{"id":237700,"date":"2026-07-31T21:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T01:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=237700"},"modified":"2026-07-31T15:36:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T19:36:06","slug":"jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"August 2026 Events at the Jersey Shore"},"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\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">plans<\/div><p>It&#8217;s crazy to say we&#8217;re already <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/new-jersey-summer-concerts-2026\/new-jersey-summer-concerts-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">halfway through summer<\/a>, but with that comes more happenings to enjoy the warm weather and community buzz. As always, August has plenty of things to do at the Jersey Shore (beach day or not). <strong>Read on for events happening at the Jersey Shore during August 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-237748 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"451\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>This is a growing list. We\u2019ll continue to update it as more local events are announced. Know of an event we should add? Email us at <a href=\"mailto:hello@thelocalgirl.com\">hello@thelocalgirl.com<\/a>, or add it to our FREE community events calendar <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/submit-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Recurring Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/7-week-kids-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7-Week Kids Course<\/a> | 15 Morris Avenue, Long Branch<\/h3>\n<p><em>Throughout August<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This event gives youth the chance to explore pottery and build their creative skills during a multi-week course. <strong>FYI<\/strong>: There&#8217;s an adult class too, which you can check out <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/7-week-adult-wheel-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/concert-under-the-stars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Concert Under the Stars<\/a> | 2 41st Street, Sea Isle City<\/h3>\n<p><em>Mondays (plus a Tuesday, August 11th date)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This live music event series will be held at Excursion Park.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/highlands-farmers-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highlands Farmers Market<\/a> | 329 Bay Avenue #325, Highlands<\/h3>\n<p><em>Saturdays<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This weekly farmers&#8217; market is a great chance to grab fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and baked goods.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/lift-with-lena-summer-lift-stretch-series-hosted-by-nasm-cpt-elena-hart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lift with Lena: Summer Lift + Stretch Series<\/a> | 90 1st Avenue, Manasquan<\/h3>\n<p><em>Daily through Sunday, August 30th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>NASM-CPT Elena Hart is hosting morning workout + stretch sessions every day until the last weekend of August.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/mix-up-monday-family-nights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mix Up Monday Family Nights<\/a> | 6802 Long Beach Boulevard, Brant Beach<\/h3>\n<p><i>Mondays through August 24th<\/i><\/p>\n<p>This weekly family night at Bayview Park features free entertainment + activities for children.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/movies-on-the-beach-at-jenkinsons-boardwalk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Movies on the Beach at Jenkinson\u2019s Boardwalk<\/a> | 300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach<\/h3>\n<p><em>Tuesdays<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bring your blanket or beach chair for one of these weekly family-friendly movie screenings.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/movies-on-the-beach-belmar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Movies on the Beach Belmar<\/a> | 400 Ocean Avenue North, Belmar<\/h3>\n<p><em>Wednesdays<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This family-friendly movie series features throwback movies + feel-good films (for all your outdoor film needs).<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/music-in-the-park-at-rotary-park-bandstand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Music in the Park<\/a> | 400-498 Lafayette Street, Cape May<\/h3>\n<p><em>Fridays \u2013 Mondays<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This event at Rotary Park features performances from local musicians every week.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/music-in-the-park-raritan-bay-waterfront-park-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Music-in-the-Park at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park<\/a> | 201 John T. O\u2019Leary Boulevard, South Amboy<\/h3>\n<p><em>Wednesdays<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This outdoor concert is a free event held by the waterfront.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/sea-isle-city-farmers-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sea Isle City Farmers Market<\/a> | 2 41st Street, Sea Isle City<\/h3>\n<p><em>Tuesdays<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in need of fresh produce, fruit from local orchards, homemade jams, baked goods, and more, this market is worth the visit.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/weekly-free-concerts-on-the-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Songwriters on the Beach<\/a> | Newark Avenue, Bradley Beach<\/h3>\n<p><i>Thursdays<\/i><\/p>\n<p>This summer concert series is free and hosts family-friendly concerts.