Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County over the Holidays, December 24, 2014 through January 4, 2015

Happy Holidays! We’ve combined our final two “Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend” lists of the year/first of the new year and added weekday events for the holiday season in recognition of many readers being off from work and schools being closed.

Peace and Good Will. Be Safe.

Courtesy of Teddy Bears by the Shore

By Greg Kelly

Wednesday, December 24

Christmas Eve 5-Mile Run at Manasquan Reservoir (Howell) – MORE INFO
JR’s Burgers “Free Dinner” (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Arts Liberation Front Open Talent Night (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

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Thursday, December 25

Merry Christmas

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Friday, December 26

Bouncing Souls at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Eric Lindell at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Asbury Unplugged at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Blood Drive: Give the Gift of Life! (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO
Holiday Lights Spectacular at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
Railroads: All Aboard! at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Yoga for Adults (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

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Saturday, December 27

College Football: Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium via Seastreak Ferry (Highlands) – MORE INFO
Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market – MORE INFO
Nativities Around the World Display (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
Christina Grimmie (Freehold) – MORE INFO
Women’s Open Gym Fitness (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
Bouncing Souls at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
The F.L.O.W. at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Soul Cruisers at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Murray Farmhouse Candlelight Reception (Middletown) – MORE INFO
Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO
Holiday Lights Spectacular at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
AAUW Used Book Sale (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
Railroads: All Aboard! at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

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Sunday, December 28

Men’s College Basketball: Monmouth U vs. Rutgers U (WLB) – MORE INFO
Big Holiday Show at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
Holiday Lights Spectacular at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – 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
Railroads: All Aboard! at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Polar Bear Race 5k (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Rabbi Marc Kline on Faith (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Holiday Tea Party (Oakhurst) – MORE INFO
Bouncing Souls at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Sports Memorabilia & Card Show (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

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Monday, December 29

Mad Science Winter Break Camp (Colts Neck) – MORE INFO
Bricks 4 Kidz Winter Break Camp (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Men’s Open Basketball, 30 & Up (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
Game Day: Bridge & Mah Jongg (Wall Twp) – MORE INFO
Tim McLoone Radio Show (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Blaise at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

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Tuesday, December 30

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
Mad Science Winter Break Camp (Colts Neck) – MORE INFO
Bricks 4 Kidz Winter Break Camp (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Teen Open Gym Fitness (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
Teen Open Gym Basketball (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
Knitters and Purlers How to (Marlboro) – MORE INFO
Television at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Nottingham at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
New Riders of the Purple Sage at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
A Winter Break of Art for Kids with Laura Mandile (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO

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Wednesday, December 31

New Year’s Eve Twilight Run/Walk (Lake Como) – MORE INFO
The McCartney Years at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
Mad Science Winter Break Camp (Colts Neck) – MORE INFO
Bricks 4 Kidz Winter Break Camp (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Family Gym Time (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
Lost & Found Bereavement Group (Manalapan) – MORE INFO
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support Group (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO
Kids! Holiday Break Craft Make & Take (Ocean Twp) – MORE INFO
NYC New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise via Seastreak (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
Tim McLoone & Shirleys (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Dark City Strings at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
A Very ‘90s New Year’s Eve at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

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Thursday, January 1

Happy New Year
ALS New Year’s Day Beach Walk at Sandy Hook – MORE INFO

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Friday, January 2

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
Holiday Lights Spectacular at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
Railroads: All Aboard! at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Yoga for Adults (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Are You Living With a Sleep Disorder? (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO
Splintered Sunlight at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Feed God Cabbage at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
A Winter Break of Art for Kids with Laura Mandile (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO

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Saturday, January 3

Meditation Workshop (Colts Neck) – MORE INFO
Nativities Around the World Display (Long Branch) – 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
Railroads: All Aboard! at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Sing-Along Wizard of Oz at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Women’s Open Gym Fitness (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
Drop-In Surprise Story Time at Deep Cut Gardens (Middletown) – MORE INFO
Family Morning Chores at Historic Longstreet Farm (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
Photo Opening Reception at Deep Cut Gardens (Middletown) – MORE INFO
Winter Sunrise at the Jersey Shore (Avon) – MORE INFO
Origami for Experienced Paperfolders (Manalapan) – MORE INFO
The Legend of La Befana (Colts Neck) – MORE INFO
Bob Bandiera (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
EOS at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
The Saint’s 20th Anniversary Show (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
Holiday Lights Spectacular at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

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Sunday, January 4

Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea New Year’s Concert (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
Outdoor Cross-Country Ski Clinic (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Railroads: All Aboard! at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
FARC Winter Race Series 5k (Freehold) – MORE INFO
Men’s Open Gym Basketball (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
Open Ceramics Class (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Community Ice Skating Fun (Little Silver) – MORE INFO
Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel Bridal Event (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Winter Break Party at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Holiday Lights Spectacular at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

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Coming Soon:

January 10: Absurd Person Singular at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
January 17: Swimming at the Ritz at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
January 24: The Glass Menagerie at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO

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