To participate in the FBAC PorchFest as a band, porch, or vender, please fill out the form below and return it to the Freehold Boro Arts Council at 1 Broad Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. For more information, contact FBACPorchFest@gmail.com

The Freehold Boro Arts Council is calling on all passionate, visionary, and artistic souls. Unleash your creative skills!

The 3rd Annual FBAC Porch Fest is just a few short months away and we need YOUR help designing the official 2025 event logo. (This logo will be featured on official concert t-shirt & poster merch, across all event promotional materials, etc.)

DESIGN SUBMISSION CRITERIA

- Nothing offensive/political

- Must include year

- Must include FBAC Porch Fest name

- Send submissions to fbacmerch@gmail.com (Subject Line: Logo Contest) by 11:59pm, March 8th

The final logo design will be selected by participating Porch Fest homeowners on March 15th and contest winner will receive a FREE 2025 FBAC Porchfest concert shirt and poster.

FBAC Open Mic Night

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Email: fbacopenmic@gmail.com for more information

FBAC All About The Song Circle Competition

It’s all about the song! … AND… We bring it full Circle! This is a gathering amongst songwriters, who bring their best song to the table to compete for a chance to get their song a spot on the FBAC original songwriter album CD. That’s right!… Each month, the writers and audience vote for what song gets recorded at City Lights recording studio to be included in on this album cd project.

(THIS IS NOT A SINGING CONTEST)!!! It’s all about the song. This is the first of its kind in which the songwriters themselves participate in the voting process along with the audience to feature great new untapped unsigned talent in the area.

The American Hotel

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

6:30 PM 9:00 PM

18-20 East Main Street

Must register to perform

$25 Entry Fee Per Song

Contact Info needed: Name, Number, and Email

Please send an email to FBACSongwriters@gmail.com with any inquiries.

The Freehold Memorial Day Parade is the oldest and largest such parade in Western Monmouth County, with an average of more than 70 units participating each year. The parade features many military units, veterans groups, bands, fire departments, EMS squads, youth groups, custom designed floats and civilian units.​ 

N&D Electric Duo

June 5, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Sublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, produced in association with CentraState Healthcare Systems, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area and beyond. The free Thursday night concerts in June, July and August attract people of all ages. Attendance has ranged from 1500 – 2200 with music fans enjoying dinner downtown and our Court Street Vendor market, before, during and after the performances.

Juneteenth Celebration

Sunday, June 8, 2025

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Austin City Nights

June 12, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Sublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, produced in association with CentraState Healthcare Systems, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area and beyond. The free Thursday night concerts in June, July and August attract people of all ages. Attendance has ranged from 1500 – 2200 with music fans enjoying dinner downtown and our Court Street Vendor market, before, during and after the performances.

FBAC All About The Song Circle Competition

It’s all about the song! … AND… We bring it full Circle! This is a gathering amongst songwriters, who bring their best song to the table to compete for a chance to get their song a spot on the FBAC original songwriter album CD. That’s right!… Each month, the writers and audience vote for what song gets recorded at City Lights recording studio to be included in on this album cd project.

(THIS IS NOT A SINGING CONTEST)!!! It’s all about the song. This is the first of its kind in which the songwriters themselves participate in the voting process along with the audience to feature great new untapped unsigned talent in the area.

The American Hotel

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

6:30 PM 9:00 PM

18-20 East Main Street

Must register to perform

$25 Entry Fee Per Song

Contact Info needed: Name, Number, and Email

Please send an email to FBACSongwriters@gmail.com with any inquiries.

FBAC Open Mic Night

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Email: fbacopenmic@gmail.com for more information

Rockit Fish

June 19, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Sublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, produced in association with CentraState Healthcare Systems, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area and beyond. The free Thursday night concerts in June, July and August attract people of all ages. Attendance has ranged from 1500 – 2200 with music fans enjoying dinner downtown and our Court Street Vendor market, before, during and after the performances.

Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Themed Show

Friday, June 20th, 7:00pm

at The American Hotel

18 E Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

Step into an unforgettable evening of entertainment and elegance at Showcase @ The Hotel: For Your Extreme Listening Pleasure—a unique dinner and show experience like no other in Monmouth County! Join us for a night filled with great food, captivating performances, and a vibrant community atmosphere, all in support of the amazing events and happenings you love in Downtown Freehold, NJ.

