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Weekly Roundup 10/07/25

Weekly Roundup 10/07/25

Food, Fun, and Local Finds at The Bazaar Fall Festival, Savor the Shore Trolley Tour, Hocus Pocus Drive-In, Trunk or Treat 2025: Halloween Fun for the Whole Family, Live Music Lowdown

Sophie Prince
October 07, 2025

Happy Tuesday, Monmouth County! Word on the boardwalk is that Jeremy Allen White was spotted in Asbury Park doing press interviews. And yes, we’re collectively losing our cool.

Meanwhile, the rest of us are just trying to make it through the week without burning dinner, but hey, it’s nice to know we’re treading the same stretch of sand.

On the docket:

Food, Fun, and Local Finds at The Bazaar Fall Festival
Savor the Shore Trolley Tour
Hocus Pocus Drive-In in Long Branch
Trunk or Treat 2025: Halloween Fun for the Whole Family
Live Music Lowdown

Food, Fun, and Local Finds at The Bazaar Fall Festival

The Bazaar Fall Festival is back at Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch on Sunday, October 26 (12–5 PM) — free, pet-friendly, and basically autumn in human form.

Shop local makers for everything from unique gifts to cozy fall finds, sip seasonal drinks, and snag your selfie at fall-themed photo spots (bonus points for pumpkin poses).

Kids can trick-or-treat at vendor booths, get their faces painted, or bounce in the Halloween dome, while pets strut their stuff in the pet costume contest — yes, your dog can win a prize.

Add live DJ beats, food, drinks, and all the fall vibes, and you’ve got a Sunday that practically screams, “sweater weather, snacks, and shopping spree.”

Savor the Shore Trolley Tour

Take a delicious ride through Spring Lake on the Savor the Shore Trolley Tour on Sunday, October 26. Hop aboard a vintage trolley and enjoy exclusive bites and drinks from some of the Shore’s best restaurants and bars—no driving required. Along the way, collect stamps for a chance at prizes and gift cards, and enjoy the flexibility to hop on and off as you explore the town at your own pace.

Tickets start at $39 and include tastings, trolley transportation, and plenty of small-town charm. It’s the perfect way to spend a fall afternoon eating, sipping, and discovering local flavors. Don’t miss this bite-sized adventure!

Hocus Pocus Drive-In in Long Branch

Ready for a little spooky nostalgia? This Friday, October 10th, the City of Long Branch is turning the Municipal Lot at Broadway & Ocean Ave into a free drive-in movie night featuring Hocus Pocus. Movie starts at 7PM—so roll in early, grab your candy stash, and get cozy for a night.

Think pumpkin spice in one hand, popcorn in the other, and the ultimate ‘90s Halloween vibes on the big screen under the stars. Because honestly, what’s better than a little magic, mischief, and a whole lot of witches?

Trunk or Treat 2025: Halloween Fun for the Whole Family

Get your costumes ready and your candy bags out because Howell is back with its annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 23, from 6–8 PM at Soldier Memorial Park. Kids can trick-or-treat from creatively decked-out car trunks, strut their stuff in their costumes, and a spooktacular evening. Local vendors will also be on hand, adding to the festive buzz.

Free and family-friendly, this is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with neighbors, friends, and a few ghosts and goblins. Don’t miss out—come for the treats, stay for the tricks!

Live Music Lowdown