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5 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Monmouth County

From township celebrations to street fairs, there are plenty of things to do around Monmouth County this weekend.

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — September has officially arrived.

As the cooler weather sets in and school begins, there are plenty of events happening around Monmouth County for you to enjoy.

Here are 5 fun events happening in Monmouth County this weekend:

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Dog Days
Join the Red Bank Animal Welfare Committee at their Dog Days event on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Event attendees will be able to enjoy live music, prizes, activities and dog rescues and adoptable dogs at the event. In case of rain, the event will take place on Sunday.

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The Dog Days event will take place at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank.

For more information, you can visit the Borough of Red Bank website and read Patch’s previous reporting.

Fall Into Wellness
Attend the first day of Freehold Raceway Mall’s Fall Into Wellness event series.

On Saturday, event attendees can challenge themselves on the 40’ Marble Run Obstacle Course, attend boot camp at 11:30 a.m., smash pumpkins and enjoy sports-themed caricatures.

The Freehold Raceway Mall is located at 3710 US-9, Freehold.

For more information, you can visit the Freehold Raceway Mall website and read Patch’s previous reporting.

Hazlet Day
Bring the whole family to celebrate Hazlet Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Veterans Park.

Attendees can enjoy tents, food trucks, crafters, live music and more at the festival, alongside a 50/50 drawing from Hazlet First Aid & Rescue Squad.

Hazlet Day will take place at Veterans Park at 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet.

For more information, you can visit the Hazlet Township website and read Patch’s previous reporting.

Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show
Enjoy over 300 vendors, crafters, games and family fun this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show. Admission is free.

The fair and craft show will take place in Red Bank on Monmouth and Broad Street.

For more information, you can visit the Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show event page on Facebook.

Marlboro Day
Celebrate the Marlboro community at Marlboro Day from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

At the event, attendees can enjoy food trucks, vendors, entertainment, a petting zoo and more, with shuttle buses running from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for free.

Marlboro Day will take place at the Marlboro Municipal Complex at 1979 Township Dr., Marlboro.

For more information, you can visit the Marlboro Township website.

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