Summer is officially here, and we’re diving into fun! Our 2022 Summer Fun Guide, presented by Delicious Orchards, is PACKED with things to do with the family all season long! Check out our list below for local ice cream spots, beaches, parks, mini golf, outdoor dining, fireworks, and SO MUCH MORE! Happy Summer!!!

Head to Delicious Orchards, The Country Food Market!

Their 60,000 square foot retail market specializes in fresh fruits and vegetables. Delicious Orchards offers a wide array of baked goods all made on site in their scratch bakery. They’re home to the finest meats and cheeses with unique deli, prepared foods and grocery sections. Perfect gift baskets, coffees and teas, an ever increasing organic department, a personal shopping experience offering curbside service, catering and outdoor dining at their Cider Café where you can enjoy your meal under one of their many apple trees. To learn more about how this family owned and operated market has been the first stop for anyone planning a spring party, summer barbecue, fall picnic or winter holiday celebration visit deliciousorchardsnj.com

Walk the Boardwalks

Monmouth County is home to a few boardwalks full of family fun!

• Pier Village
• Asbury Park
• Keansburg

Head to a Local Fair

What’s more fun than a local fair?! We’re so excited to ride the rides, eat fried oreos, and burn through $50.00 for a $2.00 stuffed animal at the games! Here’s a bunch happening in our area this summer:

• St. Mary’s Great Fair
• Atlantic Highlands Fireman’s Fair
• Monmouth County Fair
• Keyport Fireman’s Fair

Head to the Beaches, Pools, and Splash Pads!

Monmouth County is full of beautiful beaches perfect for some family fun! Check out out our Guide to Local Beaches & Pools with the link below!

Visit a Monmouth County Park

We love our Monmouth County Park system, and with good reason! You could spend the entire summer visiting the parks, going fishing, hiking trails, and renting boats and canoes! Here’s a list of must-tries if you’re new to the area, or haven’t been yet!

Discover Local Activities

• Monmouth Museum
• Hot Sand of Asbury Park
• Escapology
• Oasis VRX
• Gravity Vault of Middletown
• iPlay America
• Keansburg Amusement Park
• Silverball Pinball Museum
• Monmouth Park Racetrack
• The Basie Center
• Pier Village Boardwalk Fun n’ Games

Pictured Here: iPlay America

Go for a Bike Ride

The Henry Hudson Trail or Sandy Hook are perfect for a long bike ride! We got our bikes from the Trek store in Middletown. If that’s too far for you, check out Brielle Cyclery or Asbury Park Cyclery!

Visit a Local Winery

Have a babysitter for the evening? Visit or pick-up some local wine and do a tasting at a local winery! We’ve listed some below!

Learn More at Monmouth County Library!

Our library system is home to dozens of classes for all ages, with branches located all throughout Monmouth County. Head to the library to cool off, grab some summer reading books, and learn something new! Check out their website for the latest events and programs available.

Check out Fun & Free Local Activities!

Looking for summer fun that won’t break the bank? Check out our latest guide below!

Play a Round of Mini Golf

• Monster Mini Golf of Eatontown
• Hole in One Mini Golf – Leonardo 
• Asbury 18 Mini Golf – Asbury Park
• Swing Time Family Fun – Howell
• Shipwreck Island – Bradley Beach
• Bluegrass Mini Golf – Oceanport

Head Out for Ice Cream

Check out some Fireworks!

• Atlantic Highlands Fireman’s Fair -July 8th
• Aberdeen- July 1st
• Freehold – July 3rd
• Asbury Park – July 2nd
• Keansburg – June 25th
• Matawan – July 3rd
• Long Branch – July 4th
• Keyport Fireman’s Fair – August 5th
• Union Beach – July 3rd
• Wall – July 3rd
• Ocean – July 1st
• Hazlet – July 2nd
• Manasquan- July 2nd
• Bradley Beach – July 3rd
• Highlands – August 6th
• Belmar – July 1st
• Sea Bright – July 1st
• Brielle- July 2nd
• Colts Neck – July 3rd
• Freehold Borough – July 3rd
• Freehold Township – July 9th

Catch a Movie

Check out a movie at one of Monmouth County’s local theatres!

• Cinemark, Hazlet
• AMC, Freehold
• AMC, Eatowntown
• The Atlantic Movie House
• The Showroom Cinema Asbury Park

Dine Outside

Our 2022 Outdoor Dining Guide is full of local spots to enjoy the outdoors and some great food! Enjoy!

This post is sponsored by: Delicious Orchards