{"id":175170,"date":"2026-01-03T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T13:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=175170"},"modified":"2026-01-05T05:46:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T10:46:18","slug":"things-to-do-date-night-winter-jersey-shore-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/things-to-do-date-night-winter-jersey-shore-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Ideas for a Fun Date Night at the Jersey Shore: Winter Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/12-Ideas-for-a-Fun-Date-Night-at-the-Jersey-Shore_-Winter-Edition-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/12-Ideas-for-a-Fun-Date-Night-at-the-Jersey-Shore_-Winter-Edition-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/12-Ideas-for-a-Fun-Date-Night-at-the-Jersey-Shore_-Winter-Edition-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/12-Ideas-for-a-Fun-Date-Night-at-the-Jersey-Shore_-Winter-Edition-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/12-Ideas-for-a-Fun-Date-Night-at-the-Jersey-Shore_-Winter-Edition-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/12-Ideas-for-a-Fun-Date-Night-at-the-Jersey-Shore_-Winter-Edition.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">local fun<\/div><p>The Jersey Shore has a plethora of fab date night experiences, even during the cold and sleepy off-season months. Seek refuge from the cold beyond the warmth of your couch by treating your loved one to a fun and unique night out. Whether you\u2019re into live entertainment, sports, arts and crafts, or culinary delights \u2014 there are so many <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/winter-activities-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">indoor activities<\/a> ideal for a date night during the winter. <strong>Read on for twelve unique winter date night ideas in the Asbury Park + Jersey Shore area.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-228350\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/12-Ideas-for-a-Fun-Date-Night-at-the-Jersey-Shore_-Winter-Edition.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/12-Ideas-for-a-Fun-Date-Night-at-the-Jersey-Shore_-Winter-Edition.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/12-Ideas-for-a-Fun-Date-Night-at-the-Jersey-Shore_-Winter-Edition-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/12-Ideas-for-a-Fun-Date-Night-at-the-Jersey-Shore_-Winter-Edition-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/12-Ideas-for-a-Fun-Date-Night-at-the-Jersey-Shore_-Winter-Edition-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/12-Ideas-for-a-Fun-Date-Night-at-the-Jersey-Shore_-Winter-Edition-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Asbury Park<\/h2>\n<h3>Go Bowling, Grab Dinner, or See a Concert at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asburylanes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asbury Lanes<\/a> | 209 4th Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-169417\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/asbury-lanes-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"asbury lanes\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/asbury-lanes-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/asbury-lanes-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/asbury-lanes-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/asbury-lanes-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/asbury-lanes-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/asbury-lanes-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/asbury-lanes.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From seeing a pop-punk band to attending a Shrek Rave or grabbing a bowling lane, the opportunities at Asbury Lanes are endless and differ by day. Depending on your date\u2019s preferences, you can check out Asbury Lanes\u2019 events <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asburylanes.com\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calendar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see what event is taking place on any given night. No matter what the night brings, you can bank on enjoying a delicious meal from The Diner \u2014 which is attached to Asbury Lanes \u2014 or grabbing a favorite IPA or cocktail from the bar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-cozy-low-key-bars-jersey-shore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vibey Bars at the Jersey Shore for a Low-Key Night Out<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Get a Couples Aura Photo Taken at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomrocks.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freedom Rocks<\/a> | 550 Cookman Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-166481\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/age-shops-jersey-shore-new-jersey-freedom-rocks-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"age shops jersey shore new jersey freedom rocks\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/age-shops-jersey-shore-new-jersey-freedom-rocks-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/age-shops-jersey-shore-new-jersey-freedom-rocks-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/age-shops-jersey-shore-new-jersey-freedom-rocks-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/age-shops-jersey-shore-new-jersey-freedom-rocks-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/age-shops-jersey-shore-new-jersey-freedom-rocks-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/age-shops-jersey-shore-new-jersey-freedom-rocks-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/age-shops-jersey-shore-new-jersey-freedom-rocks.