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Antique blow molds and bubble lights in Matawan, an ocean plunge off the Asbury Park boardwalk, homemade cider on a farm in Toms River and two days of coffee in Freehold. The countdown to the holidays at the Shore is on. Here's what's happening this week:
- 6th Annual Holiday Sip and Shop (The Barn on South Holland, 279 South Holland Rd., Holmdel) Fri, Nov 13, 6 to 10 PM: An apres-ski evening of holiday shopping from local businesses, seasonal sips, a book signing with host Leah Cucina and Santa mini photo sessions by donation (sign up ahead). $10 general admission includes small bites and one drink. Benefits Lorenzo, a local Middletown child living with MLD, and his family.
- Friday Night Lights Card Show (Freehold Independent Firehouse, 30 Siloam Rd., Freehold) Fri, Nov 13, 5 to 10 PM: 50+ tables to buy, sell and trade sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, WWE and Marvel collectibles. $5, kids 6 and under free.
- American Angler Fall Classic Surf Fishing Tournament (Bayview Park, 6805 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach) Sat, Nov 14, 7 AM to 1 PM: The 9th annual tournament, open to the public, with prizes for adults and kids and free 4x4 beach access as the fall striper run begins. Registration opens at 6 AM. Free BBQ and awards after, weather permitting.
- Christmas Antiques Market (Matawan Borough Hall and Gymnasium, 201 Broad St., Matawan) Sat, Nov 14, 8 AM to 3 PM: The first-ever market, with 10,000 square feet of vintage Christmas: blow molds, bubble lights, ceramic and aluminum trees, glass ornaments, putz houses and more. All indoors, free parking, $5 donation at the door. Every dollar benefits the Matawan Historical Society and Matawan Borough Recreation.
- Thanks4Giving Turkey Dash and Splash (Asbury Park Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park) Sat, Nov 14, 9:30 AM to 2 PM: A 5K run on the boardwalk followed by a plunge into the Atlantic. Benefits Special Olympics New Jersey.
- Holiday Craft and Vendor Show (The Historic Village at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Ave., Farmingdale) Sat, Nov 14, 10 AM to 3 PM: 150+ local artisans, crafters and vendors selling art, textiles, pottery, candles, jewelry, wreaths and more. The bakery, General Store and historic buildings are open, with a food truck on site. $5 ages 11 and up, 10 and under free, Allaire members free. Rain date Sunday, Nov 15.
- A Day for the Bay (Silverton Farms, 1520 Silverton Rd., Toms River) Sat, Nov 14, 11 AM to 5 PM: Save Barnegat Bay's fall festival celebrating the people and resources of our watershed, with live music, a name-your-price flea market, food, homemade apple cider and ice cream, and games.
- NJ Coffee Festival (Warehouse 100, 104 Schanck Rd., Freehold) Sat and Sun, Nov 14 to 15: Coffee tastings, demos and room to sip, shop and explore. Timed sessions run 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 4 PM each day, and each ticket is good for one session.
- Howell Township Turkey Trot (Oak Glen Park, 300 Preventorium Rd., Howell) Sun, Nov 15, race at 9 AM: A 5K and 2-mile run/walk for all ages. Registration opens at 8 AM. $25, pre-registration required, with a free shirt and medal for the first 150 registrations.
- Holiday Pawtraits with Santa (1747 Hooper Ave., Suite 11, Toms River) Sun, Nov 15, 9 AM to 1 PM: Pet photos with Santa or a festive backdrop, solo or group. $25 per pet, instant Polaroids $5. A fundraiser for All Fur One Pet Rescue and Adoptions.
This week's featured event: A Day for the Bay at Silverton Farms in Toms River, plus the first-ever Christmas Antiques Market in Matawan, the NJ Coffee Festival in Freehold and the Turkey Dash and Splash in Asbury Park.
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Matt Quinn, United Real Estate Associates
(609) 709-2742
matt@mattquinnsellshomes.com