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/spring-lake-beach-pavilion-yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring Lake Beach Pavilion Yoga<\/a> | 401 Ocean Avenue, Spring Lake<\/h3>\n<p><i>Daily<\/i><\/p>\n<p>These classes are an opportunity to practice yoga while overlooking the scenic ocean view.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/stone-harbor-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stone Harbor Farmers Market<\/a> | 95th Street + 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor<\/h3>\n<p><i>Sundays<\/i><\/p>\n<p>This farmers&#8217; market is hosted every Sunday this month, with local + specialty produce, baked goods, spices, sauces, seafood, cut flowers, and more.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/sunset-u-pick-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunset U-Pick<\/a> | 810 Seashore Road, Cape May<\/h3>\n<p><em>Sundays<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This weekly event gives visitors a chance to walk through Seashore Flower Farm and pick out their own bouquet.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/wildwood-crest-summer-music-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series<\/a> | East Fern Road, Wildwood Crest<\/h3>\n<p><i>Saturdays<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Free concerts are hosted every weekend at Centennial Park in Wildwood Crest on Saturdays.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/new-business-jersey-shore-july-30-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 New Businesses at The Jersey Shore<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>One-Time Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/31st-annual-clamfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clamfest<\/a> | 140 Bay Avenue, Highlands<\/h3>\n<p><em>Friday, July 31st \u2013 Sunday, August 2nd<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This three-day extravaganza features food trucks, festival activities, a beer, wine + Sangria garden, and live music. <strong>FYI<\/strong>: Parking is free.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/micro-comic-con\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Micro Comic Con<\/a> | 7 Main Street, Keyport<\/h3>\n<p><em>Saturday, August 1st<\/em><\/p>\n<p>3BR Distillery in Keyport is hosting this event with comics, local artist pop-ups, artisans, and more.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/diy-gin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Gin<\/a> | 7 Main Street, Keyport<\/h3>\n<p><em>Sunday, August 2nd<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Attendees of this event can make their own 375ml bottle of gin to take home afterwards.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/pirate-goodie-and-the-magic-chest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pirate Goodie and the Magic Chest<\/a> | 300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach<\/h3>\n<p><em>Monday, August 3rd \u2013 Tuesday, August 4th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This children&#8217;s show features magic, music, puppets, animation, puzzles, and a search for hidden treasure, with performances on Jenkinson\u2019s South Beach Stage.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/mahjong-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mahjong 101<\/a> | 132 Main Street, Manasquan<\/h3>\n<p><em>Tuesday, August 4th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wanted to learn the basics of Mahjong, you can do so at this beginner-friendly class.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/beach-pilates-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beach Pilates<\/a> | 500 Boardwalk, Ocean City<\/h3>\n<p><em>Wednesday, August 5th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a free morning Pilates class at the 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts (and make sure to bring a towel!)<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/tours-of-the-paranormal-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tours of The Paranormal Museum<\/a> | 621 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><em>Wednesday, August 5th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We all know The Paranormal Museum for its events during spooky season, but it&#8217;s doing an interactive guided tour this summer too.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/dinoshore-dino-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DinoShore Dino Adventure<\/a> | 300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach<\/h3>\n<p><em>Wednesday, August 5th \u2013 Thursday, August 6th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This Jenkinson&#8217;s Boardwalk attraction will have life-size dinosaurs and photo opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/family-nights-at-ocean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family Nights at Ocean City Boardwalk<\/a> | 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City<\/h3>\n<p><em>Wednesday, August 5th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This family-centric event will have entertainment, activities, and live performances.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/thursday-fireworks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thursday Fireworks<\/a> | 300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach<\/h3>\n<p><em>Thursday, August 6th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Check out this colorful fireworks display over Jenkinson\u2019s Boardwalk.