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Monmouth County, NJ
31Events this week
4Free things to do
93New spots
92New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Monmouth County

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 31 events, day by day →

Vinyl Traction

Friday 6pm · Charleys Ocean Grill

Friday Night Magic

Friday 6pm · Shore Gamers

Skate Party

Friday 6:30pm · Kunkle Park · Free

Jane Don't Does America

Friday 7pm · House of Independents

Local Summer Walk on Sandy Hook

Saturday 8am · Gateway National Recreational Area, Sandy Hook

New in Monmouth County

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Prep Coffee

Cafes

Your next coffee spot: Prep Coffee is brewing thoughtfully sourced cups alongside from-scratch brunch and fresh-baked pastries, all led by Executive Chef Sebastian and Valeria Rivera with a real community-first vibe.

prepcoffee.com ↗

ChillRx Cryotherapy

Health & Wellness

Recover fast, Monmouth: ChillRx Cryotherapy Marlboro helps Monmouth County bodies bounce back with whole body cryo that’s over in about three minutes, plus infrared sauna and light therapy, NormaTec compression, and CryoFacials.

marlboro.chillcryo.net ↗

Shear Madness Salon

Beauty

Central Jersey hair fix: If you want a reliable, family-friendly spot that can handle trims, bold color, and serious frizz taming, Shear Madness Salon in Aberdeen delivers with an attentive team and Master Certified Brazilian Blowout stylists.

shearmadness34.com ↗

Monmouth County’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Monmouth County’s best →

Most read in Monmouth County

The five stories Monmouth County readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. You Can Feed Kangaroos, Pet Camels and Zip Line at This New Jersey Farm

    Carm's Farm in Colts Neck, New Jersey, is home to one of the most unique collections of animals you'll find at a New Jersey petting zoo.

    Full story at njfamily.com ↗

  2. Adam Sandler and Salma Hayek Ride Out a Rainstorm in Neon Ponchos While Filming ‘Grown Ups 3'

    Adam Sandler is currently filming a Netflix production of ‘Grown Ups 3’ in New Jersey, where he and Salma Hayek Pinault are seen riding out a rainstorm in neon ponchos while filming scenes at Keansburg Amusement Park.

    Full story at comicbasics.com ↗

  3. Marlboro Restaurant Week Returns For 2026: See Details

    Marlboro Restaurant Week, set to run from Oct.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

  5. Pink Balloon Dispensary opens in Neptune; JAG comes to Whiting

    Pink Balloon Dispensary, a cannabis dispensary co-founded by Dr.

    Full story at app.com ↗

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