August
Kayak Eco Tours on Cheesequake Creek
Fee: Park entrance fee and $15 requested donation
Cheesequake State Park
(7320 566-3208
Note: Please call for details and registration
D & R Canal Boy and Girl Scout Programs
Call for more information
FREE
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
D & R Canal Nature and History
Interpretive Hikes, Bike Tours and Programs
Call for dates, topics and times
FREE
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
Double Trouble Village Tours & Hikes
Call for dates and times
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Boy Scout and Girl Scout
Advancement Programs
Call for arrangements
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Kayak Eco Tours
FREE; preregistration required
Liberty State Park, Nature
Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: For adults and children ages 16 & up; group size limited,
call for complete schedule and reservations
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
Historic Guided Tours
Call for dates and times
FREE; donations welcome
Grover Cleveland Birthplace
(973) 226-0001
Guided Manor Tours
Times and date to be announced
Fee: General admission, $5 seniors
(ages 62+), $3 youth (ages 6 to 18),
$1 children; under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information; ADA accessible
Kayak and Canoe Trips on the Delaware
Call for availability, times and dates
FREE
Worthington State Forest
(908) 841-9575
August Daily
Diesel Train Operates Daily
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Commuters, Immigrants, and
Vacationers, Oh My!
CRRNJ Terminal Walking Tours
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Note: ADA accessible
August Saturdays
Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-0623
August 3
Wacky Wednesday at Absecon Lighthouse
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $5 adults, $10 children
Absecon Lighthouse
(609) 449-1360
Note: Victorian tea party, pirates,
mermaids, Christmas in July and sea life; ADA accessible
Doo Wop Oldies with Sounds of
the Street
8 p.m.
Fee: $12 per person (Advance tickets recommended)
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire
Village Gazebo (or Chapel in inclement weather)
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception August 7;
ADA accessible
August 4
Cat-Tales Story Hour
10 to 11 a.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for children ages 4 & 5; ADA accessible
August 5
Summer Concert Series
7 p.m.
FREE; suggested donation $3
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information
August 6
Doo Wop Oldies with Sounds of
the Street
8 p.m.
Fee: $12 per person (Advance tickets recommended)
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire
Village Gazebo (or Chapel in inclement weather)
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc
(732) 919-3500
Warm Hearted Country in Concert
8 to 9:30 p.m.
FREE; donations to band are welcome
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Breezeway
(609) 296-1114
Note: Bluegrass, country and gospel tunes; bring something to sit on,
flashlight recommended
Pond Study
10 a.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Nature
Interpretive Center
(609) 861-2404
Note: Learn what lives in Lake Nummy
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Cranberry Bog Tour
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1-mile to 2-mile walk over flat sandy trails
Video – Guardians of Barnegat Bay
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: This video will air every half hour; limited seating
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
Backyard Bugs
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults and children ages 6 to 12; ADA accessible
The History of Kittatinny Valley
State Park
1 to 2 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for teens and adults; ADA accessible
Shakespeare in the State Park
5 p.m.
FREE
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: Rain date August 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
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception August 7; ADA accessible
5th Annual Grand Victorian Tactical Field Days
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsors: Royal Sussex Regimental Society and the North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
Note: The British Victorian living history weekend will feature military skirmishes, patrolling, encampments, period cooking, armed drilling and demonstrations of civilian and military life presented by re-enactors from the Royal Sussex Regiment. See what life was like for the soldiers of the 19th century British Empire! ADA accessible
Night Hike
8:30 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Washington Crossing State Park,
Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Note: Main park entrance will be closed; call for alternate access directions and registration; bring flashlight
August 7
National Lighthouse Day
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: $7 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children
Absecon Lighthouse
(609) 449-1360
Note: With a free performance by John Mock at 2 p.m.; ADA accessible
Plover Walk
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Sponsor: Division of Fish and Wildlife
Kid’s Pond Life Show
1 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Double Trouble History Walk
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1-mile walk over flat sandy trails around Double Trouble Historic District
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
Walk the Bloodied Ground—the Hedgerow & Parsonage
12:30 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
(732) 462-9616
Note: Hike starts at Visitor Center
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception August 7;
ADA accessible
5th Annual Grand Victorian Tactical Field Days
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsors: Royal Sussex Regimental Society and the North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
Note: The British Victorian living history weekend will feature military skirmishes, patrolling, encampments, period cooking, armed drilling and demonstrations of civilian and military life presented by re-enactors from the Royal Sussex Regiment. See what life was like for the soldiers of the 19th century British Empire! ADA accessible
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking 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, planned gardens and landscape features, out-buildings and even the cemetery. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray and sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information; steady rain cancels
August 10
Wacky Wednesday at Absecon Lighthouse
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $5 adults, $10 children
Absecon Lighthouse
(609) 449-1360
Note: Victorian tea party, pirates,
mermaids, Christmas in July and sea life; ADA accessible
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception August 7;
ADA accessible
August 11
Full Moon Hike
6:30 to 9 p.m.
