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Colonial Park

Join us for a family-friendly heart healthy walk to raise awareness for preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome. This meaningful event features powerful survivor stories and welcomes all participants, including those with strollers and wagons, with proceeds supporting the Preeclampsia Foundation.

Local Event: Somerset Promise Walk For Preeclampsia

Somerset

Somerset Promise Walk For Preeclampsia

Join us for a family-friendly heart healthy walk to raise awareness for preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome. This...

VFW Post 2179 – 460 NJ- 36 Port Monmouth, NJ

The New Jersey Reptile Show is back — now expanded to two full days for an even better experience! Join us on Saturday, May 2nd or Sunday, May 3rd (9AM–4PM both days) for a friendly, educational , and fun-filled reptile &amp; exotic animal expo where families, collectors, and curious newcomers can explore the incredible world of reptiles.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a first-time reptile owner, or a family looking for a unique day out, this is the place to be. This is a sales and experience expo featuring animals and supplies from NJ's top breeders and vendors — while also giving kids and parents the rare chance to see these magnificent creatures up close, not just in books or on TV.
Kids 5 &amp; under get in FREE!
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<h2>🎟️ Tickets &amp; Capacity</h2>
Online ticket purchase is required.&nbsp;Capacity is strictly limited per day, and this event is expected to sell out.
👉 Purchase tickets at www.NJReptileShow.com to secure your spot.
Limited discounted family bundle tickets available — while they last!
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<h2>📍 Event Details</h2>
📍 Location: 
VFW Post 2179 
460 NJ-36 S, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 
(Use this address for Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze)
🕘 Dates &amp; Times: 
Saturday, May 2, 2026 (9AM – 4PM) 
Sunday, May 3, 2026 (9AM – 4PM)
🎟️ Admission: (Single Day) 
General Admission (Ages 6+): $20 
Discounted 4-Pack Family Bundle (Save $10 — While Available) 
Kids 5 &amp; Under: FREE
🅿️ Parking: 
Free on-site parking available
🍔 Food &amp; Drinks: 
Available for purchase at the VFW snack bar (Cash &amp; Cards)
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<h2>🐸 What To Expect</h2>
<h3>✅ A Unique Family Experience</h3>
Get up close to real reptiles and exotic animals in a safe, exciting environment. Perfect for young animal lovers, curious kids, and families looking for something different!
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<h3>✅ A True Reptile &amp; Exotic Animal Marketplace</h3>
Browse and shop from 70+ vendor tables featuring:
• Captive-bred reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, aquatic fish, invertebrates, and &amp; small exotic mammals 
• Habitats, enclosures, and bioactive supplies 
• Feeder insects, frozen/live rodents, and more 
• Reptile merchandise and discounted equipment
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<h3>🦎 Animals You’ll See</h3>
Explore a wide variety of species from around the world:
🦎 Geckos 
🐍 Snakes 
🐉 Lizards 
🐸 Amphibians 
🕷️ Invertebrates 
🐟 Rare aquatic fish 
🦔 Small exotic mammals (hedgehogs and more!)🦜Interactive parrot experience by Parties By Parrots (Add-on vendor experience)
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<h2>🏪 Featured Vendors</h2>
Featuring top breeders, exotic pet shops, and trusted professionals including:
• Major League Exotics 
• Reptile Deli 
• AquaTerra Exotics 
• Classic Jurassic 
• Nautilus Avian &amp; Exotics Veterinary Specialists 
• Garden State Exotics 
• Strong Island Aquatics &amp; Exotics 
• The Critter Carnival 
• EZ Botanicals
(and many more from across New Jersey and beyond)

Local Event: NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Returns May 2–3 (2-Day Event, Limited Tickets)

Port Monmouth

NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Returns May 2–3...

The New Jersey Reptile Show is back — now expanded to two full days for an even better experience! Join us on Saturday, May 2nd...

NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Returns May 2–3 (2-Day Event, Limited Tickets)

