Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County this Weekend, December 18-20, 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 18:
• 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
• Tusk at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “The Scrooge” (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• Women’s College Basketball: Monmouth U. vs. St. Peter’s (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Men’s College Basketball: Monmouth U. vs. St. Peter’s (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Winter Wonderland Model Train Display (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• CBI Holiday Boutique (Rumson) – MORE INFO
• Father Alphonse and The Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea’s Virtual Christmas Concert 2020 from Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO
• “The Wiz” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Tara Denteat the Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
• “The Midnight Sky” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Collingwood Indoor Flea Market (Farmingdale) – MORE INFO
• Travel Trails of Monmouth County – MORE INFO
• “$200 & Under” Holiday Art Sale (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Visit Sandy Hook – MORE INFO
• Sisti Family of Lights Display (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• Christmas Village & Model Train Display (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• Fishing Access by Park (Monmouth County) – 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
• “Karen Bright: Throughline” Art Exhibit at JSAC (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
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Saturday, December 19:
• BAC Outdoor Holiday Market (Belmar) – MORE INFO
• A Christmas Carol at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• “The Scrooge” (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• Glen Burtnik’s Socially Distanced Xmas at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Magic of Lights: Drive-Through Holiday Experience at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• Men’s College Basketball: Monmouth U. vs. St. Peter’s (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Cherish the Ladies: Christmas in Ireland from Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO
• JoBonanno& the Godsonsat the Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
• Art Instructors Exhibit (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• Christmas Lantern Tours at Historic Allaire – MORE INFO
• “$200 & Under” Holiday Art Sale (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Holiday Harmonies (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Father Alphonse and The Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea’s Virtual Christmas Concert 2020 from Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO
• “The Wiz” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “The Midnight Sky” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play from Middletown – MORE INFO
• Jersey Shore Ghost Tours (Red Bank/Keyport) – 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
• 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
• 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 20:
• Holiday Crafter’s Fair (Neptune Twp.) – MORE INFO
• A Christmas Carol at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• Sensational Soul Cruisers at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• MCC: Joy to the World: From Our Homes to Yours (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “The Scrooge” (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
•“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” from Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO
• “Wedding Dresses” Display (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO
• Christmas atAllaire! – MORE INFO
• Father Alphonse and The Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea’s Virtual Christmas Concert 2020 from Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Tapestry Weaving 101 (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Cookies for Santa (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• CBI Holiday Boutique (Rumson) – MORE INFO
• “$200 & Under” Holiday Art Sale (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Pier Village Carousel (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• “The Wiz” at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• “The Midnight Sky” 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
• “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. 25: Merry Christmas!
• Dec. 26: Best of the Eagles at Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Dec. 27:Gremlinsat Count Basie (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
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Coming Soon
• 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].