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/friday-night-at-the-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Friday Night at the Farm<\/a> | 400 Stevens Street, West Cape May<\/h3>\n<p><em>Friday, August 7th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This event at Rea&#8217;s Farm will have live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, local beer and wine, and dinner from the farm kitchen.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/steady-hands-cinnies-pop-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steady Hands Cinnies Pop-Up<\/a> | 710 Main Street, Bradley Beach<\/h3>\n<p><em>Friday, August 7th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Stop by Steady Hand Cafe for a sweet pop-up with freshly made cinnamon treats.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/cake-box-crankies-junk-puppets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cake Box Crankies + Junk Puppets<\/a> | 808 Springwood Avenue, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><em>Friday, August 7th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This art event will have creative storytelling, handmade puppets, and imaginative performances.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/the-original-asbury-park-ghost-tours-ghosts-legends-of-the-downtown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ghosts + Legends of Downtown Asbury Park<\/a> | 621 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><em>Friday, August 7th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Take a guided walk through downtown Asbury Park while hearing some of its spookiest stories. Also check out the associated boardwalk tour <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/the-original-asbury-park-ghost-tour-ghosts-of-the-boardwalk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/mat-matcha-a-community-yoga-matcha-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mat + Matcha<\/a> | 34 Main Street, Toms River<\/h3>\n<p><em>Sunday, August 9th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This is a creative community wellness experience that pairs guided yoga with matcha.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/sundays-at-68th-st-beach-concert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sundays at 68th Street Beach Concert<\/a> | 6805 Long Beach Boulevard, Brant Beach<\/h3>\n<p><em>Sunday, August 9th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Spend your Sunday evening listening to free live music on the beach.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/kevin-kelly-visions-6th-annual-fashion-show-the-royal-gala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin Kelly Vision\u2019s 6th Annual Fashion Show: The Royal Gala<\/a> | 279 South Holland Road, Holmdel<\/h3>\n<p><em>Thursday, August 13th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This annual fashion show returns with a royal gala theme, showcasing fashion, creativity, and local talent.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/surf-turf-seafood-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surf + Turf Seafood Festival<\/a> | 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport<\/h3>\n<p><em>Saturday, August 15th \u2013 Sunday, August 16th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Monmouth Park is hosting this weekend-long festival with seafood, food vendors, live music, family entertainment, and more. General admission is $7.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/41st-annual-lavallette-mid-summer-mile-ocean-swim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">41st Annual Lavallette Mid-Summer Mile Ocean Swim<\/a> | Philadelphia Avenue + Oceanfront, Lavallette<\/h3>\n<p><em>Saturday, August 15th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Swimmers can take on a one-mile open-water course during this Lavallette summer tradition.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/gimme-gimme-disco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gimme Gimme Disco<\/a> | 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><em>Saturday, August 15th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dance the night away at this ABBA-inspired disco party with \u201870s and \u201880s dance hits (for all your nostalgia needs).<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/hunterdon-county-4-h-agricultural-fair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hunterdon County 4-H + Agricultural Fair<\/a> | 1207 Route 179, Lambertville<\/h3>\n<p><em>Wednesday, August 19th \u2013 Sunday, August 23rd<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This five-day fair will have agricultural activities, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, food, craft vendors, live entertainment, and home arts competitions.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/homemade-tomato-sauce-canning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade Tomato Sauce + Canning<\/a> | 822 Mantoloking Road, Brick Township<\/h3>\n<p><em>Friday, August 21st<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Participants at this workshop will learn how to make homemade tomato sauce from scratch.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/annual-merchants-day-sidewalk-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Annual Merchant\u2019s Day Sidewalk Sale<\/a> | 212 96th Street, Stone Harbor<\/h3>\n<p><em>Saturday, August 22nd<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re always pro-shopping small, so be sure to check out this business pop-up with discounts on seasonal clothing, footwear, housewares, and more.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/karaoke-sip-craft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Karaoke Sip + Craft<\/a> | 29B West Front Street, Keyport<\/h3>\n<p><em>Sunday, August 23rd<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Guests can work on a simple craft project, sing karaoke, and bring their own drinks to this night event.