The 2025 Monmouth Moms Spring Fun Guide is PACKED with local fun! Check out local Events, Bike Trails, Earth Day Activities, Picnic Ideas, Sports, Nurseries, Races and more! Let’s hear it for warmer weather!
Check Out The Monmouth Moms Springtime Festival on Sunday May 4th at Bellworks!
2025 Spring Festival Outdoor Fun Zone Tickets!
Collect Seashells
One of our favorite things to do with the kids when the weather gets warmer is go for a walk on the beach and collect seashells. When we come home, we’ll paint them and make fun crafts. Check out some of our favorite local beaches below! And stay tuned for our 2023 Guide to Beaches & Pools coming later this season!
Explore Pier Village
Pier Village is a fun way to spend the afternoon with the weather warming up. It’s home to plenty of great restaurants like McCloone’s Pier House, Sirena Ristorante, Stewart’s Root Beer, Turning Point, Playa Bowls, Robinson’s and lots more!
Take the kids on the carousel, play in the arcade, do some shopping, and grab dessert at Coney Waffle or Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Check out the Spring Celebration on April 12th.
Visit a Local Farm!
Head to Oak Hill Farms, located in Holmdel, NJ, for family fun this Spring! Family-owned and operated, Oak Hill Farms was born out of love for family, a passion for nature, and a true love for community.
Bring the family for farm-oriented kids activities such as Alpaca Story time, Goat Yoga, Farm Tours, Seasonal Markets, and more. Sip on a cup of their delicious organic and locally roasted Peruvian coffee, sit out back, and take the kids to see the farm animals! Inside you can peruse a wide array of Oak Hill Farms’ best smelling soy wax candles, gorgeous fresh flower bouquets, fresh dairy, homemade ice cream, farm-made jams, caramels, honey, maple syrups, and farmhouse home decor.
Local Farms & Animals
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, Asbury Park Cyclery, Manasquan Bicycle Shop.
Take the Kids Fishing!
The spring is a great time to get outdoors without the humidity and hot sun! We take our daughter fishing to one of the local ponds in Colts Neck, and she had a blast! Before you head out, you do need to purchase a fishing license with the NJ Division of Fishing + Wildlife, which can be purchased here!
There is a full list of parks you can go fishing throughout the Monmouth County Park System, which can also be found here!
Mark Your Calendars for Local Events!
Monmouth County Spring Craft Show April 12th.
Celebrate Earth Day all around Monmouth County on April 22nd.
Downtown Red Bank Street Fair April 27th
Ocean Grove Arts & Crafts Festival May 3rd.
Boujee Foodiecon at Fort Monmouth May 3rd & 4th.
Spring Bazaar with Asbury Bazaar May 10th
Spring Craft Show at The Historic Village at Allaire May 17th
Visit a Local Winery Or Brewery!
Local Winery + Brewery
Local Breweries
Source Farmhouse Brewery- Colts Neck, NJ
Alternate Ending Beer Co. – Aberdeen, NJ
Asbury Park Brewery – Asbury Park,
Beach Haus Brewery – Belmar, NJ
Bradley Brew Project – Bradley Beach, NJ
Kane Brewing Company – Ocean, NJ
Twin Lights – Tinton Falls, NJ
Carton Brewing, Atlantic Highlands
Little Dog Brewing Co. – Neptune, NJ
Local Wineries
Fox Hollow Vineyards – Holmdel
Cream Ridge Winery – Cream Ridge
Check out Fun & Free Local Activities!
Looking for summer fun that won’t break the bank? Check out our latest guide below! Local Free Activities
Visit the Twin Lights Museum and Lighthouse
Twin Lights Museum and Lighthouse, located in Highlands, NJ, offers a view from the highest landmass on the Atlantic coast between Maine and South America. With not one, but two lighthouse towers to climb, connected by the museum and museum store, a weekend visit is sure to bring some family fun!
Make a Playground Bucket List
There’s no better day spent then heading to the park and having a picnic with the fam! Check out a full list of local parks in our link below, or head to monmouthcountyparks.com for some ideas! Check out our list of favorite playgrounds 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!
Visit Jenkinson’s Boardwalk!
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk is one of the premier family destination spots on the Jersey Shore. Located in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk is conveniently located in close proximity to the greater New York City and Philadelphia areas.
As one of the most family-friendly boardwalks in New Jersey for 95 years, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk offers a wide range of fun and exciting activities for the whole family – including a mile-long beach, amusement park, aquarium, arcades, games, restaurants, mini golf, a night club, shops, and much more! Whether you’re visiting for the day, the weekend, or the entire summer…you’ll never run out of things to do!
Opening Weekend is March 15th-16th!
Sign up for a Local Race!
Asbury Park Half Marathon – Apr 5, 2025 – Saturday
New Jersey Spring Half – Apr 13, 2025 – Sunday
JSRC Lake Como Spring Break 5K – Apr 26, 2025 – Saturday
Monmouth Beach PTO Run -May 4, 2025 – Sunday
Marine Corps Run for Freedom 5K -May 17, 2025 – Saturday
NJ Sharing Network 5K Celebration of Life – Ocean Grove – May 17, 2025 – Saturday
Spring Lake Five – May 24, 2025 – Saturday
Red Bank Classic 5K – Jun 14, 2025 – Saturday
Play a Spring Sport!
Check your local township for Spring Recreation Sports sign ups for the kids!
Tennis courts at Dorbrook Recreation Area and Thompson Park have been striped for pickleball play
- Soccer
- Golf
- Baseball/Softball
- Track and Field
- Tennis
- Pickleball
Tee off at one of the Monmouth County Park System’s beautiful golf courses.
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Head to the Movies
Bring the family to the movies. We’ve listed some of our favorite spots below!
Check out iPlay America!
When you visit THE Indoor City of FUN, you’ll be amazed by what one of New Jersey’s largest indoor amusement park has to offer. iPlay America features the NEWEST and greatest rides and attractions, the best arcade, unbeatable food and more. Experience go-karts, 2-level laser tag, NEW attractions like XD Dark Ride and Ballocity and so much more. You’ll never be short of FUN. Plus, choose from hundreds of video, skill, and crane games as iPlay America holds New Jersey’s largest indoor arcade! Delicious Burgers, Apps & More! iPlay America’s Topgolf Swing Suite has an ALL NEW menu you have to try. Several suite favorites and dishes include Disco Tots, Drunken Pasta, Caribbean Fish Tacos and Hot Honey Grilled Chicken Sandwich!
Get Inside the FUN at iPlayAmerica.com
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Plant a Garden with the Family!
The kids love getting their hands dirty, and planting in the garden. Head out to a local nursery to get some seeds and supplies, and plant vegetables, flowers, and more!
Check your township for any local community gardens you can participate in.
Local Nurseries
Earth Day Outdoor Walks & Activities
Monmouth County Park System has coordinated several walks and activities taking place during Earth Day weekend, Tuesday April 22nd! A full list is linked below. Can’t make it that day? These locations are still great to visit throughout the spring!
