| Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, September 27-October 1, 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! |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, September 30 & October 1, 2023
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! |
| Family Barn Dance |
Sunday, October 1, 2023
1-5 p.m.
| Enjoy an afternoon out at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft, with the family while supporting an amazing cause. Line dancing instruction will be provided by BTK Entertainment. All proceeds will benefit Special People United to Ride (SPUR), a nonprofit organization serving individuals with physical and mental disabilities through horseback riding lessons. Tickets are available to purchase online at www.spuronline.org or at the door during the event. The cost is $10 per adult; $5 per child age 10 & under. |
| The Casual Birder at Turkey Swamp Park |
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk in Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold. Meet at the Shelter Building. 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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| Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, October 4-8, 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! |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, October 7 & 8, 2023
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! |
| Traditional Quilting Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, October 8, 2023
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! |
| Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, October 11-15, 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! |
| Awesome Autumn Amble at Big Brook Park |
Thursday, October 12, 2023
10 a.m.
| Explore the trails at Big Brook Park, Marlboro, with a Park System Naturalist and discuss all manners of plant and animal phenomenon. Meet in the lower pond parking lot. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. FREE! |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, October 14 & 15, 2023
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! |
| Accordion Melodies of the 1890s |
Saturday, October 14, 2023
1-3 p.m.
| Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion during your visit to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, October 14, 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! |
| Open Shoot Archery |
Saturday, October 14, 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. |
| Thompson Park Day |
Sunday, October 15, 2023
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
732-842-4000 ext. 4312 | Join us at Thompson Park, Lincroft, for this family fun event that includes pumpkin painting, wagon rides, kids races, entertainment and so more! Some activities have a fee. Admission and parking are free. |
| Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, October 18-22, 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! |
| 4-H Trunk or Treat Halloween Event |
Saturday, October 21, 2023
12-4 p.m.
732-431-7260 | Head over to the Winter Run Activity Center, Farmingdale, and enjoy treats while learning about Monmouth County 4-H clubs. The event includes nature programs, a costume contest, trunk or treat, and more hocus pocus happenings. Admission and parking are free. Rain date is October 22. |
| NASA's International Observe the Moon Night |
Saturday, October 21, 2023
7 p.m.
| Join lunar observers from around the world in a global celebration of the moon. During this time of year, the moon will be around first quarter, offering excellent viewing opportunities along the terminator (the line between night and day), where shadows enhance the moon's cratered landscape. Learn some interesting facts about the moon as we gaze upon this most familiar of celestial objects.
This event is sponsored by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission and the Solar System Exploration Division at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, with many contributors. If you have binoculars please bring them; some will be available to borrow on a limited basis.
Dress for the weather (layers). Held at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. FREE! |
| Sunday Tea & Talk at Thompson Park |
Sunday, October 22, 2023
1 p.m.
| Join Park System staff at the Thompson Park Visitor Center, Lincroft, for informal discussions on timely topics including park improvement projects and recent land preservation efforts. FREE! |
| The Casual Birder at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center |
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet at the Environmental Center. We’ll meander for about an hour and a half and see what birds we can find. 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!
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| Climb Time at Shark River Park |
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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, October 25-29, 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! |
| Awesome Autumn Amble at Thompson Park |
Thursday, October 26, 2023
10 a.m.
| Explore the trails at Thompson Park, Lincroft, with a Park System Naturalist and discuss all manners of plant and animal phenomenon. Meet in the Old Orchard parking lot. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. FREE! |
| Nature Lecture Series - The Real Story of the Jersey Devil |
Thursday, October 26, 2023
7-8 p.m.
| Come to the Bayshore Waterfront Activity Center, Port Monmouth, for this talk by a Park System Naturalist on the history and folklore of the Jersey Devil. FREE! |
| 19th Century Woodworking Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, October 28, 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! |
| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, October 28, 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! |
| Trick-or-Treat at Historic Walnford |
Sunday, October 29, 2023
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
609-259-6275 | Walk from building to building at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold, where staff will provide facts about the site as well as a treat to fill your basket! FREE! |