| Wool Days/Sheep Shearing at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27, 2025
12-3 p.m.
| Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and learn how the farmers use traditional blade shearing practices to remove the fleece from sheep. Gene Sheninger will return with his collies to show their herding skills. Please note that some activities are weather and ground conditions dependent. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27, 2025
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! |
| Beach Cleanup at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Sunday, April 27, 2025
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
| Head to Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, and help us clean our coastline of trash and plastic debris while discovering more about the local environment. FREE! |
| Beach Cleanup at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park |
Sunday, April 27, 2025
1-3 p.m.
| Head to Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch, and help us clean our coastline of trash and plastic debris while discovering more about the local environment. Meet at the Activity Center. FREE! |
| Wood Carving Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, April 27, 2025
1-3 p.m.
| See how the wood carver whittles a block of wood into a beautiful work of art. Held at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Sunday, April 27, 2025
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, April 28, 2025
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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| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, April 28, 2025
3-5 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Casual Birder at Big Brook Park |
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk at Big Brook Park, Marlboro. We’ll meander for about an hour and a half and see what birds we can find. Participants should expect to be walking a few miles (2-4) on sometimes uneven or muddy terrain. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first come basis. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
3-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Splendid Spring Stroll at Clayton Park |
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
10-11:30 a.m
| Say “farewell” to the frosty weather as you join a Park System Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk through Clayton Park, Upper Freehold. Meet in the Emley's Hill Parking Lot. Sturdy footwear is recommended as trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
2-5 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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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| Holmes-Hendrickson House Tours |
Friday-Sunday, May 2-4, 2025
12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. & 2
| Tour this house which dates back to 1754, furnished to reflect the status of a successful colonial farming family and an example of how Dutch and English cultures melded to form Monmouth County’s unique heritage. Tours are limited to 10 persons. Located in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!
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| Jigsaw Puzzle Swap |
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-842-4000 | Bring used puzzles and swap them for "new to you" ones. For every puzzle you bring, you will get one token to take a "new" puzzle home. Complete puzzles in good condition, please. All categories welcome. Held in the Thompson Park Theatre Barn, Lincroft. FREE!
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| 19th Century Woodworking Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, May 3, 2025
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! |
| Traditional Quilting Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1-3 p.m.
| See the quilter demonstrate how to do a beautiful quilting stitch so you can create your own heirloom quilt. Held at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| Hands-On History at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, May 3, 2025
12-4:30 p.m.
| Explore some of our favorite “hands-on” items at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, through operation and physical contact. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 2025
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! |
| Historic Portland Place Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 2025
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 |
Sunday, May 4, 2025
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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| Plant a Sunflower at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, May 4, 2025
12-2:30 p.m.
| Head to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and help the staff plant this year’s sunflower field. Then return in the fall and harvest one to bring home. Weather and field conditions permitting. FREE! |
| Vintage Base Ball - Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club |
Sunday, May 4, 2025
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
| Spend an afternoon at Holmdel Park, Holmdel, and see one of America’s favorite pastimes played using rules from the 19th century. FREE! |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Monday, May 5, 2025
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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| Casual Birder at Hartshorne Woods Park |
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at Hartshorne Woods Park. Meet in the Rocky Point parking lot in Highlands. We’ll meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what birds we can find. Participants should expect to be walking a few miles (2-4) on sometimes uneven or muddy terrain. 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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| Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, May 7-11, 2025
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 8, 2025
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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| Holmes-Hendrickson House Tours |
Friday-Sunday, May 9-11, 2025
12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. & 2
| Tour this house which dates back to 1754, furnished to reflect the status of a successful colonial farming family and an example of how Dutch and English cultures melded to form Monmouth County’s unique heritage. Tours are limited to 10 persons. Located in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!
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| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, May 10, 2025
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! |
| Accordion Melodies of the 1890s |
Saturday, May 10, 2025
1-3 p.m.
| Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion during your visit to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, May 10 & 11, 2025
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! |
| Creative Arts Festival |
Saturday, May 10, 2025
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
| Come to Thompson Park, Lincroft, for this art festival. See the works of artists and fine crafters from all mediums including pottery, jewelry and painting. Admission and parking are free. |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Sunday, May 11, 2025
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 12, 2025
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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| Splendid Spring Stroll at Big Brook Park |
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
10-11:30 a.m
| Say “farewell” to the frosty weather as you join a Park System Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk through Big Brook Park, Marlboro. Meet in the lower pond parking lot. Sturdy footwear is recommended as trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE! |
| Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, May 14-18, 2025
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 15, 2025
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 16, 2025
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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| Holmes-Hendrickson House Tours |
Friday-Sunday, May 16-18, 2025
12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. & 2
| Tour this house which dates back to 1754, furnished to reflect the status of a successful colonial farming family and an example of how Dutch and English cultures melded to form Monmouth County’s unique heritage. Tours are limited to 10 persons. Located in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!
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| Native Plants Lecture at Deep Cut Gardens |
Saturday, May 17, 2025
9:15-10:15 a.m.
| This lecture discusses using native plants in your landscape to prepare your garden for climate change. Space is limited; seating will be first come, first served. Held at in the Deep Cut Gardens Gardener’s Cottage, Middletown. FREE! |
| Native Plant Exchange at Deep Cut Gardens |
Saturday, May 17, 2025
| 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 8:30-10 a.m. Held at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2025
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! |
| Open Shoot Archery |
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
| Improve your archery skills during 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. |
| Walnford Day |
Sunday, May 18, 2025
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 18, 2025
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 19, 2025
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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| Casual Birder at Manasquan Reservoir |
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet at the Visitor Center. We’ll meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what birds we can find. Participants should expect to be walking a few miles (2-4) on sometimes uneven or muddy terrain. 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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| Splendid Spring Stroll at the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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, Howell. Meet in the Environmental Center parking lot. Sturdy footwear is recommended as trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE! |
| Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, May 21-25, 2025
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 22, 2025
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: Horseshoe Crabs in Monmouth County |
Thursday, May 22, 2025
7-8 p.m.
| Find out more about this extraordinary living fossil and what you can do to help restore the population of horseshoe crabs to the Jersey Shore during this talk by a Park System Naturalist. Held at the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth. FREE! |
| Holmes-Hendrickson House Tours |
Friday-Sunday, May 23-26, 2025
12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. & 2
| Tour this house which dates back to 1754, furnished to reflect the status of a successful colonial farming family and an example of how Dutch and English cultures melded to form Monmouth County’s unique heritage. Tours are limited to 10 persons. Located in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!
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| Open Swim at the Fort |
Saturday-Monday, May 24-26, 2025
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.
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| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, May 24 & 25, 2025
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, May 24 & 25, 2025
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 24, 2025
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! |
| Embroidery Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, May 24, 2025
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! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday-Monday, May 24-26, 2025
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 25, 2025
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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| The Libby Prison Minstrels at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, May 25, 2025
1-3 p.m.
| Hear historical songs performed by the Libby Prison Minstrels about life on the battlefield and the home front during the Civil War era. Held at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. |
| Decoration Day Celebration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Monday, May 26, 2025
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! |