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freedom Rocks provides a \u201cMeant For Each Other\u201d couples aura photography session. A couple&#8217;s aura photo reveals the soul of the relationship as its own entity, which can be different from the aura photos of the individuals. The colors can reveal how similar the individual energies are and how each aura combines to complement and strengthen the relationship. The \u201cMeant For Each Other\u201d session is 30 minutes and includes three total photos: two individual photos and one couple photo. A member from the Freedom Rocks team will share interpretations for the individual <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-instagrammable-locations-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">photos<\/a>, and an interpretation for the joint photo, and provide you with a take-home color guide to continue learning more about your auras. Aura photography appointments can be scheduled on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freedom Rocks\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomrocks.co\/pages\/aura-photography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Get a Couples Massage at <a href=\"https:\/\/taomassage.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tao<\/a> | 611 Bangs Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tao provides a variety of gender-neutral day spa health services that are wonderful for relaxing with your loved one. The massages, such as the Profound Comfort Therapy massage, the Ashiatsu Bar Therapy (Deep Feet Bar Therapy) massage, and the Intense Relief Therapy massage, can be scheduled as a couples massage. Tao also provides floatation therapy and an infrared sauna. Reservations for services from Tao Massage can be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">booked <a href=\"https:\/\/taomassage.com\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Attend a Secret <a href=\"https:\/\/www.donttellcomedy.com\/cities\/jerseyshore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t Tell Comedy Show<\/a> | Various Surprise Locations in Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Tell Comedy Show is a unique, live comedy show experience that always has an unknown location and lineup. The precise indoor location and other important show details are sent to ticket holders on the day of the show. Don\u2019t Tell Comedy brings in national touring comedians as well as up-and-coming local talent but the comedians remain unknown until the moment they take the stage \u2014 so you never know who might show up. The shows are for ages 21+ and are BYOB. Shows run 70-90 minutes in length and feature 4-6 different comedians on each lineup. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tickets can be purchased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.donttellcomedy.com\/cities\/jerseyshore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Enjoy Dinner at <a href=\"https:\/\/dolce-fantasia-4.menu-world.com\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolce Fantasia 4<\/a> | 521 Cookman Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-170337\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/18-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"dolce fantasia\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/18-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/18-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/18-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/18-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/18-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/18-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/18.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staten Island\u2019s Dolce Fantasia brings the best northern Italian and French flavors to <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-coffee-shops-asbury-park-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asbury Park<\/a>\u2019s dining scene with its fourth tri-state area location. The classic but eclectic eatery has a fantastic menu, funky decor, and excellent customer service. Dolce Fantasia has a wide selection of gluten-free meal options, substitutes, and desserts for those with allergies or dietary restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Enjoy Vegan Food at <a href=\"https:\/\/crustandcrumble.com\/\">Crust + Crumble<\/a> | 633 Lake Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-175187\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/crust-and-crumble-asbury-park-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"crust and crumble asbury park nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/crust-and-crumble-asbury-park-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/crust-and-crumble-asbury-park-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/crust-and-crumble-asbury-park-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/crust-and-crumble-asbury-park-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/crust-and-crumble-asbury-park-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/crust-and-crumble-asbury-park-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/crust-and-crumble-asbury-park-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Crust + Crumble is an eclectic eatery located in downtown Asbury Park with traditional, vegan, and gluten-free menus. The dining area features a projector, a movie screen, a deconstructed model car (that customers can dine in if they want!), and funky decor. From comfort foods to an extensive selection of pizzas and a plethora of baked goods, there is something for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n<h3>Pick Up Dessert from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cookmancreamery.