| Park System Historic Sites |
Wednesday-Monday, June 18-23, 2025
Varies
732-842-4000, ext. 4312 | The Park System has a number of sites listed on the National Registers of Historic Places that open for free tours. Schedules vary by site. (Please note that not all sites may be open today.) Click on the above link for details.
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| Open Swim at the Fort |
Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22, 2025
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.
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| Thompson Park Canoe Rentals |
Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22, 2025
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. |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22, 2025
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, June 21 & 22, 2025
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. Children must be 1-year or older to attend and able to sit independently during the duration of the tour. 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. |
| Felting Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, June 22, 2025
1-3 p.m.
| See the process of felting wool during this demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| Open Pool at the Fort |
Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 2025
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Early Bird Workout from 7-10 a.m.; Open Swim from 2-8 p.m. Daily and season swim passes available for individuals and families (up to 4 people). Weather and conditions permitting. |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Monday, June 23, 2025
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 toward 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 25, 2025
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 toward 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! |
| Park System Historic Sites |
Wednesday-Monday, June 25-30, 2025
Varies
732-842-4000, ext. 4312 | The Park System has a number of sites listed on the National Registers of Historic Places that open for free tours. Schedules vary by site. (Please note that not all sites may be open today.) Click on the above link for details.
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| Life in a Freshwater Pond |
Thursday, June 26, 2025
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! |
| Nature Lecture: Sea Stars and Sand Dollars of the Jersey Shore |
Thursday, June 26, 2025
7-8 p.m.
| Come to the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth, for a talk by a Park System Naturalist and learn about these little aquatic invertebrates. FREE! |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Friday, June 27, 2025
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 toward 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! |
| Open Swim at the Fort |
Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29, 2025
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.
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| Everyone Has a Story |
Saturday, June 28, 2025
6-8 p.m.
732-842-4000 | Gather for a night of storytelling through life experiences. James Dalton, creator of AP & Me Productions, invites a cast of different characters from the region, all with unique voices and perspectives, all sharing their stories through a variety of topical prompts. Audience members will be encouraged to share their stories that relate to the given prompts as time allows. Light refreshments will be served. Held at the Thompson Park Theatre Barn, Lincroft. FREE!
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| Piano Ballads from the Turn-of-the-Century |
Saturday, June 28, 2025
1-3 p.m.
| Head to the farmhouse at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, to hear popular turn-of-the-19th-century ballads. FREE! |
| Traditional Chair Caning Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, June 28, 2025
1-3 p.m.
| See the process of weaving natural plant fibers into the seat of a traditional chair during this demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29, 2025
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, June 28 & 29, 2025
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. Children must be 1-year or older to attend and able to sit independently during the duration of the tour. 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. |
| Under the Summer Stars at Dorbrook Recreation Area |
Sunday, June 29, 2025
10:30-11:30 p.m.
| Join our guide and look 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 rest on as we star search 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! |
| Open Pool at the Fort |
Monday-Thursday, June 30-July 3, 2025
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Early Bird Workout from 7-10 a.m.; Open Swim from 2-8 p.m. Daily and season swim passes available for individuals and families (up to 4 people). Weather and conditions permitting. |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Monday, June 30, 2025
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 toward 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! |
| Tidal Tuesdays - Seining at Fisherman's Cove |
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
11 a.m.-12 p.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 that may be found along the cove. 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! |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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 toward 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! |
| Park System Historic Sites |
Wednesday-Monday, July 2-7, 2025
Varies
732-842-4000, ext. 4312 | The Park System has a number of sites listed on the National Registers of Historic Places that open for free tours. Schedules vary by site. (Please note that not all sites may be open today.) Click on the above link for details.
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| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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. Children must be 1-year or older to attend and able to sit independently during the duration of the tour. 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. |
| Life in a Freshwater Pond |
Thursday, July 3, 2025
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! |
| Open Swim at the Fort |
Friday-Sunday, July 4-6, 2025
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.
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| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Friday, July 4, 2025
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 toward 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 |
Friday, July 4, 2025
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 |
Friday-Sunday, July 4-6, 2025
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. Children must be 1-year or older to attend and able to sit independently during the duration of the tour. 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 Swim at Big Brook |
Saturday & Sunday, July 5 & 6, 2025
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
732-834-9606 | Enjoy the pool at Big Brook Park, Marlboro. The cost per day is $45.00 per family (up to 4 people); $15.00 per person. No refunds. Weather and conditions permitting.
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| Thompson Park Canoe Rentals |
Saturday & Sunday, July 5 & 6, 2025
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. |
| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, July 5, 2025
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! |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, July 5 & 6, 2025
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! |
| Victorian Laundry Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, July 6, 2025
1-2:30 p.m.
| Experience a late-Victorian laundry day at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. From lighting the wood stove to ironing the aprons, we cover loads of material during this demonstration, so make sure to hang around for a bit. FREE! |
| Open Pool at the Fort |
Monday-Friday, July 7-11, 2025
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Early Bird Workout from 7-10 a.m.; Open Swim from 2-8 p.m. Daily and season swim passes available for individuals and families (up to 4 people). Weather and conditions permitting. |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Monday, July 7, 2025
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 toward 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! |
| Tidal Tuesdays - Seining at Fisherman's Cove |
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
11 a.m.-12 p.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 that may be found along the cove. 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! |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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 toward 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! |
| Park System Historic Sites |
Wednesday-Monday, July 9-14, 2025
Varies
732-842-4000, ext. 4312 | The Park System has a number of sites listed on the National Registers of Historic Places that open for free tours. Schedules vary by site. (Please note that not all sites may be open today.) Click on the above link for details.
