October
Cranberry Bog Tours & Hikes
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Call to schedule
Science & Social Studies Class
Field Trips
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Call for arrangements
Boy Scout and Girl Scout
Advancement Programs
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Call for arrangements
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Nature and History
Interpretive Programs and Tours
Call for dates, topics and times
FREE; donations welcomed
D&R Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
www.dandrcanal.com
Note: ADA accessible
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Boy and Girl Scout Badge and Patch Programs
Call for arrangements
FREE; donations welcomed
D&R Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
www.dandrcanal.com
Note: ADA accessible
Historic Guided Tours
Call for dates and time
FREE; donations welcome
Grover Cleveland Birthplace
(973) 226-0001
High Point State Park Interpretive Programs
Call for information
(973) 875-1571
October Daily
Commuters, Immigrants, and
Vacationers, Oh My!
CRRNJ Terminal Walking Tours
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ
Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Note: ADA accessible
October Saturdays
The Pine Barrens Up Close
and Natural
2 p.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest,
Conference Room
(609) 861-2404
Note: ½ hour DVD presentation; ADA accessible
October Weekends
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
October 1
The History of Belleplain State Forest
Call for dates and times
FREE
Belleplain State Forest
(609) 861-1354
Note: ADA accessible
Outdoor Club South Jersey
Club Picnic
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Lake
Nummy Pavilion
Sponsor: Outdoor Club of
South Jersey
(609) 206-3389
Note: Kayak, canoe and learn about the club; ADA accessible
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Geocaching
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Video – Cranberry Harvesting at Double Trouble
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Airs every fifteen minutes; limited seating
Fall Forestry Festival
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Forest Resource Education Center
(732) 928-0987
www.forestrycenter.org
Note: The 17th Annual Fall Forestry Festival features guided nature hikes, autumn-themed crafts,
hayrides and fun activities for the whole family.
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Fall Foliage Hike
10 am
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(908) 684-4820
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
Note: ADA accessible
Barn Sale
Time: To be determined
FREE
Lusscroft Farm
(973) 875-4800 High Point
Park Office
Sponsor: Heritage and Agriculture Association
www.lusscroftfarm.com
Rare Breed Dog Show
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: American Rare Breed
Association
Note: ADA accessible
Harvest Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
www.njbg.org
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA 45th Annual Fall Open
Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Note: ADA accessible
Enchanted Evening Tours
7 to 10 p.m.
Fee: $20 donation per person for October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 28; $25 donation per person for October 31; preregistration required
Ringwood State Park,
Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
www.ringwoodmanor.com
Sponsor: North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
Note: Groups limited to 20 people per tour
Historic Tours of Somers Mansion
Call for dates and times
FREE
Somers Mansion State Historic Site
(609) 927-2212
Note: Somers Mansion is the Oldest Home in Atlantic County
Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
FREE
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
Understanding Astronomy Series Presentation
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
FREE
Wharton State Forest, Atsion
Office Field
(609) 567-4559
Sponsor: Willingboro Astronomical Society & Wharton State Forest
Note: ADA accessible
Starwatch
Sundown to 10 p.m.
FREE
Wharton State Forest, Batsto
Historic Village
(609) 567-4559
Sponsor: Willingboro Astronomical Society & Wharton State Forest
Note: ADA accessible
October 2
Allaire 5-K Run
8 a.m. to noon
Allaire State Park
allaire5k@optonline.net
Atsion Fall Flea Market
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Atsion Recreation Area
Sponsor: Indian Mills Historic Society
(609) 268-6880
Note: Outdoor event; ADA accessible
Critterfest
Noon
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Folk Stories of the Pine Barrens
1 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
20th Annual Governor's Surf
Fishing Tournament
Registration: 5 a.m. at Pavilion #1
Event: 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mail in registration fee: Adults - $10; children ages 13 to 17 - $5; children 12 and under are free
Day of Tournament Fee: Adults - $15; children ages 13 to 17 - $5; children 12 and under are free
Island Beach State Park
Sponsor: Division of Fish & Wildlife
(609) 748-4347
www.njfishandwildlife.com
Note: The purchase of a Mobile Sport Fishing Permit is required to drive on the beach. Permits are purchased at Park entrance and will only be sold to the registered owner of the vehicle.
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
Note: ADA accessible
Autumn Leaves Hike
2 to 3:30 p.m.
FREE
Lusscroft Farm
(973) 875-4800 High Point
Park Office
www.lusscroftfarm.com
Sponsor: Heritage and Agriculture Association
Walk the Bloodied Ground-The Hedgerow & Parsonage
1:30 to 3 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: Meet at Visitor Center
Rare Breed Dog Show
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: American Rare Breed
Association
Note: ADA accessible
Harvest Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
www.njbg.org
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA 45th Annual Fall Open
Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Note: ADA accessible
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 to 4:30 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood
State Park
(973) 962-2240
Note: This 2.5 hour tour take
participants around the main
property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape
features, the out-buildings, and cemetery. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes and dress
appropriately. Steady rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Steady rain cancels; please call for more information
October 5
RMAA 45th Annual Fall Open
Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Note: ADA accessible.
