (Mischief Night) and Tuesday, Oct. 31:
The Township is collecting food, toys and clothing donations to help local Middletown families in need this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
Full-service buffet with one drink ticket is $80, or band-entrance is $10 and pay a la carte.
Here's an interesting and adult way to partake in the spooky season:
Here are our favorite pumpkin patches near Middletown, NJ:
Bring your kids to The Wag's Halloween Spectacular, either at The Strand Theater in Lakewood or The Landis Theater in Vineland:
Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Middletown:
Tips for holiday boating safety
Father's Day is the perfect time to give a big thanks to all the dads who put smiles on our faces. Middletown, meet Anthony Mauceri.
Father's Day is the perfect time to give a big thanks to all the dads who put smiles on our faces. Middletown, meet Jason Rodriguez Sr.
The parade steps off at 10 a.m. from Bayshore Middle School and the route continues to Appleton Ave. to Center to Brevent to Highland:
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Middletown area. Meet Carol Woodward DePinto.
We rounded up some of our favorite area restaurants to celebrate Mamma:
Navesink River Road Middletown will be closed at 7 a.m. Monday through May 24 for final pedestrian bridge work:
Dixie Lee now has longer hours, and new this Easter are Peeps cupcakes, giant Peeps donuts, braided challah bread for Passover and more!
From live music and dancing to corned beef dinners and events just for kids, we've got your next two weekends planned:
You could go to a different St. Patrick's Day parade every weekend in March in Monmouth County:
Calling all love birds! Grab your sweetie and join American Littoral Society for a sunset bird walk on Valentine's Day:
Don't forget! You're going to need roses next week for Valentine's Day and your local all-volunteer Lincroft Fire Company is here to help:
Say "I love you" in a very special way: These four men will surprise your loved one wherever they are, deliver a rose and sing love songs.
From ice skating to fireworks to clubs and dancing, we've got a good round-up of things to do locally:
Where to celebrate New Year's Eve 2022 in the area:
Here are the hours for grocery stores that will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, along with those that won’t.
The toys were dropped off Saturday so Middletown Helps Its Own could distribute them. MHIO even helps with rent and electricity payments.
Santa will be there from 1-3 p.m. for photo opportunities in front of the wood-burning fireplace.
If you would like to donate, the public is asked to drop off a new, unused and unwrapped toys at any one of the eight IMA doctor's offices.
Our round-up of where kids can meet Santa this Christmas:
There are plenty of options for shoppers looking to bring a real Christmas tree home this year near Middletown:
Monmouth County residents have plenty of options, sortable by ZIP code and by type, on the Real Christmas Tree Board website. They include: