May
4
Sat
Sandy Hook Lighthouse 5k @ Sandy Hook Lighthouse
May 4 all-day
Tournament of Bands Indoor Championship @ Wildwoods Convention Center
May 4 all-day
Tournament of Bands Indoor Championship @ Wildwoods Convention Center

Wildwoods Convention Center and Middle Township High School. Atlantic Coast Championships featuring 225 competitive scholastic and independent units from nine states in the mid-Atlantic region, with performers of all ages, as they compete in color guard, percussion ensemble, dance team, twirling, jazz band, and marching winds annual championships.

Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Sat: 8:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.; Sun: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. {times are subject to change.}

Waretown Spring Wine Festival @ Waretown Recreation and Lake Area
May 4 all-day
Fast Trucks and Food Trucks Food and Beer Festival @ Six Flags Great Adventure
May 4 @ 11:00 am – May 5 @ 7:00 pm
Fast Trucks and Food Trucks Food and Beer Festival @ Six Flags Great Adventure

Psych Yourself Up for World-Class Coasters and Chow Down on Delicious Food Truck Fare!

Join us for food trucks full of delicious treats from all over the world, plus craft beer on tap!

Food Trucks Include:

  • MexiFlip Taco Truck – Tacos: chicken, pulled pork, spicy honey lime sweet potato (veggie), chicken mango
  • Cajun Jax BBQ – Cajun And Creole southern comfort food. Voodoo shrimp, Mardi Gras fries, crawfish etouffee fries, gator sausage, deep fried bread pudding, and much more
  • Chimney Cake Factory –  Hungarian sweet and savory chimney cake pastry, freshly baked on site
  • Five Sisters – National award winning pub-style burgers with assorted toppings. Whiskey tango sliders with whiskey glazed angus beef burgers topped with aged cheddar, onion blossoms, and bourbon BBQ sauce. Philly cheesesteaks loaded with assorted fillings, loaded french fries, mac ‘n cheese cone- savory waffle cone loaded with gooey mac ‘n cheese topped with bacon BBQ sauce
  • Empanada Guy – Famous for empanadas and Cuban sandwhiches
  • Macho Nacho – Earthy, delicious Mexican cuisine
  • House of Cupcakes – Winner of Cupcakes Wars; your destination for the world’s most delicious cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts and more
  • The Flying Pie Guy – Authentic, award winning, Australian inspired Pies made from scratch using family recipes
  • Little Sicilian – Gourmet Italian street food; home of the pizza ball
  • Cannoli World – Multi award winning cannoli varieties made with natural ingredients
  • Sweet Carolina BBQ – Authentic North Carolina barbecue and fixins’
  • Twisted Steaks – Cheesesteak pretzels, chicken cheesesteaks, pizza cheesesteaks and much more
  • Cousins Maine Lobster – As seen on Shark Tank; serving up fresh authentic Maine seafood
  • One Potato Two – Home of the “spudwich” made from jumbo fried potato skins
  • Grilly Cheese – Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches
  • Ms. Fu’s Yummy Food Truck – Asian fusion serving both classic and unique creations of mixed culture dishes of Japanese, Korean, Thai, Chinese, and American food
  • Gyro’s to Go – Authentic gyro’s and much, much more
  • Waffle de Lys – Authentic Belgian Waffles with a French Touch
May
5
Sun
Tournament of Bands Indoor Championship @ Wildwoods Convention Center
May 5 all-day
Tournament of Bands Indoor Championship @ Wildwoods Convention Center

Wildwoods Convention Center and Middle Township High School. Atlantic Coast Championships featuring 225 competitive scholastic and independent units from nine states in the mid-Atlantic region, with performers of all ages, as they compete in color guard, percussion ensemble, dance team, twirling, jazz band, and marching winds annual championships.

Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Sat: 8:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.; Sun: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. {times are subject to change.}

Waretown Spring Wine Festival @ Waretown Recreation and Lake Area
May 5 all-day
New Dinosaurs Join Written in the Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jersey @ New Jersey State Museum
May 5 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
New Dinosaurs Join Written in the Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jersey @ New Jersey State Museum | Trenton | New Jersey | United States

The Museum is pleased to announce the addition of two new life-size fossil casts to the “Written in the Rocks” exhibition starting May 1, 2019. The dryptosaurs on display will be joined by New Jersey’s state dinosaur, Hadrosaurus foulkii, and a Mosasaur, a large marine reptile from the Cretaeous period that was discovered in southern New Jersey! Visitors to the Museum may be somewhat familiar with the Mosasaur, as the skull has been on view previously. These new specimens will be on long-term view thanks to support from NJM Insurance Group and the New Jersey State Museum Foundation.

10th Annual Paulette’s C of Blue 5K/1 mile Fitness Festival @ CentraState Fitness & Welness Center
May 5 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
10th Annual Paulette's C of Blue 5K/1 mile Fitness Festival @ CentraState Fitness & Welness Center

Two Fun Events at One Location!

Paulette’s C of Blue 5K /1 Mile will celebrate its tenth Anniversary by joining efforts with CentraState Fitness & Wellness Center to create fantastic fun for the entire family. In addition to the registered C of Blue run or walk course events, CentraState Fitness & Wellness Center simultaneously will host its Free Fitness Festival. The anticipated dual event includes a variety of fitness classes and demos, gift raffles, health screenings, fundraising prizes, and children’s activities. Vendors will be on-site for some local shopping!

Kite Festival @ Belmar Beach
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Kite Festival @ Belmar Beach

Come as a spectator or a participant to see the magnificent swirl of colorful kites flying high over Belmar beach at 3rd Avenue. This event is sponsored by the Belmar Business Partnership and supported by the South Jersey Kite Fliers.