October 7
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: An Interactive Adaptation of the Classic Ghost Story
7:30 p.m.
Fee: $15; advance tickets required
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village Chapel
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: ADA accessible
Telescopes for Amateurs
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
Sponsor: Amateur Astronomers
Association of Princeton
(609) 737-0609
Note: ADA accessible
October 8
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: An Interactive Adaptation of the Classic Ghost Story
7:30 p.m.
Fee: $15; advance tickets required
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village Chapel
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
Note: ADA accessible
Fall Flea Market
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $1 per adult; children under 12 free
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc
Note: Rain date October 9
Waterloo Canal Heritage Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Waterloo Village
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
(908) 852-3790
Sponsor: Canal Society of NJ
Weekend Journey Tour
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
FREE, donations welcome
Blackwells Mills Canal House (598 Canal Road, Somerset)
Sponsor: Blackwells Mills Canal House Association
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Cranberry Bog Tour
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1-mile to 2-mile walk over relatively flat, sandy terrain around cranberry bogs.
This is not a
harvest tour.
Video – Cranberry Harvesting At Double Trouble
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Airs every fifteen minutes; limited seating.
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA 45th Annual Fall Open Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Note: ADA accessible.
Enchanted Evening Tours
7 to 10 p.m.
Fee: $20 donation per person for October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 28; $25 donation per person for October 31; preregistration required
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
www.ringwoodmanor.com
Sponsor: North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
Note: Groups limited to 20 people per tour
NJAA Youth Astronomy Carnival
2 to 6 p.m.
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Sponsor: New Jersey Astronomical Association
Note: The NJAA grounds and observatory will be open for various kid-friendly activities, games and presentations; free BBQ
Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
FREE
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
October 9
All Hallows Eve
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person; children under 6 free
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc
(732) 919-3500
Note: Free pumpkins (limited); costume parade with prizes
Weekend Journey Tour
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
FREE, donations welcome
Blackwells Mills Canal House (598 Canal Road, Somerset)
Sponsor: Blackwells Mills Canal House Association
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Annual LBI Commemorative
18-Mile Run
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $27
Finish Line Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Sponsor: St. Francis Community Center
(609) 694-8861 ext. 105
Note: ADA accessible
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Gourd Crafting
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park,
Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Note: ADA accessible
Cranberry Bog Tour
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1-mile to 2-mile walk over relatively flat, sandy terrain around cranberry bogs.
This is not a
harvest tour.
Video – Cranberry Harvesting At Double Trouble
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Airs every fifteen minutes; limited seating.
18th "Saddle Up for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital" Trail Ride
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(973) 691-8641
ladydunit@gmail.com
Note: Rain date October 16
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible
Public Tours
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Adults $3, youth $1
Long Pond Ironworks State Park, Country Store
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: Call for more information
Bird & Beaver Walk
8:15 a.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Guide: NJ Audubon Society member
Note: Meet at Visitor Center; bring binoculars
RMAA 45th Annual Fall Open Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Note: ADA accessible.
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 to 4:30 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood
State Park
(973) 962-2240
Note: This 2.5 hour tour takes
participants around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, the out-buildings, and cemetery. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes and dress appropriately. Steady
rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Steady rain cancels; please call for more information
Woodcarving Demonstration at Ringwood Manor
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park,
Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Note: See master carvers transform wood into artwork on the front porch of Ringwood Manor
Hike Cushetunk: Ten Miles on the Far Side
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
FREE
Round Valley Recreation Area,
Visitor's Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: Moderately difficult; bring water and snack
Primitive Technologies Day
Noon to 4 p.m.
FREE
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Sponsor: Center for Experimental Archaeology
Note: Demonstrations of prehistoric skills will be ongoing throughout the afternoon; ADA accessible
October 10
Cranberry Bog Tour
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1-mile to 2-mile walk over relatively flat, sandy terrain around cranberry bogs.
This is not a
harvest tour.
Video – Cranberry Harvesting At Double Trouble
10 a.m. to 3p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Airs every fifteen minutes; limited seating
October 12
RMAA 45 Annual Fall Open
Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Note: ADA accessible
October 13
L'il Tykes Autumn Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults with children ages 5 & under
October 14
Halloween Hayride
6 to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 per adult; $10 children under 12; advance tickets
recommended
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Rain date October 28
Haunted Halloween Express
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $7.50; advance tickets
recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Note: Spooky nighttime ride through the haunted woods of
Allaire State Park
Yoga on the Mountain
9 to 11 a.m.
