What is our recipe for fun? Beautiful parks, great activities and you! Interested?     

Enjoy guided nature walks during the Earth Day Open House. 

In Vivid Color Exhibit Opening Reception  

Friday, April 19 from  5-7 p.m.  

"The Gallery" at the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft

Meet the artists of this exhibit that features works displaying an aesthetic of bright color palettes and high vibrancy. Admission and parking are free.

Earth Day Open House   

Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.   

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell

Celebrate Earth Day with guided nature walks, live animal presentations, and nature crafts. Plus, local nature organizations will be on hand to share information. FREE!   
 

19th Century Woodworking Demonstration   

Saturday, April 20 from 12-3 p.m.   

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel

See how a woodworker studies his materials, plies his tools, and crafts beautiful and functional items. FREE!   
 

Accordion Melodies of the 1890s    

Saturday, April 20 from 1-3 p.m.    

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel

Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion during your visit. FREE!   
  

Milling Demonstrations   

Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21 at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.   

Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold

See the 19th century gristmill ground corn into meal. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!

 

Adult Basketball - Co-ed   

Sunday, April 21 from 8-10 a.m.    

Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls

Shoot some hoops on our full court gym. The cost is $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to ages 17 & up.
  

Beach Cleanups and Beach Combing  

Sunday, April 21 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.   

Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth

Sunday, April 21 from 1-3 p.m.   

Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch - Meet at the Activity Center.

Help clean up trash and debris while learning about local shellfish and shells. FREE!   
  

Vintage Base Ball - Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club   

Sunday, April 21 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.   

Holmdel Park, Holmdel

See one of America’s favorite pastimes played using rules from the 19th century. FREE!   
 

Music on the Porch   

Sunday, April 21 from 1-3 p.m.   

Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold

Let the toe tapping tunes of the Magnolia Street String Band enliven your visit. FREE!   

Seabrook-Wilson House Open

Sunday, April 21 from 1-4 p.m.   

Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth

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!

   

         

In Vivid Color Exhibit

April 19-August 2 (Please note that the Gallery will be closed on May 25 and July 4-6.)

Hours are 12-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday.  

"The Gallery" at the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft

See works that showcase an aesthetic of bright color palettes and high vibrancy. Admission and parking are free.

 
The Art of War Exhibit    

Now through March 9, 2025   

Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m., daily.   

Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold

Explore the role art played in uniting the country during World War I. Propaganda posters, uniforms, medals and music are on display.