| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Monday, July 22, 2019
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 2-8 p.m. Open Swim. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Monday, July 22, 2019
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 park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 12:30-8 p.m. Open Swim. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Tidal Tuesdays - Seining at Fisherman's Cove |
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
11 a.m.
| Stop by Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan, and join a Park System Naturalist for this free seining program. Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other sea creatures as we pull in our seine net. Closed-toe shoes are required. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
5-7 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 12:30-8 p.m. Open Swim. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Fishing 101 – A Beginner's Guide to Fishing |
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
| Learn how to rig, bait, cast, and, hopefully, catch your first fish at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet at the Visitor Center Bait Shop. Come and go at any time. Bait and tackle provided. Open to all ages; under 14 with adult. Fishing license required for ages 16-69. No groups please. FREE!
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| Monmouth County Fair |
Wednesday-Sunday, July 24-28, 2019
732-842-4000, ext. 4312
| Enjoy the old-fashioned fun of this country fair, including 4-H exhibits, amusement rides, entertainment, home and garden competitions, and other special attractions at this five-day event at East Freehold Showgrounds. |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
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 park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
5-7 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
2 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4 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 |
Thursday, July 25, 2019
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 12:30-8 p.m. Open Swim. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| The Casual Birder at Huber Woods Park |
Thursday, July 25, 2019
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk at Huber Woods Park, Middletown. Meet in Environmental Center parking lot. We’ll meander for about 1.5 hours and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. Open to ages 11 and up; under 16 with adult. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. FREE! |
| Enviro-Quest at Big Brook Park |
Thursday, July 25, 2019
11 a.m.
| Meet in the parking lot at Big Brook Park, Marlboro, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there, join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Thursday, July 25, 2019
5-7 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Friday, July 26, 2019
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 12:30-8 p.m. Open Swim. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Friday, July 26, 2019
12-4 p.m.
| Tour the newly 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! |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Friday, July 26, 2019
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 park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Open Swim at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Saturday & Sunday, July 27 & 28, 2019
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. Cash or check only.
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| Roving Naturalist at Crosswicks Creek Greenway |
Saturday, July 27, 2019
9 a.m.
732-872-2670 | Join our Roving Naturalist for a walk at Crosswicks Creek Park, Upper Freehold. Meet in Polhemustown Road parking lot. We'll discuss seasonal points of interest, search for signs of wildlife, and identify a bird or two. This is a 1.5-2 hour program, but feel free to join in or drop out at any point. Dress for the weather as light rain is not a deterrent. FREE! |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday, July 27, 2019
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
| Tour the newly 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! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Saturday & Sunday, July 27 & 28, 2019
12-3 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, July 27 & 28, 2019
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, July 27, 2019
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, July 27 & 28, 2019
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. |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Sunday, July 28, 2019
12-4 p.m.
| Tour the newly 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! |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Tours |
Sunday, July 28, 2019
9-11 a.m.
| Visit Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, and enjoy a guided tour of the Seabrook-Wilson House. Dating back to the early 1700s, the house was constructed in several phases over the course of two hundred years. The house is also open from 1-4 p.m. for self-guided tours. FREE!
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| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Monday, July 29, 2019
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 2-8 p.m. Open Swim. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Monday, July 29, 2019
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 park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 12:30-8 p.m. Open Swim. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Tidal Tuesdays - Seining at Fisherman's Cove |
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
11 a.m.
| Stop by Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan, and join a Park System Naturalist for this free seining program. Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other sea creatures as we pull in our seine net. Closed-toe shoes are required. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
5-7 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area |
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7:30-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 12:30-8 p.m. Open Swim. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. Cash or check only.
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| Fishing 101 – A Beginner's Guide to Fishing |
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
| Learn how to rig, bait, cast, and, hopefully, catch your first fish at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet at the Visitor Center Bait Shop. Come and go at any time. Bait and tackle provided. Open to all ages; under 14 with adult. Fishing license required for ages 16-69. No groups please. FREE!
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| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
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 park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
5-7 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
2 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4 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. |
| Enviro-Quest at Freneau Woods Park |
Thursday, August 1, 2019
11 a.m.
| Start in the Activity Center's parking lot in Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there, join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Friday, August 2, 2019
12-4 p.m.
| Tour the newly 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! |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Friday, August 2, 2019
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 park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Friday, August 2, 2019
6:30 p.m. & 7:30 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. |
| Thompson Park Canoe Rentals |
Saturday & Sunday, August 3 & 4, 2019
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. |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday, August 3, 2019
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
| Tour the newly 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 3 & 4, 2019
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, August 3, 2019
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, August 3 & 4, 2019
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. |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Sunday, August 4, 2019
12-4 p.m.
| Tour the newly 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! |
| Open Ceramics |
Sunday, August 4, 2019
12:30-4:30 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4343 | Come to the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft, and choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week. |
| Edible History - Ice Cream at Historic Walnford |
Sunday, August 4, 2019
3 p.m.
| Enjoy this cool creamy treat in the shade of the ice house at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Tours |
Sunday, August 4, 2019
9-11 a.m.
| Visit Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, and enjoy a guided tour of the Seabrook-Wilson House. Dating back to the early 1700s, the house was constructed in several phases over the course of two hundred years. The house is also open from 1-4 p.m. for self-guided tours. FREE!