The Parlor at Hailey's

Join us for a “Pre-Mother’s Day” Celebration: Award-winning Vocalist Alma Micic and Guitarist Rale Micic with Bassist Gili Lopez – a beautiful evening of soulful song with a new Serbian perspective on jazz guitar backed by a Brazilian bassist.About Vocalist Alma Micic:
"Confident, soulful, vulnerable, rhythmically savvy, with the most sensual vibrato you're likely to hear" (All About Jazz}
Alma Micic was born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia. At the age of 16 she started performing with a local quartet at a time when jazz was making a big comeback in Belgrade. Soon she became a frequent guest vocalist with the Radio Belgrade Big Band and began touring and appearing at many local jazz festivals as well as television and radio broadcasts. In 1995, she received a scholarship to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Alma graduated in 1999 with a BM in Jazz Performance. Alma has been a resident of New York City since 2000. She has appeared at prominent venues such as the Jazz Standard, Scullers, as well as various international festivals and concert halls. Her first album "Introducing Alma", hailed as "a striking debut" by Jazz Review, received radio airplay throughout the US, including Voice of America, XM Satellite Radio and international radio stations in South America, Japan and Europe. Alma Micic was also featured in a one-hour NPR/WGBH Radio special “The Jazz Songbook.” Featured articles include Swing Journal (Japan), Concerto Magazine (Austria), Jazzman and Citizen Jazz (France). She has received numerous awards such as the Cleo Laine Award for Outstanding Musicianship and Bronx Council on the Arts BRIO Award.Alma's highly anticipated new album "The Hours" beautifully displays her songwriting and arranging talents in addition to her exquisite singing. 
About Guitarist Rale Micic (thanks to Jazz Society of Fairfield County)
“Micic is bringing an intriguing new perspective to the jazz guitar.” LA TIMES
Rale Micic is one of the most successful and critically acclaimed jazz musicians to emerge from Serbia. Audiences throughout the world have been captivated by Micic’s mesmerizing music, exploring interaction between his Serbian musical roots and his extensive knowledge of jazz.
With three albums released on CTA Records, Rale Micic created a cult-like following among music fans with his mix of jazz and haunting melodies from the Balkans. On his second release entitled Serbia, Micic establishes himself as one of the most inventive voices on the music scene today, featuring renowned Grammy-nominated trumpet player Tom Harrell, and was called “mellow, tight and tasteful” by Downbeat. His trio album, symbolically titled “3”, is an entrancing trio record described as “a groove heavy record… pure listening pleasure”.
On his new album entitled Night Music (Whaling City Sound), Rale looks closer to home for his inspiration. It features all new music, a “modern day” re-imaging of Bela Bartok’s idea of night music and what it would sound like in the city today.
Rale Micic has been featured in numerous publications including Downbeat, JazzTimes, LA Times, San Diego Tribune, Boston Globe, etc. He has performed at prominent jazz clubs and music festivals in US and Europe including Village Vanguard, Catalina Jazz Club, Blues Alley, Scullers Jazz Club, Dizzy’s, Smalls, San Jose Jazz Festival, Hartford International Jazz Festival, etc.
As a sideman, Micic has worked with the jazz artists such as Tom Harrell, Don Friedman, Eric Alexander, Jason and Delfayo Marsalis, etc. He is a member of Tom Harrell Chamber Ensemble and is featured on critically acclaimed release First Impression (2015 High Note). Rale Micic plays Sadowsky guitars and D’Addario strings.

Local Event: Metuchen Jazz Presents Vocalist Alma and Guitarist Rale Micic Trio

Metuchen Jazz Presents Vocalist Alma and...

Join us for a “Pre-Mother’s Day” Celebration: Award-winning Vocalist Alma Micic and Guitarist Rale Micic with Bassist Gili...

Metuchen Jazz Presents Vocalist Alma and Guitarist Rale Micic Trio

Palmeras Entertainment

BLOSSOM INTO BALANCE ✨ Spring Health &amp; Wellness Expo
May 17th | 12–4 PM
🌸 BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW &amp; RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY SWAG BAG UPON ARRIVAL! (While supplies last — swag bag items provided by select vendors.)
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✨ Experience a Day of Wellness &amp; Connection ✨ Enjoy a variety of immersive experiences throughout the expo, including:
🔮 Group Readings by Sophia Marotta, NY Medium 💃 Dance Lessons with Gina from Ignite Mind Body Soul 🎶 Sound Bath by Kate from Vibe Sessions with Kate 🦋 EFT Tapping Workshop with Meryl Haytonand more experiences to follow…
🌿 Plus explore: Reiki • Tarot • Crystals • Organic Beauty &amp; so much more!
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This is an immersive wellness experience designed to nourish your mind, body &amp; soul — with interactive sessions happening throughout the event. (Experiences are part of the expo and not included in the swag bag - they are offered à la carte)
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✨ Tap the link below to secure your spot today:
<a href="https://www.spiritualmama.org/event-details/spring-health-wellness-expo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">spiritualmama.org/event-details/spring-health-wellness-expo</a>

Local Event: Spring Health & Wellness Expo

Spring Health & Wellness Expo

BLOSSOM INTO BALANCE ✨ Spring Health & Wellness Expo
May 17th | 12–4 PM
🌸 BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW & RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY SWAG...

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