Your ticket includes a full Italian dinner featuring two entrée options:

Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta

Shrimp Oreganata over Rice with Scampi Sauce

All dinners are served with:

Fresh Italian Bread & Butter

House Salad with mixed lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and Italian vinaigrette

Mini Cannoli

VIP Tickets - Preferred seating for the best views of the show. Early entry to get settled and soak in the ambiance. A perfect choice for those who want the ultimate experience!

Standard Tickets - General admission with all the same delicious food and fantastic entertainment.

This event is more than just a great night out—it’s a way to support the free concerts, festivals, movie nights, and all the other special moments that make Downtown Freehold a place to love. Your ticket purchase helps keep the heart of our community beating with exciting local programming!

No Refunds or Exchanges; with the exception of tickets purchased for a canceled event if the event cannot be rescheduled by Downtown Freehold. (This is a Private Event through Downtown Freehold, Please do not contact The American Hotel Directly)

Tickets Available Here: 

Print or screen shot your order number to use at check in. No Refunds or Exchanges; with the exception of tickets purchased for a canceled event if the event cannot be rescheduled by downtownfreehold.com

Please have the order number with you to use at check-in.

email: marketing@downtownfreehold.com with any questions (this is a private event through Downtown Freehold, please do not contact The American Hotel directly)

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (PG)

June 25, 2025

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Located at the Hall of Records

Grab a lawn chair and maybe a blanket, pick up a bite to eat downtown and watch a movie outside, right in front of the Hall of Records. DowntownFreehold.com’s Family Movie Nights are sure to be a hit with all. Our selected movies will bring a smile to family members of all ages ranging from great new movies to all time classics.

Storyline: This is the tale of Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), an ordinary eleven-year-old boy serving as a sort of slave for his aunt and uncle who learns that he is actually a wizard and has been invited to attend the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry is snatched away from his mundane existence by Rubeus Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane), the groundskeeper for Hogwarts, and quickly thrown into a world completely foreign to both him and the viewer. Famous for an incident that happened at his birth, Harry makes friends easily at his new school. He soon finds, however, that the wizarding world is far more dangerous for him than he would have imagined, and he quickly learns that not all wizards are ones to be trusted.

Mission Dance

June 26, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Sublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, produced in association with CentraState Healthcare Systems, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area and beyond. The free Thursday night concerts in June, July and August attract people of all ages. Attendance has ranged from 1500 – 2200 with music fans enjoying dinner downtown and our Court Street Vendor market, before, during and after the performances.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

Toy Story 3 (G)

July 2, 2025

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Located at the Hall of Records

Grab a lawn chair and maybe a blanket, pick up a bite to eat downtown and watch a movie outside, right in front of the Hall of Records. DowntownFreehold.com’s Family Movie Nights are sure to be a hit with all. Our selected movies will bring a smile to family members of all ages ranging from great new movies to all time classics.

Storyline: Woody, Buzz and the whole gang are back. As their owner Andy prepares to depart for college, his loyal toys find themselves in daycare where untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice. So, it's all for one and one for all as they join Barbie's counterpart Ken, a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants and a pink, strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear to plan their great escape.

WCT Band

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Friday evening for Funky Fridays, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 4 through September 26, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Pennington Station

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Saturday evening for the Saturday Serenade, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 5 through September 27, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Chuck Lambert Band 

7 – 9 pm

Spend your Sunday evenings soaking in the smooth sounds of summer at the FBAC Jazz, Blues & More Summer Concert Series, happening every Sunday from July 6 through August 31 at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo.

This soulful series brings an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and more to the heart of downtown, adding rhythm and richness to our small town's unique charm. Whether you're relaxing in a lawn chair or strolling nearby, the music sets the perfect mood to wind down the weekend.

Come out, support the arts, and experience the magic of live music in Freehold!

A special “Thank you” to our sponsors who have made this series possible:

Dru-Anne Palaima, Linda Fascio, Freehold Art Gallery.

Men in Black II (PG-13)

July 9, 2025

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Located at the Hall of Records

Grab a lawn chair and maybe a blanket, pick up a bite to eat downtown and watch a movie outside, right in front of the Hall of Records. DowntownFreehold.com’s Family Movie Nights are sure to be a hit with all. Our selected movies will bring a smile to family members of all ages ranging from great new movies to all time classics.

Storyline: Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIBs untarnished mission statement: protecting the earth from the scum of the universe. It's been four years since the alien-seeking agents averted an intergalactic disaster of epic proportions. And now it's a race against the clock as Jay must convince Kay-who not only has absolutely no memory of his time spent with the Men In Black, but is also the only living person left with the expertise to save the galaxy-to reunite with the MIB before the earth submits to ultimate destruction.

