September
Kayak Eco Tours on Cheesequake Creek
Fee: Park entrance fee; program fee
may apply
Cheesequake State Park
(732) 566-3208
Note: Call for program registrations beginning April 12
Double Trouble Village Tours & Hikes
Call for arrangements
Fee: Program fee may apply
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Individual or group historic village tours or hikes of varying mileage may be scheduled most weeks
Wednesdays through Sundays.
Boy Scout and Girl Scout
Advancement Programs
Call for arrangements
Fee: Program fee may apply
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: See Double Trouble section ofnjparksandforests.org for a list of advancement opportunities.
Science & Social Studies Class
Field Trips
Call for arrangements
Fee: Program fee may apply
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Nature Programs and Hikes for all Ages
Call for dates and times
Fee: Program fee may apply
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Yoga on the Mountain
Call for dates and times
Fee: Program fee may apply
High Point State Park
(973) 702-0488
Sponsor: Friends of High Point State Park
friendshighpointstatepark.blogspot.com
Nature at Night Programs
Saturday evenings
Fee: Program fee may apply
High Point State Park,
Interpretive Center
(973) 875-1471
Note: Call for topics and times
13th Annual Astronomy Symposium
FREE
UACNJ Observatory @ Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Please call for date and times; lectures, observing and other activities; partially ADA accessible
Guided Manor Tours
Times and date to be announced
Fee: General admission, $5 Seniors ages 62 and older, $3 Youth ages 6 to 18; children under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information; ADA accessible
Historic Tours of Somers Mansion
Fee: Program fee may apply
Somers Mansion Historic Site
(609) 927-2212
Note: Call for dates and times
September 1
Jazz It Up Wine and Food Festival
Noon to 5 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Call for further information on wine tasting event
Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservation
Fee: Call for fee
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Happy Birthday Smokey Bear
10 a.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee and program fee may apply
Belleplain State Forest
(609) 861-2404
Note: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. color contest; noon – pictures with Smokey Bear at the Nature/Interpretive Center
6 p.m. – prizes and dedications, Smokey arrives for more pictures and sing-along then cake, ice cream and soda party at the Lake Nummy Pavilion; ADA accessible
Labor Day Night Hike
7 to 9 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration required
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Beach Complex
(609) 296-1114
Note: For adults and children ages 7 and up; bring flashlight and insect repellent; limit 25 people
All Access Tour
10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration required
Fort Mott State Park
(856) 935-3218
Noted: Tour is limited to 25 people
Sunset and Moonrise at the Monument
7 to 8 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
High Point State Park Beach
(973) 875-1471
Note: Interpretive talk and scavenger hunt for all ages
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 Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Barn Gallery, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: ADA accessible.
Young Astronomers Night
6:30 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required; no walk-ins
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
njaa.org
Note: Short presentation followed by hands on activities and fun learning experience.
Visit our Web site for
today's topic.
Solar Observing
1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Washington Crossing State Park,
Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Sponsor: Amateur Astronomers Assoc. of Princeton
Note: Rain date 9/2; ADA accessible
New Jersey Frontier Guard
Worthington State Forest
Fee: Program fee may apply
(908) 841-9575
Note: Partially ADA accessible
September 2
Jazz It Up Wine and Food Festival
Noon to 5 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Call for further information on wine tasting event
Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservation
Fee: Call for fee
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559
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
Visit the Craig Farm
Rte. 9 & Schibanoff Rd.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park,
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: ADA accessible
Walk the Bloodied Ground-the
Hedgerow & Parsonage
1:30 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park,
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: Meet at picnic pavilion
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Barn Gallery, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: ADA accessible
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Note: These 2 hour walking tours will take participants around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, the out-buildings, and even the cemetery. Historic photos will be shown to the group to give
participants an idea of what the site looked like at various times. It is advised that participants wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring bug spray & sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Steady rain cancels. Please call for more information.