Fee: $5 donation recommended; preregistration required
High Point State Park,
Interpretive Center
(973) 875-1471
Sponsor: Friends of High Point State Park
(973) 702-0488
The Solar System
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
Sponsor: Amateur Astronomers
Association of Princeton
(609) 737-0609
Note: ADA accessible
October 15
Halloween Hayride
6 to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 per adult; $10 children under 12; advance tickets
recommended
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Rain date October 28
Haunted Halloween Express
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $7.50; advance tickets
recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Note: Spooky nighttime ride through the haunted woods of
Allaire State Park
NJ Lighthouse Challenge
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FREE
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
www.lighthousechallengenj.org
(856) 546-0514
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Sponsor: Cape May Point State Park
Note: ADA accessible
Children Open Hearth Cooking Workshop
10 a.m. - Pending facility availability
Fee: $5 registration required
Hancock House State Historic Site
(856) 935-4373
Sponsor: Friends of the Hancock House Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
20-Mile Full Trail Hike
Call for time & location
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Sussex Branch Trail
(201) 274-9805
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
Bike Ride
11:30 a.m.
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(973) 887-4332
paul_rottmann@hotmail.com
Note: Bring bike, helmet, lunch & drink
Four Centuries in a Weekend
Heritage Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Boxwood Hall State Historic Site
Sponsor: Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs
(908) 282-7617
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA 45th Annual Fall Open Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Note: ADA accessible.
Enchanted Evening Tours
7 to 10 p.m.
Fee: $20 donation per person for October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 28; $25 donation per person for October 31; preregistration required
Ringwood State Park,
Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
www.ringwoodmanor.com
Sponsor: North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
Note: Groups limited to 20 people per tour.
Lighthouse Challenge Weekend
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Twin Light State Historic Site
(732) 872-1814
Sponsor: State Park Service & Twin Lights Historical Society
Note: ADA accessible
Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
FREE
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
Pinelands Fall Colors Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Wharton State Forest
(609) 567-4559
Note: Length: 2-miles to 5-miles
October 16
NJ Lighthouse Challenge
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FREE
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
www.lighthousechallengenj.org
(856) 546-0514
Hawk Banding Demonstrations
10 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Four Centuries in a Weekend
Heritage Festival
Noon to 5 p.m.
FREE
Boxwood Hall State Historic Site
Sponsor: Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs
(908)-282-7617
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA 45th Annual Fall Open Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Note: ADA accessible.
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 to 4:30 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood
State Park
(973) 962-2240
Note: This 2.5 hour tour takes
participants around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, the out-buildings, and cemetery. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes and dress appropriately.
Steady
rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Steady rain cancels; please call for more information
Bird Walk
9 to 11a.m.
FREE
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: We recommend bringing field guides and binoculars
Lighthouse Challenge Weekend
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Twin Light State Historic Site
(732) 872-1814
Sponsor: State Park Service & Twin Lights Historical Society
Note: ADA accessible
Goat Hill Hike
1:30 to 4 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Note: Meet at Niederer's Pond on Church Rd
October 19
RMAA 45th Annual Fall Open Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Note: ADA accessible
October 21
Halloween Hayride
6 to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 per adult; $10 children under 12; advance tickets
recommended
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
Note: Rain date October 28
Haunted Halloween Express
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $7.50; advance tickets
recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of
Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Spooky nighttime ride through the haunted woods of
Allaire State Park
Public Skywatch
7:30 p.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest,
Athletic Field
(609) 861-2404
Sponsor: South Jersey Forest
Astronomy Club
www.sjac.us
Note: Rain date November 26; ADA accessible
Stars, Star Clusters and Galaxies
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
Sponsor: Amateur Astronomers
Association of Princeton
(609) 737-0609
Note: ADA accessible
October 22
Halloween Hayride
6 to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 per adult; $10 children under 12; advance tickets
recommended
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
Note: Rain date October 28
Haunted Halloween Express
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $7.50; advance tickets
recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Note: Spooky nighttime ride through the haunted woods of
Allaire State Park
Bird Walk
10 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Liberty State Park,
Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: ADA accessible
Waterloo Canal Heritage Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Waterloo Village
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
(908) 852-3790
Sponsor: Canal Society of NJ
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Cranberry Bog Tour
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1-mile to 2-mile walk over relatively flat, sandy terrain around cranberry bogs.
This is not a
harvest tour.
Video – Cranberry Harvesting At Double Trouble
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Airs every fifteen minutes; limited seating.
Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
FREE
Island Beach State Park
Registration: (732) 872-0111
Education@cleanoceanaction.org
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Geocaching for Beginners
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 7 & up; partially ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
Note: ADA accessible
Enchanted Evening Tours
7 to 10 p.m.
