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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 Freehold Events

Upcoming 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. 

 

Sunday, March 12th; 12:30pm Parade Steps-off – Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC) St. Patrick’s Day Parade   (line up 11:30am West Main St.) 

                            Afterparties:   

                                  Freehold Elk’s Lodge; 1:00pm to 6:00pm Featuring Junkyard Dogs – Food/50-50/Drinks

                            Freehold Columbian Club; 1:00pm to 6:00pm Featuring Jimmy & Gene’s McMahon Clan – Food & Drinks

                            American Hotel; 1:00pm to 6:00pm Featuring Eddie Testa Band – Food & Drinks

Wednesday March 15th; 5:30pm-8:00pm – Flavor of Freehold (Get your tickets on our store page)

Thursday, March 16th; 8:00pm-10:00pm – Pub Crawl (Get your tickets on our store page)

Sunday, April 30th; 12:00pm-4:00pm – United For Impact Food Truck Festival    (West Main Street Between Court St. & Throckmorton St.) 

   

 

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!

Food Truck Festival

In support of the United Way of Monmouth & Ocean Counties. This event showcases Food Trucks from around the region and entertainment for all ages.

April 30th, 2023   12-4pm   United For Impact Food Truck Festival     Music/Games/Food Trucks

Thursday’s Rock!

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

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 starts Friday July 3rd – October from 11:00AM – 4:00PM

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)

African Arts Festival

The African Diaspora Arts Festival was organized by members of the community who desired to share the culture of the African diaspora. The organizers use of the title “African Diaspora” in the progressive spirit that we all are connected to Africa. The event will focus on the arts. our culture, entrepreneurship, unity for the whole family.

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.

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.

Fall Flavor of Freehold

In Support of the Freehold Municipal Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse. A 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. $20.00 per person (Tickets will be sold on our website)

County Seat Jazz &Blues Street Fest

Another great year for our exciting event, as we close off a section of West Main Street with Stages and Vendors lining the curbs.  Listen to extraordinary musicians while enjoying great food.

Holiday Events

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

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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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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