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| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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. Children must be 1-year or older to attend and able to sit independently during the duration of the tour. 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. |
| Life in a Freshwater Pond |
Thursday, July 10, 2025
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, July 11, 2025
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 toward 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! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Friday, July 11, 2025
6 p.m. & 7 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. Children must be 1-year or older to attend and able to sit independently during the duration of the tour. 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 Swim at Big Brook |
Saturday & Sunday, July 12 & 13, 2025
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
732-834-9606 | Enjoy the pool at Big Brook Park, Marlboro. The cost per day is $45.00 per family (up to 4 people); $15.00 per person. No refunds. Weather and conditions permitting.
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| Open Swim at the Fort |
Saturday & Sunday, July 12 & 13, 2025
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.
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| Basket Weaving Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
609-259-6275 | Visit the Penn/Jersey Basket Weaving Guild as they weave baskets at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| 19th Century Woodworking Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, July 12, 2025
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! |
| Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, July 12 & 13, 2025
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! |
| Rigging 101 at the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday, July 12, 2025
1-3 p.m.
| If you are an experienced sailor but do not have a sailing certification or would like to refresh your skills, attend this session at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, and learn how to rig our 15’ American sailboats. Sailors showing proficiency will have an opportunity to obtain a Monmouth County Park System sailing card, which will allow them to rent these boats during our drop-in sailboat rental times. Meet at the West Dock/Ramp. FREE! |
| Open Shoot Archery |
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
| Improve your archery skills during 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, July 12 & 13, 2025
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. Children must be 1-year or older to attend and able to sit independently during the duration of the tour. 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. |
| Music on the Porch |
Sunday, July 13, 2025
1-3 p.m.
609-259-6275 | Let the toe tapping tunes of an acoustic duo enliven your visit to Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Open Pool at the Fort |
Monday-Friday, July 14-18, 2025
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Early Bird Workout from 7-10 a.m.; Open Swim from 2-8 p.m. Daily and season swim passes available for individuals and families (up to 4 people). Weather and conditions permitting. |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Monday, July 14, 2025
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 toward 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! |
| Tidal Tuesdays - Seining at Fisherman's Cove |
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
11 a.m.-12 p.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 that may be found along the cove. 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! |
| Rigging 101 at the Manasquan Reservoir |
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
| If you are an experienced sailor but do not have a sailing certification or would like to refresh your skills, attend this session at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, and learn how to rig our 15’ American sailboats. Sailors showing proficiency will have an opportunity to obtain a Monmouth County Park System sailing card, which will allow them to rent these boats during our drop-in sailboat rental times. Meet at the West Dock/Ramp. FREE! |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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 toward 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! |
| Park System Historic Sites |
Wednesday-Monday, July 16-21, 2025
Varies
732-842-4000, ext. 4312 | The Park System has a number of sites listed on the National Registers of Historic Places that open for free tours. Schedules vary by site. (Please note that not all sites may be open today.) Click on the above link for details.
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| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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. Children must be 1-year or older to attend and able to sit independently during the duration of the tour. 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. |
| Life in a Freshwater Pond |
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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, July 18, 2025
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 toward 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! |
| Moths of the Night at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Friday, July 18, 2025
9-10:30 p.m.
| Head over to Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, and learn about some of the 1,500+ species of moths that have been documented in New Jersey and see which ones we can attract. FREE! |
| Concert in the Park: Country Night with Austin City Nights |
Friday, July 18, 2025
7-8:30 p.m.
| Spend the night with the next BIG thing in the area’s country music genre. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, food, and soft drinks. The concert is outdoors at the Thompson Park Theatre Barn; however, inclement weather will move the concert indoors. FREE! |
| Open Swim at Big Brook |
Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20, 2025
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
732-834-9606 | Enjoy the pool at Big Brook Park, Marlboro. The cost per day is $45.00 per family (up to 4 people); $15.00 per person. No refunds. Weather and conditions permitting.
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| Open Swim at the Fort |
Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20, 2025
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.
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| Thompson Park Canoe Rentals |
Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20, 2025
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. |
| Accordion Melodies of the 1890s |
Saturday, July 19, 2025
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, July 19 & 20, 2025
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 19 & 20, 2025
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. Children must be 1-year or older to attend and able to sit independently during the duration of the tour. 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. |
| Bluegrass and Old-Time Music at Thompson Park |
Sunday, July 20, 2025
1-3 p.m.
| The Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association will meet outside the Thompson Park Theater Barn, Lincroft, for a jam session. Bring your own bass, banjo, fiddle, mandolin or guitar to join in, or just stop by and enjoy an afternoon music. FREE! |
| Open Mic Poetry - Comedy & Tragedy |
Sunday, July 20, 2025
3-4:30 p.m.
| Explore or recite literary works during a time of alliteration, rhythm and verse. All are welcome to read your work aloud or read work from your favorite poet(s). Must be appropriate for a family-oriented audience. Pre-registration is recommended for readers. Held at the Thompson Park Theatre Barn, Lincroft. FREE! |
| Open Pool at the Fort |
Monday-Friday, July 21-25, 2025
848-456-4278
| Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Early Bird Workout from 7-10 a.m.; Open Swim from 2-8 p.m. Daily and season swim passes available for individuals and families (up to 4 people). Weather and conditions permitting. |
| Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Monday, July 21, 2025
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 toward 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! |