Thursday Edition

12/11/25 - 12/14/25

December 11, 2025

✨Good Morning All,

We’re diving deeper into December🎄 now — the Shore is sparkling, the calendars are full, and cozy-season is officially at its peak. If you’re looking for something festive, fun, or just a reason to get out of the house (we all need one!), this weekend has plenty going on across The Shore. Sunday night is the first night of Hanukkah-HAPPY HANUKKAH to all that light up the candles! 🕎

For a full list of events, check out the newsletter (info)

🎁 Holiday Bazaars & Shopping This Weekend

Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar — Asbury Park, NJ

Running Fridays through Sundays in Convention Hall + the Grand Arcade, this bazaar is your one-stop shop for gifts, handmade goods, festive food & drinks, photos with Santa, and all the holiday vibes. (Info) Open this weekend: Fri 12/12, Sat 12/13, Sun 12/14

Bell Works Holiday Market — Holmdel

Join in at the Bell Works Holiday Market in the Main Atrium: Sat 12/13 and Sun 12/14 from 11am to 4pm where you can shop local makers, bakers, creators and more! (info)

Did you know…
You can shop the Holiday Gift Markets every Wednesday (until 12/17) from 11am-4pm and on weekends starting November 29!

🍸 Holiday Pop-Ups & Cozy Spots

Miracle at Avenue — Long Branch

Avenue’s rooftop is fully transformed into a festive holiday pop-up bar — think twinkle lights, seasonal cocktails, and major “holiday night out” energy. Perfect for a date night, girls’ night, or after-dinner drink. (info)

🎶 Nightlife, Live Music & Weekend Events

The Stone Pony — Asbury Park, NJ

December shows are in full swing — from local bands to big-name events, it’s always worth a peek at the lineup. (info)

Wonder Bar — Asbury Park, NJ

Live music, holiday-weekend jams, and that classic Wonder Bar Shore vibe. (info)

💡 Weekend idea:
Do a mini Asbury crawl — Holiday Bazaar → Dinner → Stone Pony or Wonder Bar.

🛍️ Local Shops to Support This Weekend

If your holiday shopping list is still… a work in progress… our Shore towns have you covered. A few always-worth-a-stop spots:

  • Red Bank – White Street shops, The Candy Shoppe, The Local Line

  • Asbury Park – Foolish Ginger, Hot Sand, Shelter Home

  • Ocean Grove – Artisan shops along Main Ave, OG’s Christmas boutiques

  • Point Pleasant Beach – Downtown boutiques & coastal gift shops

  • Ocean Twp - Our Cottage Gift Shop, fun cute gifts and they wrap them too!!! (insta)

COCKTAIL SUGGESTION: White Cosmo🍸

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka

  • 1 oz white cranberry juice

  • ½ oz Cointreau or triple sec

  • ½ oz fresh lime juice

  • Fresh cranberries or a lime wheel for garnish

  • Optional: a tiny splash of white cranberry syrup for extra shimmer

Instructions:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice.

  2. Add vodka, white cranberry juice, Cointreau, and lime juice.

  3. Shake well until very cold.

  4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

  5. Garnish with floating cranberries or a lime twist.

    ENJOY!!!

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There are a lot of great events going on this week, if there is anything else you would like to see added, please let us know!