It’s officially the last weekend of spring, which means Jersey Shore season is soon to be in full effect. Up and down the coast, your favorite boardwalks, restaurants, beaches, and bars are hosting events you won’t want to miss. Each weekend, we share a guide to local happenings from Belmar and Point Pleasant, all the way down to Wildwood and Cape May. Beach festivals, car shows, live music, art — we’ve got it all here. Keep reading to see a list of 29 Jersey Shore events happening this weekend, June 13th to June 16th, 2024. Don’t forget: you can submit your community events to our calendar HERE.
Disney Sing-Along at the Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shop
The Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe is a vaudeville-style Nightly Broadway Cabaret.
Belmar: Friday Night Concert Series
Pyanoe Plaza 700 9th Avenue, Belmar, NJEVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE PYANOE PLAZA STARTING AT 6 PM. 6/7: DENIS COUGHLAN & BELMAR BLVD 6/14: TOMMY B AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA 6/21: GREEN UNDERGROUND 6/28: 40…
Asbury Park: Bonfires on the Beach
Asbury Park Beachfront Asbury Park Beach, NJFridays at 7:00 PM June 14 @ 5th Avenue June 21 @ 4th Avenue June 28 @ 3rd Avenue
First Avenue Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands): The Outrageous Adventures of Sheldon and Mrs. Levine
This is an exchange of outrageous and hilarious letters between an overbearing mother and her middle-aged runaway son. In this love/hate relationship, Sheldon blames his mother, Mrs. Levine, for breaking…
Jersey Shore Blueclaws’: Post-Game Firework Show
Minor League Baseball team, the Jersey Shore Blueclaws, tops off some of its most popular games with the biggest, brightest, most colorful fireworks shows at the Jersey Shore. Opening night and…
4th Annual Frank Thomas Memorial Fluke Tournament
Bakers Marina 1 Marina Bay Court, Highlands, NJ4th Annual Frank Thomas Memorial Fluke Tournament will take place on Saturday, June 15th, 6:00 AM-4:00 PM at Bakers Marina on the Bay, 1 Marina Bay Ct., Highlands, NJ 07732,…
Downtown Wildwood Farmers Market
Downtown Wildwood Farmers Market 3400 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood, NJOver 85 vendors offering fresh farm goods including produce, plants, cut flowers & honey.
Atlantic Highlands Classic Car Show
Atlantic Highlands 2 Simon Lake Drive, Atlantic Highlands, NJThe annual Classic Car Show will be held on June 15, 2024, and the rain date is June 22, 2024.
Salt + Cedar Properties 3rd Anniversary Party at Shore Club
Come and celebrate with us at our Third Anniversary Party on June 15, 2024 (Saturday), starting at 4 pm, at the picturesque Pool Bar accessible through the rear entrance of…
Brick Farmers Market
Windward Beach 265 Princeton Avenue, Brick Township, NJThe Brick Farmers Market returns to Windward Beach for its 10th Season in 2024. The Market will be open every Saturday from May 4th through September 28th. The hours are…
Create in the Crest Arts Festival
Centennial Park East Fern Road, Wildwood Crest, NJThird annual event featuring artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, and other creators demonstrating, displaying, selling, and teaching their art. 9 am-1 pm. Centennial Park (Fern Road & Ocean Avenue). Live music. Rain…
Ocean Grove Giant Craft Show 2024
Great Auditorium to the oceanThe 41st Annual Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association Giant Craft Show will take place on Saturday, June 15th from 9AM to 4PM. Over 300 artisans will be exhibiting unique, handmade…
Point Boro Cleanup
Join us on June 15th for a clean-up at Point Pleasant Boro. We will be meeting at Riverfront Park.
Tiny Green House Farmers Market
Tiny Green House 287 Princeton Avenue, Brick, NJThe Makers Market series is back at the Tiny Green House. Shop local vendors every Saturday in June on their patio.
Old Time Baseball Game in Belmar
Come out and see an Old Time Baseball Game played by 1864 Rules. Game time is 11AM — Monmouth Furnace vs. Flemington Neshanock.
Spring Lake Irish Festival
Spring Lake 313 Washington Avenue, Spring Lake, NJEnjoy an entire day of everything Irish! Music, dancing, beverage truck, food, shopping, etc! Fun for the whole family! (Rain date: June 22)
Asbury Park Bazaar + North 2 Shore Festival Market
Grand Arcade of Convention Hall Ocean Township, New JerseyAsbury Park Bazaar will host its second annual market at the North to Shore Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 15th-16th, from 12PM to 5PM in the Grand Arcade of…
Dinner & A Show: Comedian Zack Lyman from Amazon Prime featuring Ryan Garcia & Mike Vabner
THE GOAT by David Burke 1411 NJ-36, Union BeachComedy Night Dinner & a Show Saturday, June 15, 2024 Zack Lyman from Amazon Prime opening Ryan Garcia featuring Mike Vabner Tickets $70 includes 3 course dinner Doors Open 6:30…
Spring Lake Sings Swift at Spring Lake Theater Co.
Join us for a fun, outdoor concert, celebrating the music of Taylor Swift, with some of your favorite Spring Lake Theatre performers!
