Spring Meadow Golf Course
Don’t put the clubs away just yet!
- Tree lined fairways and the Manasquan River challenge you on our 6224-yard Par 72 layout
- Starting times available seven days in advance
- Fully stocked Pro Shop and practice facilities on site
- Enjoy the views of the golf course as you relax at the Spring Meadow Inn Restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner.
- Located in Monmouth County and off exit 98 of the Garden State Parkway and exit 31B on Interstate 195
- For information, starting times and fees call: (732) 449-0806
The History of Belleplain State Forest
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
Belleplain State Forest
(609) 861-2404
Note: Presented by Thomas Champion;
ADA accessible
Cranberry Harvest
Call for dates
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Cranberry Bog Tours & Hikes
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Science & Social Studies Class Field Trips
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Call for more information
Boy Scout and Girl Scout Advancement Programs
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Call for more information
D & R Canal State Park Nature and History Interpretive Hikes,
Bike Tours and Programs
Fee: None
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
Note: Call for dates, topics and times; ADA accessible
Boy Scout and Girl Scout Programs
Fee: None
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
Note: Call for more details; ADA accessible
Interpretive Hikes and Programs
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Fledgling Naturalists
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note: For children ages 3 to 5 and an adult partner
Junior Naturalists
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note: After school adventures for children ages 6 to 9
Homeschool Naturalists
Call for dates and times
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note: Enrichment activities for homeschoolers ages 6 to 10
Guided Manor Tours
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 adults; $3 seniors, $1 youth; children under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534; www.njbg.org
Note: Call for dates; ADA accessible
Historic Interpretive Tours of Somers Mansion
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
Somers Mansion Historic Site
(609) 927-2212
Note: Somers Mansion is the oldest home in Atlantic County
October Saturdays
Volunteer to Help Plant Trees in Camden
Fee: None
Community tree plantings in residential neighborhoods
Sponsors: NJ Tree Foundation and NJ Forest Service
(609) 633-7584; Jessica Franzini
Jfranzini.njtf@gmail.com; www.newjerseytreefoundation.org
Note: Gloves, tools and trees provided; wear strong shoes
Volunteer to Help Plant Trees in Newark
Fee: None
Community tree plantings in residential neighborhoods
Sponsors: NJ Tree Foundation and NJ Forest Service
(732) 873-3051; Shannon Buckley
Njtf_sbuckley@yahoo.com; www.newjerseytreefounation.org
Note: Gloves, tools and trees provided; wear strong shoes
October Weekends
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
October 1
L’il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults with children ages 5 and under
October 2
An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe
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
October 3
An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe
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
Folk Stories of the Pine Barrens
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Fall Forestry Festival
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: None
Forest Resource Education Center
(732) 928-2360
Sponsors: NJ Forest Service & NJ society of American Foresters
www.NJForestryCenter.org
Note: Open to the public; special events for scout badges & outdoor family fun; ADA accessible
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Introduction to Geocaching
11 a.m.
Fee: None; Preregistration required
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Note: Learn about Geocaching and take a short hike to find a “cache;”
bring your own GPS unit, not required to attend.
Fall Foliage Hike
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(908) 684-4820
Rare Breed Dog Show
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Free for spectators
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: American Rare Breed Association
Note: ADA accessible
Harvest Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534 or visit www.njbg.org
RMAA 44th Annual Fall Open Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Free viewing to the public
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 Saturday night; $25 donation per person Halloween night; advance reservations required
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
www.ringwoodmanor.com
Note: Groups limited to 20 people per tour; call for reservations and availability
Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
Fee: None
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
October 4
Bassman Fall Sprint Distance Triathlon/Duathlon and
Fall Half Distance Triathlon
8 a.m.
Fee: Call for fee and registration information
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Beach Complex
Sponsor: City Tri Sports, LLC
(347) 276-7523 or www.Citytri.com
Note: Volunteers needed!
Critterfest
Noon
Fee: None
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA Accessible
Blue Trail Hike
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Cheesequake State Park, Interpretive Center
(732) 566-3208
Children’s Story Time
2 to 3 p.m.
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
18th Annual Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament
Island Beach State Park
Fee: Pre-registration; ages 18 and older: $10; ages 13 to 17: $5; ages 12 and under free
Day of Tournament Registration: ages 18 and older: $15; ages 13 to 17: $5; ages 12 and under free
Registration: Opens at 5 a.m. at the 1st Pavilion
Sponsor: NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife
(609) 748-4347
Note: For mobile sport fishing permits call (732) 793-0506; ADA accessible
Rare Breed Dog Show
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Free for spectators
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: American Rare Breed Association
Note: ADA accessible
Harvest Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534 or visit www.njbg.org
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Steady rain cancels; please call for more information
RMAA 44th Annual Fall Open Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Note: ADA accessible
Ringwood Manor Blacksmith Shop Open
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Note: Visit Ringwood’s historic blacksmith shop and observe traditional 19th century blacksmithing techniques
Pinelands Discovery Festival
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per car
Whitesbog Village
Sponsors : Pinelands Institute for Natural and Environmental Studies and Burlington County College
(609) 893-1765
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
October 7
RMAA 44th Annual Fall Open Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Note: ADA accessible
October 9
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: An Interactive Presentation of the Classic Ghost Story
7 and 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 per person; advance tickets required
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village Chapel
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: ADA accessible
October 10
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: An Interactive Presentation of the Classic Ghost Story
7 and 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 per person; advance tickets required
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village Chapel
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc
(732) 919-3500
Note: ADA accessible
Fall Flea Market
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $1 per adult; under 12 free
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc
(732) 919-3500
Note: Rain date October 11
Pygmy Pine Plains Hike
6 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Bass River State Forest Office
(609) 296-1114
Note: For adults and children ages 7 and older;
bring flashlight and insect repellent; limit 25 people
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA Accessible
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Discovery Kittatinny Valley State Park Family Nature Hike
11 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786- 6445
Note: Family program for all ages
Kittatinny Canines Dog Walk
8 to 9 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For well-socialized dogs and their owners; dogs must be on a hand-held leash at all times
Public Tours
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Adults $3; youth $1
Long Pond Ironworks State Park, Country Store
(973) 657-1688
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
Note: Call for more information
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Steady rain cancels; call for more information
RMAA 44th Annual Fall Open Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
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 Saturday night; $25 donation per person Halloween night; advance reservations required
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
www.ringwoodmanor.com
Note: Groups limited to 20 people per tour; call for reservations and availability
NJ Fish & Wildlife Fall Stocking Kids’ Fishing Derby
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required one week prior to event
Stephens State Park
(908) 852-3790
Note: For children ages 7 to 11; bring a lunch and beverage; bait provided
Fall Scope School
Fee: None; donations welcome; pre-register by October 1
Voorhees State Park, Paul Robinson Observatory
Sponsor: New Jersey Astronomical Association
(908) 638-8500: Jim Hart
Note: Early evening hours; call for details; learn proper techniques to operate your scope
Youth/Family Program
6:30 p.m.
Fee: None; donations welcome
Voorhees State Park, Paul Robinson Observatory
Sponsor: New Jersey Astronomical Association
(908) 638-8500: Jim Hart
Waterloo Heritage Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: None
Waterloo Village
Sponsor: Canal Society of New Jersey & NJ Division of Parks and Forestry
(908) 832-2888
www.canalsocietynj.org
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Understanding Astronomy Series Presentation
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest/Batsto Historic Village
Sponsor: Willingboro Astronomical Society
& Wharton State Forest
(609) 567-4559
Note: ADA accessible
Starwatch
6:30 to 10 p.m.
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest/Batsto Historic Village
Sponsor: Willingboro Astronomical Society
& Wharton State Forest
(609) 567-4559
Note: ADA accessible
October 11
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
37th Annual LBI Commemorative 18-Mile Run
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $27
Finish Line at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Sponsor: St. Francis Community Center
(609) 494-8861 ext. 105
Note: ADA accessible
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Natural Weaving
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Cheesequake State Park, Interpretive Center
(732) 566-3208
Note: ADA accessible
Dottie’s House Triathlon
Registration begins at 5 a.m.
Fee: To be determined
Island Beach State Park, 2nd Pavilion
(732) 793-0506
Sponsor: Friends of Dottie’s House
RMAA 44th Annual Fall Open Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Note: ADA accessible
Woodcarving Demonstration at Ringwood Manor
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Note: Master carvers transform wood into artwork
Geology of Round Valley
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: Wear sturdy shoes for this look at Round Valley’s diverse geology, spanning over 800 million years; visit our small abandoned iron mine
Primitive Technologies Day
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Sponsor: Center for Experimental Archaeology
Note: Ongoing demonstrations throughout the afternoon; ADA accessible
Invasive Plant Patrol
9 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-0623; WCSPsupt@comcast.net
Note: Join park staff to learn about invasive plants and how they affect native plant communities; patrol teams will be weeding outdoors; dress accordingly and bring gloves; tools and supplies will be provided
October 14
Wednesday Walk in the Woods
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Parking Lot
(609) 296-1114
Note: 5- to 6-miles on flat ground; bring drinks,
lunch and insect repellent
RMAA 44th Annual Fall Open Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Note: ADA accessible
October 15
Fall Star Party Skywatch
7:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Belleplain State Forest, Athletic Field
(609) 861-2404
Sponsor: South Jersey Astronomy Club
www.sjac.us/
Note: ADA accessible
L’il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: None; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults with children ages 5 and under
October 16
Halloween Hayride
6 to 8:30 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 30
Haunted Nights Express
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $7.50 per person; 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
Fall Star Party Skywatch
7:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Belleplain State Forest, Athletic Field
(609) 861-2404
Sponsor: South Jersey Astronomy Club
www.sjac.us/
Note: ADA accessible
October 17
Halloween Hayride
6 to 8:30 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 30
Haunted Nights Express
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $7.50 per person; 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
10th Annual NJ Lighthouse Challenge
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fee: None
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Sponsor: NJ Lighthouse Society
(856) 546-0514
10th Annual NJ Lighthouse Challenge
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fee: None
Cape May Lighthouse
Absecon Lighthouse
Sponsor: NJ Lighthouse Society
(856) 546-0514
Fall Star Party Skywatch
7:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Belleplain State Forest, Athletic Field
(609) 861-2404
Sponsor: South Jersey Astronomy Club
www.sjac.us/
Note: ADA accessible
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Children’s Open Hearth Cooking Workshop
10 a.m. (Pending facility availability)
Fee: $5; pre-registration required
Hancock House State Historic Site
Sponsors: Friends of the Hancock House Inc. &
Hancock House State Historic Site
(856) 935-4373
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Open Hearth Cooking
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
High Point State Park, Interpretive Center
(973) 875-1471
Sponsor: Friends of High Point State Park
Note: ADA accessible
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Starquest and Astronomy Symposium
Noon to 8 p.m.
Fee: None
UACNJ Observatory, Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Note: Lectures, observing and other activities; solar and radio telescopes will be in operation throughout the symposium; partially ADA accessible
Bike Ride
11:30 a.m.
Fee: None
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(973) 887-4332; Paul_rottmann@hotmail.com
Note: Bring bike, helmet, lunch and drink
Volunteer Clean-Up Day
9 a.m. to noon
Fee: None
Lusscroft Farm
(973) 875-4800 (High Point State Park Office)
Sponsor: Heritage and Agriculture Association
Note: For more information: www.lusscroftfarm.com
Rarities Dog Show
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Free for spectators
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Rarities, Inc.
Note: ADA accessible
Enchanted Evening Tours
7 to 10 p.m.
Fee: $20 donation per person for Saturday night; $25 donation per person Halloween night; advance reservations required
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
www.ringwoodmanor.com
Note: Groups limited to 20 people per tour; call for reservations and availability
10th Annual NJ Lighthouse Challenge
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: None
Twin Lights State Historic Site
(732) 872-1814
Sponsor: New Jersey Lighthouse Society
Fall Sky
7 p.m.
Fee: None; donations welcome
Voorhees State Park, Paul Robinson Observatory
Sponsor: New Jersey Astronomical Association
(908) 683-8500
Note: Familiarize new telescope owners with the night sky
Walk for Thought/ Cycle for Safety
9 a.m. to1 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required.
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center
Sponsor: Brain Injury Association
(732) 745-0200
Pinelands Fall Colors Hike
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest
(609) 567-4559
Note: 2-mile to 4-mile hike
October 18
10th Annual NJ Lighthouse Challenge
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fee: None
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Sponsor: NJ Lighthouse Society
(856) 546-0514
10th Annual NJ Lighthouse Challenge
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fee: None
Cape May Lighthouse
Absecon Lighthouse
Sponsor: NJ Lighthouse Society
(856) 546-0514
Fall Star Party Skywatch
7:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Belleplain State Forest, Athletic Field
(609) 861-2404
Sponsor: South Jersey Astronomy Club
www.sjac.us/
Note: ADA accessible
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA Accessible
32nd Annual Seaside Half Marathon
7 a.m. to noon
Fee: To be determined
Island Beach State Park, Main Road
(732) 793-0506
Sponsor: Ocean Running Club
Starquest and Astronomy Symposium
Noon to 5 p.m.
Fee: None
UACNJ Observatory, Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Note: Lectures, observing and other activities; solar and radio telescopes will be in operation throughout the symposium; partially ADA accessible
Rarities Dog Show
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Free for spectators
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Rarities, Inc.
Note: ADA accessible
Bird Walk
8:15 a.m.
