5 Fun Things To Do In Monmouth County This Weekend

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The official start of Autumn is almost here.

As the new season approaches, there are plenty of things to do throughout Monmouth County this weekend.

Here are five fun activities happening around the county that you can participate in:

Red Bank Oktoberfest
From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, RiverCenter, Triumph Brewing, Fresh Markets and Two River Theater will team up to host Red Bank’s second annual Oktoberfest.

At the event, attendees 21 years and older can enjoy samples from various distilleries including Asbury Park Brewery, Kane Brewing, Twin Lights Brewing, and more.

Admission is free for visitors of all ages. In case of rain, the event will take place on Oct. 6.

For more information, you can visit Red Bank Oktoberfest’s event page.

Red Bank Oktoberfest will take place at Edmund Wilson Plaza, located at 1 Bridge Ave., Red Bank.

The Latino Festival of Monmouth County
Enjoy music, food and more at the Latino Festival of Monmouth County on Saturday.

From 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., attendees can learn about the varieties of Latin American communities while enjoying live music, Latin food, entertainment and more.

The festival will take place at the Hall of Records parking lot in Freehold.

For more information, you can visit the festival website or see Patch’s previous reporting.

The Hall of Records is located at 1 East Main Street, Freehold.

Kids Day America 2024
Wall Township will host their 21st annual Kids Day America on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event is designed to provide essential information on child health and safety as well as drug, alcohol and environmental awareness in the community.

Event admission is free to children and families, and attendees can enjoy moon bounces, pony rides, a petting zoo and more at the event.

To learn more, you can visit the event's Facebook page or visit the Wall Township website.

The event will take place at the Wall Township Municipal Building, located at 2700 Allaire Road, Wall.

Autumn Equinox Party & Harvest Village Kickoff
Pantano Home & Garden is celebrating the start of Fall with an Autumnal Equinox Party.

Attendees can enjoy live music, a Frankie Fed’s food truck, pony rides and special in-store promotions with their free general admission ticket at the event.

Additionally, Pantano is kicking off their Harvest Village with fall activities and a special Autumn Patio Pot Workshop, both for purchase and as an add-on during the event.

The party and kickoff will take place on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, you can visit the Pantano Home & Garden website.

Pantano Home & Garden is located at 161 State Route 34, Holmdel.

Marlboro Farmers Market
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, you can visit the Marlboro Farmers Market and shop from a variety of vendors.

This week, Betsy & Lola’s, Cherry Grove Farm, Petite Baguette, Savvy Fit Soaps, and more will be at the market.

From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., attendees can also sample Caldino’s pasta with Butter Me Up gourmet butters.

To learn more about the farmers market and this week’s vendors, you can visit the Marlboro Township website.

The Marlboro Farmers Market is located at 444 Route 520, Marlboro.