| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Thursday, December 4, 2025
5-8 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Friday, December 5, 2025
2-4 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 $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| The Creative Arts Center Exhibit & Sale |
Saturday, December 6-Friday, December 12, 2025
11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
| Celebrate the original artwork of the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center's students and instructors during this exhibit and sale. Admission and parking are free. |
| Holiday Tree Trimming at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, December 6, 2025
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
| Come to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and create a Victorian ornament to be displayed on the Visitor Center's Christmas tree for all to see. FREE!
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| 19th Century Christmas Ballads at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, December 6, 2025
1-3 p.m.
| Listen to 19th century Christmas ballads played on the piano at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, December 8, 2025
3-5 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Casual Birder at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park |
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch. Meet at the Pavilion. 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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| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
3-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
1-4 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 $8 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 |
Thursday, December 11, 2025
5-8 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Friday, December 12, 2025
2-5 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Winter Beach Walk at Fisherman’s Cove |
Saturday, December 13, 2025
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
| Take a Park System Naturalist guided walk along the beach at Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan, collecting and identifying some of the ocean’s natural treasures. Dress in warm clothing and bring along something to carry shells in. FREE! |
| The Sounds of Christmas at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, December 13, 2025
1-3 p.m.
| Celebrate the holidays visiting the Longstreet farmhouse this season. Enjoy the tranquil music as Max Rowland and the Stark & Steady band play Christmas carols from the Victorian era. FREE! |
| Visit with Santa at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday & Sunday, December 13 & 14, 2025
12-3 p.m.
| Father Christmas is coming to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel! He invites young visitors and their families to join him and welcomes them to bring their letters for him to read. No appointment needed and pictures are encouraged. FREE! |
| Blacksmith Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, December 14, 2025
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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| Under the Winter Stars at Dorbrook Recreation Area |
Sunday, December 14, 2025
7:30-8:30 p.m.
| Search for key objects and constellations in the night sky at the Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck. (Use the soccer field parking lot.) Bring a camp chair to sit on and a flashlight to light your way in the dark. Program may be cancelled due to overcast skies or inclement weather. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. FREE! |
| Nature Lecture: Explore the Galapagos Islands |
Sunday, December 14, 2025
1-2 p.m.
| Come to the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen, for a talk by a Park System Naturalist as she shares her experiences and encounters during a recent trip to the Galapagos Islands, including her thoughts on issues facing them today. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, December 15, 2025
3-5 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
3-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Wondrous Winter Walk at Big Brook Park |
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
10-11:30 a.m.
| Toss on your winter gear and tag along with a Park System Naturalist as you explore Big Brook Park, Marlboro, in the wintertime. Meet in the lower pond parking lot. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. Please Note: Sturdy footwear recommended, trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1-4 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 $8 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 |
Thursday, December 18, 2025
5-8 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Friday, December 19, 2025
2-5 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| 19th Century Christmas Ballads at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, December 20, 2025
1-3 p.m.
| Listen to 19th century Christmas ballads played on the piano at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, December 22, 2025
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 $8 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, December 23, 2025
12-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, December 29, 2025
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 $8 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, December 30, 2025
12-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to all ages; 16 & under with adult. |