Joe Baracata Band

July 10, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Sublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, produced in association with CentraState Healthcare Systems, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area and beyond. The free Thursday night concerts in June, July and August attract people of all ages. Attendance has ranged from 1500 – 2200 with music fans enjoying dinner downtown and our Court Street Vendor market, before, during and after the performances.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

Rich Boland

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Friday evening for Funky Fridays, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 4 through September 26, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Sam Levine

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Saturday evening for the Saturday Serenade, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 5 through September 27, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Billy J. Brown & Jennifer Jordan 

7 – 9 pm

Spend your Sunday evenings soaking in the smooth sounds of summer at the FBAC Jazz, Blues & More Summer Concert Series, happening every Sunday from July 6 through August 31 at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo.

This soulful series brings an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and more to the heart of downtown, adding rhythm and richness to our small town's unique charm. Whether you're relaxing in a lawn chair or strolling nearby, the music sets the perfect mood to wind down the weekend.

Come out, support the arts, and experience the magic of live music in Freehold!

A special “Thank you” to our sponsors who have made this series possible:

Dru-Anne Palaima, Linda Fascio, Freehold Art Gallery.

FBAC Open Mic Night

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Email: fbacopenmic@gmail.com for more information

FBAC All About The Song Circle Competition

It’s all about the song! … AND… We bring it full Circle! This is a gathering amongst songwriters, who bring their best song to the table to compete for a chance to get their song a spot on the FBAC original songwriter album CD. That’s right!… Each month, the writers and audience vote for what song gets recorded at City Lights recording studio to be included in on this album cd project.

(THIS IS NOT A SINGING CONTEST)!!! It’s all about the song. This is the first of its kind in which the songwriters themselves participate in the voting process along with the audience to feature great new untapped unsigned talent in the area.

The American Hotel

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

6:30 PM 9:00 PM

18-20 East Main Street

Must register to perform

$25 Entry Fee Per Song

Contact Info needed: Name, Number, and Email

Please send an email to FBACSongwriters@gmail.com with any inquiries.

The Lion King 1½ (G)

July 16, 2025

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Located at the Hall of Records

Grab a lawn chair and maybe a blanket, pick up a bite to eat downtown and watch a movie outside, right in front of the Hall of Records. DowntownFreehold.com’s Family Movie Nights are sure to be a hit with all. Our selected movies will bring a smile to family members of all ages ranging from great new movies to all time classics.

Storyline: The events of The Lion King from Timon's and Pumbaa's points of view. The story of how they met and how they became best friends while having difficulties and obstacles in their lives. They rely on each other to get through the toughest of times.

Black Dog

July 17, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Sublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, produced in association with CentraState Healthcare Systems, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area and beyond. The free Thursday night concerts in June, July and August attract people of all ages. Attendance has ranged from 1500 – 2200 with music fans enjoying dinner downtown and our Court Street Vendor market, before, during and after the performances.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

Bobby Valli

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Friday evening for Funky Fridays, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 4 through September 26, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Rich Boland

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Saturday evening for the Saturday Serenade, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 5 through September 27, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Vel Johnson/Kelli Sanders

7 – 9 pm

Spend your Sunday evenings soaking in the smooth sounds of summer at the FBAC Jazz, Blues & More Summer Concert Series, happening every Sunday from July 6 through August 31 at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo.

This soulful series brings an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and more to the heart of downtown, adding rhythm and richness to our small town's unique charm. Whether you're relaxing in a lawn chair or strolling nearby, the music sets the perfect mood to wind down the weekend.

Come out, support the arts, and experience the magic of live music in Freehold!

A special “Thank you” to our sponsors who have made this series possible:

Dru-Anne Palaima, Linda Fascio, Freehold Art Gallery.

The Mighty Ducks (PG)

July 23, 2025

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Located at the Hall of Records

Grab a lawn chair and maybe a blanket, pick up a bite to eat downtown and watch a movie outside, right in front of the Hall of Records. DowntownFreehold.com’s Family Movie Nights are sure to be a hit with all. Our selected movies will bring a smile to family members of all ages ranging from great new movies to all time classics.

Storyline: Gordon Bombay, a hotshot lawyer, is haunted by memories of his childhood, when, as the star player in his champion hockey team, he lost the winning goal in a shootout, thereby losing the game, and the approval of his coach. After being charged for drunk driving, the court orders him to coach a peewee hockey team, the worst in the league, Gordon is at first very reluctant. However, he eventually gains the respect of the kids and teaches them how to win, gaining a sponsor on the way and giving the team the name of The Ducks. In the finals, they face Gordon's old team, coached by Gordon's old coach, giving Gordon a chance to face old ghosts.

