🏖️ Monmouth History: On Oct. 22, 1919, Elizabeth Ann, the daughter of Nan Britton and future President Warren G. Harding, was born in Asbury Park. Her mother’s account of their relationship remained disputed for decades until DNA testing confirmed Harding’s paternity in 2015.

Thursday Thankfulness: “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”— William Arthur Ward

Today’s Must Read: Magic of Lights arrives Nov. 20 in Holmdel. Drive through thousands of lights and animated holiday scenes at PNC Bank Arts Center through Jan. 3. (More)

365> Long Branch: Children younger than 17 will be subject to an overnight curfew on Oct. 29, 30, and 31, from 8 pm - 6 am each night. The mayor has directed police to strictly enforce it. (More)

365> Marlboro: ChillRx Cryotherapy will hold a grand-reopening celebration at Marlboro Plaza today, Oct. 22, from 5-7 pm, with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 pm. (More)

365> Asbury Park: Mutiny Beach has closed its Convention Hall restaurant after two seasons. The original Mutiny BBQ Company on Fifth Avenue remains open, and the former beachfront space is expected to host pop-ups and special events. (More)

365> Long Branch: Beach Bee Meadery plans to close at the end of 2026. The cider and mead producer announced the decision nearly seven years after opening in December 2019. (More)

365> Matchbox Twenty and David Gray are coming to PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Thursday, July 8, 2027, at 7:30 pm. General ticket sales begin Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 am, with presales beginning this week. (Tickets)

365> Manalapan native Dylan Dreyer confirmed on The Parent Chat that her divorce from Brian Fichera is final. The Today meteorologist also shared how her mother has been helping care for her three sons. (More)

365> Max Maxon’s baseball paintings are on display in the windows of the Art Alliance of Monmouth County in Red Bank through Oct. 31. The exhibition is free, with gallery hours Tuesday-Saturday from noon-4 pm. (More)

365> Axelrod Performing Arts Academy at Bell Works in Holmdel is offering adult communication and leadership workshops with Elise Feldman. Communication and Connection takes place Monday, Nov. 9, followed by The Power Tilt on Monday, Nov. 16. The cost is $150 for one session or $250 for both. (More)

365> Monmouth University’s Erik Raj testified before a state Assembly committee in support of legislation requiring health insurers and Medicaid to cover stuttering treatment. The speech-language pathology professor advocated for access to individualized therapy. (More)

365> Nobody Wants This returns to Netflix today, Oct. 22, with all 10 episodes of Season 3. Kristen Bell and Adam Brody’s Joanne and Noah move in together, trading their will-they-or-won’t-they uncertainty for the complications of sharing a home. Sarah Silverman and Andrew Rannells join the cast as figures in Joanne’s Judaism conversion class. (More)

365> Hallmark’s weekend premieres air at 8 pm on Hallmark Channel: Winter Wonderlanes, Friday, Oct. 23, starring Ashley Newbrough and Franco Lo Presti. Forgotten Holiday, Saturday, Oct. 24, stars Janel Parrish and Daniel Lissing. What If Christmas, Sunday, Oct. 25, stars Lori Loughlin and Tom Cavanagh. (More)

365> A Dog’s Perfect Christmas arrives on Netflix Wednesday, Nov. 4, with Dennis Quaid, Milo Ventimiglia, and Mary Steenburgen. Based on the book by A Dog’s Purpose author W. Bruce Cameron. Thomas Haden Church voices the dog, Winstead. (More)

365> Guarding Stars pairs Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki in a holiday rom-com arriving on Netflix Wednesday, Nov. 18. Inspired by Katherine Center’s The Bodyguard, it follows a security professional protecting a famous actor at a Montana ranch. Pretending to be a couple for Christmas complicates the assignment. Andie MacDowell also stars. (More)

365> Halloween Family Fun brings a scavenger hunt, nature crafts, and a search for candy-filled pumpkins to Scudder Preserve in Middletown on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9-10 am. All ages are welcome, costumes are encouraged, and advance RSVP is requested. (More)

365> Colts Neck’s Trunk or Treat takes place at Bucks Mill Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1-3 pm. Admission is one bag of candy in its original packaging per child, with prizes for the best-decorated vehicles. The rain date is Oct. 25. (More)

365> All Hallows Eve Along Burlington Path brings haunted hayrides, pumpkin picking, crafts, music, and bonfire stories to Colts Neck Firehouse No. 1 on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5-8 pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children, with children younger than 2 admitted free. The rain date is Oct. 25. (More)

365> Trick-or-Treat at Historic Walnford takes place in Upper Freehold on Sunday, Oct. 25, from noon-2 pm. Visitors can walk between the historic buildings, collecting treats and learning facts about the site from staff. Admission is free. (More)

365> Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Jersey Shore Arts in Ocean Grove, on Main Street in Belmar, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Red Bank, the municipal parking lot in Sea Bright. On Sunday, Oct. 25 at the municipal parking lot in Bradley Beach or Cone Zone in Neptune City.