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Bayonet Farm

Holmdel Earth Day Festival and Greenway Walk will be held Sunday, April 26 from 12 to 5pm. Celebrate Earth Day at bucolic Bayonet Farm. This family friendly festival will have exhibits for all ages by local environmental and wildlife organizations, live music, shows and more!
The Monmouth County Parks Nature on the Move Van, Monmouth County Master Gardeners, Holmdel Green Team and Eyes of the Wild Mammal Show are just some of the featured exhibits and shows. Enjoy live music by local musicians in the Red Barn featuring Late4Lunch! As always, homemade sandwiches, hot dogs and fresh baked goods will be for sale at the Red Barn Deli.
Admission, shows, tours and parking are free!
Arrive early to explore the trails at Bayonet Farm! We’ll walk a 2 mile loop beginning at the Harding House at 11 am and returning just as the festivities begin. 
This is an outdoor event and will be held weather permitting. For more information visit www.holmdel-cilu.org 
The event is sponsored by The Holmdel Environmental Commission and Citizens for Informed Land Use

Schedule of Show and Activities
**Early** Guided nature walk – 11 am** (before festival begins)
Monmouth County Parks Nature on the Move Van, 12pm – 4pm
Name the Gnome Scavenger Hunt
Doodle Dude, 1:30pm
Tours of the Harding House at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm
Late4Lunch performs live at the Red Barn
Mother Earth Drum Circle, 2pm -4pm
Eyes of the Wild Mammal Show, 3:30pm

Exhibits
Holmdel Historical Society
Holmdel Green Team
Monmouth County Master Gardeners
Save Coastal Wildlife
Raptor Trust
Water Spirit
Master Composters
Brookdale Sustainable Fashion Display

Local Event: Holmdel Earth Day Festival & Greenway Walk

Holmdel Earth Day Festival & Greenway Walk


Holmdel Earth Day Festival and Greenway Walk will be held Sunday, April 26 from 12 to 5pm. Celebrate Earth Day at bucolic...

Brookdale Performing Arts Center

COMPANY – THE MUSICAL An Intimate, In-the-Round Experience Tickets: Just $20
Join us for Stephen Sondheim’s Company—performed in an immersive, in-the-round setting where it feels like you’re a guest at Bobby’s birthday party. This intimate staging pulls the audience into the heart of the celebration, surrounding you with music, laughter, and the beautifully messy moments of modern relationships.
Follow Bobby as he navigates the ups and downs of commitment, friendship, and connection, guided (and pressured!) by his well-meaning married friends and a trio of charming girlfriends. With iconic songs including “Being Alive,” “Side by Side by Side,” and “The Ladies Who Lunch,” this production brings Sondheim’s wit and warmth closer than ever before.
Limited seating. Immersive atmosphere. An unforgettable night at Bobby’s party. Grab your $20 tickets today!<a href="https://brookdalepac.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200511391" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase tickets here</a>Please call if you need handicapped seating:&nbsp;732-224-24112026 Show Dates:
<ul><li>Friday, April 10, 2026 7:00 PM</li><li>Saturday, April 11, 2026 2:00 PM</li><li>Saturday, April 11, 2026 7:00 PM</li><li>Sunday, April 12, 2026 2:00 PM</li><li>Friday, April 17, 2026 7:00 PM</li><li>Saturday, April 18, 2026 2:00 PM</li><li>Saturday, April 18, 2026 7:00 PM</li><li>Sunday, April 19, 2026 2:00 PM</li><li>Friday, April 24, 2026 7:00 PM</li><li>Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:00 PM</li><li>Saturday, April 25, 2026 7:00 PM</li><li>Sunday, April 26, 2026 2:00 PM</li></ul>

Local Event: Company The Musical - April 24, 25, 26

Company The Musical - April 24, 25, 26

COMPANY – THE MUSICAL An Intimate, In-the-Round Experience Tickets: Just $20
Join us for Stephen Sondheim’s Company—performed...

Do you hate exercising alone? Do you need motivation to get healthy and fit? Come join us! Our class is FUN, designed for ALL levels, and open to everyone. Classes are held at 5:45pm-6:45pm in Euphemia Hall, St. Mary's school gym. This class runs for 10 weeks, and you can join for one night (Mondays) or two nights (Mondays and Thursdays). The cost is $150 for one night or $300 for both nights. Please contact Francesca at 732-539-4971 for further information.

Local Event: Functional Training Class

Functional Training Class

Do you hate exercising alone? Do you need motivation to get healthy and fit? Come join us! Our class is FUN, designed for ALL...

Warner Student Life Center

Speaker: Samuel Ratcliff, Cape Shore Operations Manager, Rutgers University, Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory
Mr. Ratcliff will talk about the production and evaluation of Rutgers’ disease-resistant oyster lines, the production of tetraploid lines and other experimental crosses in support of genomic research and genomic selection, and the coastal environment benefits of aquaculture.
The Rutgers Cape Shore Laboratory is a New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station and a field station located on the shore of Delaware Bay in Cape May, NJ. Laboratory facilities at the site include two hatcheries with 3000 sq. ft. of quarantine hatchery. The lab provides summer paid internships for students.

