MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The new year is almost here!
As we get ready to ring in 2025, there are plenty of events happening this weekend to help you get ready for the new year.
Here’s what’s happening in Monmouth County:
Sundown SessionsLooking for some live music and refreshments? You can enjoy Bell Works’ weekly Sundown Sessions featuring DJ Skillz on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. The bar opens at 4 p.m.
To learn more, you can visit the Bell Works website.
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Bell Works is located at 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel.
Christmas Train VillageNow through Dec. 31, you can visit Spring Lake’s holiday train display from 12-5 p.m. The display is open Wednesday through Sunday and located in the Duggan Building.
To learn more, visit the Spring Lake website.
The Duggan Building is located at 313 Washington Avenue, Spring Lake.
Kringle Cove Pop-UpKeep the holiday season going with Whitechapel’s Kringle Cove pop-up in Long Branch. Attendees can enjoy exclusive holiday menus, festive cocktails and family-friendly events now through Jan. 5.
To learn more, you can visit the Whitechapel Projects website.
The Whitechapel Projects are located at 15 Second Ave., Long Branch.
LuminoCity Holiday Lights FestivalCheck out LuminoCity’s Holiday Lights Festival before it closes at Freehold Raceway Mall on Jan. 5. The “Wonder Journey” Festival is set up in the mall parking lot and showcases scenes inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
To learn more, you can read Patch’s previous reporting.
Freehold Raceway Mall is located at 3710 US-9, Freehold.
Miracle Bar Pop-UpIf you’re searching for some holiday cheer, you can visit the Miracle Bar pop-up at The Bistro. The Christmas-themed event features 12 holiday cocktails, holiday decor, festive events and more from now through Jan. 1.
To learn more, you can visit The Bistro website.
The Bistro is located at 108 Schanck Road, Freehold.