Eventful: October 2022

By: Community Magazine | October 3, 2022 Eventful

Bell Works Fresh Market

Every Wednesday and Saturday through November
A weekly farmers market featuring 50 local artists, makers, farmers, and food purveyors. Located at Bell Works in Holmdel, a 2 million square foot metroburb featuring five floors of offices, a full restaurant and retail experience, and a rooftop bar. More info at BellWorksFresh.com.


Asbury Park Fall Bazaar

October 8 & October 9
Celebrate makers, music, & art at historic Convention Hall from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. This event is free with live music, kids face painting and more. More info at AsburyParkBazaar.com.


Lunch Break Fall Gala

October 14
Join in for this annual gala at the Park Loft in Oceanport from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. featuring fine cuisine, dancing, entertainment, raffles and a premium auction. Event is honoring Jeremy Grunin, Jamie Giovinazzo, Paul Sansone Jr., and Dr. Thomas and Bonnie Johnson with Siobhan Fallon Hogan as the guest host. More info, visit LunchBreak.org.


Haunted Theater

October 14 through October 16
October 21 through October 23
October 28 through October 30

Are you brave enough to take on the demented imaginations of Brookdale’s students? Designed, built and run by past and present students. This tormented trip through body parts, evil creatures and more will redefine “stage fright”…forever! For tickets, visit BrookdaleECC.edu today


MCHA Presents TavernFest

October 15
Presented by Monmouth County Historical Association, guests will enjoy open bar, bbq dinner, games and live music at Allen House in Shrewsbury from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person. For questions and tickets, visit MonmouthHistory.org.


Frances Foundation’s 18th Annual Gala

October 15
Join the Frances Foundation at Ocean Place Resort to benefit pediatric cancer warriors. The gala includes cocktail hour, gift baskets, silent auction, entertainment, and so much more from 6:30 to 12:00 midnight. More info at FrancesFoundation.net.


Thompson Park Day

October 16
From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., enjoy this family fun event that includes pumpkin painting, wagon rides, kids races, entertainment and so more at Thompson Park in Lincroft. Some activities have a fee. Admission and parking are free. More info, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com.


Piano Ballads from the Turn of the Century

October 22
From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., tap your feet, dance a one-step, or sing-along to popular turn-of-the-19th-century ballads as they are played inside the farmhouse located at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel. This event is free. More info, visit MonmouthCuntyParks.com.


Ghost Tours at the Allen House

October 28 through October 30
Guests will hear the detailed history from costumed guides portraying former owners and visitors, who will tell stories ranging from The Allen House Massacre in 1779 to the ghostly rocking chair figure many have seen while driving by the house along Route 35. More info at MonmouthHistory.org.


Holiday Bazaar

Long Branch Bazaar at Whitechapel Projects
Every Saturday & Sunday
November 26 through December 18
Asbury Park Bazaar at Asbury Hotel
Every Sunday
November 27th through December 18

Featuring a curated roster of the best local and regional artists, vendors, and shops selling the cutest and coolest vintage, handmade, art, jewelry, home goods, foodstuffs, and more. The event is free. More information, visit asburyparkbazaar.com.


Holiday Style Luncheon and Shopping Spree

November 30
Monmouth Conservation Foundation is hosting its annual event at The Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. featuring keynote speaker Lee Woodruff. For tickets and more info, visit MonmouthConservation.org.


Holiday Express Benefit Concert at Count Basie

December 19 & December 20
This concert has been a festive, fun holiday tradition for friends and family in our community for years. A Jersey Shore tradition, the acclaimed philanthropic group brings its “Ultimate Holiday Show” with its unique mixture of traditional, gospel and rock ‘n soul holiday music that will touch you with the spirit of the season. More information, visit thebasie.org.

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