| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Thursday, August 17, 2017
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 12:30-8 p.m. Open Swim.
The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| The Casual Birder at Tatum Park |
Thursday, August 17, 2017
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk at Tatum Park, Middletown. Meet in the parking lot off Holland Road. 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! |
| Enviro-Quest at Big Brook Park |
Thursday, August 17, 2017
11 a.m.
| Start in the grass parking lot near the pond at Big Brook Park, Marlboro, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there, join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Nature Lecture Series: Herons, Egrets and other Wading Birds |
Thursday, August 17, 2017
7-8 p.m.
| Come to the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth, for this talk by a Park System Naturalist and discover the unique characteristics of wading birds. We will also find what we can do to protect these beautiful birds. FREE! |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Friday, August 18, 2017
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 12-8 p.m. Open Swim.
The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Friday, August 18, 2017
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
| Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth for this hands-on nature program. Discover a variety of fish, crabs, and other sea creatures as we pull a seine net through the calm waters of Sandy Hook Bay. Closed-toe shoes are required. Meet on the beach near the park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| You Can Sail at the Manasquan Reservoir |
Friday, August 18, 2017
| Drop by the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, and see if sailing is for you. The Park System will provide the captain, you provide the crew. Limited number of boats are available; maximum three people per boat. Sailors age 8 and up welcome with an adult. Sailboats leave dock by the Visitor Center at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. The cost is $40 per boat; cash or check only. |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Saturday, August 19, 2017
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Eco-Elephant Family Flea Market at Dorbrook Recreation Area |
Saturday, August 19, 2017
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
732-542-1642, ext. 31 | Browse vendors at this outdoor market at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck, for the one-of-a-kind item you did not even think you needed. Admission and parking are free. |
| Thompson Park Weekend Canoe Rentals |
Saturday & Sunday, August 19 & 20, 2017
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
732-842-4000 | Canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake in Thompson Park, Lincroft. All equipment provided; limited number of canoes available. Open to ages 3 and up, under 18 with adult. Fee is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for two hours. Cash or check only. |
| Accordion Melodies of the 1890s at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, August 19, 2017
1-3 p.m.
| Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and hear music from yesteryear played on an accordion. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, August 19 & 20, 2017
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Saturday, August 19, 2017
11 a.m.-3:30 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. |
| Potato Harvest at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday & Sunday, August 19 & 20, 2017
12-2 p.m.
| Help the staff at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, bring in the crop. Stop by the summer kitchen for some 19th century inspiration on how to prepare them. FREE! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday & Sunday, August 19 & 20, 2017
2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. & 5 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Sunday, August 20, 2017
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Sunday, August 20, 2017
12-3:30 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. |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Tours |
Sunday, August 20, 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 Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Monday, August 21, 2017
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 2-7:30 p.m. Open Swim.
The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Monday, August 21, 2017
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
| Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth for this hands-on nature program. Discover a variety of fish, crabs, and other sea creatures as we pull a seine net through the calm waters of Sandy Hook Bay. Closed-toe shoes are required. Meet on the beach near the park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 12:30-7:30 p.m. Open Swim.
The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Tidal Tuesdays at Fisherman's Cove |
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
11 a.m.
| Stop by the Activity Center at Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan, and join a Park System Naturalist to discover exciting things about nature and our coastal habitats. Each week take part in a different activity such as meeting creatures living in the water that we find in our seine net or creating crafts from natural materials found along the shore. Programs run for about 30-60 minutes. For details on the activity for the week, please call 732-751-9453. FREE! |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 12-7:30 p.m. Open Swim.
The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
| Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth for this hands-on nature program. Discover a variety of fish, crabs, and other sea creatures as we pull a seine net through the calm waters of Sandy Hook Bay. Closed-toe shoes are required. Meet on the beach near the park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
4:30-6 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. |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
2 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Thursday, August 24, 2017
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 12:30-7:30 p.m. Open Swim.
The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Enviro-Quest at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Thursday, August 24, 2017
11 a.m.
| Start in the parking lot of the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there, join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Friday, August 25, 2017
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 12-7:30 p.m. Open Swim.
The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Butterfly Walk at Thompson Park |
Friday, August 25, 2017
10:30-11:30 a.m.
| Together with a Park System Naturalist identify butterflies found at Thompson Park, Lincroft. Walk may be a mile or more. Open to ages 7 and up, under 18 with adult. Meet in the Marlu Lake parking lot. FREE! |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Friday, August 25, 2017
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
| Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth for this hands-on nature program. Discover a variety of fish, crabs, and other sea creatures as we pull a seine net through the calm waters of Sandy Hook Bay. Closed-toe shoes are required. Meet on the beach near the park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Saturday, August 26, 2017
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Roving Park System Naturalist at Big Brook Park |
Saturday, August 26, 2017
9 a.m.
732-872-2670 | Join our Roving Naturalist for a walk in Big Brook Park, Marlboro. Meet in the Route 520 parking area. We'll discuss seasonal points of interest, search for signs of wildlife, and identify a bird or two. This is a 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! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Saturday, August 26, 2017
11 a.m.-3:30 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, August 26 & 27, 2017
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Open Shoot Archery |
Saturday, August 26, 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. This offering is designed for experienced archers. Open to ages 10 and up (under 18 with adult). Cost is $10 per person; cash or check only. |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday & Sunday, August 26 & 27, 2017
2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. & 5 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Sunday, August 27, 2017
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Sunday, August 27, 2017
12-3:30 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. |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Tours |
Sunday, August 27, 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! |
| Smocking Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, August 27, 2017
1-3 p.m.
