All The October 2018 Events In Monmouth County Parks

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – From nature walks to Thompson Park Day, the Monmouth County Park System is the place for fall family fun this October. Here’s what is planned:

Learn how to square dance! 2018 Square Dance Classes, Taught by members of the Middletown Ramblers Square Dance Club. Offered through the Monmouth County Parks (732) 842-4000, ext. 1

Twelve 2-hour sessions, $50/person

Square Dancing Level 1: #AC484A

Classes begin Tuesday

2 October 2018

7:30-9:30 pm

Please arrive by 7:15 to sign in!

Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center,

945 Highway 36 & Avenue D, Leonardo

Parking is available on BOTH sides of the building!

Awesome Autumn Amble

Wednesday, October 3 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Thompson Park, Lincroft

Wednesday, October 17 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Perrineville Lake Park, Millstone

Wednesday, October 24 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Rocky Point section, Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands

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, October 4 at 9 a.m.

Holmdel Park, Holmdel - Meet in the Remanessin Trail parking lot.

Thursday, October 18 at 9 a.m.

Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands - Meet in the Rocky Point parking lot.

Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk. We’ll 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!

Mill Demonstration

Saturdays & Sundays, October 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21 and 27 & 28 from 1-4 p.m.

Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold

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

Open Ceramics

Sunday, October 7 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.

Seabrook-Wilson House Open

Sundays, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 1-4 p.m.

Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth

Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!

School’s Out Drop-In Day

Monday, October 8 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; cash or check only.

19th Century Woodworking Demonstration

Saturday, October 13 from 12-3 p.m.

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel

See how 19th century woodworking tools were used to create various items. FREE!

Accordion Melodies of the 1890s

Saturday, October 13 from 1-3 p.m.

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel

Hear music from yesteryear played on an accordion. FREE!

Cookstove Demonstration

Saturdays, October 13 & 20 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel

Visit the out kitchen and see what's cooking on the woodstove. FREE!

Thompson Park Day

Sunday, October 14 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Thompson Park, Lincroft

From a scarecrow contest to doggie costume contest, Thompson Park Day offers everything a fall festival should - pumpkin painting, wagon rides, kids races, entertainment and so much more! Some activities have a fee. Admission and parking are free.

Blacksmith Demonstration

Sunday, October 14 from 1-3 p.m.

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel

Come see what the Blacksmith is making in his workshop. FREE!

Climb Time

Saturday, October 20 from 1-5 p.m.

Clayton Park Activity Center, Upper Freehold

Try the Park System’s 25’ portable climbing wall. Climbers must be at least 42” and age 8 or older; under 18 with adult. FREE!

Nature Lecture Series: The Real Story of the Jersey Devil

Thursday, October 25 from 7-8 p.m.

Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth

Discover the many possible origins and stories of the Jersey Devil legend during this talk by a Park System Naturalist. FREE!

Open Shoot Archery

Friday, October 26 from 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft

All equipment is provided. No outside equipment permitted. This open shoot 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.

Roving Naturalist

Saturday, October 27 at 9 a.m.

Clayton Park, Upper Freehold - Meet in the Emley’s Hill Road parking lot.

Join our Roving Naturalist for a walk and discuss seasonal points of interest, search for signs of wildlife, and identify a bird or two. This is a 1.5-2 hour program, but feel free to join in or drop out at any point. Dress for the weather as light rain is not a deterrent. FREE!

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 – Get into the spirit of the season during Thompson Park Day, held at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 14.