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| The Life History of Woodpeckers in Monmouth County |
Sunday, August 4, 2019
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-264-7277 | Head to the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen, and learn about the life history of woodpeckers in Monmouth County. A Park System Naturalist will discuss the natural history of various species of woodpeckers commonly found in Monmouth County and local conservation efforts. Open to ages 12 and up; under 18 with adult. FREE! |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Monday, August 5, 2019
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 park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Tidal Tuesdays - Seining at Fisherman's Cove |
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
11 a.m.
| Stop by Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan, and join a Park System Naturalist for this free seining program. Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other sea creatures as we pull in our seine net. Closed-toe shoes are required. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Fishing 101 – A Beginner's Guide to Fishing |
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
| Learn how to rig, bait, cast, and, hopefully, catch your first fish at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet at the Visitor Center Bait Shop. Come and go at any time. Bait and tackle provided. Open to all ages; under 14 with adult. Fishing license required for ages 16-69. No groups please. FREE!
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| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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 park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
2 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4 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. |
| Enviro-Quest at Shark River Park |
Thursday, August 8, 2019
11 a.m.
| Meet at the Shelter Building in Shark River Park, Wall, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there, join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Superb Summer Saunter at Huber Woods Park |
Thursday, August 8, 2019
10-11:30 a.m.
| Engage your curiosity as you explore the trails with a Park System Naturalist in Huber Woods Park, Middletown. Meet in the Environmental Center parking lot. FREE! |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Friday, August 9, 2019
12-4 p.m.
| Tour the newly 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! |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Friday, August 9, 2019
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 park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday, August 10, 2019
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
| Tour the newly 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! |
| 19th Century Woodworking Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, August 10, 2019
12-3 p.m.
| Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and see how 19th century woodworking tools were used to create various items. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11, 2019
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11, 2019
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. |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Sunday, August 11, 2019
12-4 p.m.
| Tour the newly 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! |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Tours |
Sunday, August 11, 2019
9-11 a.m.
| Visit Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, and enjoy a guided tour of the Seabrook-Wilson House. Dating back to the early 1700s, the house was constructed in several phases over the course of two hundred years. The house is also open from 1-4 p.m. for self-guided tours. FREE!
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| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Monday, August 12, 2019
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 park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Tidal Tuesdays - Seining at Fisherman's Cove |
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
11 a.m.
| Stop by Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan, and join a Park System Naturalist for this free seining program. Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other sea creatures as we pull in our seine net. Closed-toe shoes are required. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Fishing 101 – A Beginner's Guide to Fishing |
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
| Learn how to rig, bait, cast, and, hopefully, catch your first fish at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet at the Visitor Center Bait Shop. Come and go at any time. Bait and tackle provided. Open to all ages; under 14 with adult. Fishing license required for ages 16-69. No groups please. FREE!
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| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
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 park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
2 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4 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. |
| Enviro-Quest at Holmdel Park |
Thursday, August 15, 2019
11 a.m.
| Meet in the Ramanessin section parking lot in Holmdel Park, Holmdel, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there, join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Friday, August 16, 2019
12-4 p.m.
| Tour the newly 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! |
| Drop-In Kayak Tour of Swimming River |
Friday, August 16, 2019
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
| The Park System is offering a kayak nature tour at Swimming River Park, Red Bank. Novice paddlers welcome. All equipment is provided. Both single and tandem kayaks are available for use on a first come, first served basis. The program is limited to only 12 participants. Wear appropriate clothing that can get wet. Weight limit 250 lbs. for singles; 450 lbs. for tandems. Open to ages 12 and up; under 18 with participating adult. The cost is $20 per person; cash or check only. |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Friday, August 16, 2019
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 park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Roving Naturalist at Freneau Woods Park |
Saturday, August 17, 2019
9 a.m.
732-872-2670 | Join our Roving Naturalist for a walk at Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen. Meet in the Activity Center parking lot. We'll discuss seasonal points of interest, search for signs of wildlife, and identify a bird or two. This is a 1.5-2 hour program, but feel free to join in or drop out at any point. Dress for the weather as light rain is not a deterrent. FREE! |
| Thompson Park Canoe Rentals |
Saturday & Sunday, August 17 & 18, 2019
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. |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Saturday, August 17, 2019
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
| Tour the newly 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 at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, August 17, 2019
1-3 p.m.
| Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and hear music from yesteryear played on an accordion. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, August 17 & 18, 2019
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Potato Harvest at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday & Sunday, August 17 & 18, 2019
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. Stop by the summer kitchen for some 19th century inspiration on how to prepare them at home. FREE! |
| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, August 17, 2019
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, August 17 & 18, 2019
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. |
| Historic Battery Lewis Tours |
Sunday, August 18, 2019
12-4 p.m.
| Tour the newly 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! |
| Seabrook-Wilson House Tours |
Sunday, August 18, 2019
9-11 a.m.
| Visit Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, and enjoy a guided tour of the Seabrook-Wilson House. Dating back to the early 1700s, the house was constructed in several phases over the course of two hundred years. The house is also open from 1-4 p.m. for self-guided tours. FREE!
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| Open Shoot Archery |
Sunday, August 18, 2019
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
| Join us for this open shoot at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. All equipment is provided. No outside equipment permitted. This is not an instructional program and is designed for those already familiar with archery techniques. Open to ages 10 and up (under 18 with adult). Cost is $10 per person; cash or check only. |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Monday, August 19, 2019
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 park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Tidal Tuesdays - Seining at Fisherman's Cove |
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
11 a.m.
| Stop by Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan, and join a Park System Naturalist for this free seining program. Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other sea creatures as we pull in our seine net. Closed-toe shoes are required. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Fishing 101 – A Beginner's Guide to Fishing |
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
| Learn how to rig, bait, cast, and, hopefully, catch your first fish at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet at the Visitor Center Bait Shop. Come and go at any time. Bait and tackle provided. Open to all ages; under 14 with adult. Fishing license required for ages 16-69. No groups please. FREE!
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| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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 park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
2 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4 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. |