Local Market, Parade, Plays: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — A new month is arriving and the spring season is almost here.

As warmer weather makes its way throughout the county, there’s plenty of fun things to do throughout the area this weekend.

Here’s five things happening around Monmouth County:

Fresh Saturday Market
Looking to shop local this weekend? You can check out Bell Works’ Fresh Saturday Market from 12-4 p.m. and shop from local creators, bakers and more.

To learn more, you can visit the Bell Works website.

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

One Act Afternoons
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Center Players of Freehold will be kicking off March with a set of one-act plays that spotlight women's journeys.

The plays will take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., starting on March 1.

To learn more or purchase tickets, you can visit the Center Players website.

Pier Village Restaurant Week
Now through March 5, Pier Village will be hosting a restaurant week featuring dishes from local chefs and the seaside atmosphere.

To learn more about prices and participating locations, you can visit the Pier Village website.

Sundown Sessions
On Sunday, you can enjoy live music from DJ Robbie Woodside at Bar Bella. Sundown Sessions will take place from 5-8 p.m., with the bar set to open at 4 p.m.

To learn more, you can visit the Bell Works website.

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

Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade
This Sunday, you can see the Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade live with 2025 Grand Marshals Matt Lee and Fran Griffin.

To learn more and see the parade route map, you can visit the Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade website.