We say goodbye to summer and hello to fall in September – and there’s plenty of activities to make the most of both this month! Check out these family and budget-friendly events happening in Monmouth and Ocean Counties this September.
Be sure to check dates, times, locations, and weather for any of the events you plan to attend, as details may be subject to change.
September 2
Freehold | Fall Concert Series | 7:30pm-9:30pm
The leaves aren’t the only things changing this season – the tunes each week are too! Head over to the Hall of Records to enjoy a different concert every Wednesday through October 14th. There is no entry fee to attend – all you’ll need to enjoy the concert is a lawn chair. View the concert lineup.
September 4
Asbury Park | Ghosts & Legends of Downtown Tours | Begins at 8pm
This immersive, spine-chilling walking tour takes you beyond the boardwalk and into the haunted heart of Asbury Park’s downtown. Explore Asbury Park’s spooky past through stories about historic buildings, forgotten tragedies, restless spirits, and local legends. Tours are offered Thursdays through Saturdays and are appropriate for all ages. Guests are asked to be comfortable taking a leisurely 60-75 minute/0.5-mile walk. Tickets are $27.28 per adult and $21.83 per child ages 11 and under, including taxes and fees.
September 5
Oceanport | BBQ & Craft Beer Festival | 11am-5pm
Kick off Labor Day Weekend enjoying two things that scream summer – barbeque and craft beers (ages 21+). With over 40 craft beers and 20 food vendors, you’ll be glad you have three chances to try and sample it all – on September 5th, September 6th, and September 7th. For those ages 21 and over, you can enjoy a beer tasting of 10 two-ounce samples for $20. The festival also features free family activities including a bounce house, pony rides, face painters, and clowns. If you’re here for the horse racing, the live races begin at 12:50pm. General admission is $7, and children 12 and under attend free.
Keansburg | Floatopia | 12pm-8pm
Grab your biggest, funniest, and most creative inflatable and float out of summer at Keansburg Beach. Aside from floating in the bay – there will be live entertainment, delicious food trucks, a cornhole tournament, games and activities, and a spectacular fireworks display to end the evening. There is no entry fee to attend, but there will be items available for purchase.
September 6
Point Pleasant | Beach Parade & Block Party | 10am-3:30pm
This birthday celebration was 250 years in the making – so you’ll definitely want to add it to your Labor Day Weekend plans! The day begins with a parade down Arnold Avenue, from Shore Pools to the Bandshell. After the parade, enjoy an afternoon of patriotic fun with family-friendly games and activities, tasty food, live music, and a Revolutionary War Reenactment. There is no entry fee to attend, but there will be items available for purchase.
September 7
Point Pleasant | Labor Day Fireworks | 9:30pm
Want to enjoy one last fireworks celebration at the Jersey Shore? Head over to Point Pleasant Beach for their last fireworks display of the season. Before the fireworks, you can enjoy all the activities the boardwalk has to offer, such as rides and games or one of the various dining options. There is no entry fee to enjoy the fireworks display.
September 12
Toms River | Sailfest | 10am-10pm
You’ll have a boatload of fun with your family and friends at Sailfest, along River Avenue. Known as the largest sailing festival in New Jersey – it attracts thousands from all over the East Coast to spectate sailing races, enjoy live music and family activities (plus a kids’ zone for your youngsters), visit food trucks, shop over 130 local vendors, and more. There is no entry fee to attend, but there will be items available for purchase.
Lacey | Fall Festival | 10am-6pm
There’s no place like fall at Argos Farm! Pick the perfect pumpkin straight off the vine, find your way through a corn maze, try all the fun attractions, sample tasty seasonal treats, and more. Pricing will be available on the farm’s website. The Fall Festival welcomes visitors on Saturdays and Sundays beginning September 12th, with expanded hours of operation beginning in October.
September 13
Freehold | Fall Festival | 10am-4pm
If you’ve already enjoyed a PSL, you may as well start getting in the fall spirit, too! Get a head start on enjoying autumn at Oakley Farm – with family-friendly activities and crafts, live music, food vendors, and tours of the historic grounds. There is no entry fee to attend, but there will be items available for purchase.
September 19
Point Pleasant | Festival of the Sea | 10am-7pm
Downtown Point Pleasant will have all the seafood classics under one roof (or in this case, the sky) at their 48th Annual Festival of the Sea. Don’t let the name fool you – there will also be 250 craft vendors, a beer garden (for those 21+), live music, family-friendly games and activities, and more. There will be free shuttles between the festival and select parking locations. There is no entry fee to attend, but there will be items available for purchase.
Howell | Howell Day and Green Fair | 3pm-8pm
Head over to Soldier Memorial Park for a fun-filled community celebration, soaking up the last days of summer! There will be live music, inflatables and mechanical rides, touch-a-truck and demonstrations, craft and merchandise vendors, food, and more. The fair ends with a fireworks display at dusk. There is no entry fee to attend, but there will be items available for purchase.
September 20
Long Branch | Uptown Broadway Fest | 3pm-6pm
Enjoy the excitement of Long Branch’s Broadway (between Washington & Norwood)! Spend the day enjoying live music, a fashion show, contests, games, tasty bites from local favorites, and other hometown fun. There is no entry fee to attend, but there will be items available for purchase.
September 25
Toms River | Saint Barbara’s 54th Annual Greek Festival | Begins at 12pm
Saint Barbara’s Annual Greek Festival is your passport to the Mediterranean – taking place at various times from Friday through Sunday. There will be authentic Greek eats, traditional dances, live musical performances, games and entertainment, vendors, and more. There is parking at Ocean County College with a free shuttle service to the festival. There is no entry fee to attend, but there will be items available for purchase.
September 26
Ocean Township | Fall Fest | 10am-3pm
Head over to Joe Palaia Park to enjoy all the classic fall activities! The whole family can experience musical entertainment, pumpkin painting, fire truck rides, a vendor and craft fair, and more. There is no entry fee to attend, but there will be items available for purchase.
Tinton Falls | Community Day | 3:30pm-8:30pm
The 250th Anniversary celebrations aren’t over just yet! Commemorate this special year by enjoying a patriotic, fun-filled day at Sycamore Recreation Complex. Bring the whole family to enjoy activities, entertainment, food trucks, and a spectacular drone show display. There is no entry fee to attend, but there will be items available for purchase.
September 27
Holmdel | Harvest Home Festival | 11am-5pm
Celebrate fall like it’s the 1800s at Historic Longstreet Farm. You’ll take on the role of a neighbor – helping with the harvest and socializing with others, by participating in farm-fun activities such as wagon rides, unique games, craft demonstrations, and more. There is no entry fee to attend.
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