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Wind & Sea Festival
Here's what is happening in your county parks this weekend:
Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
All equipment is provided for this open shoot. No outside equipment permitted. This is not an instructional clinic and NOT designed for beginners. If you are new to archery, register for one of our instructional classes prior to attending. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $10 per person; cash or check only.
Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Celebrate all things water-related during this family-friendly festival.
See what’s planned for this event.Cookstove Demonstration
Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
See what's cooking on the woodstove and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s.
FREE!
Accordion Melodies of the 1890s
Saturday, September 14 from 1-3 p.m.
Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion during your visit. FREE!
A Tribute to All Things Broadway
Saturday, September 14 – Performances at 2-3:30 p.m. & 7-8:30 p.m.
See local talent perform songs, scenes and dances from Broadway musicals during this showcase.
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).
Historic Portland Place Guided Tours - Includes Julia's Wardrobe Exhibit*
Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Tour this beautifully restored 18th-century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during inclement weather; visitors must register at the site's Visitor Center on the day of the tour. FREE!
Historic Battery Lewis Tours
Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15 at 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 the park, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site
. FREE!
Milling Demonstrations
Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15 at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
See the 19th-century gristmill grind corn into meal. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes.
FREE! Story Time in the Park
Sunday, September 15 from 11-11:45 a.m.
Join us as we read a story in front of the hearth in the Waln House. 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 from 1-4 p.m.
Visit this house 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!
The Park System is currently hosting the following free exhibit:
September 13-November 15.
Hours are 12-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday.
See the works of artists Jane Manco, Kristin Künc and Konstantin Zingerman. Admission and parking are free.
*Julia’s Wardrobe Exhibit
June 7-September 22, 2024 - Please note that this exhibit is inside the historic house; house tours available Wednesday-Sunday at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
View five custom-made 19th century gowns that once belonged to a fashionable member of the Hartshorne family during this exhibit presented in collaboration with the Monmouth County Historical Association.
Learn more.
Now through March 9, 2025
Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m., daily.
Explore the role art played in uniting the country during World War I. Propaganda posters, uniforms, medals and music are on display.
Here are some other ways to enjoy the weekend in the parks:
- Hike, bike or walk our 147.5 miles of trails.
- Visit a playground.
- Capture the beauty of the season with your camera.
- Check out our upcoming programs – nature, sports & fitness, arts & crafts, outdoor adventures and more.
For more information about the Park System, please call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312, between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekends and holidays.