Midnight Rock Show

July 24, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Sublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, produced in association with CentraState Healthcare Systems, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area and beyond. The free Thursday night concerts in June, July and August attract people of all ages. Attendance has ranged from 1500 – 2200 with music fans enjoying dinner downtown and our Court Street Vendor market, before, during and after the performances.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

Dynamic Duo

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Friday evening for Funky Fridays, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 4 through September 26, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Cliff Smith & Charlie Hassell

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Saturday evening for the Saturday Serenade, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 5 through September 27, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Fast Forward

7 – 9 pm

Spend your Sunday evenings soaking in the smooth sounds of summer at the FBAC Jazz, Blues & More Summer Concert Series, happening every Sunday from July 6 through August 31 at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo.

This soulful series brings an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and more to the heart of downtown, adding rhythm and richness to our small town's unique charm. Whether you're relaxing in a lawn chair or strolling nearby, the music sets the perfect mood to wind down the weekend.

Come out, support the arts, and experience the magic of live music in Freehold!

A special “Thank you” to our sponsors who have made this series possible:

Dru-Anne Palaima, Linda Fascio, Freehold Art Gallery.

Kung Fu Panda (PG)

July 30, 2025

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Located at the Hall of Records

Grab a lawn chair and maybe a blanket, pick up a bite to eat downtown and watch a movie outside, right in front of the Hall of Records. DowntownFreehold.com’s Family Movie Nights are sure to be a hit with all. Our selected movies will bring a smile to family members of all ages ranging from great new movies to all time classics.

Storyline: It's the story about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, named Po, who is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around...which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master into reality? Po puts his heart - and his girth - into the task, and the unlikely hero ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths.

Eddie Money Tribute Band

July 31, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Sublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, produced in association with CentraState Healthcare Systems, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area and beyond. The free Thursday night concerts in June, July and August attract people of all ages. Attendance has ranged from 1500 – 2200 with music fans enjoying dinner downtown and our Court Street Vendor market, before, during and after the performances.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

Chuck Lambert Band

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Friday evening for Funky Fridays, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 4 through September 26, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Tom & Kelly Silver & Gold

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Saturday evening for the Saturday Serenade, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 5 through September 27, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Joe Lisa Trio

7 – 9 pm

Spend your Sunday evenings soaking in the smooth sounds of summer at the FBAC Jazz, Blues & More Summer Concert Series, happening every Sunday from July 6 through August 31 at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo.

This soulful series brings an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and more to the heart of downtown, adding rhythm and richness to our small town's unique charm. Whether you're relaxing in a lawn chair or strolling nearby, the music sets the perfect mood to wind down the weekend.

Come out, support the arts, and experience the magic of live music in Freehold!

A special “Thank you” to our sponsors who have made this series possible:

Dru-Anne Palaima, Linda Fascio, Freehold Art Gallery.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (PG)

August 6, 2025

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Located at the Hall of Records

Grab a lawn chair and maybe a blanket, pick up a bite to eat downtown and watch a movie outside, right in front of the Hall of Records. DowntownFreehold.com’s Family Movie Nights are sure to be a hit with all. Our selected movies will bring a smile to family members of all ages ranging from great new movies to all time classics.

Storyline: After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, he is discovered and befriended by a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Bringing him into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as he is dubbed, to his brother, Michael, and sister, Gertie, and they decide to keep his existence a secret. Soon, however, he falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both him and Elliott.

Winslow

August 7, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Sublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, produced in association with CentraState Healthcare Systems, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area and beyond. The free Thursday night concerts in June, July and August attract people of all ages. Attendance has ranged from 1500 – 2200 with music fans enjoying dinner downtown and our Court Street Vendor market, before, during and after the performances.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

WCT

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Friday evening for Funky Fridays, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 4 through September 26, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

DJ Joe Kahwaty Karaoke

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Saturday evening for the Saturday Serenade, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 5 through September 27, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Pat Guadagno & Richard Blackwell

7 – 9 pm

Spend your Sunday evenings soaking in the smooth sounds of summer at the FBAC Jazz, Blues & More Summer Concert Series, happening every Sunday from July 6 through August 31 at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo.

This soulful series brings an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and more to the heart of downtown, adding rhythm and richness to our small town's unique charm. Whether you're relaxing in a lawn chair or strolling nearby, the music sets the perfect mood to wind down the weekend.