Fee: None
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
Guide: NJ Audubon Society member
(732) 462-9616
Note: Bring binoculars; meet at Visitors Center
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Steady rain cancels; call for more information
Bird Migrations: Departures & Arrivals
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: None
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: The first half-hour of this event is ADA accessible
10th Annual NJ Lighthouse Challenge
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: None
Twin Lights State Historic Site
(732) 872-1814
Sponsor: New Jersey Lighthouse Society
Country Living Fair
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest
(609) 561-0024
Sponsor: Batsto Citizen’s Committee
Note: Enjoy country crafts, music and food
October 23
Halloween Hayride
6 to 8:30 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 30
Haunted Nights Express
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $7.50 per person; 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 Shade Tree Federation – 84th Annual Meeting & Expo
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fee: Call for information & registration fees
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cherry Hill
Sponsors: NJ Shade Tree Federation & NJ Forest Service
(732) 246-3210; Donna Massa
Note: Presentations and exhibits open to the public
October 24
Halloween Hayride
6 to 8:30 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 30
Haunted Nights Express
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $7.50 per person; 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
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA Accessible
Nature Trail Hike
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
NJ Shade Tree Federation – 84th Annual Meeting & Expo
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fee: Call for information & registration fees
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cherry Hill
Sponsors: NJ Shade Tree Federation & NJ Forest Service
(732) 246-3210; Donna Massa
Note: Presentations and exhibits open to the public
24th Annual Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Island Beach State Park 1st Pavilion
Sponsor: Clean Ocean Action
(732) 872-8041
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
20-Mile Full Trail Hike
Call for time and location
Fee: None
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Sussex Branch Trail
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(201) 274-9805
Discover Kittatinny Valley State Park Family Nature Hike
11 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Family program for all ages
Kittatinny Canines Dog Walk
8 to 9 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For well socialized dogs and their owners; dogs must be on a hand-held leash at all times
Daffodil Planting
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Enchanted Evening Tours
7 to 10 p.m.
Fee: $20 donation per person for Saturday night; $25 donation per person Halloween night; Advance reservations required
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
www.ringwoodmanor.com
Note: Groups limited to 20 people per tour; call for reservations and availability
Green Communities Achievement Awards Banquette
6 p.m.
Fee: Call for details
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cherry Hill
Sponsors: NJ Shade Tree Federation and NJ Forest Service
(609) 292-2532
Note: Door prizes; ADA accessible
Speaker Series – NJAA Halloween Presentation: The Orbs of Frankenstein
8:30 p.m.
Fee: None; donations welcome
Voorhees State Park, Paul Robinson Observatory
Sponsor: New Jersey Astronomical Association
(908) 683-8500
18th Century Harvest Feast
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Washington Crossing State Park, Johnson Ferry House
(609) 737-2515
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Waterloo Heritage Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: None
Waterloo Village
Sponsor: Canal Society of New Jersey & NJ Division of Parks & Forestry
(908) 832-2888
www.canalsocietynj.org
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Jersey Devil Bound at Wharton State Forest
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest/Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559
Note: Featuring the Jersey Devil, ghost stories & a twilight hike; ADA Accessible
October 25
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Fall Foliage Hike
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Cheesequake State Park, Interpretive Center
(732) 566-3208
German Shepherd Dog Show
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Free for spectators
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Jersey Shore German Shepherd Club
Note: ADA accessible
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Steady rain cancels; call for more information
Bird Walk
9 to 11 a.m.
Fee: None
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot
(908) 236-6355
Sponsor: NJ Audubon Member
Note: Binoculars and field guide recommended
NJ Shade Tree Federation – 84th Annual Meeting & Expo
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fee: Call for information & registration fees
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cherry Hill
Sponsors: NJ Shade Tree Federation & NJ Forest Service
(732) 246-3210; Donna Massa
Note: Presentations and exhibits open to the public
Park Foliage Hike
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Pine Barrens Annual Jeep Cleanup
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest/Atsion Area
(609) 561-0024
Note: Trail cleanup; all 4x4 vehicles welcome
October 28
The Nature of Halloween
4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 6 to 12; partially ADA accessible
October 29
L’il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: None; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults with children ages 5 and under
October 30
Haunted Nights Express
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $7.50 per person; 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
Full Moon Campfire
7 to 9 p.m.
Fee: None
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Sponsor: Ocean County Parks
(609) 971-3085
Note: ADA accessible
Halloween Night Hike
7 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Parking Lot
(609) 296-1114
Note: For adults and children ages 7 and older;
bring flashlight and insect repellent; limit 25 people
The Nature of Halloween
4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley state Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 6 to 12; partially ADA accessible
October 31
Haunted Nights Express
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $7.50 per person; 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
Folk Stories of the Pine Barrens
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Ghost Hike
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(908) 684-4820
Enchanted Evening Tours
7 to 10 p.m.
Fee: $20 donation per person for Saturday night; $25 donation per person Halloween night; advance reservations required
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
www.ringwoodmanor.com
Note: Groups limited to 20 people per tour; call for reservations and availability
