Get Out: Monmouth Park, Fair Trade Day, Lincroft Yard Sale

When & where: Gates open at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14 at Monmouth Park in Oceanport

Why you should go: Make it a day at the races. Monmouth Park's opening day features an 11-race program with 89 horses.

What does it cost: Grandstand admission is free for the day and parking is $2

When & where: Saturday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting at Ten Thousand Villages, in Red Bank

Why you should go: This town crawl event will celebrate fair trade businesses in Red Bank. (Fair trade is a movement that aims to help working conditions of product producers in developing countries by paying higher prices and requiring safe working environments for those workers.)

Tastings, demonstrations, raffles and discounts will be available at fair trade stores throughout Red Bank. A grand prize valued at $150 will also be raffled off. Sign in at Ten Thousand Villages and pick up a map.

What does it cost: Free

When & where: Saturday, May 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at homes throughout Lincroft

Why you should go: If you like finding a great deal or just love browsing yard sales, this event for you. The community yard sale is sponsored by the Lincroft Village Green Association (LVGA). Each participating home and the items the resident is selling will be included in a booklet available at the LVGA Web site. The booklet, which also includes a map, will also be distributed at the Lincroft Acme and Mike's Barber Shop.

What does it cost: Free

When & where: Friday, May 13 at 9 p.m. at the Salt Creek Grille in Rumson

Why you should go: Enjoy comedic performances from John Pizzi and Jack Simmons over one of the restaurant's specialty martinis. A bar menu and cash bar will be available during the event.

What does it cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information or to order tickets, contact Barbara Penta at bpenta@saltcreekgrille.com or 732-933-9272.

When & where: Saturday, May 14 from noon to 5 p.m. on Main St. in Englishtown

Why you should go: Who doesn't like a good, ol' fashioned street fair? The event will feature live entertainment, giveaways, vendors, games, rides, food and more.

What does it cost: Free