Join us for these annual Monmouth County Park System Special Events. For more information, please call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312.
2025 Creative Arts Center Exhibit & Sale
Saturday, December 6-Friday, December 12 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft
Celebrate the original artwork of the Creative Arts Center's students and instructors during this exhibit and sale. Admission and parking are free.
2026 DATES
Parks & Programs Guide Release
Fridays, February 6, February 20, May 8 & July 24
Meet new friends, learn a new craft or outdoor skill, or explore nature or a new place through the many programs, activities, and events listed in the Monmouth County Park System's Parks & Programs Guide. Pick up a free copy at your local county park or library. Or, have the most recent edition mailed directly to your home. Call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312, to receive a copy or sign up online. (free)
Summer Job Fair Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls
2026 E. Murray Todd Half-Marathon
Sunday, March 8 at 8:30 a.m.
Race starts at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft.
13.1 mile course loops through the residential sections of Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck. For information, call 732-842-4000, ext. 4646.
Register Online | Runner's Info | Course Map
Spring Craft Show
TBA
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls
Find the perfect home decoration or gift during this craft show. Admission and parking are free.
Seashore Open House
Wednesday, April 1 from 1-4 p.m.
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch
Engaging hands-on activities will entertain and educate you and your family about the shore and the sea. Speak with a Park System Naturalist about your own shell collection or the aquatic animals on display. FREE!
Earth Day Open House
Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Huber Woods Park Environmental Center, Middletown
Celebrate Earth Day with nature walks, family-friendly activities, and more. Please check back for details.
Sheep Shearing/Wool Days
Saturday & Sunday, April 25 & 26 from 12-3 p.m.
Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel
Step back into the 1890s and experience Victorian era farm life. This annual demonstration allows visitors to appreciate the work of an old-fashioned sheep shearer. FREE!
Creative Arts Festival
Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thompson Park, Lincroft
This juried arts festival features fine artists from all mediums including pottery, jewelry, photography, and painting. Learn more.
Walnford Day
Sunday, May 17 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the past while learning about the evolution of this small village, plantation, and country estate through hands-on activities. Historic Walnford features a late 19th-century gristmill, the 18th-century Waln family home, a carriage house, and an assortment of farm buildings. For more information, please call 609-259-6275. Admission and parking are free.
Monmouth County Fair
Wednesday-Sunday, July 22-26
East Freehold Showgrounds, Freehold
Enjoy the old-fashioned fun of this country fair including 4-H exhibits, amusement rides, entertainment, fireworks, home and garden competitions, and other special attractions.
Vendor Info
9/11 Memorial Remembrance Ceremony
Friday, September 11
Mt. Mitchill Scenic Overlook, Atlantic Highlands
Join us for a remembrance ceremony at the site of Monmouth County’s 9/11 Memorial.
Wind & Sea FestivalSaturday, September 19 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (tentative)
Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth
From boating to kite flying and so much in between, discover all the fun the wind and the sea have to offer. Admission and parking are free.
Harvest Home Festival
Sunday, September 27 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel
An old-fashioned fair reminiscent of the 1890s. Visitors can enjoy wagon rides, games, and live entertainment. There will also be ongoing crafts demonstrations. Admission and parking are free.
Thompson Park Day
Sunday, October 18 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thompson Park, Lincroft
Celebrate fall by attending this festival which features pumpkin painting, a Scarecrow Contest, wagon rides, food vendors, crafts, entertainment, and more. Admission and parking are free; some activities have a fee.
Please check back for updates.
Cross Country Meets (Shore Coaches Invitational & NJSIAA) Food Vendor Application 2025