Come out, support the arts, and experience the magic of live music in Freehold!

A special “Thank you” to our sponsors who have made this series possible:

Dru-Anne Palaima, Linda Fascio, Freehold Art Gallery.

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (PG)

August 13, 2025

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Located at the Hall of Records

Grab a lawn chair and maybe a blanket, pick up a bite to eat downtown and watch a movie outside, right in front of the Hall of Records. DowntownFreehold.com’s Family Movie Nights are sure to be a hit with all. Our selected movies will bring a smile to family members of all ages ranging from great new movies to all time classics.

Storyline: It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing the huge new threat of Lego Duplo, invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.

Van Halen Tribute Band

August 14, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Sublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, produced in association with CentraState Healthcare Systems, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area and beyond. The free Thursday night concerts in June, July and August attract people of all ages. Attendance has ranged from 1500 – 2200 with music fans enjoying dinner downtown and our Court Street Vendor market, before, during and after the performances.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

CMJ Jazz Band

Join us every Friday evening for Funky Fridays, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 4 through September 26, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Peanut Butter Bridges Duo

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Saturday evening for the Saturday Serenade, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 5 through September 27, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Lousy Neighbors

7 – 9 pm

Spend your Sunday evenings soaking in the smooth sounds of summer at the FBAC Jazz, Blues & More Summer Concert Series, happening every Sunday from July 6 through August 31 at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo.

This soulful series brings an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and more to the heart of downtown, adding rhythm and richness to our small town's unique charm. Whether you're relaxing in a lawn chair or strolling nearby, the music sets the perfect mood to wind down the weekend.

Come out, support the arts, and experience the magic of live music in Freehold!

A special “Thank you” to our sponsors who have made this series possible:

Dru-Anne Palaima, Linda Fascio, Freehold Art Gallery.

FBAC All About The Song Circle Competition

It’s all about the song! … AND… We bring it full Circle! This is a gathering amongst songwriters, who bring their best song to the table to compete for a chance to get their song a spot on the FBAC original songwriter album CD. That’s right!… Each month, the writers and audience vote for what song gets recorded at City Lights recording studio to be included in on this album cd project.

(THIS IS NOT A SINGING CONTEST)!!! It’s all about the song. This is the first of its kind in which the songwriters themselves participate in the voting process along with the audience to feature great new untapped unsigned talent in the area.

The American Hotel

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

6:30 PM 9:00 PM

18-20 East Main Street

Must register to perform

$25 Entry Fee Per Song

Contact Info needed: Name, Number, and Email

Please send an email to FBACSongwriters@gmail.com with any inquiries.

FBAC Open Mic Night

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Email: fbacopenmic@gmail.com for more information

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (PG)

August 20, 2025

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Located at the Hall of Records

Grab a lawn chair and maybe a blanket, pick up a bite to eat downtown and watch a movie outside, right in front of the Hall of Records. DowntownFreehold.com’s Family Movie Nights are sure to be a hit with all. Our selected movies will bring a smile to family members of all ages ranging from great new movies to all time classics.

Storyline: Indiana Jones teams up with a nightclub singer named Wilhelmina "Willie" Scott and a twelve-year-old Chinese boy named Short Round. They end up in a small distressed village in India, where the people believe that evil spirits have taken all their children away after a sacred precious stone was stolen. They also discover the great mysterious terror surrounding a booby-trapped temple known as the Temple of Doom. Thuggee is beginning to attempt to rise once more, believing that with the power of all five Sankara stones they can rule the world. It's all up to Indiana to put an end to the Thuggee campaign, rescue the lost children, win the girl and conquer the Temple of Doom.

Turnstyles

August 21, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Sublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, produced in association with CentraState Healthcare Systems, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area and beyond. The free Thursday night concerts in June, July and August attract people of all ages. Attendance has ranged from 1500 – 2200 with music fans enjoying dinner downtown and our Court Street Vendor market, before, during and after the performances.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

Pam McCoy

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Friday evening for Funky Fridays, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 4 through September 26, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Gene Walk

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Saturday evening for the Saturday Serenade, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 5 through September 27, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Rogues On The Run

7 – 9 pm

Spend your Sunday evenings soaking in the smooth sounds of summer at the FBAC Jazz, Blues & More Summer Concert Series, happening every Sunday from July 6 through August 31 at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo.

This soulful series brings an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and more to the heart of downtown, adding rhythm and richness to our small town's unique charm. Whether you're relaxing in a lawn chair or strolling nearby, the music sets the perfect mood to wind down the weekend.

