8 Holiday Events To Check Out Around Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The holiday season is here, and for those looking for things to do while they’re off from work or school, Patch has you covered with a roundup of local events.

Whether you’re looking to do some holiday shopping, hear some live music, or drive through a trail of holiday lights, there’s a variety of seasonal events and activities you can check out in Monmouth County.

Here are eight local events you can participate in:

Year-End Sale & Celebration

• Dates: Friday-Sunday
• Location: Downtown Red Bank
• Details: Shop year-end deals at participating businesses while enjoying festive treats and holiday cheer throughout Downtown Red Bank.

Holiday Trolley

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Bridge Avenue, Mechanic Street, Broad Street (Downtown Red Bank)
• Details: Enjoy festive tunes, colorful lights and the sights of Downtown Red Bank on their free holiday trolley.

What A Wonderful Year Music Festival

• Dates: Saturday & Sunday
• Location: Wonder Bar (1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: Enjoy a two-night event spotlighting Asbury Park favorites and emerging artists to celebrate the city’s live music community while raising funds for two local non-profit organizations. Tickets required.

Old Fashioned Christmas

• Dates: Friday-Sunday (through Dec. 28)
• Location: Allaire Community Farm (1923 Baileys Corner Road, Wall Township)
• Details: Stroll through Allaire Community Farm’s life-sized Christmas village featuring petting zoos, holiday displays, and more. Tickets required.

Winter Break Party

• Date: Sunday
• Location: The Stone Pony (913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: Check out the Stone Pony’s annual local band extravaganza from 2-8 p.m.

Merry Mile of Lights

• Date: Wednesday through Sunday (through the last week of December)
• Location: A. Casola Farms (178 Route 34, Holmdel)
• Details: Experience the magic of the season at A. Casola Farm’s mile-long drive-through holiday trail. Admission price required.
• Read More: Local Farm Brings ‘Merry Mile Of Lights’ Drive-Thru To Holmdel

New Year’s Eve Celebration

• Date: Dec. 31
• Location: Bar Bella at Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel)
• Details: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Bar Bella and enjoy a live DJ set, festive drinks and more from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m.

Magic of Lights

• Dates: Through Jan. 3
• Location: PNC Bank Arts Center (116 Garden State Parkway, Holmdel)
• Details: Drive through the PNC Bank Arts Center’s holiday lights experience featuring holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Tickets required.