FREE
Forest Resource Education Center
(732) 928-2360
njforestrycenter.org
Sponsor: New Jersey Forest Service and Jackson Pathfinders
Note: Interpretive Center and portions of the trails are accessible
August 13
“By The Light Of The Moon”
6 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $10 per person
Absecon Lighthouse
(609) 449-1360
Note: Climb the lighthouse at night; fee includes snacks and beverages; ADA accessible
Waterloo Canal Heritage Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Sponsor: Canal Society of NJ
(908) 852-3790
Ducky Derby Fundraiser
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Rain date August 14
Pond Study
10 a.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Nature
Interpretive Center
(609) 861-2404
Note: Learn what lives in Lake Nummy
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
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
New Jersey Frontier Guard
Jenny Jump State Forest
FREE
(908) 459-4366
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Geocaching for Beginners
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; family program for all ages; 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
Explore the Estuary
10 a.m. to noon
FREE, 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
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 more information; ADA accessible upon request
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception August 7;
ADA accessible
Young Astronomers Night
6:30 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required; no walk-ins
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Note: A short presentation will be followed by hands-on activities designed to create a fun learning atmosphere.
Topic to be announced.
August 14
Kid’s Pond Life Show
1 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Nature Hike
1 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Cheesequake State Park, Bathhouse Pavilion
(732) 566-3208
New Jersey Frontier Guard
Jenny Jump State Forest
FREE
(908) 459-4366
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
“Historic Canals of New Jersey”
1 p.m.
FREE
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ
Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Sponsor: Friends of Liberty State Park
Note: Lecture and slide presentation by Capt. Bill McKelvey; 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 Visitor Center; bring binoculars
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking 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, planned gardens and landscape features, out-buildings and even the cemetery. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray and sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information; steady rain cancels
Snakes of New Jersey: Live
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236 -6355
Note: Get to know and hold native snakes; ADA accessible
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception August 7;
ADA accessible
August 17
Wacky Wednesday at Absecon Lighthouse
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $5 adults, $10 children
Absecon Lighthouse
(609) 449-1360
Note: Victorian tea party, pirates,
mermaids, Christmas in July and sea life; ADA accessible
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception August 7;
ADA accessible
August 18
Cat-Tales Story Hour
10 to 11 a.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for children ages 4 & 5; ADA accessible
August 19
Summer Concert Series
7 p.m.
FREE; suggested donation $3
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information
August 20
Bad Dogz in Concert
8 to 9:30 p.m.
FREE; donations to band are welcome
Bass River State Forest, Lake
Absegami Breezeway
(609) 296-1114
Note: Bluegrass, country and gospel tunes; bring something to sit on,
flashlight recommended
Pond Study
10 a.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Nature
Interpretive Center
(609) 861-2404
Note: Learn what lives in Lake Nummy
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Cranberry Bog Tour
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1-mile to 2-mile walk over flat sandy trails
Three Forts Weekend
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Fort Mott State Park
(856) 935-3218
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
Dog Show
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE for spectators
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: American Rare Breed Association
Note: ADA accessible
Video Night: Alternate Dimensions
8:30 p.m.
FREE
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Note: Video presentations, handout and live theatrical reading
August 21
Rolling Iron Antique Auto Show
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Allaire State Park, main parking lot
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: ADA accessible; rain date
August 28
Kids Pond Life Show
1 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Double Trouble History Walk
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1-mile walk over flat sandy trails around Double Trouble Historic District
Video – Guardians of Barnegat Bay
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: This video will air every half hour; limited seating
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
Dog Show
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE for spectators
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: American Rare Breed Association
Note: ADA accessible
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking 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, planned gardens and landscape features, out-buildings and even the cemetery. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray and sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information; steady rain cancels
RMAA Winner’s Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 23;
ADA accessible
August 24
RMAA Winner’s Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 23;
ADA accessible
August 25
The Magic of Monarchs
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 28;
ADA accessible
August 27
Waterloo Canal Heritage Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Sponsor: Canal Society of NJ
(908) 852-3790
Pond Study
10 a.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Nature
Interpretive Center
(609) 861-2404
Note: Learn what lives in Lake Nummy
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
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
Late Bloomers
9 to 10:30 a.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults
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 Winner’s Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 23;
ADA accessible
Speaker: Al Witzgall – NJAA VP
First Gear: the Robotic Roving
Explorers of the Moon and Mars
8:30 p.m.
FREE
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Note: Mr. Witzgall will discuss the use of robots on the surface of other worlds, both past and future.
August 28
Kids Pond Life Show
1 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Osprey Talk
1 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Cheesequake State Park, Bathhouse Pavilion
(732) 566-3208
Meet at the bathhouse pavilion for a short walk to the park's Osprey nesting platform. During the walk we'll discuss all aspect of Osprey behavior, anatomy and migrational patterns. At the site we'll view this magnificent bird of prey through the aid of
binoculars. For childresn ages 8 and older. Insect repellent highly recommended along with binoculars.
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking 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, planned gardens and landscape features, out-buildings and even the cemetery. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray and sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information; steady rain cancels
RMAA Winner’s Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 23;
ADA accessible
Tree Identification: Learn the Trees of Our Area
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236 -6355
Note: Tree field guide optional
August 31
Morning Kayaking
8 to 9:30 a.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults
RMAA Winner’s Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 23;
ADA accessible
