The Casual Birder at Thompson Park |
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk in Thompson Park, Lincroft. Meet in the Marlu Lake parking area. We’ll meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. FREE!
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Climb Time at Shark River Park |
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
3-6 p.m.
| Head over to Shark River Park, Wall, and try the Park System's 25’ portable climbing wall. You must be 42” or taller to climb. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. FREE! |
Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, May 15-19, 2024
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
| Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during severe weather conditions. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE! |
Splendid Spring Stroll at the Manasquan Reservoir |
Thursday, May 16, 2024
10-11:30 a.m
| Say “farewell” to the frosty weather as you join a Park System Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk through the Manasquan Reservoir. Meet in the Environmental Center parking lot. Sturdy footwear is recommended as trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE! |
Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Thursday, May 16, 2024
1-4 p.m.
| Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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Native Plant Exchange at Deep Cut Gardens |
Saturday, May 18, 2024
| Bring established native plants in four-inch, one quart, or 1-2-gallon containers to exchange with like sizes. Label all plants. Only plants native to the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States will be accepted. Please label all plants. Plant intake from 8-10 a.m. Held at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. FREE! |
Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19, 2024
12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. 609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE! |
19th Century Woodworking Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, May 18, 2024
12-3 p.m.
| Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and see how a woodworker studies his materials, plies his tools, and crafts beautiful and functional items. FREE! |
Accordion Melodies of the 1890s |
Saturday, May 18, 2024
1-3 p.m.
| Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion during your visit to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
Open Shoot Archery |
Saturday, May 18, 2024
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
| Join us for this open shoot at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. This is NOT a beginner instructional program. If you are new to archery, register for one of our instructional classes prior to attending. All equipment is provided. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $10 per person; cash or check only. |
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19, 2024
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. Life-jackets required. Tickets can be purchased on day of tour only. |
Walnford Day |
Sunday, May 19, 2024
11 a.m.-5 p.m. 609-259-6275 | Spend a day celebrating 200 years of Waln history at picturesque Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Sunday, May 19, 2024
1-4 p.m.
| Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Monday, May 20, 2024
1-4 p.m.
| Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, May 22-26, 2024
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
| Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during severe weather conditions. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE! |
Nature Lecture: Horseshoe Crabs Trying to Survive in a Modern World |
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
7-8 p.m.
| Come to the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth, and discover why the population of horseshoe crabs is declining and what people are doing to protect the crab through research, and what you can do to help during this talk. FREE! |
Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Thursday, May 23, 2024
1-4 p.m.
| Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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Thompson Park Canoe Rentals |
Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26, 2024
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 all ages; under 18 with adult. All rentals must be returned by 3 p.m. Fee is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for two hours. Cash or check only. |
Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26, 2024
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
| Tour the restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. FREE! |
Embroidery Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, May 25, 2024
1-3 p.m.
| View the lost art of applying decorative designs with a needle and thread. Be inspired by the various stitches and embellishments to create a beautiful piece of clothing or decoration for the home. FREE! |
Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26, 2024
12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. 609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE! |
Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, May 25, 2024
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
| See what's cooking on the woodstove at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE! |
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday-Monday, May 25-27, 2024
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. Life-jackets required. Tickets can be purchased on day of tour only. |
Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Sunday, May 26, 2024
1-4 p.m.
| Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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Story Time by the Creek at Historic Walnford |
Sunday, May 26, 2024
11-11:45 a.m. 609-259-6275 | Join us for story time beside the picturesque Crosswicks Creek at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Children are welcome to bring a snack and a mat, blanket or towel to sit on. FREE! |
Decoration Day Celebration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Monday, May 27, 2024
12-3 p.m.
| Enjoy the good company of family and friends at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, as we honor this early American holiday. FREE! |
Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, May 29-June 2, 2024
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
| Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during severe weather conditions. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE! |
Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Thursday, May 30, 2024
1-4 p.m.
| Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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Deep Cut Gardens Open House |
Saturday, June 1, 2024
10 a.m.-2 p.m. 732-671-6050 | Stop by Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown, and enjoy tours, demonstrations, drop-in activities for children and more. FREE! |
Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2, 2024
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
| Tour the restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. FREE! |
Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2, 2024
12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. 609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE! |
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2, 2024
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. Life-jackets required. Tickets can be purchased on day of tour only. |
Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Sunday, June 2, 2024
1-4 p.m.
| Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Monday, June 3, 2024
1-4 p.m.
| Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, June 5-9, 2024
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
| Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during severe weather conditions. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE! |
Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Thursday, June 6, 2024
1-4 p.m.
| Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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250th Anniversary of Walnford |
Thursday, June 6, 2024
3-5 p.m. 609-259-6275 | Tour the house that the Walns once called home at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold, and sample ice cream made from an 18th century recipe on the front porch as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Waln's at the site. FREE! |
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Friday, June 7, 2024
6 p.m. & 7 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. Life-jackets required. Tickets can be purchased on day of tour only. |
Colts Neck Community Band - Concert in the Park |
Friday, June 7, 2024
7:30 p.m. 732-542-1624, ext. 24 | Enjoy an evening of music and fun with the Colts Neck Community Band at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. The concert features popular music and showtunes. Indoor seating available or bring a lawn chair. FREE! |
Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9, 2024
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
| Tour the restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. FREE! |
Thompson Park Canoe Rentals |
Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9, 2024
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 all ages; under 18 with adult. All rentals must be returned by 3 p.m. Fee is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for two hours. Cash or check only. |
Storytelling in the Thompson Park Theater Barn |
Saturday, June 8, 2024
6-8 p.m. 732-842-4000 | Join us as we gather around for a night of storytelling in the Thompson Park Theatre Barn, Lincroft. Our host, James Dalton, invites a cast of different characters from the region, all with different voices and different perspectives, all of them sharing their stories. Interested audience members are also invited to share a story. Light refreshments will be served. FREE!
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Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, June 8, 2024
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
| See what's cooking on the woodstove at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE! |
Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9, 2024
12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. 609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE! |
Lacemaking Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, June 8, 2024
1-3 p.m.
| Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and watch lacemaking in action as our demonstrator shows the historic techniques of crochet, bobbin and shuttle work used in the Victorian era. FREE! |
Open Shoot Archery |
Saturday, June 8, 2024
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
| Join us for this open shoot at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. This is NOT a beginner instructional program. If you are new to archery, register for one of our instructional classes prior to attending. All equipment is provided. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $10 per person; cash or check only. |
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9, 2024
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. Life-jackets required. Tickets can be purchased on day of tour only. |
Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Sunday, June 9, 2024
1-4 p.m.
| Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Monday, June 10, 2024
1-4 p.m.
| Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, June 12-16, 2024
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
| Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during severe weather conditions. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE! |
Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Thursday, June 13, 2024
1-4 p.m.
| Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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Nature Lecture Series: Snapping Turtles of Monmouth County |
Thursday, June 13, 2024
7-8 p.m.
| Come to the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen, for a talk by a Park System Naturalist and learn about our snapping turtle population including what they eat, how they mate, and how did they get their unique name. FREE! |