Comic Book Signing, Live Music & More: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The weekend has officially arrived.

As we kick off April and get closer to the summer season, there are plenty of events happening around Monmouth County.

Whether you’re looking to go to a concert, celebrate Easter with the local community, learn how to make your own gin, or have comic books signed by Kevin Smith, here are five local events you can check out this weekend:

Read To Small Animals

• Date: Friday
• Location: Middletown Township Public Library (55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown)
• Details: Bring your favorite book (or grab one from the library) and read to some adorable animals with 4-H Tails and Trails. Registration required.

Candlelight Concerts: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

• Date: Friday
• Location: Pollak Theatre (400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch)
• Details: Discover the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons under the gentle glow of candlelight. This concert series was created with the intention of democratizing access to classical music. Tickets required.

Kevin Smith Signing Event

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash (65 Broad Street, Red Bank)
• Details: Starting at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Kevin Smith will be at Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash for a special signing event.
• Read More: Kevin Smith Coming To Red Bank For Comic Book Signing Event

Easter Celebration

• Date: Saturday
• Location: The Historic Village at Allaire (4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale)
• Details: Join the Historic Village at Allaire for a family-friendly Easter celebration filled with eggs, entertainment and more. Admission is $12 per person for those four years old and up. Children three and under are free.

Make Your Own Gin

• Date: Sunday
• Location: 3BR Distillery (7 Main Street, Keyport)
• Details: Create a unique blend of botanicals for your own bottle of gin at 3BR Distillery. Tickets required.