Holiday Lights, Record Show, Craft Fair: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The weekend has officially arrived.

As November starts to come to an end and the holidays get closer, there’s plenty of events happening around Monmouth County this weekend to enjoy.

Whether you’re looking to get a head start on holiday shopping, see some magical light displays, or enjoy a live show, here are five local events you can check out:

Magic of Lights

• Dates: Nov. 21 through Jan. 3
• Location: PNC Bank Arts Center (Exit 116 Garden State Parkway, Holmdel)
• Details: As the holiday season begins, you can drive through this annual holiday lights display at the PNC Bank Arts Center. Tickets and further details can be found here.

U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland

• Dates: Nov. 21 through Jan. 4.
• Location: Holland Ridge Farms (108 Rues Road, Cream Ridge)
• Details: Enjoy interactive light displays, a Santa Claus experience, food trucks, illuminated tulips and more at Holland Ridge Farms’ Winter Wonderland. Details on the event and tickets can be found here.

Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
• Location: Ocean Township Municipal Gym (1100 West Park Ave., Ocean Township)
• Details: Browse from over 70 crafters, vendors and artists during Ocean Township’s Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair. The fair will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Asbury Park Record Show

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
• Location: The Stone Pony (913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: Shop for records, LPs, CDs and more from vendors from all over the tri-state area at the Asbury Park Record Show. Admission is $5 at 11 a.m. and $10 for Early Bird Admission at 10 a.m.

A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play

• Date: Sunday, Nov. 23
• Location: The American Hotel (18-20 East Main Street, Freehold)
• Details: Enjoy this holiday classic the same way audiences did in the 1940s with the Center Players’ Live Radio Play. Tickets for each showtime can be purchased here.