All The November Events In Monmouth County Parks

LINCROFT, NJ – With its cool, crisp days, November is the perfect time to enjoy your county parks. Even better, the Monmouth County Park System has filled the month with family-friendly activities. Here is what’s planned:

Cookstove Demonstration Saturdays, November 3 & 17 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel Visit the out kitchen and see what's cooking on the woodstove. FREE!

Mill Demonstration

Saturdays & Sundays, November 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18 and 24 & 25 from 1-4 p.m.

Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold

See the 19th century gristmill in action. Demonstrations run through November. FREE!

Open Ceramics

Sunday, November 4 from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft

Choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week.

School’s Out Drop-In Days

Thursday & Friday, November 8 & 9 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls

Enjoy Science Exploration Stations, Take Home Kids Creations and Building Fun during this self-guided program open to ages 5-10 with adult. The cost is $5 per child per day; cash or check only.

Fall Craft Show

Saturday, November 10 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping during this craft show featuring hand-made items. Admission and parking are free.

Accordion Melodies of the 1890s

Saturday, November 10 from 1-3 p.m.

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel

Hear music from yesteryear played on an accordion. FREE!

Open Shoot Archery

Sunday, November 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft

All equipment is provided for this open shoot. No outside equipment permitted. This is not an instructional clinic and NOT designed for beginners. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $10 per person; cash or check only.

Blacksmith Demonstration

Sunday, November 11 from 1-3 p.m.

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel

See what the Blacksmith is making in his workshop. FREE!

Awesome Autumn Amble

Wednesday, November 14 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Big Brook Park, Marlboro

Wednesday, November 28 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell

Explore the trails with a Park System Naturalist and discuss all manners of plant and animal phenomenon. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. FREE!

The Casual Birder

Thursday, November 15 at 9 a.m.

Manasquan Reservoir, Howell - Meet by the Visitor Center.

Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk and meander for about an hour and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. FREE!

Nature Lecture Series: Whales & Dolphins

Thursday, November 15 from 7-8 p.m.

Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth

Learn about the diversity of whales and dolphins that call our coastline home during this talk by a Park System Naturalist. FREE!

Twilight Hike

Saturday, November 17 from 4-5 p.m.

Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen - Meet in the Monastery parking area.

Look for both animals of the day and of the night such as bats, owls, foxes and flying squirrels. We’ll walk one mile, round trip during this Park System Naturalist-led hike. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. FREE!

Sleigh Selfie

Saturday & Sunday, November 17 & 18 from 1-4 p.m.

Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold

You bring the camera and we’ll provide the props including our pretty little red sleigh, hats & bonnets for fun holiday photos outside. FREE!

Hoofin’ It for SPUR

Sunday, November 18 at 9 a.m.

Thompson Park, Lincroft

Join SPUR for this 5K and 1 mile Fun Run/Walk. Visit spuronline.org for more information.

To learn more about these Park System activities, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.

PICTURED – Let your creativity flow during Open Ceramics.