Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County this Weekend, December 11-13, 2020:
By Greg Kelly
Attention: In keeping with Coronavirus concerns, all attendees should practice social distancing and wear facemasks. And confirm if the event is being held before going.
Friday, December 11:
• Magic of Lights: Drive-Through Holiday Experience at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• A Christmas Carol at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• “The Scrooge” (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• Hiking Adventures: A Toddler’s Perspective (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• “One Voice” Virtual Holiday Concert (Howell) – MORE INFO
• Surfin’ Christmas with the Black Flamingos (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
• Winter Wonderland Model Train Display (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• CBI Holiday Boutique (Rumson) – MORE INFO
• Outdoor Christmas Market (Middletown) – MORE INFO
• Women’s College Basketball: Monmouth U. vs. Iona (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Collingwood Indoor Flea Market (Farmingdale) – MORE INFO
• Travel Trails of Monmouth County – MORE INFO
• “Scrooged” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “The Prom” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “$200 & Under” Holiday Art Sale (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Visit Sandy Hook – MORE INFO
• Kid’s Ornament “Make & Take” Workshop (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
• Sisti Family of Lights Display (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• Stuff the Bus Toy Drive (Englishtown) – MORE INFO
• Christmas Village & Model Train Display (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• Fishing Access by Park (Monmouth County) – MORE INFO
• “Karen Bright: Throughline” Art Exhibit at JSAC (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
• Playgrounds of Monmouth County – MORE INFO
• Pier Village Carousel (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• In-Person or Virtual Photos with Santa at Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) – MORE INFO
• Jersey Shore Ghost Tours (Red Bank/Keyport) – MORE INFO
• Long Branch Holiday Bazaar (Virtual) – MORE INFO
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Saturday, December 12:
• Jorma Kaukonen at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “The Scrooge” (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• A Christmas Carol at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• Christmas in Ocean Grove: Tree Lighting & Carols – MORE INFO
• “$200 & Under” Holiday Art Sale (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Magic of Lights: Drive-Through Holiday Experience at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• Women’s Christmas Luncheon (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Used Furniture Sale (Sea Bright) – MORE INFO
• Doo Wop Project: LIVE in Your Home for the Holidaysfrom Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Outdoor Christmas Market (Middletown) – MORE INFO
• Dinner with Santa & Mrs. Claus Middletown) – MORE INFO
• Women’s College Basketball: Monmouth U. vs. Iona (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Holiday Harmonies (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Jump Into DINOSAURS with Jumpin’ Jamie! (Monmouth County Library)– MORE INFO
• Carols and Coat Collection (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO
• Jersey Shore Ghost Tours (Red Bank/Keyport) – MORE INFO
• Chris Pinnella: Christmas in Asbury – MORE INFO
• Bring the Outdoors In: Make Your Own Tabletop Tree (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Live Nativity (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Jesus, the Light of the World Drive Through Nativity (Marlboro) – MORE INFO
• World Milal Missionary Choir Concert (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Strauss Mansion Museum Open (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
• Fishing Access by Park (Monmouth County) – MORE INFO
• Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
• Visit Sandy Hook – MORE INFO
• “Scrooged” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “The Prom” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Town Menorah Lighting (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• JC Cole & Folsom ’68 (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
• “Votes for Women: New Jersey and Beyond” Exhibit (Ocean Twp.) – MORE INFO
• Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
• Collingwood Indoor Flea Market (Farmingdale) – MORE INFO
• Farmers’ Market (Highlands) – MORE INFO
• In-Person or Virtual Photos with Santa at Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) – MORE INFO
• Playgrounds of Monmouth County – MORE INFO
• InfoAge Science & History Museum (wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
• Pier Village Carousel (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Karen Bright: Throughline Work on Paper at JSAC (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Travel Trails of Monmouth County – MORE INFO
• Long Branch Holiday Bazaar (Virtual) – MORE INFO
• Christmas Lantern Tours at Historic Allaire – MORE INFO
• Sisti Family of Lights Display (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• Winter Wonderland Model Train Display (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• CBI Holiday Boutique (Rumson) – MORE INFO
• Holiday Bazaar Pop Up (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Christmas Village & Model Train Display (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• AAUW Used Book Sale (Middletown) – MORE INFO
• “A Very Special Holiday” Winter Showcase by APAA (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
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Sunday, December 13:
• The Sounds of Christmas (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• A Christmas Carol at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• Christmas at Historic Allaire – MORE INFO
• “The Scrooge” (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• “Wedding Dresses” Exhibit (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO
• A Night of Joy: Festive Evening of Carols (Keansburg) – MORE INFO
• Jorma Kaukonen at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• CBI Holiday Boutique (Rumson) – MORE INFO
• Outdoor Christmas Market (Middletown) – MORE INFO
• Town Menorah Lighting (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “$200 & Under” Holiday Art Sale (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Pier Village Carousel (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• “Scrooged” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “The Prom” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Holiday Bazaar Pop Up (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Chris Pinnella: Christmas in Asbury – MORE INFO
• “A Very Special Holiday” Winter Showcase by APAA (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• Magic of Lights: Drive-Through Holiday Experience at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• Fishing Access by Park (Monmouth County) – MORE INFO
• Playgrounds of Monmouth County – MORE INFO
• Potpourri II Art Exhibit Opening (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Township of Ocean Historical Museum Open – MORE INFO
• Red Bank Farmers Market – MORE INFO
• In-Person or Virtual Photos with Santa at Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) – MORE INFO
• Visit Sandy Hook – MORE INFO
• Karen Bright: Throughline Work on Paper at JSAC (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Collingwood Indoor Flea Market (Farmingdale) – MORE INFO
• Keyport Flea Market – MORE INFO
• Ocean Grove Beach Church – MORE INFO
• Travel Trails of Monmouth County – MORE INFO
• InfoAge Science & History Museum (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
• Winter Wonderland Model Train Display (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• Sisti Family of Lights Display (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• Christmas Village & Model Train Display (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• Long Branch Holiday Bazaar (Virtual) – MORE INFO
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Next Weekend
• Dec. 18: Tusk at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Dec. 19: BAC Outdoor Holiday Market (Belmar) – MORE INFO
• Dec. 20:Christmas at Historic Allaire – MORE INFO
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Coming Soon
• Dec. 26:Best of the Eagles at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Jan. 2:
• Jan. 9: Morning Bird Walk in Monmouth County (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Jan. 16: Elvis Birthday Bash at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Greg Kelly, a longtime journalist, is publisher of MonmouthBeachLife.com. He welcomes comments at [email protected].