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Throughout the year, the New Jersey State Park Service proudly hosts hundreds of events at state parks, forests, recreation areas and marinas. This calendar of events is continually updated with our upcoming programs that we hope to see you at soon!

Calendar of Events

September

9/16/2024 - 9/22/2024

9/23/2024 - 9/30/2024

October

10/1/2024 - 10/6/2024

10/7/2024 - 10/13/2024

10/14/2024 - 10/20/2024

10/21/2024 - 10/27/2024

10/28/2024 - 10/31/2024


Week of 9/16/2024 - 9/22/2024

Monday Mountaineers!
Stokes State Forest, Park Office (1 Coursen Rd, off Route 206)
16-Sept 8:30 AM
Description: ~7 miles, difficult, uneven / rocky / steep terrain
Age: adults
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! 10 essentials and hiking poles recommended along with water / snacks


Soundbath Meditation
Belleplain State Forest, Lake Nummy Beach
17-Sept 6:30 PM
Description: Join Us for our second sound bath meditation led by Chrissy of Radiant Pixies LLC.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email gina.morgan@dep.nj.gov for more information.


Full Moon Hike
Bass River State Forest, Office
17-Sept 8:30 PM
Description: Celebrate this month's full moon with us! We will hike our way through the park to see what is known as the full "Harvest" moon.
Age: 6 and up
Registration required. Please call (609) 296-1114 or email josephine.vuolo@dep.nj.gov.
Weather permitting. Please bring water and bug spray.  


Full Moon Hike
Belleplain State Forest, Main Office parking lot
17-Sept 8:30 PM
Description: Take a 2.5-mile hike around the lake during September’s Full Moon.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email megan.ritter@dep.nj.gov for more information.


Thursday Trails
Belleplain State Forest, Main Office parking lot
19-Sept 10 AM
Description: Join Gina on a hike every other Thursday and explore Belleplain State Forest.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email gina.morgan@dep.nj.gov for more information.


Game Day Unplugged!
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Pavilion
21-Sept 1 PM
Description: We will meet at Lake Absegami's pavilion for an afternoon of board games, tabletop games, and crafts in the shade. Come with us to enjoy nature & each other's company. No technology needed!
Age: 6 and up
Registration required. Please call (609) 296-1114 or email erin.stamm@dep.nj.gov.


National Cleanup Day
Belleplain State Forest, Office
21-Sept 12 PM
Description: Celebrate National Cleanup Day and help keep our park Clean.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email gina.morgan@dep.nj.gov for more information.


Canines of the Pines
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Park office
21-Sept 10 AM
Description: Join us on a 2-mile hike down the Cranberry Dot Trail and learn all about the canine species that have lived in the NJ Pine Barrens throughout its history! This hike is perfect to bring your own canine buddy with you!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting. Please bring bug spray and water.


Stories from the Porch:  The Cranberry Industry
Double Trouble State Park, Cranberry Packing House
21-Sept 10 AM
Description: Bring a blanket or chair and hear some tales from Double Trouble’s rich Pinelands history as told from the loading dock of the century-old Cranberry Packing House.
Age: ages 8 and up
Call (732) 341-4098 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov  for more information.
Rain or thunder may cancel this event.  


Low Tide Beach Walk
Liberty State Park, 300 Morris Pesin Drive
21-Sept 10 AM
Description: A guided walk to Caven Point Beach to explore the shoreline, and maybe see some horseshoe crabs as well!
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes that can get wet/muddy. If it is a hot day, sunscreen, water, and insect repellent are recommended to bring with you. The walk is approximately 1 1/2 miles round trip.


Hawk Wander
Stokes State Forest, Sunrise Mountain parking lot
21-Sept 10 AM
Description: ~1 mile, easy/moderate, some uneven, rocky terrain. Join our naturalists in a wander for hawks during Fall migration atop of Sunrise Mountain.
Age: adults
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! Binoculars are recommended if you have a pair.


Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
21-Sept 2 PM
Description: A Park Historian will speak about the Christmas Night Crossing, the Battle of Trenton and linear Warfare tactics prior to the Musket Firing.
Age: all ages. $1 per person.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting.


Fall Herbal Tea Night
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami
22-Sept 6 PM
Description: Cozy up & share the tea! We will make and drink herbal tea by the lake in the peace of the pines! You can bring your own tea blends or use some that will be supplied however, it is BYOM- Bring Your Own Mug.
Age: 16 and up
Registration required. $3 per person. Please call (609) 296-1114 or email josephine.vuolo@dep.nj.gov.
Weather permitting. Please bring your own mug and any tea blends you'd like to share.  


