1st, 2nd And 3rd Place Winners In Middletown Apple Pie Contest

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:

Middletown Tree Lighting Will Be 5-7 P.M. Dec. 3

Santa Claus will make an appearance; there will be bonfires, a food truck and even a huge snow globe.

Enter Middletown's First-Ever Apple Pie Contest This Sunday

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:

Middletown-Area Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2023

For those who don't want to cook, here are the local restaurants that plan to be open next Thursday:

Group Of Middletown Residents Host Holiday Toy Drive

Toy collection boxes are now up at Fly Guys Barbershop, Goldfish Swim School, Booskerdoo coffee by the ShopRite and Roma Pizza in Keansburg:

IMA Again Collects Thanksgiving Food For Middletown Helps Its Own

IMA asks their patients to drop off food at boxes they set up at any of their 11 locations throughout Monmouth County​.

Bayshore Pharmacy Has Box Accepting Food, Cash For Local Families

“The food pantry has seen an increase in the number of families needing assistance," said Tricia Curtin, St. Agnes pantry coordinator.

Free Holiday Show For Kids This Sunday At Middletown Arts Center

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.

Middletown Puts Halloween Curfew In Place For Oct. 30, 31

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:

Donate Thanksgiving Food, Christmas Toys To Middletown Families

The Township is collecting food, toys and clothing donations to help local Middletown families in need this Thanksgiving and holiday season.

Halloween Costume Party Oct. 28 At Drifthouse In Sea Bright

Full-service buffet with one drink ticket is $80, or band-entrance is $10 and pay a la carte.

Guided Ghost Walks On Sandy Hook, Through Atlantic Highlands Cemetery

Here's an interesting and adult way to partake in the spooky season:

Where To Pick A Pumpkin Near Middletown

Here are our favorite pumpkin patches near Middletown, NJ:

Halloween Spectacular Show For Kids From The Wag

Bring your kids to The Wag's Halloween Spectacular, either at The Strand Theater in Lakewood or The Landis Theater in Vineland:

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Middletown

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

Fireworks Near Me: Middletown July 4th Events 2023

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Middletown:

July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Middletown

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Middletown:

4th of July – Be Safe on the Water!

Tips for holiday boating safety

'Patient & Kind' Middletown Dad 'Goes Above And Beyond For His Family'

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.

Middletown Dad Is 'Our Real-Life Super Dad,' Family Says

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.

Middletown 2023 Memorial Day Parade Is May 29

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:

Middletown Mother Gives Hugs, 'Shirt Off Her Back' To Others

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Middletown area. Meet Carol Woodward DePinto.

Mother’s Day 2023 Brunch: Reserve Now In Middletown

We rounded up some of our favorite area restaurants to celebrate Mamma:

More Info. On FINAL Navesink River Road Closing

Navesink River Road Middletown will be closed at 7 a.m. Monday through May 24 for final pedestrian bridge work:

New Easter Offerings At Dixie Lee Bakery In Keansburg

Dixie Lee now has longer hours, and new this Easter are Peeps cupcakes, giant Peeps donuts, braided challah bread for Passover and more!

15 Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day In The Middletown Area

From live music and dancing to corned beef dinners and events just for kids, we've got your next two weekends planned:

All The St. Patrick's Day Parades In Monmouth County

You could go to a different St. Patrick's Day parade every weekend in March in Monmouth County:

Take A Romantic Valentine's Day Walk Through Sandy Hook Dunes

Calling all love birds! Grab your sweetie and join American Littoral Society for a sunset bird walk on Valentine's Day:

Lincroft Fire Co. Selling 1 Dozen Roses For $25 This Weekend

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:

Order A Singing Valentine From Monmouth County Barbershop Quartet

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.

Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2022 In Middletown

From ice skating to fireworks to clubs and dancing, we've got a good round-up of things to do locally:

New Year's Eve 2022 In Asbury Park: Basie Center, Pier Village

Where to celebrate New Year's Eve 2022 in the area:

New Year's Eve 2022 In Little Silver: Basie Center, Bell Works

Where to celebrate New Year's Eve 2022 in the area:

New Year's Eve 2022 In Middletown: Basie Center, Bell Works

Where to celebrate New Year's Eve 2022 in the area:

Livoti's, ShopRite: Christmas 2022 Grocery Store Hours In Middletown

Here are the hours for grocery stores that will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, along with those that won’t.

IMA Patients Donate Toys To 270 Middletown Families

The toys were dropped off Saturday so Middletown Helps Its Own could distribute them. MHIO even helps with rent and electricity payments.

Brunch With Santa Dec. 18 At Drifthouse In Sea Bright

Santa will be there from 1-3 p.m. for photo opportunities in front of the wood-burning fireplace.

IMA Toy Drive To Benefit Middletown Helps Its Own And More

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.

Where To See Santa In Middletown This Holiday Season

Our round-up of where kids can meet Santa this Christmas:

Where To Buy Or Cut Your Own Fresh Christmas Tree Near Middletown

There are plenty of options for shoppers looking to bring a real Christmas tree home this year near Middletown: