Monday, April 21, 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.
Monmouth County Planning Board Meeting
Monday, April 21, 2025
2 p.m.
732-431-7460
Location: Monmouth County Planning Board Meeting Room
Hall of Records Annex, 2nd Floor
One East Main Street, Freehold, NJ
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
5-6:30 p.m.
Help restore our native forests in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. By planting native plants, your actions will provide valuable food and shelter for local wildlife! Supplies provided, but plants are in limited supply.
Tuesday, April 22, 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.
Wednesday, April 23, 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.
Thursday, April 24, 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.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
1-4 p.m.
Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, 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!
Thursday, April 24, 2025
7-8 p.m.
Skates are flattened fish related to sharks and rays and live in the waters off the New Jersey coast. Learn more about this unique fish that calls the Jersey Shore home during this talk by a Park System Naturalist. Held at the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth. FREE!
Friday, April 25, 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.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at the Huber Woods Environmental Center, Middletown. Events include live animal displays; guided nature walks, talks, and crafts; and local nature organizations on hand to provide valuable information. FREE!
Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27, 2025
12-3 p.m.
Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and learn how the farmers use traditional blade shearing practices to remove the fleece from sheep. Gene Sheninger will return with his collies to show their herding skills. FREE!
Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27, 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!
Saturday, April 26, 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!
Sunday, April 27, 2025
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Head to Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, and help us clean our coastline of trash and plastic debris while discovering more about the local environment. FREE!
Sunday, April 27, 2025
1-3 p.m.
Head to Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch, and help us clean our coastline of trash and plastic debris while discovering more about the local environment. Meet at the Activity Center. FREE!
Sunday, April 27, 2025
1-3 p.m.
See how the wood carver whittles a block of wood into a beautiful work of art. Held at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE!
Sunday, April 27, 2025
1-4 p.m.
Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, 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!
Monday, April 28, 2025
1-4 p.m.
Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, 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!
Monday, April 28, 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.
Monmouth County Development Review Committee Meeting
Monday, April 28th, 2025
2 PM
732-431-7460
Location: In person in the Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9 a.m.
Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk at Big Brook Park, Marlboro. We’ll meander for about an hour and a half and see what birds we can find. Participants should expect to be walking a few miles (2-4) on sometimes uneven or muddy terrain. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first come basis. FREE!
Tuesday, April 29, 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.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
10-11:30 a.m
Say “farewell” to the frosty weather as you join a Park System Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk through Clayton Park, Upper Freehold. Meet in the Emley's Hill Parking Lot. Sturdy footwear is recommended as trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE!
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
1-4 p.m.
Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, 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!
Friday-Sunday, May 2-4, 2025
12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. & 2
Tour this house which dates back to 1754, furnished to reflect the status of a successful colonial farming family and an example of how Dutch and English cultures melded to form Monmouth County’s unique heritage. Tours are limited to 10 persons. Located in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!
Rabies Vaccination Clinic - Neptune Township
Saturday May 3, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 a.m.
Neptune Township DPW Garage
2201 Heck Avenue
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-842-4000
Bring used puzzles and swap them for "new to you" ones. For every puzzle you bring, you will get one token to take a "new" puzzle home. Complete puzzles in good condition, please. All categories welcome. Held in the Thompson Park Theatre Barn, Lincroft. FREE!
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1-3 p.m.
See the quilter demonstrate how to do a beautiful quilting stitch so you can create your own heirloom quilt. Held at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE!
Saturday, May 3, 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!
Saturday, May 3, 2025
12-4:30 p.m.
Explore some of our favorite “hands-on” items at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, through operation and physical contact. FREE!
Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 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!
Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 2025
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 severe weather conditions. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE!
Sunday, May 4, 2025
1-4 p.m.
Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, 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!
Sunday, May 4, 2025
12-2:30 p.m.
Head to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and help the staff plant this year’s sunflower field. Then return in the fall and harvest one to bring home. Weather and field conditions permitting. FREE!
Sunday, May 4, 2025
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Spend an afternoon at Holmdel Park, Holmdel, and see one of America’s favorite pastimes played using rules from the 19th century. FREE!
Monday, May 5, 2025
1-4 p.m.
Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, 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!
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
9 a.m.
Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at Hartshorne Woods Park. Meet in the Rocky Point parking lot in Highlands. We’ll meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what birds we can find. Participants should expect to be walking a few miles (2-4) on sometimes uneven or muddy terrain. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. FREE!
Monmouth County Agriculture Development Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
7:30 p.m.- 10 p.m.
732-431-7460
Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room
Hall of Records Annex 2nd Floor
1 East Main St., Freehold
and Virtually via WebEx Web Conference
Monmouth County Amendment Review Committee
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
11:00 AM
732-431-7460
Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room
Hall of Records Annex 2nd Floor
1 East Main St., Freehold
and Virtually via WebEx Web Conference
Wednesday-Sunday, May 7-11, 2025
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 severe weather conditions. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE!
Thursday, May 8, 2025
1-4 p.m.
Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, 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!
Monmouth County Environmental Council Meeting
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
5 p.m.
732-431-7460
Please Note: Public participation is available by phone or
via WebEx web conferencing.
Friday-Sunday, May 9-11, 2025
12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. & 2
Tour this house which dates back to 1754, furnished to reflect the status of a successful colonial farming family and an example of how Dutch and English cultures melded to form Monmouth County’s unique heritage. Tours are limited to 10 persons. Located in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!
Saturday, May 10, 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!
Saturday, May 10, 2025
1-3 p.m.
Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion during your visit to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE!
Saturday & Sunday, May 10 & 11, 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!
Saturday, May 10, 2025
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Come to Thompson Park, Lincroft, for this art festival. See the works of artists and fine crafters from all mediums including pottery, jewelry and painting. Admission and parking are free.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
1-4 p.m.
Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, 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!
Monday, May 12, 2025
1-4 p.m.
Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, 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!
Monmouth County Development Review Committee Meeting
Monday, May 12th, 2025
2 PM
732-431-7460
Location: In person in the Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room
Monmouth County Transportation Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
7 p.m.
732-431-7460
Location: Monmouth County Planning Board Room,
Hall of Records Annex, 2nd Floor, One East Main Street, Freehold, NJ
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
10-11:30 a.m
Say “farewell” to the frosty weather as you join a Park System Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk through Big Brook Park, Marlboro. Meet in the lower pond parking lot. Sturdy footwear is recommended as trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE!
Wednesday-Sunday, May 14-18, 2025
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 severe weather conditions. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE!
Monmouth County Construction Board of Appeals Meeting
Thursday, May 15, 2025
9 a.m.
732-431-7460, ext. 7462
Location: Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room
Hall of Records Annex, 2nd Floor
1 East Main Street, Freehold
Thursday, May 15, 2025
1-4 p.m.
Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, 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!
Monday, May 16, 2025
1-4 p.m.
Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, 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!
Friday-Sunday, May 16-18, 2025
12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. & 2
Tour this house which dates back to 1754, furnished to reflect the status of a successful colonial farming family and an example of how Dutch and English cultures melded to form Monmouth County’s unique heritage. Tours are limited to 10 persons. Located in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!
Saturday, May 17, 2025
9:15-10:15 a.m.
This lecture discusses using native plants in your landscape to prepare your garden for climate change. Space is limited; seating will be first come, first served. Held at in the Deep Cut Gardens Gardener’s Cottage, Middletown. FREE!
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Bring established native plants in four-inch, one quart, or 1-2-gallon containers to exchange with like sizes. Label all plants. Only plants native to the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States will be accepted. Please label all plants. Plant intake from 8:30-10 a.m. Held at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. FREE!
Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, 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!
Saturday, May 17, 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.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
609-259-6275
Spend a day celebrating 200 years of Waln history at picturesque Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE!
Sunday, May 18, 2025
1-4 p.m.
Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, 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!
Monday, May 19, 2025
1-4 p.m.
Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, 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!
Monmouth County Planning Board Meeting
Monday, May 19, 2025
2 p.m.
732-431-7460
Location: Monmouth County Planning Board Meeting Room
Hall of Records Annex, 2nd Floor
One East Main Street, Freehold, NJ
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
9 a.m.
Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet at the Visitor Center. We’ll meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what birds we can find. Participants should expect to be walking a few miles (2-4) on sometimes uneven or muddy terrain. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. FREE!