| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area - Early Bird Workout |
Monday-Thursday, June 5-8, 2023
7-9 a.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, June 5, 2023
2:30-5 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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| The Casual Birder at Big Brook Park |
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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, June 6, 2023
12-4 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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
2-6 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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, June 7-11, 2023
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 inclement weather. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Thursday, June 8, 2023
2-6 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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Friday, June 9, 2023
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 4-8 p.m. Open Swim. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Friday, June 9, 2023
12-5 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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11, 2023
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available.
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| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11, 2023
10 a.m.-4 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 10 & 11, 2023
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. 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. |
| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, June 10, 2023
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! |
| 19th Century Woodworking Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, June 10, 2023
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! |
| Drop-In & Sail at the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday, June 10, 2023
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
| Fill the sails of a 15’ American sailboat at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. The Park System provides the captain; you provide the crew. This is the perfect opportunity to see if sailing is for you. Limited number of boats available; 1-3 people per boat. Sailors age 5 and up are welcome with an adult. The cost is $45.00 per boat for 30 minutes, $75.00 for 1 hour; cash or check only. |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11, 2023
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. |
| Story Time at Historic Walnford |
Sunday, June 11, 2023
11-11:45 a.m.
609-259-6275 | Join us as we read a story in front of the picturesque Crosswicks Creek at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Bring a snack and a blanket or towel. Open to ages 2-7, with adult.
FREE! |
| Felting Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, June 11, 2023
1-3 p.m.
| See the process of felting wool during this demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area - Early Bird Workout |
Monday-Thursday, June 12-15, 2023
7-9 a.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, June 12, 2023
2:30-5 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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
12-4 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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
2-6 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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, June 14-18, 2023
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 inclement weather. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Thursday, June 15, 2023
2-6 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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Friday, June 16, 2023
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 4-8 p.m. Open Swim. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Friday, June 16, 2023
12-5 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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Concert in the Park: Tribute to Benny and Basie |
Friday, June 16, 2023
7-8:30 p.m.
| Hear vocalist Altha Morton and the members of Sentimental Journey play tribute to the “royalty” of swing music and jazz - Benny Goodman & Count Basie - during this concert at Thompson Park, Lincroft. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, food and soft drinks. The concert is outdoors at the Theatre Barn; however, if the weather is inclement, the concert will be moved indoors. FREE! |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Saturday & Sunday, June 17 & 18, 2023
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available.
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| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, June 17 & 18, 2023
10 a.m.-4 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 17 & 18, 2023
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! |
| Freshwater Fishing Derby at Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday, June 17, 2023
2-5 p.m.
| Join us at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, for our annual freshwater fishing derby. Prizes will be awarded for the longest fish in three different categories. Fishing pole rentals available; limited equipment. Rental cost is $5 per pole. A container of worms included with each registration. The cost is $25 per family of 4; $8 per person. Pre-registration suggested and starts February 8; onsite registration is cash or check only. |
| Open Shoot Archery |
Saturday, June 17, 2023
10 a.m.-2 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 17 & 18, 2023
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. |
| Blue Grass and Old-Time Music at Thompson Park |
Sunday, June 18, 2023
12-5 p.m.
| The Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association will meet outside Thompson Park Headquarters Building, Lincroft, for jam sessions under the trees. Bring your own bass, banjo, fiddle, mandolin or guitar to join in, or just stop by and enjoy an afternoon music. FREE! |
| Freshwater Fishing Derby at Turkey Swamp Park |
Sunday, June 18, 2023
2-5 p.m.
| Join us at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold, for our annual freshwater fishing derby. Prizes will be awarded for the longest fish in three different categories. Fishing pole rentals available; limited equipment. Rental cost is $5 per pole. A container of worms included with each registration. The cost is $25 per family of 4; $8 per person. Pre-registration suggested and starts February 8; onsite registration is cash or check only. |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Monday-Friday, June 19-23, 2023
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 4-8 p.m. Open Swim. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, June 19, 2023
2:30-5 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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| The Casual Birder at Manasquan River Greenway |
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk at the Manasquan River Greenway, Howell. Meet at the Activity Center. 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, June 20, 2023
12-4 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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
2-6 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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, June 21-25, 2023
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 inclement weather. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Thursday, June 22, 2023
2-6 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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Nature Lecture Series: Sea Turtles Along the Jersey Shore |
Thursday, June 22, 2023
7-8 p.m.
| Come to Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, for a talk by a Park System Naturalist about sea turtles. Learn about these mysterious sea creatures and ways to save them from disappearing. FREE! |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25, 2023
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available.
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| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25, 2023
10 a.m.-4 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 24 & 25, 2023
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. 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 24, 2023
7-9 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. Light refreshments will be served. FREE!
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| Pre-WWII Auto Display at Historic Walnford |
Saturday, June 24, 2023
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
| Antique automobiles dating 1941 and earlier are on display at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25, 2023
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! |
| Woodworking at Walnford |
Saturday, June 24, 2023
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
609-259-6275 | Watch local woodworker Don demonstrate 19th century woodworking at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, June 24, 2023
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 & Sunday, June 24 & 25, 2023
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. |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Monday-Friday, June 26-30, 2023
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 2-8 p.m. Open Swim. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Monday, June 26, 2023
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 long seine net along the edge of Sandy Hook Bay. Closed-toe shoes are required. Meet on the beach near the parking lot. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. This program is designed for individuals and families. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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 long seine net along the edge of Sandy Hook Bay. Closed-toe shoes are required. Meet on the beach near the parking lot. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. This program is designed for individuals and families. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, June 28-July 2, 2023
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 inclement weather. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE! |
| Life in a Freshwater Pond |
Thursday, June 29, 2023
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-264-7277, ext. 1 | Join Park System Naturalists to explore a freshwater pond at Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen. Meet outside the Visitor Center. We’ll look for basking turtles, hopping frogs, hunting herons, splashing fish and anything else that catches our eye. We will also discover the unique life that lies underneath the water in a freshwater pond. Wear closed-toe shoes. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Friday, June 30, 2023
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 long seine net along the edge of Sandy Hook Bay. Closed-toe shoes are required. Meet on the beach near the parking lot. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. This program is designed for individuals and families. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, July 1 & 2, 2023
10 a.m.-4 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, July 1 & 2, 2023
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, July 1 & 2, 2023
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. |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Monday, July 3, 2023
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 long seine net along the edge of Sandy Hook Bay. Closed-toe shoes are required. Meet on the beach near the parking lot. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. This program is designed for individuals and families. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Independence Day Celebration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
12-3 p.m.
732-946-3758 | Join the staff at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, as they celebrate the holiday with games and contests. FREE!
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| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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. |