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/dinoshore-dino-fossil-hunt-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DinoShore Dino Fossil Hunt<\/a> | 300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach<\/h3>\n<p><em>Thursday, August 27th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dinosaur fans can learn about prehistoric creatures and search for a fossil to take home during this event.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/lighthouse-full-moon-climb-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lighthouse Full Moon Climb<\/a> | 215 Lighthouse Avenue, Cape May<\/h3>\n<p><em>Friday, August 28th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This event is an opportunity to climb the Cape May Lighthouse and take in nighttime views of the Delaware Bay + Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/event\/lunar-faire-night-market-movies-musicals-8-29-in-atlantic-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lunar Faire Night Market: Movies + Musicals<\/a> | 3210 NJ-50, Mays Landing<\/h3>\n<p><em>Saturday, August 29th<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This movies-and-musicals-themed night market features shopping, food, live entertainment, attractions, magical experiences, and plenty of local vendors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/party-dj-live-music-brunch-hoboken-jersey-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Party Brunch Spots in Hoboken + Jersey City<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Follow @thejerseyshoregirl_ on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejerseyshoregirl_\/?hl=en\"><span class=\"s1\">&nbsp;Instagram<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;for the latest Jersey Shore updates,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twilight-lion-90332.myflodesk.com\/jrf4qhj7qk\"><span class=\"s1\">sign up for our weekly newsletter here<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/jersey-shore-events-this-week\/\"><span class=\"s1\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 40+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/events -news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Events<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>plansIt&#8217;s crazy to say we&#8217;re already halfway through summer, but with that comes more happenings to enjoy the warm weather and community&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":413,"featured_media":237748,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[9644,9642,9645,9653,9658,8833,8834,8828,9479,764,7802,9649,7997,9641,9650,9657,9646,9259,8818,9640,9648,9262,2569,9593,9656],"tags":[9779,9680,9685,9699,9706,9702,9691,9675,9755],"class_list":["post-237700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-asbury-park","category-beach-activities","category-belmar","category-bradley-beach","category-cape-may","category-culture","category-entertainment","category-events","category-local-events-news","category-food-drink","category-kid-friendly","category-lavallette","category-lifestyle","category-long-branch","category-manasquan","category-ocean-city","category-point-pleasant","category-seasons","category-shopping","category-jersey-shore-towns","category-spring-lake","category-summer","category-art","category-local-girl-rss-feed","category-wildwood","tag-activity","tag-beach-life","tag-beach-vibes","tag-events","tag-food-drink","tag-lifestyle","tag-outdoor-activities","tag-shopping","tag-tlg"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.1 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>August 2026 Events at the Jersey Shore - The Jersey Shore Girl<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From movies and concerts to local markets and festivals, here\u2019s what\u2019s happening at the Jersey Shore this August.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"August 2026 Events at the Jersey Shore\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"From movies and concerts to local markets and festivals, here\u2019s what\u2019s happening at the Jersey Shore this August.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Jersey Shore Girl\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-08-01T01:00:07+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"666\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Isiah Christie\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Isiah Christie\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Isiah Christie\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/55d4d6d0968fd3db0b8b7518c337e34f\"},\"headline\":\"August 2026 Events at the Jersey Shore\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-01T01:00:07+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1367,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/3\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026.png\",\"keywords\":[\"activity\",\"Beach Life\",\"Beach Vibes\",\"Events\",\"Food + Drink\",\"Lifestyle\",\"Outdoor Activities\",\"Shopping\",\"The Local Girl\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Asbury Park\",\"Beach Activities\",\"Belmar\",\"Bradley Beach\",\"Cape May\",\"Culture\",\"Entertainment\",\"Events\",\"Events + News\",\"Food + Drink\",\"Kid-Friendly\",\"Lavallette\",\"Lifestyle\",\"Long Branch\",\"Manasquan\",\"Ocean City\",\"Point Pleasant\",\"Seasons\",\"Shopping\",\"Shore Towns\",\"Spring Lake\",\"Summer\",\"The Arts\",\"The Local Girl\",\"Wildwood\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\\\/\",\"name\":\"August 2026 Events at the Jersey Shore - The Jersey Shore Girl\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/3\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-01T01:00:07+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/55d4d6d0968fd3db0b8b7518c337e34f\"},\"description\":\"From movies and concerts to local markets and festivals, here\u2019s what\u2019s happening at the Jersey Shore this August.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/3\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/3\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026.png\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":666},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"August 2026 Events at the Jersey Shore\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/\",\"name\":\"The Jersey Shore Girl\",\"description\":\"A lifestyle site dedicated to all things Local \u2014 with a Jersey Shore twist.\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/55d4d6d0968fd3db0b8b7518c337e34f\",\"name\":\"Isiah Christie\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/isiah-headshot-e1759804410769-96x96.jpg\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/isiah-headshot-e1759804410769-96x96.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/isiah-headshot-e1759804410769-96x96.jpg\",\"caption\":\"Isiah Christie\"},\"description\":\"Isiah is a news writer with a focus in Communications from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). As a North Jersey native, Isiah's goal is to educate others about local happenings in what is one of the northeast United States\u2019 most rapidly developing regions.\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/thelocalgirl.com\\\/jerseyshore\\\/author\\\/isiah\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"August 2026 Events at the Jersey Shore - The Jersey Shore Girl","description":"From movies and concerts to local markets and festivals, here\u2019s what\u2019s happening at the Jersey Shore this August.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"August 2026 Events at the Jersey Shore","og_description":"From movies and concerts to local markets and festivals, here\u2019s what\u2019s happening at the Jersey Shore this August.","og_url":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/","og_site_name":"The Jersey Shore Girl","article_published_time":"2026-08-01T01:00:07+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":666,"url":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Isiah Christie","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Isiah Christie","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/"},"author":{"name":"Isiah Christie","@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/#\/schema\/person\/55d4d6d0968fd3db0b8b7518c337e34f"},"headline":"August 2026 Events at the Jersey Shore","datePublished":"2026-08-01T01:00:07+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/"},"wordCount":1367,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026.png","keywords":["activity","Beach Life","Beach Vibes","Events","Food + Drink","Lifestyle","Outdoor Activities","Shopping","The Local Girl"],"articleSection":["Asbury Park","Beach Activities","Belmar","Bradley Beach","Cape May","Culture","Entertainment","Events","Events + News","Food + Drink","Kid-Friendly","Lavallette","Lifestyle","Long Branch","Manasquan","Ocean City","Point Pleasant","Seasons","Shopping","Shore Towns","Spring Lake","Summer","The Arts","The Local Girl","Wildwood"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/","url":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/","name":"August 2026 Events at the Jersey Shore - The Jersey Shore Girl","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026.png","datePublished":"2026-08-01T01:00:07+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/#\/schema\/person\/55d4d6d0968fd3db0b8b7518c337e34f"},"description":"From movies and concerts to local markets and festivals, here\u2019s what\u2019s happening at the Jersey Shore this August.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026.png","width":1000,"height":666},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-nj-events-august-2026\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"August 2026 Events at the Jersey Shore"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/#website","url":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/","name":"The Jersey Shore Girl","description":"A lifestyle site dedicated to all things Local \u2014 with a Jersey Shore twist.","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/#\/schema\/person\/55d4d6d0968fd3db0b8b7518c337e34f","name":"Isiah Christie","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/isiah-headshot-e1759804410769-96x96.jpg","url":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/isiah-headshot-e1759804410769-96x96.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/isiah-headshot-e1759804410769-96x96.jpg","caption":"Isiah Christie"},"description":"Isiah is a news writer with a focus in Communications from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). As a North Jersey native, Isiah's goal is to educate others about local happenings in what is one of the northeast United States\u2019 most rapidly developing regions.","url":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/author\/isiah\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237700","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/413"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=237700"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237700\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/237748"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=237700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=237700"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=237700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}