Come out, support the arts, and experience the magic of live music in Freehold!

A special “Thank you” to our sponsors who have made this series possible:

Dru-Anne Palaima, Linda Fascio, Freehold Art Gallery.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

Lawrence Duo

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Friday evening for Funky Fridays, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 4 through September 26, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Dynamic Duo

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Saturday evening for the Saturday Serenade, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 5 through September 27, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

CMJ Jazz Band

7 – 9 pm

Spend your Sunday evenings soaking in the smooth sounds of summer at the FBAC Jazz, Blues & More Summer Concert Series, happening every Sunday from July 6 through August 31 at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo.

This soulful series brings an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and more to the heart of downtown, adding rhythm and richness to our small town's unique charm. Whether you're relaxing in a lawn chair or strolling nearby, the music sets the perfect mood to wind down the weekend.

Come out, support the arts, and experience the magic of live music in Freehold!

A special “Thank you” to our sponsors who have made this series possible:

Dru-Anne Palaima, Linda Fascio, Freehold Art Gallery.

Phil Engel Band

September 3, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Fall evenings in Downtown Freehold are the perfect time of year for upbeat and entertaining music. The Downtown Freehold Fall Concert Series, produced in association with our generous sponsors Shore Point Distributing Company and Monmouth County Tourism, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater Freehold area and beyond.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

Cliff Smith & Charlie Hassell

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Friday evening for Funky Fridays, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 4 through September 26, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Pat Guadagno & Richard Blackwell

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Saturday evening for the Saturday Serenade, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 5 through September 27, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

NRG Trio

September 10, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Fall evenings in Downtown Freehold are the perfect time of year for upbeat and entertaining music. The Downtown Freehold Fall Concert Series, produced in association with our generous sponsors Shore Point Distributing Company and Monmouth County Tourism, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater Freehold area and beyond.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

Rogues On The Run

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Friday evening for Funky Fridays, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 4 through September 26, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Lawrence Duo

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Saturday evening for the Saturday Serenade, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 5 through September 27, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

FBAC Open Mic Night

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Email: fbacopenmic@gmail.com for more information

FBAC All About The Song Circle Competition

It’s all about the song! … AND… We bring it full Circle! This is a gathering amongst songwriters, who bring their best song to the table to compete for a chance to get their song a spot on the FBAC original songwriter album CD. That’s right!… Each month, the writers and audience vote for what song gets recorded at City Lights recording studio to be included in on this album cd project.

(THIS IS NOT A SINGING CONTEST)!!! It’s all about the song. This is the first of its kind in which the songwriters themselves participate in the voting process along with the audience to feature great new untapped unsigned talent in the area.

The American Hotel

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

6:30 PM 9:00 PM

18-20 East Main Street

Must register to perform

$25 Entry Fee Per Song

Contact Info needed: Name, Number, and Email

Please send an email to FBACSongwriters@gmail.com with any inquiries.

Smokin’ Jackets

September 17, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Fall evenings in Downtown Freehold are the perfect time of year for upbeat and entertaining music. The Downtown Freehold Fall Concert Series, produced in association with our generous sponsors Shore Point Distributing Company and Monmouth County Tourism, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater Freehold area and beyond.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

Rich Boland

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Friday evening for Funky Fridays, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 4 through September 26, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Latino Festival of Monmouth County

September 20, 2025

12 – 7 pm

The Latino Festival of Monmouth County (LFOMC)  is a fun family oriented event with special attractions, musical acts, cultural offerings and some of the most delicious Latin American cuisine found in Central Jersey.

​The event celebrates the diversity and contributions of Latin Americans. The Latino Festival is that opportunity for people of Central Jersey and surrounding counties to come and learn about those varieties and celebrate them as one.

Our mission is to provide opportunities to educate and connect communities while celebrating Latino cultures and traditions

From our prior successful events for the past fourteen years and our dedication to sharing culture on a wider scale, we have acquired the keen ability to identify and market to key new contacts and audience members for the success of each LFOMC annual event.

Glen Lykes Duo

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Saturday evening for the Saturday Serenade, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 5 through September 27, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Ready or Yacht

September 24, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Fall evenings in Downtown Freehold are the perfect time of year for upbeat and entertaining music. The Downtown Freehold Fall Concert Series, produced in association with our generous sponsors Shore Point Distributing Company and Monmouth County Tourism, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater Freehold area and beyond.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

WCT Band

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Friday evening for Funky Fridays, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 4 through September 26, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Wayward Souls

7 – 9 pm

Join us every Saturday evening for the Saturday Serenade, a beloved local tradition that fills our downtown with the sounds of summer. From July 5 through September 27, enjoy talented local artists performing live at the DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo (10 E Main Street), creating a vibrant streetside soundtrack as you stroll, shop, or dine outdoors at your favorite local spots. This event brings our community together and adds to the unique charm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our small town so special.

