Best Things to Do in Asbury Park - Events & Attractions

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Discover the best things to do in Asbury Park, NJ! From the boardwalk to Grand Arcade to Convention Hall, this list covers Asbury Park’s best events, festivals, restaurants, and outdoor activities, including a scalp massage at Artemis + Ethos, dining along the waterfront, vendor markets curated by Asbury Park Bazaar, and iconic landmarks like the Stone Pony, Wonder Bar and Paramount Theater.

? Top Attractions – Grand Arcade, Convention Hall, Grand Arcade, Stone Pony
? Outdoor Adventures – Walking on the boardwalk, shopping downtown, farmers market, dog-friendly beach
? Upcoming Events – Seasonal festivals, concerts, family-friendly activities; Color & Light Festival, Sea.Hear.Now

Whether you’re searching for “things to do in Asbury Park this weekend,” kid-friendly activities or seasonal events, we’ve got you covered. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and plan your perfect Asbury Park adventure!

Best Things to Do in Asbury Park

This Oceanfront Retreat Is New Jersey’s Only Forbes Star-Rated Hotel

Planning a getaway to a Forbes Star-rated hotel usually involves booking a flight to a major city or a far-flung exotic destination. But there’s...

North to Shore Festival Tickets Go on Sale at the End of This Week

Known as "The Festival Only Jersey Could Handle," the North to Shore Festival is gearing up for another statewide lineup of concerts, art exhibits,...

Love Sea.Hear.Now? You Have One Week Left to Vote in USA Today’s Best Music Festival Awards

For two days every September, the beach and boardwalk in Asbury Park are filled with sun & surf lovers who come to the Jersey...

These Are the Highest-Rated Free Attractions in New Jersey, According to New Survey

A new analysis of TripAdvisor reviews highlights the most-loved free attractions in every state, and New Jersey’s top pick is one of our favorite...

‘Tis the Season at the Jersey Shore: 5 Towns Worth Visiting for the Holidays

From underwater Santa sightings to tree lightings by the ocean, the holidays at the Jersey Shore hit different. Whether you’re shopping at Asbury Park’s...

Travel + Leisure Names the 10 Best Places to Live in NJ, According to Real Estate Experts

Ask ten New Jerseyans where the best place to live is, and you’ll get ten different answers. Travel + Leisure recently asked real estate...

A Bruce Springsteen Suite Is Open in Asbury Park In Time For His New Biopic

The Asbury Hotel is celebrating the release of the new Bruce Springsteen biopic 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' with the debut of a suite dedicated...

The Best Halloween Towns in New Jersey: 8 That Go All Out

The season of the witch is upon us. That means ghost tours, creepy mazes, spooky soirees, parades, and costume contests are on in towns...

New Jersey’s Best Small Beach Town is Also One of America’s Best Small Towns, Period

As locals know all too well, New Jersey’s Shore towns don’t lose their charm once summer fades—if anything, “locals’ summer” is pretty amazing, particularly...

Sea.Hear.Now Mega Beach Fest Takes Over Asbury Park This Weekend

Every spring we eagerly await the lineup for this year’s Sea.Hear.Now mega beach, music and surf festival that takes place in September in Asbury...

Walk in the Footsteps of New Jersey Celebrities and Legends at These Iconic Spots

New Jersey has a history of producing greatness—from Fort Lee, the birthplace of the American motion picture industry, to Cape May, the nation’s first...

Underground Downtown Art and Music Crawl Will Overtake Asbury Park With Free Events

Tickets are on sale for Prudential North to Shore Festival, but if you haven't scored seats to see artists like Jon Stewart, Amy Poehler...

Jon Stewart + Stone Temple Pilots Set to Be Part of 2025’s North to Shore Festival

When Prudential North to Shore Festival returns this week, it will be all about Laughs and Jams. This will be the third year that the...

These Are New Jersey’s Best Beaches, According to USA Today Readers

With 130 miles of Jersey shoreline, every beach town has something different to offer. From beaches and boardwalks to amusement parks and mini golf...

Free Tickets? Yes, Please! North to Shore Festival is Holding a Ticket Scavenger Hunt This Weekend

This Saturday (May 31) you can score free concert tickets to next month's Prudential North to Shore Festival by playing along during National Scavenger...

Cosmo Ranked This Jersey Shore City a Top Girls’ Trip Spot Just in Time for Mother’s Day

We love our kids—but let’s be honest, sometimes mama needs a break! This Mother’s Day month, plan a day with your besties for some...

Asbury Park Calendar of Events

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  • Born To Runway: A Night of Fashion Benefiting Mary’s Place by the Sea

    The Asbury Hotel 210 Fifth Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, NJ, United States

    The fashion show, cocktail party, auctions and raffles benefit Mary's Place by the Sea, an Ocean Grove-based retreat for women with cancer diagnoses, offering them an opportunity to step away […]

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