Restaurant Week, Craft Show, Farmers Market: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The weekend has officially arrived.

As the weather gets colder and the holiday season approaches, there are plenty of weekend events planned around Monmouth County that you can check out.

Whether you’re looking to try some new food from local restaurants, get a head start on holiday shopping, or take part in a community event, here are five events you can check out this weekend:

Jersey Shore Restaurant Week

• Dates: Nov. 7 through Nov. 16
• Locations: Throughout the Jersey Shore
• Details: Enjoy a three-course meal with your choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert for either $32.25 or $42.25 at participating restaurants for Jersey Shore Restaurant Week.
• See Participating Monmouth County Locations

Fall Craft Show

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 8
• Location: Fort Monmouth Recreation Center (2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls)
• Details: Shop for gifts from over 40 craft vendors at the Monmouth County Park System’s Fall Craft Show.

The Village at Anne Ellen

• Dates: Nov. 8 through January
• Location: Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm (114 Daum Road, Manalapan)
• Details: For those looking to kick off the winter holiday season early, you can step into a magical world at The Village at Anne Ellen when it opens on Saturday. Attendees will be able to immerse themselves in festive displays and interactive scenes, discover shops offering a variety of Christmas decor, and more. Tickets and reservations are required.

Bark for Life of Central NJ

• Date: Sunday, Nov. 9
• Location: Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel)
• Details: Join Bell Works and the American Cancer Society for Bark for Life of Central NJ. The event unites the community behind the society’s efforts to save lives from cancer. Registration and more details can be found here.

Winter Fresh Farmers Market

• Date: Sunday, Nov. 9
• Location: 66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove
• Details: Shop from local vendors and stay cozy at the indoor Winter Fresh Farmers Market.