Despite a hint of frost permeating the fleeting days of December, Monmouth County swells with warmth, cheer, and merriment as the holidays approach. Regardless of your age or background, the holiday season strengthens bonds between families and links among friends. These undying ties empower our annual rituals and pageantry and ultimately make the holiday season special.
If you're looking to establish new traditions with your relatives this season, Monmouth County has scheduled some great events throughout December. Read our holiday event guide below for more information about all of the fun and festive events this season has to offer in Monmouth.
A Freileche Yom Tov Hanukkah Concert
Join the Jewbadors on Wednesday, December 9 for a Hanukkah concert ("A Festival Holiday") at the Jewish Heritage Museum, 310 Mounts Corner Drive in Freehold. The show kicks off at 2 pm and includes humorous stories and traditional songs to commemorate the Festival of Lights.
Tickets are $5 for museum members and $7 for non-members. Call the Jewish Heritage Museum for more information.
Between Tchaikovsky's soaring melodies and the ballerinas' impeccable grace, the Company of Dance Art's interpretation of The Nutcracker is sure to delight every audience. The company will perform Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13 at 1 pm and 5 pm. each day. Ticket prices vary for each performance.
Ocean Grove Victorian Holiday Festival: House and Inn Tour
Join the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce on December 12 and 13 for their annual Victorian Holiday Festival. You can explore some of the town's best architecture to get into the spirit of the holiday season. Call 732-774-1391 for more details.
Christmas from the Emerald Isle
On Sunday, December 20 at 3 pm, the McLean Avenue Band and Emerald Fire will bring the Irish Christmas spirit to the Algonquin Arts Theatre. This production fuses the best Irish folklore, music, and dance for an electrifying holiday extravaganza the whole family will enjoy.
Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 732-528-9211.
The Jewish Heritage Museum will host a vocal recital performance on December 20th 3 pm. Three New York-based musicians-Donna Breitzer, Cantor Joshua Breitzer, and Michael Bronfman-will perform pieces by various Jewish composers, including Aaron Copland and George Gershwin, to celebrate this holiday season.
Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers and can be purchased online.
Happy Holidays from Freehold Subaru
From our family to yours, Freehold Subaru wishes you a happy holiday. We hope to see you around town this season and look forward to working with you in the new year!