Belmar Cinco De Mayo Celebration @ 10th Ave Burrito
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Cinco De Mayo celebration, food, entertainment & family fun

Rock ‘n’ Shop at the Punk Rock Flea Market in Asbury Park @ Punk Rock Flea Market
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The iconic Asbury Park Convention Hall is run by the Punk Rock Flea Market three times a year to bring you a distinctively curated selection of vinyls, music equipment, vintage clothing, macabre artwork, handmade jewelry and other original creations from over 125 vendors!

Spring Family Fun Day and Car Show @ Patterson Greenhouses
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spring Family Fun Day and Car Show @ Patterson Greenhouses

FAMILY FUN DAY! Come pick up an early Mother’s Day gift, stroll aisles and aisles of gorgeous flowers, and while you are here, enjoy the following… FREE Antique Car show (all cars welcomed! No registration needed) FREE Bounce House FREE Face Painting Support Stomp the Monster (www.stompthemonster.org) by enjoying our BBQ, Beverages, freshly popped popcorn and homemade baked goods! All proceeds from refreshments go toward fighting cancer! There’s more! We will also be hosting an array of amazing vendors selling their crafts! Featured vendors include: Cedar Lane Alpacas Joan’s Jewels It Just Makes Perfect Scents Lazy Frog Creek ARBONNE. Contact us if you would like to be a vendor or need more information.

Belmar Kite Festival
May 5 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Come as a spectator or a participant to see the magnificent swirl of colorful kites flying high over Belmar beach at 3rd Avenue. This event is sponsored by the Belmar Business Partnership and supported by the South Jersey Kite Fliers.

Grand Opening Celebration @ T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center
May 5 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Grand Opening Celebration @ T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center

Come get an inside look of the National Historic Landmark, known as the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center will be open for the “Old Monmouth Weekend” Tour of Historical Sites. The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, which has been fully restored, is the former home of the prominent African American journalist, T. Thomas Fortune, who lived there with his family from 1901-1912.

3rd Annual County Seat Jazz & Blues Fest @ Downtown Freehold
May 5 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
3rd Annual County Seat Jazz & Blues Fest @ Downtown Freehold

DowntownFreehold.com is excited for another great year working together with MDS Audio as we shut down the street to make this event happen for you. This event takes place on West Main Street between Court Street and Throckmorton Street in Downtown Freehold and showcases talented and well-known musicians from the Tri-State Area and beyond. Many vendors are participating with a variety of items from hand rolled cigars being made in front of you to hand crafted jewelry made from sea glass, metal, gem stone, etc. We will also feature vendors with t-shirts, clothing, handmade dog biscuits, soaps, honey, unique crafts, and much more. And let’s not forget our Fire Department/First Aid Trucks will be there for all to see and learn about what they do for our community.

9th Annual International Beer, Wine & Food Fest @ White Street Parking Lot
May 5 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This grand festival (the first one of the year!) is a great time for one and all and features international food from Red Bank area restaurants, a large selection of beer & wine, live entertainment on two stages, kids area and family fun, and unique crafters & vendors.

9th Annual International Beer, Wine & Food Fest @ WHITE STREET PARKING LOT
May 5 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
9th Annual International Beer, Wine & Food Fest @ WHITE STREET PARKING LOT | Red Bank | New Jersey | United States

This grand festival (the first one of the year!) is a great time for one and all and features international food from Red Bank area restaurants, a large selection of beer & wine, live entertainment on two stages, kids area and family fun, and unique crafters & vendor

 

Beer Garden Opening @ Blue Grotto
May 5 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Beer Garden Opening @ Blue Grotto

The wait is finally over. Blue Grotto’s beer garden will be opening for the season Wednesdays through Sundays ! Grab some friends and come on over for some beers and treats and a different type of entertainment each day.

Climb Time at Freneau Woods Park @ Freneau Woods Park
May 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Head over to Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen, and try the Park System’s 25’ portable climbing wall. You must be 42” or taller to climb. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $2 for three attempts or climbs, unless otherwise noted; cash or check only.

International Beer, Wine and Food Event @ Red Bank NJ
May 5 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

A VARIETY OF INTERNATIONAL FOOD
SERVED BY 20 OF RED BANK’S FINEST RESTAURANTS.

Open Ceramics @ Thompson Park
May 5 @ 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Come to the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft, and choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week.

Seabrook-Wilson House Open @ Bayshore Waterfront Park
May 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, in Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. See displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!

The Midiri Brothers Salute Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw @ The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts
May 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Midiri Brothers Salute Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw @ The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts | Toms River | New Jersey | United States

The Midiri Brothers have long been a popular attraction at the Grunin Center, known for their musical fireworks and light-hearted banter. For this concert, they will be performing a tribute to the two most popular clarinetists of the Swing Era, Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw, both of whom had May birthdays. The Midiris will perform timeless classics associated with each artist, illustrating with finality that Swing will always be King! The New Jersey Jazz Society is a proud Media Sponsor of the Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon Series.

A Victorian Lady’s Wardrobe @ Ocean County Historical Society
May 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Learn the secrets of how Victorian women managed to create the fashionable silhouette long admired by all. Adjunct professor of art & art history, Lydia Chiappini is also an artist who will present a fascinating program, A Victorian Lady’s WardrobeA resident of Blairstown, NJ, Ms. Chiappini not only creates art from fibers, acrylics, oils, watercolors, metals, and clay, but also puts her artistic talents to work as she creates and models Victorian costumes & undergarments.

 

Holocaust Remembrance Day 2019 @ Monmouth Players
May 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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