Monmouth County Park System Calendar of Events

Natural Horsemanship Demonstrations

Friday, May 24

3-4pm
(732) 224-1367

Curious to find out what Natural Horsemanship is all about? Come to the Sunnyside Equestrian Center, Lincroft, and watch staff play with the therapy horses on the ground and in the saddle. Q&A time will be provided. FREE!

Play Dates in the Park

Saturday, May 25

10am-12noon

Join us for a game of Jumbo Basketball at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold. This popular game is played with a 10-foot blow up basketball goal! Ages 5 and up, with adult. No experience necessary!

Play Dates in the Park

Saturday, May 25

1:30-3:30pm

Join us for a game of Jumbo Basketball at Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. This popular game is played with a 10-foot blow up basketball goal! Ages 5 and up, with adult. No experience necessary!

Garlic Mustard

Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26

2pm
732-751-9453

Discover what all the fuss is about over this little flower during this presentation at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell.
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir

Saturday-Monday, May 25, 26 & 27

2, 3, 4, & 5pm
(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. Plan to arrive at the Visitor Center 10 minutes early. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent.

Pop Up Picnic

Saturday, May 25

3-6pm

Bring your picnic basket and join us at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck. Look for the purple tent and pop in to make a tasty treat and a work of art.

Historic Seabrook-Wilson House Open for Tours

Sunday, May 26

1-4pm
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!

Decoration Day Celebration

Monday, May 27

12noon - 3pm
732-946-3758

Join in the celebration as the staff at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel enjoys an old-fashioned Decoration Day.

Natural Horsemanship Demonstrations

Friday, May 31

3-4pm
(732) 224-1367

Curious to find out what Natural Horsemanship is all about? Come to the Sunnyside Equestrian Center, Lincroft, and watch staff play with the therapy horses on the ground and in the saddle. Q&A time will be provided. FREE!

Parent/Child Morning Chores at Longstreet Farm

Saturday, June 1

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.

Roving Park System Naturalist

Saturday, June 1

9am
732-872-2670

Join our Roving Park System Naturalist for a walk in Crosswicks Creek Greenway, Upper Freehold, and learn about seasonal points of interest. Meet in the Province Line Road parking area. Feel free to join in the walk and ask questions. FREE!

What is Natural Horsemanship?

Saturday, June 1

9-10am
(732) 224-1367

Come to the Sunnyside Equestrian Center, Lincroft, and meet Bekah Koutsos (A 2-Star Parelli Professional). Discover the basic principles of Natural Horsemanship - relationship, understanding, communication and trust. Q&A time will be provided. FREE!

Naturalist Guided Drop-in Kayak Tour

Saturday, June 1

3-4:30pm
732-787-3033

Join a Park System Naturalist for a leisurely paddle on the beautiful Navesink River. Meet at the Claypit Creek section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Middletown. Novice paddlers welcome. All equipment is provided - single and tandem kayaks are available. Wear appropriate clothing that can get wet. Open to ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $20 per person. (cash or check) First come, first served. Will be cancelled in event of inclement weather.

Thompson Park Canoe Rental

Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2

9am-3pm
732-842-4000 ext 4312

Canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake in Thompson Park, Lincroft. All equipment provided: limited number of canoes available. Fee is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for 2 hours. Cash or check only.

Drop-In Surprise StoryTime

Saturday, June 1

11-11:45am

It's storytime at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. If the weather is nice, look for the clue at our entrance that leads to the secret spot in the gardens. If it’s rainy or cold, we’ll be inside the Horticultural Center. FREE!

New Jesey Snakes

Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2

1pm
732-751-9453

Come to the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, and learn about the state's snakes. Meet a live one.
Lacemaking Demonstration

Saturday, June 1

1 - 3pm
732-946-3758

See how lacemaking was done during the 1890s at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel.

Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir

Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2

2, 3, 4 & 5pm
(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. Plan to arrive at the Visitor Center 10 minutes early. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent.

Open Ceramics

Sunday, June 2

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.

Historic Seabrook-Wilson House Open for Tours

Sunday, June 2

1-4pm
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!

Butter and Eggs

Sunday, June 2

1-4pm
(609) 259-6275

Meet the cow and help churn butter, admire the hens and chicks and sort eggs. Come and celebrate the past while learning some DIY tips for today at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold.

Colts Neck Community Band Concert in the Park

Thursday, June 6

7:30pm
732-842-4000, ext. 4312

Join us at the Thompson Park Theatre Barn, Lincroft, for an evening of popular music including show tunes. Indoor seating available or bring your picnic dinner and lawn chairs. FREE!

Natural Horsemanship Demonstrations

Friday, June 7

3-4pm
(732) 224-1367

Curious to find out what Natural Horsemanship is all about? Come to the Sunnyside Equestrian Center, Lincroft, and watch staff play with the therapy horses on the ground and in the saddle. Q&A time will be provided. FREE!

Evening Boat Tour of the Manasquan Reservoir

Friday, June 7

7:30pm
(732) 751-9453

This 45-minute tour of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, is narrated by a Park System Naturalist and includes the opportunity to view local wildlife. Plan to arrive at the Visitor Center 10 minutes early. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tour is both weather and water level dependent.