Samuel Ratcliff is the Operations Manager &amp; Researcher at Rutgers University Cape Shore Laboratory in Cape May, NJ. He has worked with a wide range of species, from finfish and ornamental crustaceans to bivalves, which shaped his passion for sustainable aquaculture and coastal ecology, deepening his appreciation for the complexity of marine systems and the importance of hands-on research. He manages the Rutgers Cape Shore Laboratory, where he combines his scientific background with fieldwork, mentoring, and coordinating projects that support both research and the commercial sector of shellfish aquaculture in New Jersey.
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Science Mondays Free events in partnership with the Sierra Club.
All events start at 6:30pm at Brookdale Community College, parking lot 7 off Arena Drive, Warner Student Life Center, lower level.
For more information: <a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/academic-institutes-and-departments/stem-institute-2/science-monday-events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.brookdalecc.edu/academic-institutes-and-departments/stem-institute-2/science-monday-events/</a>

Local Event: Oyster Breeding Program at the Rutgers Cape Shore Laboratory

Oyster Breeding Program at the Rutgers Cape...

Speaker: Samuel Ratcliff, Cape Shore Operations Manager, Rutgers University, Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory
Mr. Ratcliff...

Oyster Breeding Program at the Rutgers Cape Shore Laboratory

The Cabaret Café: Broadway Night Step into a night of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable Broadway magic at Brookdale Performing Arts Center! From heart-stopping ballads to show-stopping hits, experience the songs you love performed live around the piano in an intimate, elegant cabaret setting. Sip on some signature drinks, and let the music sweep you away at your cozy cocktail table.&nbsp;
May 2nd at 7 PM — Broadway comes alive at the Cabaret Café!&nbsp;
$25/ticket (plus a small ticket fee) includes assorted non alcoholic drinks. &nbsp;Tickets are limited!&nbsp;
<a href="https://brookdalepac.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200511646" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase tickets here</a>

Local Event: The Cabaret Cafe: Broadway Night

The Cabaret Cafe: Broadway Night

The Cabaret Café: Broadway Night  Step into a night of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable Broadway magic at Brookdale Performing...

Brookdale Performing Arts Center is thrilled to launch a bold new comedy experience in 2026: Laugh Lab @Brookdale, an improv series where nothing is scripted, everything is unexpected, and the laughs are absolutely guaranteed. This fresh, experimental comedy night invites audiences into a world where performers push boundaries, test new ideas, and embrace the hilariously unhinged.&nbsp;
Guests will enjoy the show in cocktail-style seating, creating an intimate, club-like atmosphere. Snacks will be available for purchase, and the casual, lounge vibe offers a perfect night out for adults looking to unwind, laugh, and escape the ordinary.&nbsp;
Tickets are just $10, making Laugh Lab @Brookdale one of the most affordable and entertaining nights in Monmouth County. Each performance begins at 7:00 PM, and with a lineup of quick-thinking comedians and unpredictable scenarios, no two nights will ever be the same.&nbsp;
2026 Show Dates&nbsp;
<ul><li>February 19, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>February 20, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>March 12, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>March 13, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>May 7, 2026&nbsp;</li><li>May 8, 2026&nbsp;</li></ul>
All shows begin at 7:00 PM and tickets are $10.&nbsp;
This improv series is adult-themed, geared toward audiences who appreciate edgy, off-the-rails humor. Whether you're an improv lover or someone who just needs a break from the everyday, this is the show you’ll be talking about long after the lights come up.&nbsp;
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something new, daring, and wickedly funny in 2026. Seats are limited, and with this kind of energy, buzz, and price point, Laugh Lab @Brookdale has all the makings of the next must-see local comedy hit.&nbsp;
Laugh Lab @Brookdale Where comedy gets tested, tried, and totally unhinged.
<a href="https://brookdalepac.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200511403" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase tickets here</a>

Local Event: Laugh Lab @Brookdale - May 7 & 8

Laugh Lab @Brookdale - May 7 & 8

Brookdale Performing Arts Center is thrilled to launch a bold new comedy experience in 2026: Laugh Lab @Brookdale, an improv...

Start/Finish at Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor Parking Area, Atlantic Highlands, NJ

Vintage Cruisers Star at the 2026 Henry Hudson Trail Donut Draft Derby
Atlantic Highlands, NJ (April 2026) — On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Henry Hudson Trail will host the 2026 Henry Hudson Trail Donut Derby, a fun, relaxed charity ride for vintage beach cruisers and single-speed bikes only.
Riders will enjoy a scenic 17-mile out-and-back cruise with three donut stops. Every donut eaten earns a 30-second time credit.
Every participant receives a free event T-shirt and free electric bike bell.
Awards include 1st–3rd Place (donut-adjusted time), Most Donuts Eaten, and Oldest Bike.
All proceeds benefit Ride to Remember Inc a 501(3)(c) charity, supporting caregivers impacted by dementia.
Gracefully hosted by Monmouth County Park System. Sponsored by Highlander Bicycle Co., DDJ Management Inc — Dunkin’ of Atlantic Highlands, and additional local partners.
Limited to 100 riders (ages 20+).

Local Event: 2026 Henry Hudson Trail Donut Derby

2026 Henry Hudson Trail Donut Derby

Vintage Cruisers Star at the 2026 Henry Hudson Trail Donut Draft Derby
Atlantic Highlands, NJ (April 2026) — On Saturday, May...

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