Deep Cut Gardens

Head to Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, and help us clean our coastline of trash and plastic debris while enjoying the beach near Sandy Hook Bay. Please bring your own gloves; trash bags and other tools will be supplied. We will meet near the entrance to the fishing pier. FREE! Earth Day Planting at Bayshore Waterfront Park

Help us restore our native maritime forest in Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. By planting native plants, your actions will provide valuable food and shelter for local wildlife! Plants are in limited supply, so this program will be under a first come, first serve basis. FREE! Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford Saturday & Sunday, April 25 & 26, 2026 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. 609-259-6275 See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold.

732-946-3758 Join us for this demonstration of the 19th-century craft of rug hooking at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm

See what's cooking on the woodstove at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE! Rug Braiding Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm

See crafters demonstrate the art of making a rug at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! Casual Birder at Clayton Park

Forage for a variety of native and edible plants with a Park System Naturalist.

Join us for hands-on creativity that strengthens your child's STEAM skills. Classes start April 28 & 29 and run for six weeks.

Say “farewell” to the frosty weather as you join a Park System Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk through Clayton Park, Upper Freehold. Meet in the Emley's Hill Parking Lot. Sturdy footwear is recommended as trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE! Embroidery Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm

Enjoy a demonstration of spinning, knitting, and weaving at the Holmes-Hendrickson House, Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE! Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm

View the lost art of applying decorative designs with a needle and thread. Be inspired by the various stitches and embellishments to create a beautiful piece of clothing or decoration for the home. FREE! Spinning, Knitting & Weaving Demonstration at the Holmes-Hendrickson House

See what's cooking on the woodstove at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE! Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2026 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. 609-259-6275 See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE! Natural Dyeing Demonstration at the Holmes-Hendrickson House

See Kelly Bahash demonstrate how locally grown plants can be used to make natural dyes. Held at the Holmes-Hendrickson House, Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE! Casual Birder at Big Brook Park

Head over to Swimming River Park, Red Bank (Middletown), and try the Park System's 25’ portable climbing wall. You must be 42” or taller to climb. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. FREE! Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10, 2026 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. 609-259-6275 See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE! Traditional Chair Caning Demonstr

See the process of weaving natural plant fibers into the seat of a traditional chair during this demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! Creative Arts Festival

Come to Thompson Park, Lincroft, for this art festival. See the works of artists and fine crafters from all mediums including pottery, jewelry and painting. Admission and parking are free. << April 2026 >> Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Choose events by date range – Choose events by month Jan Feb March Oct Nov Dec BirthdayParties CommunityRecreation CreativeArtsFestival Drop-InActivities EarthDayCel

Explore real artifacts and hands-on exhibits in this museum dedicated to the founding of the country during this bus trip.