Live Music, Parade, Film Festival: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The weekend has officially arrived.

As March comes to an end and summer on the shore gets closer, there’s plenty of events happening around Monmouth County this weekend.

Whether you’re looking to continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebration, shop from local makers at the county craft fair, hear some live music, or see some new films, here are six local events you can check out:

Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Start at North Lake Boulevard, Lake Como
• Details: Keep the St. Patrick’s Day celebration going with Belmar-Lake Como’s annual parade.

Spring Craft Show

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Fort Monmouth Recreation Center (2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls)
• Details: Shop for gifts, spring decorations, jewelry and more from local artists and crafters at the Monmouth County Spring Craft Show.
• Read More: Spring Craft Show Coming To Monmouth County: See Details

Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Skydive

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Monmouth Executive Airport (4780 W. Hurley Pond Road, Wall)
• Details: Join Monmouth Jet Center for a family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt that will kick off with a special skydiving appearance by the Easter Bunny. Bring your Easter baskets.

Garden State Film Festival

• Dates: Through Sunday
• Locations: Asbury Park, Ocean Grove & Cranford
• Details: Enjoy a variety of film, video and animated works at the annual Garden State Film Festival. Gets tickets online or at the door while supplies last.

Music Cafe

• Date: Sunday
• Location: Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street, Middletown)
• Details: Join the Middletown Arts Center for an evening of original music, performances and live energy, featuring Reina Williams & Patrick Bamburak, JStu and Michael Brett.

Our Lady Peace: 30th Anniversary Tour

• Date: Sunday
• Location: The Stone Pony (913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: One of Canada’s most influential rock bands, Our Lady Peace, has shaped the alternative rock landscape for over three decades. Now, the band is celebrating its 30th anniversary on tour with special guests The Verve Pipe. Tickets required.