New Jersey Frontier Guard
Worthington State Forest
Fee: Program fee may apply
(908) 841-9575
Note: Partially ADA accessible
September 3
Labor Day Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Labor Day Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park,
Footbridge Park
(908) 684-4820
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Barn Gallery, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: ADA accessible.
New Jersey Frontier Guard
Worthington State Forest
Fee: Program fee may apply
(908) 841-9575
Note: Partially ADA accessible
September 5
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Barn Gallery, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: ADA accessible.
September 8
Railroaders' Weekend Celebration
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person train fare
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
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
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: 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
Butterfly Day
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration required
Liberty State Park, Nature
Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: ADA accessible
Public Walking Tours
Noon & 2 p.m.
Fee: Adults $3, children $1
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: Please call for additional information; ADA accessible upon request
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
Walk with Joe- Fundraiser for
Manalapan Twp. Charities
10 a.m.
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
Sponsor: Yorktown Club
(732) 446-9870
Note: 5K Walk in memory of the victims of 9/11
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Barn Gallery, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: ADA accessible
September 9
Railroaders' Weekend Celebration
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person train fare
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Marsh Hike
1 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Trail Hike
10 a.m.
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
Bird & Beaver Walk
8:15 a.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Guide: NJ Audubon Society member
Note: Meet at picnic pavilion; bring binoculars
Visit the Craig Farm
Rte. 9 & Schibanoff Rd.
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park,
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
(732) 462-9616
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Barn Gallery, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: ADA accessible.
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Note: These 2 hour walking tours will take participants around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, the out-buildings, and even the cemetery. Historic photos will be shown to the group to give
participants an idea of what the site looked like at various times. It is advised that participants wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring bug spray & sun block if necessary. 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
Raptors of New Jersey
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: fee may apply; preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236 -6355
Note: A presentation by the Raptor Trust, including live raptors;
ADA accessible
Delaware River Romp
1:30 to 3 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Washington Crossing State Park,
Nelson House
(609) 737-0609
Note: Wear old sneakers, be prepared to get wet
September 12
Bait and Boat Festival
Noon to 7 p.m.
FREE; donations appreciated
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Sponsor: Friends of High Point State Park
friendshighpointstatepark.blogspot.com
Note: For all ages; events and activities throughout the day; rain date 9/13
September 13
L'il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults with children ages 5 & under
September 14
Public Skywatch
FREE
7:30 p.m.
Belleplain State Forest, Athletic Field
(609) 861-2404
Sponsor: South Jersey Astronomy Club
sjac.us
Note: Rain date September 15; ADA accessible
September 15
Late Summer Flea Market
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $1 over the age of 12
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
Note: Rain date September 16
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Sponsor: Cape May Point State Park
Note: ADA accessible
Fall Beauty in the Wetlands Hike
10:30 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559
Note: 2-mile to 4-mile hike
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
Bike Ride
11:30 a.m.
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park,
Warbasse Junction
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(973) 887-4332
Note: Bring bike, helmet, lunch & drink
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
September 16
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park,Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Cranberry Bog Walk
10 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1-mile to 2-mile walk over flat sandy trails around historic cranberry bogs
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
Visit the Craig Farm
Rte. 9 & Schibanoff Rd.
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park,
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
(732) 462-9616
Note: ADA accessible
Hike where an angry Washington
confronted Major-General Charles Lee
1:30 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: Meet at picnic pavilion, caravan to Wemrock Road
Video –Harvesting Cranberries at Double Trouble
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Historic and modern footage of cranberry harvest at Double Trouble
Village; video airs every twenty minutes; limited seating
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Note: These 2 hour walking tours will take participants around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, the out-buildings, and even the cemetery. Historic photos will be shown to the group to give
participants an idea of what the site looked like at various times. It is advised that participants wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring bug spray & sun block if necessary. 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: Please call for more information; steady rain cancels
Bird Walk
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: Binoculars and field guides
recommended
September 19
RMAA'S Annual Fall Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception October 7; ADA accessible
September 21
"Luscious Libations for the Lighthouse"
Details to be announced
abseconlighthouse.org
September 22
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Fall Crafters' Market
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
Note: Rain date September 23
Waterloo Canal Heritage Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Allamuchy Mountain State Park,
Waterloo Village
(908) 852-3790
Sponsor: Canal Society of NJ
Saturday Nature Hike
1 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: 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
Autumn Equinox Hike
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults
RMAA'S Annual Fall Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception October 7; ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible
Speaker: Scot Tremaine, Princeton
University: The study of Exoplanets
8:30 p.m.
