Enjoy over 300 vendors selling just about everything you can think of- new, used and antique items as well as a variety of food offerings. Come spend the day and have a wonderful time, rain or shine!
Once again we will be closing Morris Avenue from Third to Fourth to turn the space into an Italian village. There will be live music with Julian & Dominique , Italian food provided by our member restaurants with a wine and beer garden to give us the al fresco food court that our visitors have come to love.
We are having Face Painting and Balloon Twisting and for the first time at the Italian Festival, a Petting Zoo –it was a big hit at the Irish Festival! The Spaghetti Eating Contest, a crowd favorite, will be back as well. New to the Italian Festival will be the Spring Lake School of Dance performing Italian folk dances – a tremendous draw for families and friends. Not new, but always a draw, is the festival Art Walk that will take place along Third Avenue. There will be music on Third too!
Zombies of all ages will invade Highlands! Pre-parade, make-up artists will be available in Huddy Park at 10 am while DJ Johnny will be spinning some spooky tunes. Post-parade, there will be a costume contest in Veterans Park, followed by the pub crawl! There is something for ALL AGES!
Live entertainment! – Rock out to the area’s best local bands! Street performers..
Juried artists, crafters and food!
Family fun includes games, inflatables, pumpkin decorating.
Compete in the Scarecrow Contest!
Find your scariest or silliest costume and don’t forget to dress your pets too as prizes will be awarded for best-dressed pooches. Come to Ocean Grove to enjoy a great halloween parade.
Come enjoy a beautiful evening in The Herbary greenhouse while learning and creating your very own succulent terrarium! Take in the beautiful scenery, explore the grounds and get your hands dirty!
Santa rides the NJ Transit train into Red Bank for the annual Town Lighting & Holiday Express concert. Join Santa on the train in Little Silver or meet him at the Red Bank train station when he arrives. There’ll be festivities before and after the train arrives with the Kathryn Barnett dancers and the Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch. Once in Red Bank, Santa will board a firetruck and lead the parade to Broad Street for the Holiday Express Concert & Town Lighting.
Santa Express departs from Little Silver Train Station
(Branch Ave, between Sycamore & Oceanport Aves)
Festivities and train arrival at Red Bank Train Station
(Monmouth St & Bridge Ave)
Parade down Monmouth Street to Holiday Express Concerton Broad Street.
Come down to the Hot Spot Studio at Rainbow Art Glass to see many talented artisans’ work at this free open house. While touring the facilities, you can see experienced glassblowers turn molten glass into colorful flowers, beautiful paperweights, one-of-a-kind cups, and much more. If you’re interested in creating your own artwork you can also sit with an artisan, and create your own designs! Walk ins are welcome, although customers are asked to call ahead.
Come celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day at the Belmar Lake Como Parade. It is one of the largest Saint Patrick’s Day parades in New Jersey. The parade will start at 12:00pm on Main St, with big after party outside at Bar A.
A ceremony will begin on the front steps of North Wildwood City Hall, 10th & Atlantic Avenue, in North Wildwood beginning at 11:30 a.m. A festive parade will begin at noon and proceeds north on Atlantic Avenue to Olde NJ Avenue. Participants include VFW Color Guard, Vietnam Veterans of America, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Irish Pipe Brigade, Emerald Society, Miss North Wildwood, Queen Oceania, Anglesea Irish Society, Sheriff Mounted Patrol, local school bands, and much more! FREE to attend. 609.522.2955 or http://www.NorthWildwood.com
Grounds for Sculpture opens its artist studios during the Artists in Action festival, where the public gets to watch the magic happen and ask questions.
This one day gathering of artists, craftsmen, home improvement and direct sales vendors has something for everyone. Over 80 vendors are expected to participate, and the event is held indoors. Visitors to the show will find wood furniture, doll clothes, pet treats, bird houses, painted stemware, ceramics, glass arts, photography, outdoor furnishings, water colors, spring wreaths, hand crafted jewelry and country crafts, Direct sale companies and Home Show companies will be on hand offering savings on hundreds of products and services. Get a jump start on your spring home improvements and decorating needs by visiting this 4th annual show.
This event offers free shopping bags, free plant seeds, great food, bake sale, give a-ways and more. General admission free with a pet food donation or a $1.00 donation for the Beacon Animal Rescue. Stop by their booth when you visit the show.
Come enjoy a fun breakfast buffet with the Easter Bunny and Slider. Children can make a frame. Balloons and face painting will also be provided! Registration online is available. (There are two times for the breakfast, 9:30am or 11am)
Artists, crafters, vendors, food, rides, live music, performances, children’s rides, game trailer, petting zoo, martial arts exhibitions, and many more. Come spice up your Sunday with some fun !