Fall Antique, Glass & Bottle Show
Batsto Village Historic Site, Batsto Mansion
22-Sept 9 AM
Description: Join us for our annual Fall Antique, Glass & Bottle Show, presented by the Batsto Citizen’s Committee, Inc. Come to Batsto Village on September 22nd to view Pine Barrens treasures, search for that rare find to add to your antique collection, or to take a fall stroll through the historic iron town.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 561-0024 or email john.hebble@dep.nj.gov for more information.


First Day of Fall 7 Mile Hike
Belleplain State Forest, Nature Center
22-Sept 8 AM
Description: Hike the entire East Creek Trail on the first full day of Fall.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email gina.morgan@dep.nj.gov for more information.


Week of 9/23/2024 - 9/30/2024

Monday Mountaineers!
Stokes State Forest, Rock Oak trailhead off Deckertown turnpike
23-Sept 9 AM
Description: ~6.5 miles, moderate with some uneven / rocky terrain.
Age: adults
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! 10 essentials and hiking poles recommended along with water / snacks


Tales from the Morris Canal
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal
25-Sept 10 AM
Description: Power Point Presentation and discussion about the historic Morris Canal, followed by, weather permitting, a walk to what remains of the canal today.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal building located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking in Lot #9.


Color and Sip
Belleplain State Forest, Lake Nummy Beach
26-Sept 5 PM
Description: Join Gina at the Lake for Color and Sip. Coloring Sheets & Materials will be provided as well as a Mocktail!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email gina.morgan@dep.nj.gov for more information.


Creatures of the Night
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
27-Sept 8 PM
Description: Learn all about the nocturnal creatures of BTB on this half-mile hike around Pakim Pond. Beware! The Jersey Devil may be lurking behind any tree!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting. Please bring bug spray and water.


National Public Lands Day Hike
Bass River State Forest, Office
28-Sept 10 AM
Description: Volunteers wanted! We will be hosting a trail maintenance and clean up hike down the CCC Trail (4 mi.)  40 people limit- Please bring gloves and a trash bag.
Age: all ages
Registration required. Please call (609) 296-1114 or email josephine.vuolo@dep.nj.gov.
Weather permitting- rain date is 9/29 same time, same place. 40 people limit- dress appropriately and please come prepared with gloves, a trash bag, water, a small snack, and bug spray.  


Local Folklore Storytime
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami
28-Sept 6 PM
Description: Get ready for spooky season! Come enjoy some smores and hear our local folklore around the fire.
Age: 6 and up
Registration required. Please call (609) 296-1114 or email josephine.vuolo@dep.nj.gov.
Weather permitting. Please come prepared and bring any fixings for the smores that you'd like!


"All Access" Tour of the Batsto Mansion
Batsto Village Historic Site, Batsto Mansion
28-Sept 10 AM, 12 PM and 2 PM
Description: Even if you’ve already taken a tour of the Batsto Mansion, there’s still more to explore this September! Step inside the Italianate home to view never-before-seen artifacts and spaces normally closed to visitors. Historic Interpreters will guide visitors through the home, highlighting notable objects, revealing the hidden histories of the mansion’s inhabitants, and entering rooms usually closed to public access.
Age: all ages. $5/person, pre-registration recommended
Call (609) 561-0024 or email john.hebble@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Call the Batsto Visitor Center; Registration not required, but space fills quickly!


History of the Pines
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
28-Sept 9 AM
Description: From millions of years ago, to the American Revolution and the Civilian Conservation Corps, learn everything there is to know about the history of the Pinelands on this 5-mile hike down the Nature, Mt Misery, and Cranberry Trails!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting. Please bring bug spray and water.


Beach Dog Hike
Corson’s Inlet State Park, Boat Ramp Parking lot off Ocean Drive
28-Sept 10 AM
Description: Join Megan and her furry friends on a beach hike!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email megan.ritter@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Bring doggie bags, Megan will collect all bags and dispose of them for you. Wear proper shoes as we will be walking on soft sand and working with the tides.


Historic Soldiers Weekend
Fort Mott State Park, 454 Fort Mott Road
28-Sept 10 AM
Description: Historic Soldiers Weekend is a historical encampment, featuring re-enactors and their equipment from every American conflict, spanning the French & Indian War to the Vietnam War. In some instances, both sides of the conflicts will be present, such as the Revolutionary War loyalists and "redcoats", Civil War confederate units, and WWII German infantry units.
Age: all ages
Email andres.grant@dep.nj.gov for more information.


Fall Bird Walk
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
28-Sept 10 AM
Description: Guided bird walk to explore habitats and look for both migratory and resident species in Liberty State Park.
Age: ages 8 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to be outdoors, wear shoes comfortable for walking, and bring binoculars with you if you have them. If it is a hot day, sunscreen, water, and insect repellent are recommended to bring with you.


Autumn Equinox Flow Yoga with Karen
Stokes State Forest, Sunrise Mountain pavilion
28-Sept 2 PM
Description: Enjoy a flow yoga session led by Karen, at the Sunrise Mountain pavilion. Bring your own yoga mat / water.
Age: adults
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Dress comfortably and bring layers! Bring your own yoga mat and water.


"All Access" Tour of the Batsto Mansion
Batsto Village Historic Site, Batsto Mansion
29-Sept 10 AM, 12 PM and 2 PM
Description: Even if you’ve already taken a tour of the Batsto Mansion, there’s still more to explore this September! Step inside the Italianate home to view never-before-seen artifacts and spaces normally closed to visitors. Historic Interpreters will guide visitors through the home, highlighting notable objects, revealing the hidden histories of the mansion’s inhabitants, and entering rooms usually closed to public access.
Age: all ages. $5/person, pre-registration recommended
Call (609) 561-0024 or email john.hebble@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Call the Batsto Visitor Center; Registration not required, but space fills quickly!


Historic Soldiers Weekend
Fort Mott State Park, 454 Fort Mott Road
29-Sept 10 AM
Description: Historic Soldiers Weekend is a historical encampment, featuring re-enactors and their equipment from every American conflict, spanning the French & Indian War to the Vietnam War. In some instances, both sides of the conflicts will be present, such as the Revolutionary War loyalists and "redcoats", Civil War confederate units, and WWII German infantry units.
Age: all ages
Email andres.grant@dep.nj.gov for more information.


Hawk Wander
Stokes State Forest, Sunrise Mountain pavilion
29-Sept 8:30 AM
Description: ~1 mile, easy/moderate, some uneven, rocky terrain. Join our naturalists in a wander for hawks during Fall migration atop of Sunrise Mountain.
Age: adults
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! Binoculars are recommended if you have a pair.


Afternoon Paddle - Kayak Ashroe
Stokes State Forest, Lake Ashroe parking lot
29-Sept 1 PM
Description: All equipment provided, kayak / paddle / life jacket. Beginners welcome! Please come prepared with appropriate footwear / layers for the elements. Waterproof layers recommended.
Age: ages 8 and up
$20 a person. Pre-registration required. Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.


"A Friendly Address" on the First Continental Congress
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
29-Sept 2 PM
Description: For the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress in September – October of 1774, take in a close reading of passages from the papers and pamphlets under debate and discussion in New Jersey that fall ahead of the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Age: ages 10 and up
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov


Monday Mountaineers!
Stokes State Forest, Stony Lake parking lot
30-Sept 9 AM
Description: ~4.5 miles, moderate-difficult, uneven / rocky / steep terrain. Tower Trail requires a scramble up!
Age: adults
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! 10 essentials and hiking poles recommended along with water / snacks.


Week of 10/1/2024 - 10/6/2024

Explosion at Black Tom
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal
2-Oct 1:30 PM
Description: Power Point presentation about the explosion and aftermath, followed by a visit to the area which was once Black Tom.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag located on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking is available in Lot #9.


Wildlife of Pakim Pond
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
5-Oct 10 AM
Description: Come learn all about the ecosystem around Pakim Pond and the diverse wildlife it supports! This half-mile hike is perfect for all ages!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting. Please bring bug spray and water.


Guided Village Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Cranberry Packing House
5-Oct 10 AM
Description: Join the village historian for a guided tour of historic Double Trouble Village.
Age: ages 8 and up
Call (732) 341-4098 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov  for more information.
Rain or thunder may cancel this event.  


Ladder Up! Challenge Hike!
Stokes State Forest, Lake Ashroe parking
5-Oct 8:30 AM
Description: ~8 miles, difficult, very steep / rocky / uneven terrain
Age: ages 12 and up.
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! 10 essentials and hiking poles recommended along with water / snacks.


Kindness Rocks
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
6-Oct 10 AM
Description: Hands on workshop to paint and decorate Kindness Rocks.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Free parking is available in Lot #6.


Autumn Exploration - Silver Mine
Stokes State Forest, Kittle Field parking
6-Oct 9 AM
Description: ~4 miles, moderate, rocky / uneven terrain
Age: ages 10 and up.
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! 10 essentials and hiking poles recommended along with water / snacks.


"A Friendly Address" on the First Continental Congress
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
6-Oct 2 PM
Description: For the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress in September – October of 1774, take in a close reading of passages from the papers and pamphlets under debate and discussion in New Jersey that fall ahead of the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Age: ages 10 and up
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov


Week of 10/7/2024 - 10/13/2024

Monday Mountaineers!
Stokes State Forest, Tillman’s Ravine lower parking
7-Oct 9 AM
Description: ~5 miles, moderate, uneven / rocky terrain
Age: ages 10 and up.
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! 10 essentials and hiking poles recommended along with water / snacks.