FREE
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
njaa.org
Note: For more information about this discussion visit our website
September 23
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
National Public Lands Day
Volunteer Project
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE; preregistration requested
Bass River State Forest Office
(609) 296-1114
Sponsors: Bass River State Forest and Outdoor Club of South Jersey
Note: Bring work gloves, lunch and beverage; snacks provided
RMAA'S Annual Fall Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception October 7; 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
Visit the Craig Farm
Rte. 9 & Schibanoff Rd.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park,
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
(732) 462-9616
Note: ADA accessible
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Note: These 2 hour walking tours will take participants around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, the out-buildings, and even the cemetery. Historic photos will be shown to the group to give
participants an idea of what the site looked like at various times. It is advised that participants wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring bug spray & sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.
Far Out: Welcome Autumn with a 10 mile hike of the lesser traveled
Cushetunk Trail
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236 -6355
Note: This is a mountainous and moderately strenuous hike. Hiking shoes, water and lunch required
Bike Hike
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply; advanced registration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nelson House
(609) 737-0609
Note: Bring your own bike
The Snakeman
1 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
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
September 26
RMAA'S Annual Fall Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception October 7; ADA accessible
September 27
L'il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults with children ages 5 & under
September 29
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
National Public Lands Day at Wharton State Forest
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559
Note: Join us for our trail upkeep workday
Hawk Banding Demonstration
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Lighthouse Full Moon Night Climb
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Barnegat
Lighthouse State Park
(609) 494-2016
Historic Soldiers Weekend
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Fort Mott State Park
(856) 935-3218
Sponsor: Fort Mott State Park & The 9th Division WWII Historical
Preservation Society
Sunset/Moonrise Hike
5 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration required
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
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
Lake Aeroflex Paddle
8 to 9:30 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Lake
Aeroflex Boat Launch
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for teens and adults; bring your own kayak, PFD and paddle
Geocaching For Beginners
11 a.m. to noon
Fee: Program fee may apply; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; family program for All ages; partially ADA accessible
Estuary Day Clean up
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration required
Liberty State Park, Nature
Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
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'S Annual Fall Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception October 7th; ADA accessible
September 30
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Historic Soldiers Weekend
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE
Fort Mott State Park
(856) 935-3218
Sponsor: Fort Mott State Park & The 9th Division WWII Historical Preservation Society
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Cranberry Bog Walk
10 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1-mile to 2-mile walk over flat sandy trails around historic cranberry bogs
Video –Harvesting Cranberries at Double Trouble
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Historic and modern footage of cranberry harvest at Double Trouble
Village; video airs every twenty minutes; limited seating
Fall Harvest Festival
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per adult, $3 ages 5 to 12
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Partially ADA accessible. Horse & wagon ride additional $7.50 adult/$5 under 12
Allaire 5K Run
8 a.m. to noon
E-mail for information at allaire5k@optonline@net
Kid's Critterfest
11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
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
Visit the Craig Farm
Rte. 9 & Schibanoff Rd.
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park,
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
(732) 462-9616
Note: ADA accessible
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Note: These 2 hour walking tours will take participants around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, the out-buildings, and even the cemetery. Historic photos will be shown to the group to give
participants an idea of what the site looked like at various times. It is advised that participants wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring bug spray & sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: 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.
RMAA'S Annual Fall Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception October 7; ADA accessible
