Happy Tuesday, Monmouth County! It’s St. Patrick’s Day, which means I’m fully embracing my childhood memories of my mom dying the milk green and pretending it was totally normal. Cheers to small traditions, green everything, and maybe finding a little luck today.

On the docket:

• Bell Works Fresh Saturday Market: Shop, Snack, Repeat

• Seaglass & Sips at Shore Cake Supply

• Hop Into Spring Week at Matcha & Minis

• Brunch with the Easter Bunny

• Live Music Lowdown

Bell Works Fresh Saturday Market: Shop, Snack, Repeat

Saturdays at Bell Works in Holmdel aren’t just for sleeping in — they’re for shopping, snacking, and soaking up local vibes. The Fresh Saturday Market turns the atrium into a buzzing hub of handmade goods, fresh eats, and quirky finds from New Jersey makers.

From 11 AM to 4 PM, grab farm‑fresh produce, baked treats, and one‑of‑a‑kind gifts while live music plays in the background. Rain or shine, this indoor market has everything you didn’t know you needed and some things you definitely did.

Best part? It’s free to wander, munch, and support local talent. Come curious, leave with bags full (and maybe a new favorite snack).

Seaglass & Sips at Shore Cake Suppy

If you’re looking for a low-key Sunday activity, Sips & Seaglass is happening this Sunday, March 22 from 1:00–3:00 PM at Shore Cake Supply in Ocean Township.

The workshop includes everything you need to create two 4x6 sea glass canvas pieces, with guidance throughout the session so even first-timers can join in. It’s a relaxed, hands-on class where you can get a little creative and leave with something you actually made.

There will also be bubbly and a light continental spread to enjoy while you work. The event is 21+, and space is limited if you’re thinking about grabbing a spot

Hop Into Spring Week at Matcha & Minis

Spring is getting the cutest welcome imaginable at Matcha & Minis with a full week of themed activities for little ones and their grownups. From Monday, March 30 through Saturday, April 4, families can drop in for festive classes packed with movement, sensory play, crafts, and plenty of springtime cheer.

Highlights throughout the week include bunny hop movement classes, egg-cellent themed play sessions, a special egg hunt with pizza, and even visits from the Easter Bunny. There will also be bagels, sweet treats, and lots of opportunities for kids to hop, play, and celebrate the season in a joyful space.

Bring your little bunny and hop into the fun. Spring starts here.

Brunch with the Easter Bunny @ McLoone’s

This Easter, McLoone’s Pier House at Pier Village is serving up more than just pancakes. It’s hosting the ultimate family brunch with a very special guest: the Easter Bunny. From 10 AM to 3 PM on March 29, little ones (and big kids, too) can munch on a delicious brunch while posing for photos with the fluffiest holiday visitor around.

It’s the perfect mix of sweet treats, smiles, and seasonal fun — don’t forget your camera, because these are the kind of memories you’ll want to keep hopping back to year after year. Reserve your spot, grab your carrots (for the Bunny, obviously), and get ready for a morning full of laughter.

Live Music Lowdown

Friday, March 20
The Proving Ground, Highlands | Guns 4 Hire | 8:30 PM
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | The Gathering Gloom | 8 PM
Bar A, Belmar | Pat Roddy Band | 7 PM
Reef & Barrel, Manasquan | Mushmouth | 8:30 PM

Saturday, March 21
The Proving Ground, Highlands | Liam Davis Band | 4-7 PM
The Proving Ground, Highlands | Big Hix | 8 PM
Idle Hour, Point Pleasant | Pat Roddy Band | 8 PM
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | Westbound Train | 7 PM
Reef & Barrel, Manasquan | enjoy! | 8 PM

Sunday, March 22
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | Sandy Mack's Wonder Jam | 2:30 PM
The Proving Ground, Highlands | Jazz Supper Sunday | 5 PM