Surviving the Pine Barrens
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, office
12-Oct 10 AM
Description: Join us on a 3-mile hike down the Cranberry Dot Trail and learn all about bears, rattlesnakes, and all the other potential dangers of the pine barrens!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting. Please bring bug spray and water.


Fabulous Fungi
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
12-Oct 10 AM
Description: Guided walk to look for and discuss various types of fungi that can be found in Liberty State Park.
Age: ages 8 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Free parking is available in Lot #6.


Love the Unloved - Bats & Spiders!
Stokes State Forest, Kittle Field parking
12-Oct 10 AM
Description: Explore the unique and important role that bats and spiders play in our ecosystems with our park naturalists!
Age: ages 6 to 10.
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! This is an outdoor event.


Storytime and Craft
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
13-Oct 10 AM
Description: Come hear a story about the different kinds of wildlife and habitats found in Liberty State Park, and then make a story-related craft to take home with you.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Free parking is available in Lot #6.


Week of 10/14/2024 - 10/20/2024

Monday Mountaineers!
Stokes State Forest, Stony Lake parking
14-Oct 9 AM
Description: ~4 miles, moderate, some uneven / rocky terrain.
Age: ages 10 and up.
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! 10 essentials and hiking poles recommended along with water / snacks.


Legends and Lore of the Pines
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
18-Oct 6 PM
Description: Join us at Pakim Pond for a collection of spooky stories revolving around the folklore of the New Jersey Pine Barrens!
Age: ages 10 and up
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting. Please bring bug spray and water.


History of the Pine Barrens
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
19-Oct 9 AM
Description: From millions of years ago, to the American Revolution and the Civilian Conservation Corps, learn everything there is to know about the history of the Pinelands on this 5-mile hike down the Nature, Mt Misery, and Cranberry Trails!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting. Please bring bug spray and water.


Coursen to Stony Lake Lollipop
Stokes State Forest, parking Culvers Gap parking lot
19-Oct 9 AM
Description: ~4.5 miles, moderate, rocky / uneven terrain
Age: ages 10 and up.
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! 10 essentials and hiking poles recommended along with water / snacks.


"A Friendly Address" on the First Continental Congress
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
20-Oct 2 PM
Description: For the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress in September – October of 1774, take in a close reading of passages from the papers and pamphlets under debate and discussion in New Jersey that fall ahead of the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Age: ages 10 and up
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov


Spooky Storytelling & Poetry Open Mic!
Stokes State Forest, Stony Lake pavilion
20-Oct 4:30 PM
Description: Come prepared to share poetry / storytelling / music! Or simply join as an active listener. We will have s'mores and a campfire beside the beautiful Stony Lake.
Age: adults
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please be prepared for the elements / weather! Bring along a camp chair / something to lounge in. Email us in advance if you have any mobility issues, we can allow closer driving access to our meeting spot.


Week of 10/21/2024 - 10/27/2024

Monday Mountaineers!
Stokes State Forest, Sunrise Mountain parking lot
21-Oct 9 AM
Description: ~8.5 miles, difficult, very steep / rocky / uneven terrain
Age: ages 12 and up.
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! 10 essentials and hiking poles recommended along with water / snacks.


Architecture of the CRRNJ Terminal
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal
23-Oct 1:30 PM
Description: Guided walk through the CRRNJ Terminal and discussion about its unique architectural layouts.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal building located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking in Lot #9.


Stories from the Porch:  Pinelands Folklore
Double Trouble State Park, Cranberry Packing House
26-Oct 10 AM
Description: Bring a blanket or chair and hear some Pinelands Folklore as told from the loading dock of the century-old Cranberry Packing House.
Age: ages 8 and up
Call (732) 341-4098 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov  for more information.
Rain or thunder may cancel this event.  


Fall Foliage Walk
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
26-Oct 1:30 PM
Description: Guided walk through Liberty State Park to experience the foliage during the autumn season.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal building located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking in Lot #9.


Beaver Tales & Bear Necessities
Stokes State Forest, Stony Lake pavilion
26-Oct 10 AM
Description: Join our naturalists for spooky nature story time and other games / activities surrounding bears and beavers! We will share stories, learn about these amazing creatures and learn how to be prepared in the woods!
Age: ages 6-10
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987


‘All Hallows’ Eve: Songs of Love, Death, and the Supernatural
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
27-Oct 3 PM
Description: Anne and Ridley Enslow share songs of love, death and the supernatural for All Hallows’ Eve with a program of music spanning several centuries.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov
Bring your own lawn chair or blanket for this autumnal afternoon outdoors concert.


Week of 10/28/2024 - 10/31/2024

The Historic Trilogy
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal
30-Oct 1:30 PM
Description: Power Point Presentation and discussion about the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and CRRNJ Terminal, and the roles they played in immigration.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal building located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking in Lot #9.