732-946-3758 | Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and see this demonstration. FREE! |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Monday, August 28, 2017
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Monday & Tuesday, August 28 & 29, 2017
10 a.m. & 11 a.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Naturalist Guided Drop-in Kayak Tour |
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
2-3:30 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2 | Join a Park System Naturalist at Swimming River Park, Red Bank, for a leisurely guided tour on calm waters of the river. Novice paddlers welcome. All equipment is provided – single and tandem kayaks are available. First come, first serve. Please wear clothing that can get wet, a hat, and sunscreen. Open to ages 12 & up, under 18 with a paying adult. The cost is $20 per person; cash or check only. Please Note: Weight limits for kayaks are 250 lbs. for a single and 400 lbs. for a double. Inclement weather will cancel a tour. This offering is designed for individuals and families; not groups. |
| Tidal Tuesdays at Fisherman's Cove |
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
11 a.m.
| Stop by the Activity Center at Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan, and join a Park System Naturalist to discover exciting things about nature and our coastal habitats. Each week take part in a different activity such as meeting creatures living in the water that we find in our seine net or creating crafts from natural materials found along the shore. Programs run for about 30-60 minutes. For details on the activity for the week, please call 732-751-9453. FREE! |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
2 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Thursday, August 31, 2017
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Enviro-Quest at Freneau Woods Park |
Thursday, August 31, 2017
11 a.m.
| Start in the parking lot on Monastary Lane in the Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there, join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Thursday, August 31, 2017
4:30-6 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. |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Thursday, August 31, 2017
10 a.m. & 11 a.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Friday, September 1, 2017
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Friday, September 1, 2017
5 p.m. & 6 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Saturday, September 2, 2017
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Thompson Park Weekend Canoe Rentals |
Saturday & Sunday, September 2 & 3, 2017
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
732-842-4000 | Canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake in Thompson Park, Lincroft. All equipment provided; limited number of canoes available. Open to ages 3 and up, under 18 with adult. Fee is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for two hours. Cash or check only. |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, September 2 & 3, 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, September 2, 2017
1-3 p.m.
| Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and hear music from yesteryear played on an accordion. FREE! |
| Games Galore at Historic Walnford |
Saturday-Monday, September 2-4, 2017
1-4 p.m.
| End the summer with a long weekend of family fun by playing some historical games at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday-Monday, September 2-4, 2017
2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. & 5 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Sunday, September 3, 2017
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Seabrook-Wilson House Tours |
Sunday, September 3, 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 Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Monday, September 4, 2017
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The cost is $7 per person, $20 per family (up to four). Costs are per day. Monthly swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| The Casual Birder at Freneau Woods Park |
Thursday, September 7, 2017
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk at Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen. 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 Huber Woods Park Environmental Center |
Friday, September 8, 2017
10:30-11:30 a.m.
| Together with a Park System Naturalist identify butterflies found in the fields near the Huber Woods Environmental Center, Middletown. Walk may be a mile or more. Open to ages 7 and up, under 18 with adult. Meet in the parking lot. FREE! |
| Amazing Stick Bugs Nature Program |
Saturday & Sunday, September 9 & 10, 2017
11 a.m.
| Come to the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, and meet these amazing insects up close. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, September 9 & 10, 2017
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, September 9, 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! |
| Open Ceramics |
Sunday, September 10, 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, September 10, 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 Clayton Park Activity Center |
Sunday, September 10, 2017
1-5 p.m.
| Head over to Clayton Park Activity Center, Upper Freehold, 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! |
| Sunday Fun at Clayton Park Activity Center |
Sunday, September 10, 2017
2-5 p.m.
| View soap making and Shibori dying techniques first hand at the Clayton Park Activity Center, Upper Freehold. Try fabric dying for yourself. The cost for hands-on fabric dying is approximately $3-5 per person; cash or check only. |
| Bonsai Day |
Sunday, September 10, 2017
12-4 p.m.
| The Monmouth County Park System and the Deep Cut Bonsai Society present Bonsai Day at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Experience this intricate and ancient art through demonstrations and displays, with experts on hand to answer your questions. Admission and parking are free. |
| 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook |
Monday, September 11, 2017
TBA
| Join us for this remembrance ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in Atlantic Highlands. |
| All About Monarch Butterflies Nature Program |
Saturday & Sunday, September 16 & 17, 2017
10:30 a.m.
| Come to the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, for an in-depth discussion on these butterflies. FREE! |
| Wind & Sea Festival |
Saturday, September 16, 2017
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
| Celebrate all things water-related during this family-friendly festival at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth. |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, September 16 & 17, 2017
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Jersey Shore Rose Society Show |
Saturday, September 16, 2017
12:30-3:30 p.m.
| Head over to Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown, for the Jersey Shore Rose Society’s 46th Annual Rose Show. Entries submitted for judging will remain on exhibit for visitors from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free garden tours will be offered and consulting rosarians will be available to answer your questions. FREE! |