All upcoming events
Every listing on the Jersey Shore Wave calendar, soonest first. For the month view, see the calendar.
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Count Basie Center Centennial Celebration Finale
The Basie marks 100 years at 99 Monmouth Street with a 1926 opening night revisited: a 4K restoration of the silent comedy The Quarterback with organist Ben Model, 1920s hot jazz, Gatsby-era cars, a speakeasy setup and a
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Diwali Dazzle at Bell Works
The Holmdel Indian Association and Bell Works host a Diwali celebration in the East Atrium with dance performances, music, snacks and henna. Open to the public.
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Sea Girt Lighthouse Sunday Tours, Final Weekends
Volunteers of the Sea Girt Lighthouse Citizens Committee lead tours of the 1896 live-in lighthouse, from the keeper's office through the parlor to the lantern room. Sundays 2 to 4 p.m.; the 2026 season ends November 22.
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Awesome Autumn Amble at Hartshorne Woods Park
A Monmouth County Park System naturalist leads a walk on the Hartshorne Woods trails, looking at plant and animal life in late fall. Meet in the Rocky Point section parking lot. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free.
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Monthly Jazz Jam at the Belmar Arts Center
Guitarist Jeff Pecca hosts the third Thursday jazz jam with a featured artist. Players with some jazz background may sit in; listeners welcome. Doors 6:30 p.m., music 7 to 9:30 p.m. $5 donation at the door.
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The Matt O'Ree Band Does Led Zeppelin
The Jersey-grown Matt O'Ree Band, with O'Ree on guitar and Eryn on vocals, plays the music of Led Zeppelin at Bell Theater inside Bell Works. Tickets through Bell Theater.
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Highlands Farmers Market, Final Saturday of the Season
The Saturday farmers market at Huddy Park runs its last day of the season, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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City Meal Kit Giveaway
The City of Asbury Park hands out free meal kits for families in the City Hall lobby, 9 a.m. to noon. Register by calling 732-502-5753.
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Accordion Melodies of the 1890s at Historic Longstreet Farm
Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion in the farmhouse at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel Park. Free.
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Scoop on Sloths at Jenkinson's Aquarium
A 30-minute conservation program about sloths that ends with a visit with Wally, the aquarium's two-toed sloth, on its renovated top floor. Ages 5 and up, $25, includes admission for the day. Registration required.
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Day of Thanks: A 19th Century Thanksgiving at Allaire Village
The Historic Village at Allaire celebrates an early 1800s Thanksgiving: blacksmith, tinsmith, carpentry and leather demonstrations, period cooking at the Allaire Mansion, children's activities, and the bakery and general
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Holidays with The Duprees at Surflight
Tommy Petillo, Jimmy Spinelli and Shawn Stevens of The Duprees return to Surflight Theatre with seasonal songs and the group's own standards. $47.50.
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A Carole King Christmas at Bell Theater
Vocalist Michelle Foster and her band pair holiday favorites with Carole King's songbook at Bell Theater inside Bell Works. Tickets through Bell Theater.
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Christmas with the King at Algonquin Arts
Travis LeDoyt performs Elvis Presley's Christmas recordings and early hits with a live band. No one under age four admitted.
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Run Your Giblets Off Turkey Trot at Bell Works
The 11th annual Thanksgiving morning turkey trot at Bell Works, hosted by Special Event Services. All proceeds benefit the Food Banks for Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Registration through Bell Works' event page.
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Red Bank Elf Scavenger Hunt
Elves hide in downtown Red Bank businesses through the holidays. RiverCenter releases an elf guide on November 27; find as many as you can and return the guide to RiverCenter by Friday, December 18, to be entered to win
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Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar
Holiday market every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 27 to December 20 at Convention Hall. Black Friday noon to 8 p.m.; other Fridays 3 to 7 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays noon to 5 p.m.
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Red Bank Town Lighting Featuring Holiday Express
Downtown Red Bank's holiday lighting on Broad Street the day after Thanksgiving. Students of the Count Basie Center Conservatory of Music open, Holiday Express takes the stage around 7 p.m. with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the
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Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn at Surflight Theatre
Surflight's holiday mainstage musical, with Blue Skies, Easter Parade and White Christmas. Matinees at 2 p.m. on Nov. 28 and 29 and Dec. 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19 and 20; evenings at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 28 and
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Penguins and Pajamas at Jenkinson's Aquarium
Come in pajamas for a penguin story, a craft and a meet-and-greet with one of the aquarium's African penguins. $25 for ages 3 and up, free for 2 and under, includes admission. Registration required.
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Small Business Saturday Red Bank Bucks Giveaway
Stop by Toast City Diner from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for complimentary breakfast bites and a $25 Red Bank Bucks digital gift card, usable at more than 50 downtown businesses (limit one per household, while supplies last).
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Ocean County Historical Society Holiday Open House
Free open house at the society's Victorian museum house: Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with gifts for children, holiday decorations and music, the colonial game of Skittles, refreshments, and a n
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Wondrous Winter Walk at Huber Woods Park
A Park System naturalist leads a winter walk through Huber Woods Park. Meet in the Environmental Center parking lot. Sturdy footwear recommended. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free.
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Spring Lake Holiday Shopping Soiree
The Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce hosts an evening of holiday shopping in downtown Spring Lake, 5 to 8 p.m.
