MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The weekend has officially arrived.
As we get ready to say goodbye to January and welcome a new month, there are plenty of events you can check out around Monmouth County this weekend.
Whether you’re looking to get an early start on Valentine’s Day shopping, see a show, enjoy nature, or try some new food, here are five local events you can check out:
3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off
Date: Saturday Location: Beach Haus Brewery (801 Main Street, Belmar) Details: Join Beach Haus Brewery for another day showcasing the best home-cooked chili in the area, with live music from NGXB and BC MacGowan of Los Gringos. Tickets required.
NJ Symphony: Romeo & Juliet
Date: Saturday Location: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre (99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank) Details: See the New Jersey Symphony and the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey present this classic tale of two star-crossed lovers, their warring families, and a sleeping potion that causes calamity. Tickets required.
Fresh Valentine’s Market
Date: Sunday Location: Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel) Details: Enjoy shopping from local creators, bakers and more at the Bell Works Fresh Valentine’s Market, with live music from 12-3 p.m.
16th Annual Beef & Brew
Date: Sunday Location: Proving Ground (56 Shrewsbury Avenue, Highlands) Details: Enjoy a gift auction, Irish dancers, a pipe band and more at the annual Beef & Brew St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser on Sunday. Tickets required.
Seal & Winter Waterfowl Walk
Date: Sunday Location: American Littoral Society HQ (18 Hartshorne Drive, Highlands)Details: Join the American Littoral Society for a Winter Wildlife Walk to discover the waterfowl and seals that spend the colder months along our shores. Register here.
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