There’s something special about fall at the Jersey Shore—and on October 17, Pier Village invites families, friends and four-legged companions to celebrate the season with an afternoon of music, autumn traditions, festive treats and plenty of fun.
The legendary The Nerds take the stage at Pier Village for an afternoon of high-energy live music during the Long Branch Fall Festival & Pooch Parade.
Celebrate the season with an afternoon of Bavarian music, traditional dancing and German-inspired festivities at Pier Village during the Long Branch Fall Festival & Pooch Parade.
Spend a fall Sunday by the sea at Pier Village for the JETTY “Fish Fry” Surf Gathering & Contest, a full day celebrating New Jersey’s surf culture with waves, music, community and plenty of Shore-style fun.
Trade the ordinary Halloween party for a night by the sea. Come dressed in your most spellbinding look and make Pier Village your Halloween destination. Start the evening with cocktails, linger over dinner, browse the shops, explore the boardwalk and discover the many ways to make the night your own. Then gather at the Carousel Stage for the evening’s featured entertainment: JILLIAN RHYS MCCOY’S WICKED WAVES
This Halloween, Pier Village transforms after dark for Jillian Rhys McCoy’s Wicked Waves, an unforgettable outdoor Halloween bash by the sea. Set against the backdrop of the ocean, this is where Halloween glamour meets live music, cocktails, costumes, and a night out worth dressing up for.
Make your way to the Shore for one of Pier Village’s most anticipated holiday traditions—the Annual Tree Lighting Celebration, where the season officially comes to life along the oceanfront.
From festive performances to larger-than-life holiday characters, the afternoon will be filled with music, magic and plenty of holiday cheer. Enjoy live performances by Holiday Express with Tim McLoone and the Shirleys, and the Long Branch Wave Marching Band and Dancers, alongside strolling Stilt Walkers, Holiday Circus Elves and Snow Fairies bringing a little extra wonder to the Village.