Things to Do on a Budget in Monmouth & Ocean Counties this June 2022

Summer is here and it’s prime time for outdoor activities at the Jersey Shore! Be sure to check out these upcoming dates for some free or inexpensive events happening nearby this month.

June 10:

Live Music in Downtown Freehold will take place at the Gazebo (10 East Main St.) from 7-9pm and is free to attend! This event will be taking place every Friday night during the summer. There will also be additional live music performances at the Performance Plaza next to Suite 23 Barbershop (27 West Main St.). Learn more here.

June 11:

Brick Township Historical Society Giant Yard Sale runs from 8am to 2pm, at the Havens Homestead Museum (521 Herbertsville Rd.). There will be a variety of items such as household furnishings, costume jewelry and more. There will also be a homemade bake sale, and a licensed gold/silver dealer to buy unwanted metals. Learn more by calling 732-785-2500 or online here.

Stafford Township Founders Day begins at 10am at 260 East Bay Ave. There will be a hometown parade, entertainment, food trucks, mechanical and inflatable rides, vendors, and fireworks at dusk. Learn more here or call 609-597-1000 ext.8573

Red Bank Street Life is free to attend, and you won’t want to miss the sidewalks coming to life every summer Saturday night from 6-9pm! There will be performances from local musicians and artists. Find out more at https://www.redbank.org/ or call 732-530-2777.

June 16:

Kite Night on Ortley Beach starts at 5:30pm on Third Avenue Beach. Be sure to bring a beach chair or blanket and get an ice cream cone from Mr. Softee as you watch all the beautiful large-scale kites on the beach! Get more information.

Stars on the Bay, A Night with Sinatra (Keyport) is free to attend, and takes place from 7-9pm. Don’t miss this great concert series featuring a Frank Sinatra tribute band, while enjoying a beautiful night on the bay at Keyport Mini Park on West Front Street. For more information, call 732-739-5138 or visit the event link on Facebook.

June 18:

Seaside Classic Car Show from 9am-3pm at Stewart’s (1200 Central Ave. – Route 35 South, Seaside Heights). Lots of great classic cars to check out, live DJ and music, trophies will be awarded, and food discounts will be available for car show participants. Learn more.

June 19:

Father’s Day Celebration at iPlay America (Freehold) from 12-9pm. Dads get to ride free, all day long! You can also save $10 on booking a Topgolf Swing Suite for Dad in advance of Father’s Day. Call 732-577-8200 or click here for more details.

June 23:

Free Outdoor Movie (Ocean Grove) at 7pm. Don’t miss the classic movie Footloose, outdoors at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 South Main St in Ocean Grove. Pre-registration is required, and can be done online here. For questions, call 732-502-0050.

June 25:

11th Annual Taste of Highlands begins at noon and goes until 5pm. You won’t want to miss this spectacular event with five hours of scrumptious samplings and cocktails at over twenty great Highlands restaurants and establishments. The event will take place rain or shine. Tickets are $45 and include a map and free parking. Ticket holders must check in at Huddy Park on Bay & Waterwitch Avenues and pick up their map/bracelet. For more information, call 732-291-4713 or register online.

Manchester Day starts at 2pm at 1501 Lake Road in Whiting. There will be lots of food and craft vendors, fireworks, rides, and swimming! Get more information by calling 732-657-8121 or click here.

June 29:

Free Family Outdoor Movie Night in Freehold begins at 8:30pm with a showing of Karate Kid, at the Hall of Records downtown. Don’t forget to bring your blankets, lawn chairs and snacks! Learn more at downtownfreehold.com

We hope you have a great June, and Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads!