| Historic Portland Place Tours |
Wednesday-Sunday, August 28-September 1, 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! |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Saturday-Monday, August 31-September 2, 2024
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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| Thompson Park Canoe Rentals |
Saturday & Sunday, August 31 & September 1, 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, August 31 & September 1, 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, August 31 & September 1, 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-Monday, August 31-September 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, September 1, 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, September 4-8, 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! |
| Awesome Autumn Amble at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center |
Thursday, September 5, 2024
10-11:30 a.m.
| Explore the trails at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, with a Park System Naturalist and discuss all manners of plant and animal phenomena. Meet in the parking lot. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. FREE! |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Thursday, September 5, 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 Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, September 7 & 8, 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, September 7 & 8, 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! |
| Potato Harvest at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday & Sunday, September 7 & 8, 2024
12-2 p.m.
| Learn how potatoes were grown and harvested at the end of the 19th century. Help the Longstreet Farm staff bring in the crop and dig some potatoes for your own family. Weather and field conditions permitting. FREE! |
| Bonsai Day at Deep Cut Gardens |
Sunday, September 8, 2024
12-4 p.m.
732-671-6050 | The Monmouth County Park System and the Deep Cut Bonsai Society present this event at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Experience this intricate and ancient art through demonstrations and displays, with experts on hand to answer your questions. Admission and parking are free. |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Sunday, September 8, 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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| Blacksmith Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, September 8, 2024
1-3 p.m.
| See the blacksmith at work turning iron into functional tools and hardware during this demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE!
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| Old-Fashioned Fun & Games at Historic Walnford |
Sunday, September 8, 2024
1-3 p.m.
| Visit Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold, and play a variety of historically-themed games to delight and challenge the whole family. Open to all ages; under 14 with adult. FREE! |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Monday, September 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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| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, September 9, 2024
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. |
| Casual Birder at Manasquan Reservoir |
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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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| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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 Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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 $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, September 11-15, 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! |
| 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook |
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
8 a.m.
| Join us for this remembrance ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in Atlantic Highlands. |
| Awesome Autumn Amble at Huber Woods Park |
Thursday, September 12, 2024
10-11:30 a.m.
| Explore the trails at Huber Woods Park, Middletown, with a Park System Naturalist and discuss all manners of plant and animal phenomena. Meet in the Environmental Center parking lot. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. FREE! |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Thursday, September 12, 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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| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Friday, September 13, 2024
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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15, 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! |
| Wind & Sea Festival |
Saturday, September 14, 2024
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
| Celebrate all things water-related during this family-friendly festival at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth. |
| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, September 14, 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! |
| Accordion Melodies of the 1890s |
Saturday, September 14, 2024
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, September 14 & 15, 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! |
| A Tribute to All Things Broadway |
Saturday, September 14, 2024
2-3:30 p.m. & 7-8:30 p.m.
| See local talent perform songs, scenes and dances from Broadway musicals during this showcase at the Thompson Park Theater Barn, Lincroft. Tickets available in advance or at the door. The cost is $15 per adult; $10 per senior; and $5 per child (age 12 and under). |
| Open Shoot Archery |
Saturday, September 14, 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. |
| Story Time at Historic Walnford |
Sunday, September 15, 2024
11-11:45 a.m.
609-259-6275 | Join us as we read a story in front of the hearth in the Waln House at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Children are welcome to bring a snack and a mat, blanket or towel to sit on. Open to grades PreK-2. FREE! |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Sunday, September 15, 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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| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, September 16, 2024
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. |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Monday, September 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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| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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 Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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 $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, September 18-22, 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, September 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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| Climb Time at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park |
Friday, September 20, 2024
3-6 p.m.
| Head over to Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch, 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! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Friday, September 20, 2024
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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Deep Cut Gardens Fall Native Plant Exchange |
Saturday, September 21, 2024
| Bring established native plants in 4-inch, 1-quart, 1- gallon or 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. Plant intake from 8:30-10 a.m. Held at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. FREE! |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22, 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, September 21 & 22, 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! |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Sunday, September 22, 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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| Preserving the Harvest at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, September 22, 2024
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
| See 19th century techniques for food preservation such as salting, pickling, drying and jelling during this demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| Music on the Porch |
Sunday, September 22, 2024
1-3 p.m.
609-259-6275 | Let the sound of bluegrass music enliven your visit to Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Eek-O-Fabulous Costume Swap Drop Off |
Monday-Saturday, September 23-28, 2024
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
732-872-2670 | Upcycle gently used kids’, adults’, and even pet costumes for a spooktacular new-to-you ensemble. Costumes must be dropped off in advance at the Huber Woods Environmental Center, Middletown; the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell; or the Thompson Park Visitor Center, Lincroft. The Swap is Sunday, September 29 from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen. FREE! |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Monday, September 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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| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, September 23, 2024
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 |
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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 Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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 $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, September 25-29, 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, September 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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| Nature Lecture: Cownose Rays of the Jersey Shore |
Thursday, September 26, 2024
7-8 p.m.
| Come to the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth, for a talk by a Park System Naturalist about the life and ecology of cownose rays found along the Jersey Shore. FREE! |
| Concert in the Park: A Night of Jazz and Blues |
Friday, September 27, 2024
7-8:30 p.m.
| Hear local talent perform during this outdoor concert at the Thompson Park Theater Barn, Lincroft. Bring chairs or blankets, food and soft drinks. Will moved indoors if the weather is inclement. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Friday, September 27, 2024
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 $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Open House Square Dance |
Friday, September 27, 2024
7-9 p.m.
| Give square dancing a try during this fun, family-friendly evening with the Middletown Ramblers! Held at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. Ages 14 and up are welcome; under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. FREE!
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| Everyone Has a Story |
Saturday, September 28, 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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| Jigsaw Puzzle Swap |
Saturday, September 28, 2024
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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| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday & Sunday, September 28 & 29, 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! |
| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, September 28, 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! |
| Woodworking at Walnford |
Saturday, September 28, 2024
12-3 p.m.
609-259-6275 | Watch local woodworker Don demonstrate 19th century woodworking at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, September 28 & 29, 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! |
| Harvest Home Festival at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, September 29, 2024
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
| This old-fashioned fair, held at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, is reminiscent of the 1890s. Visitors can enjoy games, wagon rides, and live entertainment. Admission and parking are free. |
| Eek-O-Fabulous Costume Swap |
Saturday, September 29, 2024
12-1:30 p.m.
732-872-2670 | Trade in the tokens you received during the costume drop off to get a “new” costume during today's swap! Almost due or have a newborn? Just bring your bump or your baby to pick out a costume for free. The Swap will be held at the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen. |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Sunday, September 29, 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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| Family Barn Dance |
Sunday, September 29, 2024
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. |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Open |
Monday, September 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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| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, September 30, 2024
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. |