Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Sept. 27, Thompson Park Day Is Oct. 19, Both In Thompson Park

LINCROFT, NJ ? Thompson Park Day, a celebration of the fall season, will be held Oct. 19 in Thompson Park in the Lincroft section of Middletown.

Held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 19 at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, Thompson Park Day is the quintessential fall festival. Activities include kids? races, rides, entertainment, archery, pumpkin painting, wagon rides, and so much more. Highlights of the day include a Scarecrow Contest and Spooktacular Jack O?Lantern Contest.

Some activities require a fee. Admission and parking are free.

Also, calling all jigsaw puzzle fans! The Monmouth County Park System is hosting a Jigsaw Puzzle Swap on Saturday, September 27 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Thompson Park Theater Barn, Lincroft.

Bring your used puzzles and swap them for new-to-you ones. Complete puzzles in good condition, please. All categories welcome. For more information about the Jigsaw Puzzle Swap or the Monmouth County Park System, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000, ext. 4312.