Open Shoot Archery

Saturday, June 8

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.

Brook Trout Send-Off

Saturday, June 8

1-3pm
732-751-9453

Enjoy some fishy crafts and nature movies at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, before we feed the trout one last time and release them into the water.

Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir

Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9

2, 3, 4 & 5pm
(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. Plan to arrive at the Visitor Center 10 minutes early. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent.

Sports Picnic

Saturday, June 8

4-6pm

Bring some picnic snacks and join us at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck. Come play with our big sport inflatables for some free fun and games. Our climbing wall will challenge older children and adults.

Climb Time

Saturday, June 8

4-6pm
732-842-4000, ext. 4312

Join us for a FREE chance to try our 25 foot rock climbing wall at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck. Climbers must be 42 inches or taller.

Deep Cut Gardens Open House

Sunday, June 9

10am-3pm

Join us for this horticultural delight at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Join us for free guided tours, lectures, activities, demonstrations and advice.

Historic Seabrook-Wilson House Open for Tours

Sunday, June 9

1-4pm
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!

Blacksmith Demonstration

Sunday, June 9

1 - 3pm
732-946-3758

Visit the blacksmith in his workshop at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel

Krafty Kids Drop-In

Wednesday, June 12

4-5:30pm
732-542-1642

Ages 4 & up, under 18 with adult, are invited to stop in and create a "Just for Dad" craft to take home. The cost is $5 per person. Cash or check only. Held at Tatum Park, Middletown.

Naturalist Guided Drop-in Kayak Tour

Thursday, June 13

10-11:30am
732-787-3033

Join a Park System Naturalist for a leisurely paddle on the beautiful Navesink River. Meet at the Claypit Creek section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Middletown. Novice paddlers welcome. All equipment is provided - single and tandem kayaks are available. Wear appropriate clothing that can get wet. Open to ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $20 per person. (cash or check) First come, first served. Will be cancelled in event of inclement weather.

Krafty Kids Drop-In

Thursday, June 13

4-5:30pm
732-542-1642

Ages 4 & up, under 18 with adult, are invited to stop in and create a "Just for Dad" craft to take home. The cost is $5 per person. Cash or check only. Held at Thompson Park, Lincroft.

Natural Horsemanship Demonstrations

Friday, June 14

3-4pm
(732) 224-1367

Curious to find out what Natural Horsemanship is all about? Come to the Sunnyside Equestrian Center, Lincroft, and watch staff play with the therapy horses on the ground and in the saddle. Q&A time will be provided. FREE!

Thompson Park Canoe Rental

Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16

9am-3pm
732-842-4000 ext 4312

Canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake in Thompson Park, Lincroft. All equipment provided: limited number of canoes available. Fee is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for 2 hours. Cash or check only.

Play Dates in the Park

Saturday, June 15

10am-12noon

Join us for a game of Jumbo Basketball at Holmdel Park, Holmdel. This popular game is played with a 10-foot blow up basketball goal! Ages 5 and up, with adult. No experience necessary!

In-Line Skate Rentals

Saturday, June 15

10am-12noon

Rent a pair of in-line skates at Holmdel Park, Holmdel. Helmets and other protective equipment provided. Helmet must be worn at all times. Weather dependent (path must be dry). The cost is $2 per person. Cash or check only.

Fish Prints

Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16

10:30-11:30am
732-751-9453

Make a fun fish print with your child at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell.

Drop-In Surprise StoryTime

Saturday, June 15

11-11:45am

It's storytime at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. If the weather is nice, look for the clue at our entrance that leads to the secret spot in the gardens. If it’s rainy or cold, we’ll be inside the Horticultural Center. FREE!

Play Dates in the Park

Saturday, June 15

1-3pm

Join us for a game of Jumbo Basketball at the Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center, Leonardo. This popular game is played with a 10-foot blow up basketball goal! Ages 5 and up, with adult. No experience necessary!

In-Line Skate Rentals

Saturday, June 15

1-3pm

Rent a pair of in-line skates at the Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center, Leonardo. Helmets and other protective equipment provided. Helmet must be worn at all times. Weather dependent (path must be dry). The cost is $2 per person. Cash or check only.

Antique Autos

Saturday, June 15

11am-4pm
(609) 259-6275

Admire a display of pre-1948 autos, bring a picnic, tour the buildings, and spend a relaxing afternoon visiting the past at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold.

No License Required Fishing Weekend

Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16


It’s the state’s annual No-License-Required Weekend and we'd like you to get the most out of it. Check out our pole rentals, fishing clinics and derbies. See details.

Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir

Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16

2, 3, 4 & 5pm
(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. Plan to arrive at the Visitor Center 10 minutes early. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent.

You Can Sail

Sunday, June 16

10am, 11:30am & 1pm

Drop-in for the opportunity to sail a 15-foot American sailboat at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. We'll provide the captain, you provide the crew. Maximum three people per boat. $25 per boat.

Historic Seabrook-Wilson House Open for Tours

Sunday, June 16

1-4pm
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!

Music Man Rich Marzec

Sunday, June 16

1-3pm
732-946-3758

Hear tunes from yesteryear at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel.

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