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5 Things To Do In Monmouth County This Weekend: Oct. 30 & 31

From a Harry Potter-themed party to $1,000 costume contests, here are five of the many things going on this weekend around Monmouth County.

ASBURY PARK, NJ – This weekend is a big one as it’s Halloween weekend. From costume parties and trick or treating to trunk or treats and haunted hayrides, Monmouth Country has events of types and frights to keep everyone of all ages entertained this weekend, and some not-so-scary ones as well.

Here are five events to check out this Halloween weekend in Monmouth County.

Asbury’s House Of Independents Becomes Hogwarts This Saturday
Are you a fan of all things Harry Potter? If so, then Wizardfest is the place to be. From 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, the House Of Independents in Asbury Park turns into Hogwarts, complete with a costume contest and Quidditch Pong as well! Tickets can be purchased online.

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The Jazzstronauts To Perform In Aberdeen On Saturday Night
Know for their improv performances that give fans a taste of their funk and EDM-infused avant-garde jazz; The Jazzstronauts will be performing at the Alternate Ending Beer Company in Aberdeen on Saturday night.

Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten To Host Costume Party This Saturday Night
The Asbury Biergarten is hosting a rooftop costume party on Saturday, starting at 3 p.m. There will be live music from the Frankie G band and a costume contest where the best costume winner gets $1,000 cash.

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Halloween-Themed Open Mic Night At The American Legion In Neptune On Mischief Night
The American Legion Post #266 on 240 Drummond Avenue in Neptune is hosting its annual Halloween party and open-mic night on Saturday starting at 7 p.m.

Emo Nite LA Comes To The Asbury Lanes This Saturday
The originators of the emo dance party, Emo Nite LA, is coming to the Asbury Lanes on Mischief Night starting at 9 p.m. $1 from every ticket sold will go to the Living The Dream Foundation.

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