Top Manalapan Township Venues

The Venue at City Harvest is a stunning event space and terrace with a state-of-the-art catering and demonstration kitchen set within our award-winning historic building in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Designed by esteemed architecture and design firm Rockwell Group with input from three-Michelin-starred chef and Vice Chair of City Harvest’s Board, Eric Ripert, and City Harvest Food Council chefs, the Venue is a sleek and flexible space, perfect for a variety of events including weddings, corporate events, parties, panels, bar and bat mitzvahs, cooking demos, photo and film shoots, and more. Featured in Architectural Digest, the Venue at City Harvest offers guests over 10,000 square feet of space, including a wood-clad reception area, a sun-soaked event and reception space, a roof terrace with NYC skyline views and lounge areas, an outdoor kitchen with a Rockwell Group grill, and a top-of-the-line commercial-use kitchen. Revenue from all events held in the Venue will support City Harvest’s mission to end hunger across New York City.

• Spaces for 900 Guests

East Midwood Jewish Center (EMJC) is a historic synagogue and event venue in Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 1924 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building is recognized as an outstanding example of early twentieth-century synagogue design and has played a significant role in the development of the New York Jewish community. Its landmark interiors have served as a backdrop for film and television productions, including the series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." EMJC opens its distinctive spaces to weddings, life cycle celebrations, private gatherings, business functions, and lectures. The venue includes the historic Main Sanctuary, the Grand Ballroom, and the Regency Room, all supported by an on-site kosher catering kitchen. An active egalitarian Conservative congregation since its founding, EMJC continues to welcome guests from across the community for events of all scales.

• Spaces for 2 Guests

Liberty Lake Picnic is a 60-acre outdoor event venue in New Jersey, set around a seven-acre spring-fed lake and accessible from I-295 via Exit 52A. The grounds include shaded pavilion areas, a waterfront amphitheater, two pools, sports fields, and a broad range of recreational activities — from paddleboats and a 25-foot water trampoline to basketball courts, mini-golf, and beach volleyball. Founded and operated by an award-winning day camp director, the venue has hosted families, corporations, schools, and religious groups for over 35 years. Events accommodate groups of 75 or more and run outdoors rain or shine, with covered pavilions available in inclement weather. On-site catering offers customizable menus that can accommodate a range of dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and peanut-free requirements. Complimentary event planning coordination is provided from booking through execution, and the property includes free on-site parking with lot attendants and golf cart assistance for guests.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

The Inn at Fernbrook Farms is a very unique, all-inclusive wedding venue located in the heart of New Jersey Farm Country. Our 3-story, 1750 Georgian Manor House sits at the heart of 230 acres of an active farm. With its gardens, vast lawns and farm fields, Fernbrook has a wonderful ability to transform itself into exactly what you are looking for on your special day. Our grounds are truly unique and one of a kind, offering a variety of rustic and elegant spots where you may choose to have your ceremony, cocktail hour or reception. Our resident Chef takes special care in working with the farms' seasonal produce options and your personal taste to ensure your reception is as unique as you are. Here, we walk you through your wedding from your first visit to Fernbrook to your send off the evening of your reception and help make sure that everything is just perfect for your special event.

Princeton Marriott at Forrestal offers event spaces for your next celebration in Princeton, New Jersey.

• Spaces for 50-600 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Meeting Space
• 1 Venue with Activities

Colonial Bowling & Entertainment is Mercer County's most engaging corporate event venue. Our 4,000+ square foot Private VIP Suite gives your group a truly private space with 4 dedicated bowling lanes, a private in-room bar with bartender, a 250 sq ft LED video wall with HDMI inputs and wireless microphone for presentations, luxury lounge seating, a private en suite bathroom, and a dedicated VIP host for the full event — accommodating up to 50 bowlers and 130 total guests. Beyond the suite, your team gets 24 cosmic blacklight bowling lanes, a Jurassic Quest laser tag arena, 80+ arcade and redemption games, and full food and beverage service from Doc's Bar & Grill. Located on Route 1 in Lawrenceville with a large free parking lot, we're minutes from Princeton, Trenton, Hamilton, and Ewing. Packages include a dedicated event coordinator from first call to day-of execution. Popular for holiday parties, team-building days, client entertainment, summer outings, and company milestones.

• Spaces for 60 Guests

Zenith Events a New Jersey Event Venue provides a personal, private setting for intimate events at affordable pricing. With 1500 Square feet of space, we can accommodate up to 60 of your guests. We strive to make your event as memorable and enjoyable as possible. We hope you’ll plan your next unforgettable event with us. You won’t regret it.

The Barn at Laird offers event spaces for your next celebration in Colts Neck, New Jersey.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm
• 1 Historic Space

Bayonet Farm is a 240-acre publicly owned park in Holmdel, New Jersey, offering a working agricultural setting with historic structures and natural scenery for private events and celebrations. The property's origins trace to an early 19th-century homestead, with land titles dating to 1677, and the farm was acquired by Holmdel Township in 1985 through the State's Green Acres program to preserve it for public use. The Red Barn, built in the 1930s and equipped with modern restroom facilities, serves as the venue's primary event space. Weddings and private events are hosted on the farm's rolling lawns and scenic grounds, with the Red Barn accommodating up to 100 guests. Historic buildings, open meadows, and woodland trails provide a backdrop that evokes the character of New Jersey's rural past.

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

ShoreTown Ballpark is a 6,588-seat minor league baseball venue in Lakewood, New Jersey, home to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, the High-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Built in 2001 and known originally as GPU Energy Park and later as FirstEnergy Park, the stadium adopted its current name in 2022 when the ownership group rebranded around the Jersey Shore identity. For private events, the park rents its facilities on non-game days and throughout the year. The field is available for weddings — including ceremonies on home plate — corporate softball games, charity events, and film shoots. Indoors, the BlueClaws Executive Conference Center and the Champions Club, a triple-box party suite on the luxury suite level, accommodate conferences, seminars, corporate outings, and private parties, both with full A/V capability and food and beverage service. The park's 400,000-square-foot parking lot has hosted major trade shows and outdoor exhibitions. Beyond the event spaces themselves, the ballpark's shore-themed atmosphere — including a nine-hole mini golf course, boardwalk games, fire pits, and two bars — sets a distinctive backdrop that few traditional venues can match.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Shore Club NJ offers event spaces for your next celebration in Spring Lake, New Jersey.

• Spaces for 250 Guests