Mushmouth

October 1, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Fall evenings in Downtown Freehold are the perfect time of year for upbeat and entertaining music. The Downtown Freehold Fall Concert Series, produced in association with our generous sponsors Shore Point Distributing Company and Monmouth County Tourism, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater Freehold area and beyond.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

Spooktacular Movie Night

Friday, October 3, 2025

7:00 PM 10:30 PM

 It is a fun outdoor event for the whole family! So, bring your chairs, snacks and cozy blankets and sit under the stars while you enjoy a Halloween themed movie that the whole family is sure to enjoy!

We are happy to announce that we are doing a DOUBLE FEATURE again this year! While the first movie is geared toward people of all ages, the second film is for ages 17+. The second feature will have a more scarier vibe and set-up will start shortly  after the first feature.  This will allow our younger goblins to clear out before the scary stuff begins!

Sunday, October 5th, 2025

12:00pm – 5:00pm

West Main Street, Freehold

DowntownFreehold.com is excited for our 3rd Oktoberfest as we shut down the street to make this event happen for you. This event takes place on West Main Street between Court Street and Throckmorton Street in Downtown Freehold. Visit the Beer Garden for all types of Vendors and Food, along with tables and seating. Last year’s live music included:

Swedish Meatballs, Wicked Revival ,The Gab Cinque Band, Jimmy & Gene Duo and Step Aside.

Thank you to the breweries involved in our event last year: Twin Lights Brewing, Artis Brewery, Birdsmouth Beer and ‘Bout the Hops Brewing. Enjoy the Games, Crafters and Specialty Items here Downtown and bring in the fall season with a wonderful community event.

Fall Flavor of Freehold

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

$25.00 per-person

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.

Almost Santana

October 8, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Fall evenings in Downtown Freehold are the perfect time of year for upbeat and entertaining music. The Downtown Freehold Fall Concert Series, produced in association with our generous sponsors Shore Point Distributing Company and Monmouth County Tourism, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater Freehold area and beyond.

Fall Flavor of Freehold

Thursday, October 9, 2025

5:30 PM 8:00 PM

$25.00 per-person

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.

Farmer’s Market

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from; with the goal of establishing a consistent and reliable source for people in our community to have access to healthy locally grown food. 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, along with a large selection of seasonal crops directly from the farmers who grow them.

The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market vendors accepts EBT and SNAP.

The Gab Cinque Band

October 15, 2025

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Fall evenings in Downtown Freehold are the perfect time of year for upbeat and entertaining music. The Downtown Freehold Fall Concert Series, produced in association with our generous sponsors Shore Point Distributing Company and Monmouth County Tourism, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater Freehold area and beyond.

FBAC Open Mic Night

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Email: fbacopenmic@gmail.com for more information

FBAC All About The Song Circle Competition

It’s all about the song! … AND… We bring it full Circle! This is a gathering amongst songwriters, who bring their best song to the table to compete for a chance to get their song a spot on the FBAC original songwriter album CD. That’s right!… Each month, the writers and audience vote for what song gets recorded at City Lights recording studio to be included in on this album cd project.

(THIS IS NOT A SINGING CONTEST)!!! It’s all about the song. This is the first of its kind in which the songwriters themselves participate in the voting process along with the audience to feature great new untapped unsigned talent in the area.

The American Hotel

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

6:30 PM 9:00 PM

18-20 East Main Street

Must register to perform

$25 Entry Fee Per Song

Contact Info needed: Name, Number, and Email

Please send an email to FBACSongwriters@gmail.com with any inquiries.

FBAC All About The Song Circle Competition

It’s all about the song! … AND… We bring it full Circle! This is a gathering amongst songwriters, who bring their best song to the table to compete for a chance to get their song a spot on the FBAC original songwriter album CD. That’s right!… Each month, the writers and audience vote for what song gets recorded at City Lights recording studio to be included in on this album cd project.

(THIS IS NOT A SINGING CONTEST)!!! It’s all about the song. This is the first of its kind in which the songwriters themselves participate in the voting process along with the audience to feature great new untapped unsigned talent in the area.

