Lines on the Pines and other weekend events in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Lines on the Pines is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Stockton University Campus Center, and the E. Murray Todd Half-Marathon will start Sunday at Brookdale Community College with race-day registration available.

New pieces of track have arrived at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson for a roller coaster expected to debut in 2027. Local communities in Monmouth and Ocean counties will host a range of events this weekend. These include cultural programs, live music, a half-marathon, an art exhibit opening and a job fair. Most listings note dates, times and any registration or fees. Notable events: - Lines on the Pines: Free event 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Stockton University Campus Center in Galloway; the program includes music by Redbird Flying and Groggy Pine Boys, animal and bug displays, authors, crafts, vendors and a theme of "Safety and Preparedness in the Pine Barrens." - E. Murray Todd Half-Marathon: Sunday at Brookdale Community College with race-day registration from 7 to 8 a.m. and an 8:30 a.m. start; the 13.1-mile route passes through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck and the published fee is $70 per runner. - Matthew Morrison concert: Solo "Show Up" performance at 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, at The Vogel, Basie Center Campus in Red Bank, with ticket prices noted in the announcement. - "Street Life" photo exhibit: Opening reception 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Monmouth Arts ArtSpace in Red Bank; the exhibit runs through April 22 and features recent black-and-white street photography. - Indian cultural programs: A series of library events led by author Priya Kumari at several Ocean County Library branches, with specific workshops and registration required. - Monmouth County Park System summer job fair: Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, at Fort Monmouth Recreation Center in Tinton Falls; positions and eligibility details were listed by the park system. Summary: These listings reflect a mixture of community arts, cultural programming, live music, outdoor activities and seasonal job opportunities across the region this weekend. Several events have set dates and longer run periods (for example, the photography exhibit through April 22), while others are single-day programs with registration or fees noted. Undetermined at this time.