Craft Fairs, Fall Fest, Festivals: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — November has officially arrived.

As the new month begins, there are plenty of fun events happening this weekend to check out around Monmouth County.

Whether you’re looking to get an early start on holiday shopping at a local craft fair, take part in local festivals and celebrations, or keep the Halloween weekend going with a (not-so) spooky haunted theater tour, here are five events you can check out:

Hazlet Holiday Craft Fair

• Date: Saturday
• Location: James J. Cullen Center (1776 Union Avenue, Hazlet)
• Details: For those ready to kick off the winter holiday season, you can check out crafts, food, jewelry, home decor, vintage clothes and more at the Hazlet Holiday Craft Fair.

Diwali Celebration

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel)
• Details: The public is invited to join the Holmdel Indian Association for a Diwali Celebration on Saturday in the East Atrium of Bell Works. Attendees will be able to enjoy an Indian dance performance, music, snacks, Henna and more.

Fall Fun Fest

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Maple Leaf Farms (525 U.S. 9, Manalapan)
• Details: Enjoy farm fun and games, live entertainment, train rides, food and more at Maple Leaf Farms’ Fall Fun Fest. All tickets are sold at the door.

NJ Coffee Festival

• Dates: Saturday & Sunday
• Location: The Event Center at iPlay America (104 Schanck Road, Freehold)
• Details: Enjoy a weekend of curated vendors, workshops, coffee-inspired cocktails, treats and more at the NJ Coffee Festival. Tickets are required and can be purchased here.

Lights On, Scares Off

• Date: Sunday
• Location: Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center (765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft)
• Details: Take a special walkthrough of Brookdale’s Haunted Theater attraction with all the lights on and none of the fright. This family-friendly experience lets guests explore the haunt just as it looks at night, but without any actors, jump scares, or loud noises. Tickets are required.