Live Music, Beach Walks, Games: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — As the winter season continues, the cold weather has come with it.

Though temperatures have dropped, there’s still plenty of events (indoor and some outdoor, for those who are enjoying the snow) happening around Monmouth County for you to check out.

Here are five things happening this weekend:

Mountain Jam Band
Starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday, you can hear Mountain Jam Band (the Allman Brothers Band Tribute) at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park.

The event is a two-set show focusing on the early years representing the seminal ABB records. Those 21 and up will be admitted.

To learn more you can visit the Wonder Bar website.

Wonder Bar is located at 1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park.

Sundown Sessions
For those looking for a relaxing night out this weekend, you can check out Bell Works’ Sundown Sessions on Saturday. From 5-8 p.m., guests can enjoy live music featuring DJ Robbie Woodside at Bar Bella.

For more information, you can visit the Bell Works website.

Bell Works is located at 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel.

Winter Beach Walk
From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, you can take a Park System Naturalist guided walk along the beach at Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area in Manasquan.

During the walk, you can collect and identify some of the ocean’s natural treasures. Attendees should dress in warm clothing and bring something to carry shells in.

For more information, you can visit the Monmouth County website.

Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area is located at 391 Third Avenue, Manasquan.

Stone Pony Showcase
ULTRAVIOLET and EXIT 109 will co-headline the first Sunday Showcase of 2025 at the Stone Pony. The two are joined by some of NJ’s top new bands, including Scylla, Nine-O Pony and Gabe Rivera.

Doors open at 1 p.m. and the show is set to run from 1:15-7 p.m.

To learn more and see ticket prices, you can visit the Stone Pony website.

The Stone Pony is located at 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park.

Parlor Games for Wintry Weather
If you’re in the mood for games this weekend, you can play two 1890s board games at Historic Longstreet Farm. In addition to Halma and Basilinda, the farm will also have old-time favorites like Backgammon, Checkers and Reversi.

For more information, you can visit the Monmouth County website.

Historic Longstreet Farm is located at 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel.