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We at DowntownFreehold.com do everything in our power to make our community an exciting place to be, however, we wouldn’t be able to do it without the support of our residents and visitors alike. We would greatly appreciate any contribution to help keep our town fun and fresh!

Save Hundreds This Year

DowntownFreehold.com has partnered with The Route 9 Community to give discounts and deals to over a hundred different places in and near Freehold. For a mere $20, this discount card will easily save you hundreds this year with deals ranging from restaurants and cafes, to spas and gyms!

Downtown Parking Regulations

Downtown Freehold Events

Please check back here after 3:00 pm on the day of the event to see if it has been cancelled due to weather. 

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Wednesday, November 13th; 7:00pm to 10:00pm: Artis Brewery- Karaoke Night with DJ Joe Kahwaty.

Thursday, November 14th; 7:00pm to 10:00pm: Artis Brewery- Trivia Night.

Tuesday, November 19th; Doors Open 6:30pm Show Starts: 7:00pm-10:00pm; American Hotel- Freehold Borough Arts Council’s Open Mic Night. $5 cover & 2 item minimum.

Wednesday, November 20th; 7:00pm to 10:00pm: Artis Brewery- Karaoke Night with DJ Joe Kahwaty.

Thursday, November 21st; 7:00pm to 10:00pm: Artis Brewery- Trivia Night.

Sunday, December 1st; 10:00am to 3:00pm: American Hotel-Brunch with Santa. (Call 732-431-3220 for reservations.)

Tuesday, December 3rd; 5:00 to 7:00pm: Hall of Records- DowtnownFreehold.com Tree Lighting. (Rain Date December 4th)

Wednesday, December 4th; 7:00pm to 10:00pm: Artis Brewery- Karaoke Night with DJ Joe Kahwaty.

Thursday, December 5th; 7:00pm to 10:00pm: Artis Brewery- Trivia Night.

Sunday, December 8th; 10:00am to 3:00pm: American Hotel- Brunch with Santa. (Call 732-431-3220 for reservations.)

Wednesday, November 11th; 7:00pm to 10:00pm: Artis Brewery- Karaoke Night with DJ Joe Kahwaty.

Thursday, November 12th; 7:00pm to 10:00pm: Artis Brewery- Trivia Night.

Friday, December 13th; 5:00pm to 8:00pm: Departs from in Front of the American Hotel- DowntownFreehold.com’s Jolly Trolley Sponsored by Shore Luxury Limo. (Reservations required through our Website Store.)

Saturday, December 14th; 9:00am to 12:30pm: Sweet Lew’s Café- Breakfast with Santa. (Call 732-431-3220 for reservations.)

Saturday, December 14th; 5:00pm to 8:00pm: Departs from in Front of the American Hotel- DowntownFreehold.com’s Jolly Trolley Sponsored by Shore Luxury Limo. (Reservations required through our Website Store.)

Sunday, December 15th; 10:00am to 3:00pm: American Hotel- Brunch with Santa. (Call 732-431-3220 for reservations.)

Wednesday, Thursday 18th; 7:00pm to 10:00pm: Artis Brewery- Karaoke Night with DJ Joe Kahwaty.

Thursday, December 19th; 7:00pm to 10:00pm: Artis Brewery- Trivia Night.

Thursday, December 19th; 6:00pm to 9:00pm Throughout Downtown- Holiday Carolers.

Sunday, December 22nd; 10:00am to 3:00pm: American Hotel- Brunch with Santa. (Call 732-431-3220 for reservations.)

Monday December 30th; 5:00pm to 6:00pm: Hall of Records- Menorah Lighting.

Tuesday, December 31st; Doors Open 7:00pm Show Starts 8:00pm: American Hotel- Uncle Vinny Comedy Club Presents Joey Vega $133 w/ Buffet Dinner. Visit www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com/the-american-hotel/ for details and to purchase tickets.

 

Holiday Events

Tree Lighting, Breakfast with Santa, Sunday Brunch with Santa, Carolers Downtown, Letters to Santa, Jolly Trolley, and Menorah Lighting.

Jolly Trolley Tickets will be available on the website store page.

Other Events Downtown

Check out other events happening Downtown…

Showcase @ The Hotel: Dance Party

Featuring Mission Dance and DJ Joe Kahwaty

Saturday, January 25th, 7:30pm

at The American Hotel

18 E Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

Tickets Available Here:  Website Store

Irish Week

Celebrate your inner Irish with a week of St. Patrick Day festivities: The Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC) St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a specially themed Flavor of Freehold event, Bagpipers, and the DowntownFreehold.com Pub Crawl!

United Way Food Truck Festival

April 27, 2025

United For Impact Food Truck Festival 12-5pm

West Main St. – Court to Throckmorton

2024 Porch Fest

Join the Freehold Borough Arts Council in a day of Music & Fun throughout Freehold Borough. Maps of Entertainment Locations and Times will be distributed at the Downtown Freehold Gazebo 10E Main Street. For Sponsorships, Band Contest, Vendor Space, or Porch Applications please inquire by email: fbacporchfest@gmail.com

 

Thursday’s Rock!

Our DowntownFreehold.com Thursdays Rocks! Summer Concert Series, produced in association with CentraState Healthcare System and Monmouth County Toursim, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater Freehold area and beyond. Shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Family Movie Night

DowntownFreehold.com Family Movie Night at the Hall of Records features timeless movies for all ages. From newer releases, to throwback movies from the 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s watching movies under the stars has never been so much fun. Remember to bring your lawn chairs and blankest.

Live Street Music

Live Street Music Performances every Friday and Saturday Night at The DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 East Main Street)

(June through October)

Juneteenth Celebration

Monmouth County Diversity Alliance, Inc. presents Juneteenth Celebration

Sunday. June 9, 2024 .12- 4pm Main Street in Downtown Freehold Borough (Between Court St. and Throckmorton)

FOOD, MUSIC, VENDORS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!

www.mcdiversityalliance.com

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from. We bring Jersey Fresh vendors right to the center of town every Friday 11am – 4pm in front of the Hall of Records! Buy sun-ripened, freshly picked fruits and vegetables directly from the farmers who grow them. Farmer’s Market Dates TBA

Latino Festival of Monmouth County

Presented by The Latino Coalition of Monmouth County,  This family function has become a staple event in Downtown Freehold with music, entertainment, contests, food vendors, giveaways and much, much more! The audience grows every year and we continue to welcome more.

Visit their website here: LFOMC

Fall Flavor of Freehold

In Support of the Freehold Municipal Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse. DowntownFreehold.com’s Fall Flavor of Freehold is an unique tour of Downtown Freehold’s venerable restaurants, bars, and shops held over two days. Participants walk from place to place with their “Passport” used as a guide of where to go. Everyone will receive signature samples from some of Freehold’s most loved establishments. $25.00 per person (Tickets will be sold on our website)

Fall Concert Series

Join us on Wednesdays in September and October for DowntownFreehold.com’s outdoor Fall Concert Series produced in association with Nestle, hosted in front of the Hall of Records in Downtown Freehold. Shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Oktoberfest

Visit the Beer Garden for all types of Vendors and Food, along with tables and seating. Enjoy Games, Crafters, Specialty Items and Live Music. Thank you to the breweries involved this year. This event takes place on West Main Street between Court Street and Throckmorton Street in Downtown Freehold.

Freehold Spooktacular

This Freehold tradition is brought to you by a group of community members who truly love our town. These dedicated local volunteers happily put their heart, soul, time and talents into planning and hosting each event. We invite you to come experience all our town has to offer and hope you join us every October for some Spooktacular fun!

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FBAC Logo for website

Freehold Borough Arts Council

We are the creative community in Freehold Borough, NJ. The Freehold Borough Arts Council is an open commonwealth of artists, designers, performers, writers, musicians and other creative innovators.

Center Players

“THEATER WITH A HEART… IN THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY”

Center Players conducts activities and programs to educate and entertain its patrons, and provide actors, directors and other creative people the opportunity to pursue their craft

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