Porch Fest, Crafts, Tribute Concert: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The weekend is almost here, and in Monmouth County, there are plenty of events for you to enjoy.

Whether you’re looking to shop from local vendors, spend some time outside, or hear live music throughout an entire neighborhood, there’s plenty of events to check out.

Here’s what’s happening around Monmouth County this weekend:

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
This Saturday, Allaire Community Farm and the Monmouth County Children’s Interagency Coordinating Council will team up to host the 9th Annual Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.

The free, family-friendly event will allow attendees to connect with the local resources and support they need, while also enjoying the farm’s petting zoo, train and tractor rides, games and more.

To register for the event, you can click here. To learn more, you can visit the event page or read Patch’s previous reporting.

Allaire Community Farm is located at 1923 Baileys Corner Road, Wall.

‘Almost Eras’ Tribute Concert
For those who weren’t able to attend Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour,” you can check out Marlboro Township’s “Almost Eras Experience” Tribute Concert on Saturday.

From 6:30-8 p.m., the town is inviting community members to dress up, bring their friendship bracelets and enjoy a night of singing, dancing and more. The event is free, and no registration is required.

To learn more, you can visit the Marlboro Township website.

The tribute concert will take place at the Marlboro Recreation Center Amphitheater at 1996 Recreation Way, Marlboro.

Spring Craft & Vendor Show
For those looking to shop this weekend, you can check out the Spring Craft & Vendor Show at Allaire State Park on Saturday.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In case of rain, the event will take place on Sunday.

To learn more or get tickets, you can visit The Historic Village at Allaire website or Facebook page.

Allaire State Park is located at 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale.

Dog Walk on BroadWalk
Red Bank RiverCenter, the Red Bank Animal Welfare Committee and Fins & Feathers are teaming up this Saturday for the second annual Dog Walk on BroadWalk.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees can bring their leashed dogs and stop by for pet activities, live music, pet adoption opportunities and more. The Animal Welfare Committee will also be on-site collecting pet food donations for Lunch Break.

To learn more, you can visit the Red Bank RiverCenter website.

Walk4Friends
This Sunday, the Friendship Circle of Central Jersey will host their annual ‘Walk4Friends’ event at the Marlboro Recreation Center.

From 12-3 p.m., community members are invited to come and participate in or support the event, which will raise funds to help sustain Friendship Circle’s programs. Attendees will also be able to enjoy face painting, snacks and more.

To learn more about how to register for the event, you can click here. To learn more about Friendship Circle, you can visit their website or read Patch’s previous reporting.

The Marlboro Recreation Center is located at 1996 Recreation Way, Marlboro.

FBAC Porch Fest
This Sunday, you can stroll through Freehold Borough and enjoy live music from local bands, who will be performing on porches throughout town.

There will also be a Band Competition that allows attendees to vote for their favorite band to perform at one of next year’s concert series shows. The event will run from 12-6 p.m., and attendees can go to the Downtown Gazebo at 11:30 a.m. for a map of porches and music.

To learn more, you can visit the Downtown Freehold website.

The Downtown Gazebo is located at 10E Main Street, Freehold.