All The November Activities In Monmouth County Parks

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — From the Fall Craft Show to a Snake Meet & Greet, the Monmouth County Park System has planned a November to remember with fun, family-friendly, drop-in programs. Here’s what’s planned:

The Casual Birder

Thursday, November 2 at 9 a.m.

Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck – Meet near the fields.

Thursday, November 30 at 9 a.m.

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell

Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk and meander for about an hour and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Open to ages 8 and up. FREE!

Co-Ed Open Basketball - 20 & Up

Thursdays, November 2, 9, 16 & 30 from 8-10 p.m.

Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls

This basketball program is open ages 20 and over. Emphasis of this program is exercise and fun. The cost is $5 per person per session; cash or check only.

Nighttime Nature Walk

Saturday, November 4 from 7-8 p.m.

Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen

Listen for owls and crickets, watch for bats, and discover other creatures of the night during this nighttime adventure. Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight or lantern. Open to ages 8 and up, under 18 with adult. FREE!

Mill Demonstrations

Saturdays & Sundays, November 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19 and 25 & 26 from 1-4 p.m.

Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold

See the 19th century gristmill in action. FREE!

Open Ceramics

Sunday, November 5 from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft

Choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week.

Wooden Spoons to Whammy Doodles

Sunday, November 5 from 1-4 p.m.

Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold

See what a few simple hand tools along with patience and imagination can create when Al Trenton sits down at his shaving horse with a chunk of wood. FREE!

Men's Open Gym Basketball

Sundays, November 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 8-10 a.m.

Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls

Shoot some hoops in the Rec Center’s full court gym. The cost is $5 per person per session; cash or check only.

School’s Out Drop-In Days at the Fort

Thursday & Friday, November 9 & 10 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls

Enjoy Science Exploration Stations, Take Home Kids Creations, Building Fun, and Open Gym Time during this self-guided program open to ages 5-10 with adult. $5 per child per day; cash or check only.

Fall Craft Show

Saturday, November 11 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping during this craft show featuring hand-made items. Admission and parking are free.

Accordion Melodies of the 1890s

Saturday, November 11 from 1-3 p.m.

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel

Hear music from yesteryear played on an accordion. FREE!

Roving Naturalist

Saturday, November 18 at 9 a.m.

Crosswicks Creek Park, Upper Freehold - Meet in the Providence Line Road parking lot.

Join our Roving Naturalist for a walk and discuss seasonal points of interest, search for signs of wildlife, and identify a bird or two. This is a 1.5-2 hour program, but feel free to join in or drop out at any point. Dress for the weather as light rain is not a deterrent. FREE!

Open Shoot Archery

Saturday, November 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft

Join us for this non-instructional open shoot! Open to ages 10 and up, under 18 with adult. All equipment is provided; no outside equipment permitted. The cost is $10 per person; cash or check only.

Cookstove Demonstration

Saturday, November 18 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel

Visit the out kitchen and see what's cooking on the woodstove. FREE!

Artful Bread: Beautiful and Delicious

Saturday, November 18 from 2-3 p.m.

Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold

Pick up tips, techniques and the recipe during this hands-on demonstration. FREE!

Snake Meet & Greet

Saturday & Sunday, November 25 & 26 at 12 p.m.

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell

Meet one of our slithery friends and learn about these creatures. FREE!

To learn more about these Park System activities, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.

PICTURED – Let your creativity flow during Open Ceramics/Photo provided by Monmouth County Parks