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Belmar Christmas Tree Lighting
The Borough of Belmar lights its Christmas tree, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
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Scrooge at Spring Lake Theatre (44th Year)
The Spring Lake Community House and Theatre stages its musical Scrooge for the 44th year. Performances December 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 and 20; evenings 7:30 p.m., with weekend matinees including 2 p.m. on Dec
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Fireman's Park Christmas Tree Lighting
Music, treats and a visit from Santa at the city's Fireman's Park tree lighting.
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Asbury Park Santa Run
The 11th annual 5K on a closed city course; every runner wears a Santa suit provided by the race. Part of the proceeds supports Lunch Break. Registration and schedule on RunSignup.
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Krampus Asbury Park
A day of Krampus-themed festivities on the 600 block of Mattison Avenue: the Krampus Markt, the Monsters of Yule Tour and the Krampus Lauf procession. Full schedule at krampusap.com.
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Asbury Park Downtown Tree Lighting
The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce lights the downtown tree at Press Plaza at dusk.
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Middletown Santa Ferry Ride
Middletown Parks and Recreation's holiday ferry ride with Santa, presents for every child, entertainment and a cruise around the Statue of Liberty. Sailings 9 to 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Reside
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Jingle Bell Run at Bell Works
The Arthritis Foundation's annual festive charity race at Bell Works. Wear holiday gear. Registration through Bell Works' event page.
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Wake Up with Wally at Jenkinson's Aquarium
An early pajama morning with Wally the two-toed sloth: a story, a craft and a visit before the aquarium opens. $30 for ages 3 and up, free for 2 and under, includes admission. Registration required.
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Christmas Market at Allaire Village
The Historic Village at Allaire's last shopping event of the year: more than 25 craft vendors in the Village Row House Museum and more than 50 flea market vendors in the Show Field, plus the bakery and a food truck. Adva
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Ocean Grove Holiday House Tour
The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce's self-guided tour of decorated private homes, historic sites and inns, a tradition of more than 40 years. Ticket and map pickup from 9 a.m. at the chamber office, 39 Pilgrim Path
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Thompson Park Creative Arts Center Exhibit and Sale
Original artwork by the Creative Arts Center's students and instructors on display and for sale, daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 5 through 11. Free admission and parking.
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A Christmas Carol for Families at the Grunin Center
Yates Musical Theatre for Children's musical version of the Scrooge story. $20 adults, $17 children 12 and under.
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Disney's Frozen at Algonquin Arts
The Broadway musical, December 5 to 20: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 13, 3 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec
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Christmas in Ocean Grove: Living Nativity and Tree Lighting
The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association's Living Nativity in the Great Auditorium at 5 p.m., then the tree lighting in Auditorium Square Park from 6 to 7 p.m. with the Anchor Bible Church Band. Earlier: Ladies Auxiliary
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OCC Concert Band: Magic of the Season
The Ocean County College Concert Band's holiday concert. $28 adults, $24 seniors, $14 children 12 and under.
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Belmar Menorah Lighting
The Borough of Belmar's menorah lighting, 6 to 7 p.m.
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Free Screening: It's a Wonderful Life
A complimentary screening of the holiday film with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, presented with Shore Foodie. Free, but a reservation through the theater is required, while tickets last.
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Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes Farewell Tour
Judy Collins brings her farewell tour to the Grunin Center's Main Stage. $70 and $65.
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Asbury Park Downtown Menorah Lighting
The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce celebrates Hanukkah with the downtown menorah lighting in Kennedy Park.
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Broadway for the Holidays
The OCC Repertory Theatre Company's holiday musical revue in the Black Box Theater. Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. $26 adults, $24 seniors, $22 students.
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Holiday Evening Stroll at Allaire Village
A self-guided evening walk through the candlelit village on December 11, 12, 18 and 19, 6 to 8:30 p.m., with carolers, music, the Light Up Ladies and a 7 p.m. tree lighting outside the Allaire Mansion. Bakery and general
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Westminster Concert Bell Choir Winter Concert
Rider University students play holiday classics and original works on an eight-octave set of handbells, the largest range in the world. $25.
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Taylor Mason: Holiday Comedy for the Family
Comedy, music, improvisation and audience participation for children and parents at Surflight Theatre. $20.
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Visit with Santa at Historic Longstreet Farm
Father Christmas visits the farm in Holmdel Park from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13. Bring letters for him to read; no appointment needed and pictures are encouraged. Free.
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Nature Lecture: Seahorses of the Jersey Shore
A Park System naturalist talks about the seahorses of the Jersey Shore, their biology, behavior and coastal habitats, at the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center. Free.
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The Nutcracker for Young Audiences
Ballet for Young Audiences performs a shortened, narrated Nutcracker for young children, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $20 adults, $17 children 12 and under.
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Kwanzaa Celebration in Asbury Park
Music, dance and cultural traditions honoring community and heritage, at the Asbury Park Senior Center.
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Springwood Park Christmas Tree Lighting
Neighbors gather for live entertainment and the tree lighting at Springwood Park.
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Savor the Shore Holiday Tour
The Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce's ticketed holiday trolley tour, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets through the chamber.
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Tartan Terrors Celtic Christmas Spectacular
Celtic rock, Christmas music, Hogmanay tunes, comedy and step dancing. $48 and $42.
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New Year's Eve Bubbly Bash with the Rave-Ons
Surflight Theatre's New Year's Eve concert with the Rave-Ons, two shows at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $49.50.
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