Fee: $20 donation per person for October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 28; $25 donation per person for October 31; preregistration required
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
www.ringwoodmanor.com
Sponsor: North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
Note: Groups limited to 20 people per tour
Speaker: Dr. John Hughes - Rutgers University
8:30 p.m.
FREE
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Note: Dr. Hughes will discuss some of his recent research projects including his participation with Chilean
astrophysicists in the discovery of new galaxy clusters revealed by
cosmic 'shadows.'
October 23
Fall Foliage Hike
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park,
Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
10th Annual Pine Barrens Jeep Clean up
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Wharton State Forest, Atsion
Office Field
(609) 561-0024
Note: Bring work gloves and dress appropriately
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
Note: ADA accessible
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 to 4:30 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood
State Park
(973) 962-2240
Note: This 2.5 hour tour take
participants around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, the out-buildings, and cemetery. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes and dress appropriately. Steady
rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Steady rain cancels; please call for more information
October 26
Wednesday Walk in the Woods
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE; preregistration requested
Bass River State Forest
(609) 296-1114
Note: 5-miles to 7-miles on flat ground, fast pace; bring drink
and lunch
Haunted Terminal Tours
7 to 9:30 pm
FREE; preregistration required
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ
Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Sponsor: Liberty State Park in
partnership with Statue Cruises
Note: ADA accessible
October 27
L'il Tykes Autumn Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults with children ages 5 & under
Haunted Terminal Tours
7 to 9:30 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ
Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Sponsor: Liberty State Park in
partnership with Statue Cruises
Note: ADA accessible
October 28
Haunted Halloween Express
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $7.50; advance tickets
recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Spooky nighttime ride through the haunted woods of
Allaire State Park
Full Moon Campfire
7 to 9:30 p.m.
FREE
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Sponsor: Ocean County Parks
(609) 971-3085
Note: ADA accessible
Enchanted Evening Tours
7 to 10 p.m.
Fee: $20 donation per person for October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 28; $25 donation per person for October 31; preregistration required
Ringwood State Park,
Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
www.ringwoodmanor.com
Sponsor: North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
Note: Groups limited to 20 people per tour
October 29
Haunted Lighthouse Tour
7 p.m.
Fee: Contact Sponsor
Absecon Lighthouse Historic Site
(609) 449-1360
www.abseconlighthouse.org
Note: Price includes snacks
and beverages
Haunted Halloween Express
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $7.50; advance tickets
recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Note: Spooky nighttime ride through the haunted woods of
Allaire State Park
Learn from the Animals Hike
1 to 3 p.m.; hikes begin every
15 minutes
FREE
Waterloo Village
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Sponsor: Winakung at Waterloo Inc.
(862) 266-3979
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA Accessible
Pinelands Hike
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Up to 8 miles over relatively flat, sandy terrain
Video – Cranberry Harvesting At Double Trouble
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Airs every fifteen minutes; limited seating
Open Hearth Cooking
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
High Point State Park,
Interpretive Center
(973) 875-1471
Sponsor: Friends of High Point State Park
Note: ADA accessible
The Nature of Halloween
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 6 to 12; partially ADA accessible
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
Note: ADA accessible
Special Event: Jupiter at Opposition
8:30 p.m.
FREE
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Note: Video presentations, speakers and observing of the planet Jupiter. Opposition is when Earth is exactly between an outer planet and the Sun, placing that planet at its closest point to the Earth and best time of the year for observation.
Actual opposition date is the 28th, the new Moon is the 26th.
No rain date: Jupiter observing will be offered throughout
the month.
Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
FREE
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
Jersey Devil Bound at Wharton State Forest
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
FREE
Wharton State Forest, Batsto
Historic Village
(609) 567-4559
Note: Jersey Devil/Ghost stories & twilight hike; ADA accessible
October 30
Haunting the Pines
Noon to 3 p.m.
FREE
Historic Batsto Village
(609) 561-0209
Sponsor: Batsto Citizen's
Committee, Inc.
Note: Children's event, costumed parade & games
Hawk Banding Demonstrations
10 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point state Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Folk Stories of the Pine Barrens
1 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible
German Shepherd Dog Show
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Jersey Shore German Shepherd Dog Club
Note: ADA accessible
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Steady rain cancels; please call for more information
Halloween Hike with Tales of Round Valley
4:30 to 6 p.m.
FREE
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
October 31
Enchanted Evening Tours
7 to 10 p.m.
Fee: $20 donation per person for October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 28; $25 donation per person for October 31; preregistration required
Ringwood State Park,
Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
www.ringwoodmanor.com
Sponsor: North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
Note: Groups limited to 20 people per tour
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 to 4:30 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood
State Park
(973) 962-2240
Note: This 2.5 hour tour take
participants around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, the out-buildings, and cemetery. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes and dress appropriately. Steady
rain cancels.
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