The Office of Public Health holds clinics every week for childhood immunizations. Free services are available for eligible residents. Please call, an appointment is required. 732-431-7456

Lap lanes available in our pool. Daily and season swim passes available for individuals and families (up to 4 people). Weather and conditions permitting.

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.

Location: In person in the Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room

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!

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.

This offering has been cancelled due to mechanical issues.

Learn how to rig, bait, cast, and, hopefully, catch your first fish during this program offered at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Come and go at any time. Bait and tackle provided. Open to all ages; under 14 with adult. Fishing license required for ages 16-69. Stop by the bait shop for day of registration. No groups please. FREE!

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.

Join the Friends of the Monmouth County Park System, the Monmouth County Park System, and the Daughters of the American Revolution - Middletown Chapter for this ribbon cutting ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook, Atlantic Highlands.

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.

Stop by Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown, and join an educator who will help spot and identify birds during this scaled-down version of "the big sit" birding event. Visitors will be introduced to citizen science apps to track their sightings. FREE!

See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!

This offering has been cancelled due to mechanical issues.

Lap lanes available in our pool. Daily and season swim passes available for individuals and families (up to 4 people). Weather and conditions permitting.

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.

Monmouth County Planning Board Meeting Room Hall of Records Annex 2nd Floor 1 East Main St., Freehold and Virtually via WebEx Web Conference

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 Planning Board Conference Room Hall of Records Annex 2nd Floor 1 East Main St., Freehold and Virtually via WebEx Web Conference

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.

Learn how to rig, bait, cast, and, hopefully, catch your first fish during this program offered at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Come and go at any time. Bait and tackle provided. Open to all ages; under 14 with adult. Fishing license required for ages 16-69. Stop by the bait shop for day of registration. No groups please. FREE!

Head over to Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch, and try the Park System's 25’ portable climbing wall. You must be 42” or taller to climb. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. FREE!

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.

See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!

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!

Let the toe tapping tunes of an acoustic duo enliven your visit to Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE!

Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at Huber Woods Park, Middletown. 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!

Explore the trails at Huber Woods Park, Middletown, with a Park System Naturalist and discuss all manners of plant and animal phenomena. Meet in the Environmental Center parking lot. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. FREE!

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.

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 Theater Barn, Lincroft. FREE!

Head to the farmhouse at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, to hear popular turn-of-the-19th-century ballads. FREE!

See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!

Learn how potatoes were grown and harvested at the end of the 19th century. Help the Longstreet Farm staff bring in the crop and dig some potatoes for your own family. Weather and field conditions permitting. FREE!

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.

The Monmouth County Park System and the Deep Cut Bonsai Society present this event at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Experience this intricate and ancient art through demonstrations and displays, with experts on hand to answer your questions. Admission and parking are free.

Head to the blacksmith shop at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and see craftsmanship in action and learn about the rich history behind the forge. FREE!

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!

Howell Howell Senior Center 257 Preventorium Road ***Additional vaccines are available with partner pharmacies, insurance is required

Location: In person in the Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room

Explore the trails at Clayton Park, Upper Freehold, with a Park System Naturalist and discuss all manners of plant and animal phenomena. Meet in the Emley's Hill parking lot. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. FREE!

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.

Location: Monmouth County Planning Board Meeting Room Hall of Records Annex, 2nd Floor 1 East Main Street, Freehold

Come to the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth, for a talk by a Park System Naturalist and learn about the Galapagos Islands and the sights, sounds, and biodiversity of this global hot spot for wildlife. FREE!

Give square dancing a try during this fun, family-friendly evening with the Middletown Ramblers! Held at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. Ages 14 and up are welcome; under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. FREE!

Bring established native plants in 4-inch, 1-quart, 1- gallon or 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. Plant intake from 8:30-10 a.m. Swap starts at 10 a.m. Held at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. FREE!

Celebrate all things water-related during this family-friendly festival at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth. Some activities are weather and conditions permitting. Admission and parking are free.

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!

See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!

Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion during your visit to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE!

See 19th century techniques for food preservation such as salting, pickling, drying and jelling during this demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE!

Location: Monmouth County Planning Board Meeting Room Hall of Records Annex, 2nd Floor One East Main Street, Freehold, NJ

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!

Upcycle gently used kids’, adults’, and even pet costumes for a spooktacular new-to-you ensemble. Costumes must be dropped off in advance at the Huber Woods Environmental Center, Middletown, or the Thompson Park Visitor Center, Lincroft. The Swap is from 2-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 4 at the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen. FREE!

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.