Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this Thanksgiving Weekend, November 26-30, 2014

By Greg Kelly

Wednesday, November 26

A Marvelous Night: The Music of Van Morrison at Monmouth U (WLB) – MORE INFO
Camelot at Two River Theater (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
John Eddie at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
River City Extension at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Railroads: All Aboard! at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
WUF-Wearable, Usable, Functional Holiday Boutique (Belmar) – MORE INFO
Des & the Swagmatics at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

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Thursday, November 27

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! FAMILY, FOOD AND FOOTBALL. Don’t go shopping.

Friday, November 28

Red Bank Holiday Concert, Town Lighting & Santa Express – MORE INFO
Holiday Arts & Crafts Market at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
Black Friday Free Family Event (Middletown) – MORE INFO
Straight No Chaser: Happy Hour Tour at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Holiday Lights Spectacular at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
Camelot at Two River Theater (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Turkey Derby XLI at Wall Speedway – MORE INFO
Poricy Park Holiday Craft Show (Middletown) – MORE INFO
The Night Before Christmas at Paper Moon Puppet Theatre (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
The Emperor’s New Clothes at Paper Moon Puppet Theatre (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
Hostages for the Holidays at First Avenue Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
WUF-Wearable, Usable, Functional Holiday Boutique (Belmar) – MORE INFO
Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO
Railroads: All Aboard! at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives Exhibit (Upper Freehold) – MORE INFO
Holiday Gift Gallery at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Strolling Victorian Carolers at Jersey Shore Premium Outlets (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
Holiday Wine Trail Weekend at 4JG’s (Colts Neck) – MORE INFO
Yoga for Adults (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Santa Express and Parade (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Born To Run 5-Miler (Freehold) – MORE INFO
Trail Hike & Farmhouse Tour (Middletown) – MORE INFO
Canine Coat Drive (Eatontown) – MORE INFO
Destiny’s Bridge at Stephen Crane House (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Splintered Sunlight at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Negative Sky at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Alien Ant Farm at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Hike: Turkey Burner at Turkey Swamp (Freehold) – MORE INFO
Adopt-A-Family Program (Ocean Twp) – MORE INFO

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Saturday, November 29

Holiday Arts & Crafts Market at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
Michael McDonald: An Evening of Holiday & Hits at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Holiday Lights Spectacular at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
The 1940s Radio Hour at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
Camelot at Two River Theater (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Asbury Park Boardwalk Christmas Tree Lighting – MORE INFO
The Nutcracker at Paramount Theater (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
The Night Before Christmas at Paper Moon Puppet Theatre (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
The Emperor’s New Clothes at Paper Moon Puppet Theatre (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
Hostages for the Holidays at First Avenue Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
Turkey Derby XLI at Wall Speedway – MORE INFO
Drop & Shop (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
Manasquan Reservoir Nature Walk (Howell) – MORE INFO
Spring Lake Christmas Celebration Kick-off – MORE INFO
Holiday Tree Lighting & Ugly Sweater Party (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Holiday Harmonies (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Classic Holiday Horse & Carriage Rides (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
10th Avenue Freeze Out (Belmar) – MORE INFO
Holiday Artisan Fair (Highlands) – MORE INFO
“The Twelve Days of Christmas” Scavenger Hunt (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Avon Holiday Craft Market – MORE INFO
Evan K. Billig Memorial 5k (Ocean Twp) – MORE INFO
Meet Author Paul Czajak at Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) – MORE INFO
North Pole Fun with Santa at Poricy Park (Middletown) – MORE INFO
Family Film Day at the Library (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
Degenerate Housewives Holiday at Grange Playhouse (Howell) – MORE INFO
Christine Martucci & Band at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Bobby Bandiera Band at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
The F.L.O.W. at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Sips & Serendipity: Unique Painting Experience (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
Dollhouses of the Past & Present Exhibit (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
Home Depot Kids Workshop (WLB) – MORE INFO
Holiday Happenings at the Grove! (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO
Mill Demonstration (Upper Freehold) – MORE INFO
Women’s Open Gym Fitness (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
WUF-Wearable, Usable, Functional Holiday Boutique (Belmar) – MORE INFO
Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO
Poricy Park Holiday Craft Show (Middletown) – MORE INFO
Railroads: All Aboard! at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives Exhibit (Upper Freehold) – MORE INFO
Holiday Gift Gallery at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Strolling Victorian Carolers at Jersey Shore Premium Outlets (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
AAUW Used Book Sale (Middletown) – MORE INFO
Holiday Wine Trail Weekend at 4JG’s (Colts Neck) – MORE INFO
Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives Exhibit (Upper Freehold) – MORE INFO
Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk (Matawan) – MORE INFO

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Sunday, November 30

Rockit! Live at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Holiday Lights Spectacular at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
Camelot at Two River Theater (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Time for a Miracle, a Lighthouse Stage Production (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
WUF-Wearable, Usable, Functional Holiday Boutique (Belmar) – MORE INFO
Railroads: All Aboard! at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives Exhibit (Upper Freehold) – MORE INFO
Holiday Gift Gallery at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Strolling Victorian Carolers at Jersey Shore Premium Outlets (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
Holiday Wine Trail Weekend at 4JG’s (Colts Neck) – MORE INFO
Turkey Derby XLI at Wall Speedway – MORE INFO
Barbizon Holiday Mannequins (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Fair Trade Holiday Bazaar (Neptune) – MORE INFO
The 1940s Radio Hour at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
Manasquan Reservoir Nature Walk (Howell) – MORE INFO
Claudio Roditi Brazilian Jazz Quartet (Manalapan) – MORE INFO
“A Musical Parade” (Freehold) – MORE INFO
Bradley Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony – MORE INFO
Tree Lighting & Concert at Pier Village (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
Mill Demonstration (Upper Freehold) – MORE INFO
Men’s Open Gym Basketball (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives Exhibit (Upper Freehold) – MORE INFO
Navesink Challenge 15k & 5k (Middletown) – MORE INFO
Rabbi Marc Kline, Faith Open Conversation (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Poricy Park Holiday Craft Show (Middletown) – MORE INFO
North Pole Fun with Santa at Poricy Park (Middletown) – MORE INFO
Whole Grain Salad Making (Matawan) – MORE INFO
Turkey Shoot Showcase at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Meet Artist Jean Johnson (Belmar) – MORE INFO

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Next Weekend:

Friday, December 5: A Christmas Carol at Allaire Village – MORE INFO
Saturday, December 6: Scrooge at Spring Lake Community Theatre – MORE INFO
Sunday, December 7: Holiday Spectacular & Train Display at InfoAge Age (Wall Twp) – MORE INFO

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Coming Soon:

December 13: CODA’s The Nutcracker at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
December 20: A Charlie Brown Christmas at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
December 28: Men’s College Basketball: Monmouth U vs. Rutgers U (WLB) – MORE INFO

Greg Kelly is a longtime Monmouth County journalist. He welcomes comments or questions at [email protected]