| Meet Our Pine Snake |
Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8
1pm
(732) 751-9453 | Meet one of our pine snakes and learn more about this threatened species at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell. |
| Creative Arts Center Student/Instructor Show & Sale |
Sunday, December 8
12-4pm
732-842-4000, ext. 4253 | Come to the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft as we display for show & sale the original artwork of our students and instructors. Kick off your holiday shopping or find that perfect accent piece for your home made by local artists! Pottery, ceramics, crafts, knitting, photography, painting, jewelry & more. Cash or check only please. |
| The Sounds of Christmas |
Sunday, December 8
1-3pm
732-946-3758 | Enjoy Christmas carols played by Larry Moser and Mary Nagen on the hammered dulcimer and fiddle at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. |
| Blacksmith Demonstration |
Sunday, December 8
1-3pm
732-946-3758 | Come see what the Blacksmith is making in his workshop at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. |
| “Fill the stockings with care” |
Sunday, December 8
1-4pm
(609) 259-6275 | Drop in at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold, and learn a bit of holiday history and make a paper stocking to hold a few historical sweets. |
| Open Shoot Archery |
Saturday, December 14
10am-1pm
732-842-4000, ext. 4240 | If you are looking to try your hand at archery, join us for an open shoot at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. All equipment is provided. No outside equipment permitted. This is a non-instructional program open to ages 8 and up (under 18 with adult). Cost is $7 per person; cash or check only. |
| Edible History, Plum Pudding |
Sunday, December 15
1-4pm
(609) 259-6275 | Sample a taste of the past while learning about this treat’s rich history at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Bring a few recipes home. FREE! |
| Roving Park System Naturalist |
Monday, December 16
10am
| Join our Roving Park System Naturalist for a walk in Thompson Park, Lincroft, and learn about seasonal points of interest. Meet in the Marlu Lake parking lot. FREE! |
| Drop-In Wednesday at the Rec Center |
Wednesday, December 18
3:30-5pm
| Kids age 6-10 are invited to join our staff for games, crafts, science experiments and more at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. FREE! |
| Visit with Santa |
Saturday & Sunday, December 21 & 22
12-3pm
732-946-3758 | Enjoy an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Children can visit with Santa and then enjoy a cup of cider. Be sure to bring your camera! |
| Winter Wonderland Walk |
Saturday & Sunday, December 21 & 22
1pm
(732) 751-9453 | Join a Park System Naturalist for a walk at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, and learn about the birds found in New Jersey during the winter. |
| Parent/Child Morning Chores at Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, January 4
8am
732-946-3758 | Rise and shine! Come help the staff with morning chores at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. You and your child (age 4 & up) can milk a cow, collect eggs and feed the animals. The cost is $15 per pair; $5 per additional person. |
| Opening Reception for Photography Exhibit at Deep Cut Gardens |
Saturday, January 4
1-3pm
| Meet and speak with photographers for this exhibit at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Light refreshments served. FREE! |
| Feed the Turtles |
Saturday & Sunday, January 4 & 5
1pm
732-751-9453 | Help a Park System Naturalist feed the turtles at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell. |
| Open Ceramics |
Sunday, January 5
12:30-4:30pm
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. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week. |