At Head Over Heels, we help kids grow strong in body, mind, and character. Our caring coaches meet each child where they are and weave social-emotional learning into every class, so progress shows up as confidence, kindness, and skills—not just new tricks. HOH Too is our preschool-focused location within the Head Over Heels family—designed just
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We proudly serve East Brunswick, Parlin, Middletown, and HOH Too in Shrewsbury Plaza, conveniently located across Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Families choose us for
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If you’re ready to join us—or just want more information—call 732-238-6900 or check out our website at www.hohgymnj.com and we’ll guide you to the best fit for your family.
September Events and Happenings
September 20th
- Wind & Sea Festival: Celebrate all things water at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth.
- Kids Day American Wall 2025: The 22nd Annual Kids Day America in Wall Township will be held from 10am-2pm at the Wall Municipal Building Courtyard. This event will provide essential information to all attendees on crime prevention, drug and alcohol prevention, child safety and environmental issues.
- The Latino Festival of Monmouth County (LFOMC) is a fun family oriented event with special attractions, musical acts, cultural offerings and some of the most delicious Latin American cuisine found in Central Jersey.
- Fall Harvest Festival at Allaire Farm
- 47th Annual Festival of the Sea
- Aberdeen Day!
- Spring Lake Italian Festival
- Oktoberfest at The Asbury
- Howell Day & Green Fair
September 21st
September 27th
- Sea Bright Day
- Asbury Park Fall Bazaar
- New 2 You Kids Sale
- Monmouth Arts 3rd Annual Folk Life Showcase
- Surf Open 2025
- Fall Craft and Vendor Sale at The Historic Village at Allaire
- ASBURY PARK FALL BAZAAR 2025
September 28th
- Harvest Home Festival: Harvest Home Festival is an old-fashioned country fair reminiscent of the 1890s.
- Bloom at Bell Works
- New 2 You Kids Sale
- Monmouth Beach PBA Food truck Takeover
October 4th
October Events, Halloween Happenings, and more!
October Events
- Harvest & Halloween Events:
- Thompson Park Day: A family fun event in Lincroft on October 19
- Middletown Day 2025: This fall festival on October 19
- Trick-or-Treat at Historic Walnford
- Historic & Nature Events:
- NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night: Observe the moon with park naturalists at Bayshore Waterfront Park on October 3.
- Historic Battery Lewis Tours: Tour the restored coastal defense site in Hartshorne Woods Park on October 11 & 12
October Festivals
- Red Bank Oktoberfest: The third annual Red Bank Oktoberfest on October 11 will have beer, food, live music, a kids’ zone, and a vendor market.
- Holmdel Township Harvest Fest: On October 11 at Bayonet Farm, this festival offers live music, food vendors, a beer and wine garden, and a show of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” followed by fireworks.
- The Monmouth Moms Fall Fest at Bell Works on Sunday October 19th from 11-3pm!
- Middletown Day 2025: On October 19, this large fall festival features a business showcase, food court, live entertainment, and a Trunk-or-Treat.
- West Long Branch Fall Festival: This family-friendly festival will take place on October 12 at Franklin Lake Park.
Haunted Houses
- C. Casola Farms Haunted Attractions (Marlboro)
- The Conover Killings (Wall Township
- Brookdale Haunted Theater (Lincroft): Brookdale Community College’s Performing Arts Center annual haunted house, designed and run by students.
Family-Friendly Halloween Fun
- Happy Day Farm (Manalapan): The farm’s fall festival is a great place for Halloween-themed fun. Pumpkin picking and corn maze.
- Halloween House Freehold: Halloween House Freehold is a completely immersive, one of a kind Halloween experience where you are transported to an all Halloween world.
- Creatures of the Night (Huber Woods Park, Middletown):October 13 & 14, 20 & 21, and 27 & 28: Celebrate the fall season with an interactive, family-friendly hayride that is educational, safe, and NON-SCARY FUN! Be thoroughly entertained as we put on this year’s show themed “Creatures Take a Trip”!
- Trick-or-Treat at Historic Walnford: Trick-or-Treat in the Park Sunday, October 26 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Walk from building to building where staff will provide facts about the site, as well as a treat to fill your basket!
Parades and Trunk-or-Treats
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- Red Bank Halloween Parade: no date yet
- Middletown Day 2025: Sunday, October 19th
- Trunk-or-Treat at the Jersey Shore Arts Center: Free! Our annual Trunk or Treat will return on Saturday, October 26th from 2 to 4pm! Kids and adults put on your best costumes, collect candy and dance while the DJ pays your favorite songs!
Oktoberfest and Fall Festivals
Highlands Oktoberfest: This event on September 20 features authentic German food, beer, and live oompah music.
Red Bank Oktoberfest: The third annual Red Bank Oktoberfest on October 11 will have beer, food, live music, a kids’ zone, and a vendor market.
Holmdel Township Harvest Fest: On October 11 at Bayonet Farm, this festival offers live music, food vendors, a beer and wine garden, and a show of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” followed by fireworks.
Middletown Day 2025: On October 19, this large fall festival features a business showcase, food court, live entertainment, and a Trunk-or-Treat.
West Long Branch Fall Festival: This family-friendly festival will take place on October 12 at Franklin Lake Park.
Races/Runs
September 2025
9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk: September 13 in Middletown, NJ.
GR8FUL4LIFE 5K Run/Walk: September 13 in Englishtown, NJ.
Keyport 5K: September 20 in Keyport, NJ.
Lake Como Day 5K: September 20 in Lake Como, NJ.
Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk: September 21 in Middletown, NJ.
Historic Allentown 5K: September 27 in Allentown, NJ.
Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K and 2 Mile Walk: September 27 in Neptune, NJ.
No Limits Café 5K & Half Marathon: September 27 in Lincroft, NJ.
October 2025
Just Us Girls 5K: October 4 in Manasquan, NJ.
Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K, One-Mile Walk & Kids’ Races: October 4 in Lake Como, NJ.
Jersey Shore Half Marathon and 2 Mile Run: October 5 at Sandy Hook, Highlands, NJ.
Little Silver Classic: October 5 in Little Silver, NJ.
Middletown EMS First Responders 5K: October 5 in Middletown, NJ.
5K Run/Walk/Roll for Brain Injury Awareness: October 11 in Bradley Beach, NJ.
Mary’s Place By The Sea Walk A Thon and 5K: October 18 in Ocean Grove, NJ.
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk: October 19 in Wall, NJ.
Main Street Donuts 5K: October 19 in Belmar, NJ.
Mayor’s Challenge 5K: October 25 in Middletown, NJ.
Skeleton Run 5K: October 25 in Oceanport, NJ.
Fast Track to a Cure 5K: October 26 in Colts Neck, NJ.
JSRC Deal Trick-or-Trot (4 Mile Race): October 26 in Deal, NJ.
November 2025
JSRC Hashathon: November 9 in Matawan, NJ.
Manasquan Turkey Trot: November 22 in Manasquan, NJ.
The New Jersey Fall Half, 10K, and 5K: November 23 in Englishtown/Manalapan, NJ (Monmouth Battlefield State Park).
BORN TO RUN 5 MILE RACE: November 28 in Freehold, NJ.
Navesink Challenge 12k & 5k: November 30 in Middletown, NJ.
Visit a Local Brewery
Have a babysitter for the evening? Visit or pick-up some beer and do a beer tasting from one of Monmouth County’s amazing breweries! We’ve listed some below!
Source Farmhouse Brewery- Colts Neck, NJ
Alternate Ending Beer Co. – Aberdeen, NJ
Asbury Park Brewery – Asbury Park, NJ
Beach Haus Brewery – Belmar, NJ
Monmouth County Parks System Fall
Tours of Historic Sites
The Park System has a number of sites listed on the National Registers of Historic Places that open for free tours. Schedules vary by site. Click on the below links for details:
Historic Battery Lewis
Saturdays & Sundays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Site may close during inclement weather.)
May 24-October 12
Hartshorne Woods Park – Use Rocky Point entrance in Highlands.
Historic Holmes-Hendrickson House
Fridays-Sundays from 12-3 p.m.
April 26-October 5
Holmdel Park, Holmdel
Wednesdays-Sundays at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
May 3-November 16
Locust section of Middletown
Fridays from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturdays & Sundays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Will close during inclement weather.)
May 3-October 19
Thompson Park, Lincroft
Historic Seabrook-Wilson House
Mondays, Thursdays & Sundays from 1-4 p.m.
April 20-October 30 (Closed July 24 & county holidays.)
Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth
Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold, are open daily, year round. Admission and parking to Park System Historic Sites are free.
Here are some other ways to enjoy your county parks:
- Keep cool at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch. Lifeguards are on duty daily though September 1; weather and conditions permitting.
- Hike, bike, or walk our 147.5 miles of trails.
- Visit a playground.
- Capture the beauty of the season with your camera.
- Check out our upcoming programs – nature, sports & fitness, arts & crafts, outdoor adventures and more.
Experience Fall Beauty Outside in Monmouth County:
Go for a Scenic Hike to See Fall Foliage: Monmouth County offers some excellent spots to see the changing leaves.
Manasquan Reservoir: The 5-mile loop around the reservoir provides beautiful views of the water with the vibrant fall colors.
Allaire State Park
Hartshorne Woods Park: Located on the Navesink Highlands.
Deep Cut Gardens: As a botanical garden.
Explore a Historic Village: Take a step back in time at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel.
Historic Allaire Village offers a glimpse into a 19th-century industrial village.
Classic Fall Family Fun: Pick your own!
For Apples and Pumpkins
- Battleview Orchards (Freehold): This is a long-standing favorite for a reason. Battleview offers pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, along with other fun fall activities like hayrides.
- Eastmont Orchards (Colts Neck): Eastmont Orchards opens for the fall season with a focus on pick-your-own apples. It’s recommended to call ahead for their daily hours and to check on the availability of specific crops.
- Stone Tavern Orchards (Upper Freehold): This family-owned and operated farm offers a classic fall experience. You can pick your own apples and pumpkins, and they have a scenic hayride, a corn maze, and a corn pit for kids.
For Pumpkins and Fall Fun
- Happy Day Farm (Manalapan): Also home to Screamin’ Hill Brewery, which is a great bonus for the adults!
- Bullock Farms (Cream Ridge):
- Wemrock Orchards (Freehold): This family-owned farm offers a pumpkin patch and a country store with homemade pies, baked goods, and apple cider donuts.
For Sunflowers and More
- Holland Ridge Farms (Cream Ridge)
The Classic Fall Experience
- Enjoy Cider Donuts and Farm-Fresh Baked Goods: No fall outing is complete without a treat at Delicious Orchards.
Go Pumpkin Picking!
Pumpkins, cornstalks, hay, mums, and gourds galore at so many of our Monmouth County farms! We’ve put a list together below of some great farms to check out this fall!
PETTING ZOO + BARNYARD ANIMALS