The American Hotel

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

6:30 PM 9:00 PM

18-20 East Main Street

Must register to perform

$25 Entry Fee Per Song

Contact Info needed: Name, Number, and Email

Please send an email to FBACSongwriters@gmail.com with any inquiries.

FBAC Open Mic Night

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Email: fbacopenmic@gmail.com for more information

Brunch with Santa

The American Hotel

Sunday, November 3oth, December 7th, 14th, & 21st, 2025

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Bring your “wish” list and your appetite to The American Hotel’s famous Sunday Brunch with Santa!
Enjoy their brunch specialties and grab a photo with Santa
Please Call the American Hotel for more details.
Reservations Required: (732) 431-3220 

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Brunch with Santa

The American Hotel

Sunday, November 3oth, December 7th, 14th, & 21st, 2025

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Bring your “wish” list and your appetite to The American Hotel’s famous Sunday Brunch with Santa!
Enjoy their brunch specialties and grab a photo with Santa
Please Call the American Hotel for more details.
Reservations Required: (732) 431-3220 

Jolly Trolley

Friday, December 12, 2025

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

DowntownFreehold.com‘s Jolly Trolley produced in association with Shore Luxury Limo and the Howell High School Drama Club is an approximately 45 minute tour of Freehold Borough at the most wonderful time of the year. Throughout the tour skits are performed at various stops which brings alive the history of Freehold through what may have happened on a winter night nearly 100 years ago. Fun for the whole family!

Tickets must be purchased from our website prior to the event. Please have the order information/proof of purchase with you the night of the event to use at check-in at The American Hotel Lobby (18 E Main St.).

Tickets sales will begin on Saturday, November 1st at 8:00am at DowntownFreehold.com/store

Breakfast with Santa

Sweet Lew’s Café

Saturday, December 13th, 2025

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Reservations Required: (732) 308-1887

Jolly Trolley

Saturday, December 13, 2025

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

DowntownFreehold.com‘s Jolly Trolley produced in association with Shore Luxury Limo and the Howell High School Drama Club is an approximately 45 minute tour of Freehold Borough at the most wonderful time of the year. Throughout the tour skits are performed at various stops which brings alive the history of Freehold through what may have happened on a winter night nearly 100 years ago. Fun for the whole family!

Tickets must be purchased from our website prior to the event. Please have the order information/proof of purchase with you the night of the event to use at check-in at The American Hotel Lobby (18 E Main St.).

Tickets sales will begin on Saturday, November 1st at 8:00am at DowntownFreehold.com/store

Brunch with Santa

The American Hotel

Sunday, November 3oth, December 7th, 14th, & 21st, 2025

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Bring your “wish” list and your appetite to The American Hotel’s famous Sunday Brunch with Santa!
Enjoy their brunch specialties and grab a photo with Santa
Please Call the American Hotel for more details.
Reservations Required: (732) 431-3220 

Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FBAC Open Mic Night

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Email: fbacopenmic@gmail.com for more information

FBAC All About The Song Circle Competition

It’s all about the song! … AND… We bring it full Circle! This is a gathering amongst songwriters, who bring their best song to the table to compete for a chance to get their song a spot on the FBAC original songwriter album CD. That’s right!… Each month, the writers and audience vote for what song gets recorded at City Lights recording studio to be included in on this album cd project.

(THIS IS NOT A SINGING CONTEST)!!! It’s all about the song. This is the first of its kind in which the songwriters themselves participate in the voting process along with the audience to feature great new untapped unsigned talent in the area.

The American Hotel

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

6:30 PM 9:00 PM

18-20 East Main Street

Must register to perform

$25 Entry Fee Per Song

Contact Info needed: Name, Number, and Email

Please send an email to FBACSongwriters@gmail.com with any inquiries.

Carolers Downtown

Thursday, December 18, 2025

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Get into the holiday spirit with the joyful sounds of the season! Join us, as talented carolers serenade patrons throughout downtown with classic holiday tunes. Gather around the Gazebo for a festive sing-along, where you can lend your voice to the merriment!

Bring a handmade ornament to hang on the Gazebo Tree, adding your personal touch to this special community tradition. Whether you're singing along, sipping hot cocoa, or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, this is an event worth bundling up for, come celebrate the season with us!

Brunch with Santa

The American Hotel

Sunday, November 3oth, December 7th, 14th, & 21st, 2025

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Bring your “wish” list and your appetite to The American Hotel’s famous Sunday Brunch with Santa!
Enjoy their brunch specialties and grab a photo with Santa
Please Call the American Hotel for more details.
Reservations Required: (732) 431-3220