| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, September 23 & 24, 2017
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Harvest Home Festival at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, September 24, 2017
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
| This old-fashioned fair is reminiscent of the 1890s. Visitors can enjoy wagon rides, games and live entertainment. There is also ongoing crafts demonstrations and a Home & Garden competition. Admission and parking are free. |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Tours |
Sunday, September 24, 2017
1-4 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, in Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. See displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Sunday, September 24, 2017
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and have fun in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! We’ll have play equipment available as well as the table games in our lobby. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Open Shoot Archery |
Sunday, September 24, 2017
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
| Join us for this open shoot at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. All equipment is provided. No outside equipment permitted. Open to ages 10 and up (under 18 with adult). Cost is $10 per person; cash or check only. |
| Eek-O-Fabulous Costume Swap Drop Off |
Monday-Friday, September 25-29, 2017
10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4312 | Upcycle gently used kids’, adults’, and even pet costumes for a spooktacular new-to-you ensemble. Costumes must be dropped off in advance at one of the locations below. For each costume you bring, receive a token entitling you to a "new" costume the day of the swap. Costume drop-off is at the Huber Woods Environmental Center, Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Thompson Park Visitor Center, Dorbrook Recreation Area Visitor Center, and Fort Monmouth Recreation Center. The Swap is Sunday, October 1 from 12-2 p.m. at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area, Tinton Falls. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, September 25, 2017
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and have fun in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! We’ll have play equipment available as well as the table games in our lobby. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and have fun in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! We’ll have play equipment available as well as the table games in our lobby. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
12:30-4:30 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and have fun in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! We’ll have play equipment available as well as the table games in our lobby. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Thursday, September 28, 2017
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5:30-7:30 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and have fun in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! We’ll have play equipment available as well as the table games in our lobby. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Friday, September 29, 2017
8-10:30 a.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and have fun in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! We’ll have play equipment available as well as the table games in our lobby. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Eek-O-Fabulous Costume Swap Drop Off |
Saturday, September 30, 2017
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4312 | Upcycle gently used kids’, adults’, and even pet costumes for a spooktacular new-to-you ensemble. Costumes must be dropped off in advance at one of the locations below. For each costume you bring, receive a token entitling you to a "new" costume the day of the swap. Costume drop-off is at the Huber Woods Environmental Center, Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Thompson Park Visitor Center, Dorbrook Recreation Area Visitor Center, and Fort Monmouth Recreation Center. The Swap is Sunday, October 1 from 12-2 p.m. at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Saturday, September 30, 2017
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and have fun in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! We’ll have play equipment available as well as the table games in our lobby. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, September 30 & October 1, 2017
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Eek-O-Fabulous Costume Swap |
Sunday, October 1, 2017
12.-2 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4312 | Trade in the tokens you received during the costume drop off to get a “new” costume during today's swap! Almost due or have a newborn? Just bring your bump or your baby to pick out a costume for free. The swap will be held at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. |
| Open Ceramics |
Sunday, October 1, 2017
12:30-4:30 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4343 | Come to the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft, and choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week. |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Tours |
Sunday, October 1, 2017
1-4 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, in Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. See displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE! |
| The Casual Birder at Hartshorne Woods Park |
Thursday, October 5, 2017
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk at Hartshorne Woods Park, Rocky Point section in Highlands. We’ll meander for about an hour and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Open to ages 8 and up. FREE! |
| Butterfly Walk at the Manasquan Reservoir |
Friday, October 6, 2017
10:30-11:30 a.m.
| Together with a Park System Naturalist identify butterflies found at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet in the Environmental Center parking lot. Walk may be a mile or more. Open to ages 7 and up, under 18 with adult. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, October 7 & 8, 2017
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Tours |
Sunday, October 8, 2017
1-4 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, in Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. See displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE! |
| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, October 8, 2017
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
| Visit the out kitchen and see what's cooking on the woodstove at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| School’s Out Drop-In Days at the Fort |
Monday, October 9, 2017
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
| Enjoy Science Exploration Stations, Take Home Kids Creations, Building Time, and Open Gym Time at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, during this self-guided program open to ages 5-10 with adult. $5 per child; per day; cash or check only. |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, October 14 & 15, 2017
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| 7 Prez SK8 Jam |
Saturday, October 14, 2017
12-3:30 p.m.
| Join us for this amateur skateboarding contest at the Skateplex at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch. Local skateboard and food vendors will be on hand.
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| Thompson Park Day |
Sunday, October 15, 2017
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
732-842-4000 ext. 4312 | From the scarecrow contest to doggie costume contest, Thompson Park Day offers everything a fall festival should - pumpkin painting, wagon rides, arts & crafts, kids races, entertainment and so much more! Join us at Thompson Park, Lincroft, for this family fun event. |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Tours |
Sunday, October 15, 2017
1-4 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, in Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. See displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE! |
| Roving Naturalist at Hominy Hill Golf Course |
Saturday, October 21, 2017
9 a.m.
732-872-2670 | Join our Roving Park System Naturalist for a walk at Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck. Meet in the Matthews Road parking lot. We'll discuss seasonal points of interest, search for signs of wildlife, and identify a bird or two. This is 1.5-2 hour program, but feel free to join in or drop out at any point. Dress for the weather as light rain is not a deterrent. FREE!
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| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, October 21 & 22, 2017
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Accordion Melodies of the 1890s at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, October 21, 2017
1-3 p.m.
| Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and hear music from yesteryear played on an accordion. FREE! |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Tours |
Sunday, October 22, 2017
1-4 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, in Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. See displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE! |
| Climb Time at Freneau Woods Park |
Sunday, October 22, 2017
1-5 p.m.
| Head over to Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen, and try our 25’ portable climbing wall. This is a great opportunity to experience the sport of rock climbing close to home. Climbers must be 42” or taller and age 8 or older (under 18 with adult). FREE! |