The 2026 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 3rd at Bellworks!
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, , 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. Check out the Spring Celebration on April 4th.
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 March 28th
Celebrate Earth Day all around Monmouth County on April 22nd.
Downtown Red Bank Street Fair April 26th
Ocean Grove Spring Fling May 2nd
Spring Bazaar with Asbury Bazaar May 9th and 10th
Spring Events at the Historic Village at Allaire
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!
For Monmouth County moms looking to create meaningful family memories at the Shore, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach offers the perfect setting for traditions that last a lifetime. For over 95 years, families have gathered here for beach days, first amusement rides, aquarium visits, boardwalk games, and mini golf, all just steps from the ocean. All summer long, there are incredible weekday promotions like Family Day on Mondays, Unlimited Ride Nights, Movies on the Beach on Tuesdays, and Fireworks on Thursdays, along with special events and live entertainment that give families even more reasons to come back week after week. The excitement continues beyond summer, too, with can’t-miss events throughout the fall and winter seasons, making Jenkinson’s a place where you can visit all year round!
Sign up for a Local Race!
Asbury Park Half Marathon – Apr 11, 2026 – Saturday
New Jersey Spring Half – Apr 12, 2026 – Sunday
JSRC Lake Como Spring Break 5K – Apr 12, 2026- 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.
Head to the Movies
Bring the family to the movies. We’ve listed some of our favorite spots below!
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! ! A full list is linked below. Can’t make it that day? These locations are still great to visit throughout the spring!