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cookman Creamery<\/a> | 711 Cookman Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-174638\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/cookman-creamery-asbury-park-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"cookman creamery asbury park nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/cookman-creamery-asbury-park-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/cookman-creamery-asbury-park-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/cookman-creamery-asbury-park-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/cookman-creamery-asbury-park-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/cookman-creamery-asbury-park-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/cookman-creamery-asbury-park-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/cookman-creamery-asbury-park-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s never too cold for ice cream \u2014 specifically Cookman Creamery. Cookman Creamery serves up a variety of both traditional and plant-based vegan ice cream flavors, plus to-go pies, cakes, pints, and vegan hot chocolate and cider during the winter months. Seasonal flavors and updated menus can be found on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookman Creamery\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cookmancreamery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><em>JSG<\/em> pro tip:<\/strong> Bring home the Peanut Butter Pie \u2014 it is divine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Jackson<\/h2>\n<h3>Go Roller Skating at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedskates.com\/jackson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Skates<\/a> | 2270 West County Line Road<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DF0K352J-ZM\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DF0K352J-ZM\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by United Skates Jackson (@unitedskatesjackson)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Skates Jackson is a fun, throwback date night for those who aren\u2019t too nervous to roll out onto the rink. United Skates regularly hosts themed public skate nights, such as Glow in the Dark Skate and Taylor Swift nights. It is $6 to rent regular inline skates and $7 to rent rollerblades. While no outside <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theasburygirl.com\/best-seafood-restaurants-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or drink is permitted, there is a full-service cafe for snacks and beverages that is open during skating hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Bradley Beach<\/h2>\n<h3>Go Bowling at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bradleybowling.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bradley Beach Bowl<\/a> | 1217 Main Street<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a classic, no-frills bowling date night, head to Bradley Beach Bowl. The space is just how you remember a bowling alley from your childhood: retro carpets and 2000s TV screen graphics included. Grab a pitcher of beer at the bar and see who can get the highest score.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Manalapan<\/h2>\n<h3>Make Your Own Wine at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atthewineroom.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wine Room<\/a> | 227 Route 33<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CpxnjXzs6RV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CpxnjXzs6RV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by The Wine Room (@thewineroom_nj)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make and bottle homemade wine using the best quality grapes from California, South Africa, and Chile at The Wine Room in Manalapan. Individuals and couples generally make half barrels. The price is based on the variety and quantity of wine made, along with choices of new or used barrels, bottles, corks, capsules, and labels. Winemaking takes place in three to four visits to The Wine Room and day, evening, or weekend sessions are available, with each session lasting one to two hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Ocean Grove<\/h2>\n<h3>Get Your Photo Taken by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armadillotintype.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Armadillo Tintype<\/a> | 66 South Main Street, 2nd Floor Studio #26<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Armadillo Tintype by Vanessa Maestri Wagner is a hand-crafted tintype and ambrotype photograph using a historic 19th-century wet plate collodion process. Portraits are done right in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theasburygirl.com\/ocean-grove-nj-things-to-do-jersey-shore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ocean Grove<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inside the Jersey Shore Arts Center. Sessions are by appointment only and take about 30-45 minutes for shooting and then an additional 45 minutes for the photo plate to be completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Red Bank<\/h2>\n<h3>Play Retro Video Games at <a href=\"https:\/\/yestercades.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YESTERcades<\/a> | 80 Broad Street<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFk2Lu7gC5a\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFk2Lu7gC5a\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Yestercades, LLC (@yestercades)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YESTERcades is an arcade with <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/thrift-consignment-vintage-stores-asbury-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">retro<\/a> machines and modern gaming consoles with a nostalgic vibe. YESTERcades provides unlimited play for $9.95 per hour. For $27.95, you can purchase a daily re-entry pass that will allow you to come and go as you please until the arcade closes that evening. The video arcade is BYOB after 9PM every evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/romantic-restaurants-montclair-essex-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romantic Restaurants for Date Night in the Montclair Area<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/thejerseyshoregirl_\">@thejerseyshoregirl_<\/a> on Instagram for the latest Jersey Shore updates, sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/twilight-lion-90332.myflodesk.com\/jrf4qhj7qk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weekly newsletter<\/a>, and check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">events calendar<\/a> featuring 40+ local events every week.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/lifestyle\/\">Lifestyle<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>local funThe Jersey Shore has a plethora of fab date night experiences, even during the cold and sleepy off-season months. 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