Stop by the Village to see over 40 local artist display their work. Historic Smithville also has 7 eateries, a carousel ride, train ride, paddleboats, arcade, on site lodging at the Colonial Inn, and over 26 free weekend events!
Calling all children 12 and under!! Come join in for some arts and craft fun and created cute and colorful Easter crafts and even visit the Easter Bunny! Limited supplies so try not to be too late! The Easter bunny will be waiting.
Come see what Monmouth County Crafters, Artisans, Brewers and Vintners have to offer. Buy local! Sponsored by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders in partnership with Monmouth University. Free admission and parking.
It’s your classic tea party with an undersea twist and a perfect event for your children! Enjoy snacks and “tea”, make a craft, and more! Dress in your best mermaid outfit and join Jenkinson’s for a magical afternoon. Pre-regristration is required, ages 4-10 only. Contact Jenkinson’s aquarium for more information on tickets.
PAINT YOUR PET @ MAVERICK ART STUDIO, SATURDAY, 4/27/19 FROM 6-8PM, BENEFITING ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY OF CAPE MAY COUNTY. TICKETS ARE $45. WHICH INCLUDES COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF WINE OR NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE, LIGHT SNACKS, PAINT, CANVAS AND SUPPLIES. YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR TICKET THROUGH MAVERICK ART STUDIO https://www.maverickartstudio.com, YOU MUST EMAIL A PICTURE OF YOUR PET BY 4/13/19 SO THE ARTIST CAN SKETCH YOUR PET AND HAVE IT READY FOR YOU THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT. WE WILL ALSO HAVE RAFFLES AND SOME OF OUR ADOPTABLE DOGS AND CATS THERE.
Mary Poppins returns during Michael’s most desperate hour to lend him a helping hand. With his house in danger of being repossessed, she whips up a little magic to remind him of the importance of family. Children will make a craft immediately following the movie. Closed captioning is available upon request. Registration is required for this program. Participants are invited to bring their own refreshments. This film is being shown in compliance with a license from Movie Licensing USA, funded by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library.
Children younger than age 9 MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times in the library.
Create a piece of pottery on a pottery wheel. With the help of an instructor students will learn how to “throw” a pot. The student will choose a glaze, and the staff will fire the piece. No experience necessary! Materials included.
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar on Saturday & Sunday, May 11th & 12th, 2019, from Noon – 5 pm, at Asbury Park Convention Hall! The weekend will feature a shopping extravaganza with Handcraft & Vintage Vendors, Flower & Photo Booth, Beauty Styling, Live Music, DJs, DIY Workshops, Mother’s Day Brunch & More:
CRAFT & VINTAGE VENDORS featuring the best in local and regional makers, artists and designers selling gifts for mom, handcrafted goods, jewelry, art, home goods, and more. To apply as a vendor, click here.
FLOWER BOUQUETS by Faye + Renee, a Philadelphia-based floral and event design company. Pick up a gorgeous flower arrangement or BYO (build your own) at their flower bar.
MOM’S DAY PHOTOS with Little Detour Photobooth, featuring a vintage trailer, fun props, and take-home photo strips.
MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY BRUNCH at The Anchor’s Bend.
WORKSHOPS, LIVE MUSIC, YOGA, & MORE BEING ANNOUNCED SOON!
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar on Saturday & Sunday, May 11th & 12th, 2019, from Noon – 5 pm, at Asbury Park Convention Hall! The weekend will feature a shopping extravaganza with Handcraft & Vintage Vendors, Flower & Photo Booth, Beauty Styling, Live Music, DJs, DIY Workshops, Mother’s Day Brunch & More:
CRAFT & VINTAGE VENDORS featuring the best in local and regional makers, artists and designers selling gifts for mom, handcrafted goods, jewelry, art, home goods, and more. To apply as a vendor, click here.
FLOWER BOUQUETS by Faye + Renee, a Philadelphia-based floral and event design company. Pick up a gorgeous flower arrangement or BYO (build your own) at their flower bar.
MOM’S DAY PHOTOS with Little Detour Photobooth, featuring a vintage trailer, fun props, and take-home photo strips.
MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY BRUNCH at The Anchor’s Bend.
WORKSHOPS, LIVE MUSIC, YOGA, & MORE BEING ANNOUNCED SOON!
The parade starts at noon from City Hall. Festival includes live performances, over 100 vendors, family zone and food court. FREE.
Oceanfest combines the best parts of everyone’s favorite summertime memory — and caps it all off with the most spectacular fireworks display you’ll see anywhere along the Jersey coast. It’s an all-day, family friendly festival that brings together the most memorable sights, sounds and sensations of the summer season. Not just a music or food festival; much more than a craft sale or street fair, it’s all about the memories and the people you share it with. You wouldn’t want to miss out !