Festivals, Parades, Vintage Market: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The weekend has officially arrived.

As the autumn season continues and Halloween gets closer, there are plenty of fall activities happening around Monmouth County.

From local festivals to a vintage market and Halloween parade, here are five local events you can check out this weekend:

NJ Seafood & Music Festival

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
• Location: Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel)
• Details: Enjoy lobster rolls, live music, kids activities, a sangria garden, vendors and more at the NJ Seafood & Music Festival. Admission is $5 for those over five years old.

Vintage Market

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
• Location: The Stone Pony Summer Stage (913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: Shop from over 50 local and visiting vendors featuring vintage clothing, vinyl records, home decor and more at the Asbury Park Vintage Market.

Fall Festival & Pooch Parade

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
• Location: Pier Village (50 Chelsea Avenue, Long Branch)
• Details: Celebrate the fall season with live entertainment, fall activities, a costume contest, pooch parade, treats and more.

Halloween Parade

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 19
• Location: Hudson Avenue & E. Bergen Place (Red Bank)
• Details: Take part in the 77th Annual Red Bank Halloween Parade on Sunday. Attendees are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and compete in a costume contest, check out fun activities and more.

Thompson Park Day

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 19
• Location: Thompson Park (805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft)
• Details: Take part in this celebration of the autumn season with entertainment, wagon rides, pie-eating contests, kids’ races and more. Some activities may require tickets.