PRIDE MAGNIFIQUE: A Drag Show and Dance Party — Atlantic Highlands Arts Council
Atlantic Highlands Arts Council 54 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, NJAtlantic Highlands' Betty Buttonz is teaming up with her gal pal, the sassy French Drag diva DJ Aya Vlasheez, for a hilarious show with some unique French twists! We feature…
Vic DiBitetto at Carteret PAC
Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center 46 Washington Avenue, CarteretVic Dibitetto has created many viral video characters…Uncle Vic’s Garage, Tony Gaga, That Guy, Frankie Pentangelli, Scarface, Rocky, Fool by the Pool and of course, Ticked Off Vic. His Yankee…
Coffee Corral Live Music – Spring Series
Grab a coffee & breakfast in Coffee Corral's lovely outdoor Corral, located on Red Bank's unique West Side. Enjoy a wide variety of musicians from 10am to 1pm weekly on…
New York Mets Upcoming Watch Party with Coca-Cola at Jenkinson’s Club
Jenkinson's Club 300 Ocean Avenue North, Point Pleasant, NJThe event begins at 5:00 PM with First Pitch at 8:10 PM. Other activities include appearances from Mr. & Mrs. Met, the Perk Patrol, a free Mets Promo Item, raffles…
Grief Circle in Asbury Park
Join Dorian Cattani, Reiki Master, Energy Healer, and Certified Meditation Teacher who has experienced the grief of losing her Grandma in 2015, her soul dog in 2020, and her Dad…
National Marbles Tournament
Ringer Stadium Wildwood, NJThe National Marbles Tournament will host games from 8 AM to 12 PM daily at Ringer Stadium, Wildwood Avenue, and the beach in Wildwood. The official national competition in the…
Barefoot Country Music Fest
Wildwood Boardwalk Cresse Avenue, Wildwood, NJThe Barefoot Country Music Fest is an action-packed four-day event that hosts country music's biggest stars and up-and-comers on five unique stages on the beach at Lincoln Avenue in Wildwood…
Lavallette Kick Off to Summer 5K Run
1207 Bay Boulevard Lavallette 1207 Bay Boulvard, Lavallette, NJThis 5K run event will start at Bay Boulevard in Lavallette.
The Ocean House Jazz Night Spring Lake
112 Sussex Avenue 112 Sussex Avenue, Spring Lake, NJCelebrate summer with live jazz music in Spring Lake, NJ.
35th Annual Cape May Music Festival: Bay Atlantic Symphony
Cape May Convention Hall 714 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJIncisive rhythms, happy harmonies, musical musings, and brilliant colors fill the air in a program highlighting Felix Mendelssohn’s most celebrated works. These iconic pieces, though, trace a vast universe of…
Gallery on Main Summer Artist Reception
Gallery on Main 101 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJView the latest works available for sale, meet some member artists, and enjoy light refreshments. Prizes will also be featured at this reception.
South Pacific at Surflight Theater
Surflight Theatre 201 Engleside Avenue, Beach HavenCome see South Pacific at Surflight Theater.
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Moonstruck’s Owners Announce Retirement; Asbury Park Restaurant Sold to New Owners
One of Asbury Park's most beloved restaurants just made a major change. Moonstruck has been a staple of the AP community for over 25 years, with the original restaurant dating back to the late 1990s. Earlier this week, the Moonstruck team took to Facebook to announce that they would be selling the restaurant at 517 Lake Avenue, as owners Howard Raczkiewicz and Luke Magliaro are retiring. It has since been revealed that the spot has been sold to new owners, who have not been named as of this writing. Read on for more about the sale and Moonstruck's history in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
The Sale
Moonstruck's team announced the news of the owners retirement on Monday, April 14th, 2025 — noting that this was not farewell, and they were looking for a new owner to buy the space. See the full post below:
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What's Next?
Just a few days after the announcement, it looks like Moonstruck may already have new owners in the works. Moonstruck co-owner Luke Magliaro told Patch Asbury Park that the restaurant has been sold. The new owners have not been revealed as of this writing.
Moonstruck said via a Facebook post that they are "touched by the outpouring of love and support we have received," and the restaurant will be in their hands for the next few weeks.
"Wow! We are so touched by the outpouring of love and support we have received since posting the news that we are selling Moonstruck. The restaurant is still in our hands for a couple more weeks. And then we will remain with the new owners to help with the transition. They have every intention to keep things the way they are. Same name, same menu, same kitchen staff, same service staff. Hopefully any changes will only be for the better!" the post reads.
The Moonstruck team shared with The Jersey Shore Girl that they will share further information soon — this post will be updated with any other details.
Background on Moonstruck
Moonstruck has a long history at the Jersey Shore. Per the website, it all began in 1988 with with The Raspberry Café — a breakfast and lunch spot known for its fresh food, juice bar, and homemade muffins. The original Moonstruck restaurant opened in Ocean Grove in 1996 as a small BYOB storefront, and made the move to Lake Avenue in downtown Asbury Park in May 2002.
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Housed in a three-story Victorian-style building with views of Wesley Lake, the Victorian homes of Ocean Grove, and The Great Auditorium — an Ocean Grove landmark — Moonstruck is a local favorite for al fresco dining, cocktails, and good food. The spot serves up American-Mediterranean cuisine, including dishes like eggplant fries, garlic-roasted shrimp, fettuccine salmon, and pan-roasted chicken, among other items.
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