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Spring Meadow Golf Course
· Reserve tee times seven days in advance
· Tournament packages available
· Restaurant and catering available at the Spring Meadow Inn
· Minutes from the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 195
· For information, reservations and fees call: (732) 449-0806
The History of Belleplain State Forest
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
Belleplain State Forest
(609) 861-2404
Note: Presented by Thomas Champion; ADA accessible
D & R Canal State Park Nature and History Interpretive Hikes,
Bike Tours and Programs
Fee: None
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
Note: Call for dates, topics and times; ADA accessible
Boy Scout and Girl Scout Programs
Fee: None
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
Note: Call for more details and information; ADA accessible
Double Trouble Village Tours & Hikes
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Call for dates and times
Science & Social Studies Class Field Trips
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Call for more information
Boy Scout and Girl Scout Advancement Programs
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Call for more information
Interpretive Hikes and Programs
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Fledgling Naturalists
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note: For children ages 3 to 5 and an adult partner
Junior Naturalists
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note: After school adventures for children ages 6 to 9
Homeschool Naturalists
Call for dates and times
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note: Enrichment activities for homeschoolers ages 6 to 10
Nature in Winter Snowshoe Hikes
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note: Snow conditions permitting
Soltice Celebration
Call for date and time
Fee: None
High Point State Park, Interpretive Center
(973) 875-1471
Sponsor: Friends of High Point State Park
Note: ADA accessible
Christmas at Lusscroft
Date & time to be announced
Fee: To be determined
Lusscroft Farm
(973) 875-4800 (High Point Park Office)
Sponsor: Heritage and Agriculture Association
www.lusscroftfarm.com
Historic Interpretive Tours of Somers Mansion
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
Somers Mansion Historic Site
(609) 927-2212
Note: Somers Mansion is the oldest home in Atlantic County
Victorian Christmas
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest,
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 561-0024
December 3
L’il Tykes Hike
3 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults with children ages 5 and under
December 5
Christmas at Allaire
Noon to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $6 per adult; $4 per child ages 5 to 14
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Horse and wagon ride fee an additional $7.50 per adult; $5 children under 12
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Santa rides the train and chats with the children
Children’s Holiday Story Time and Craft
1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Attendance limited to 10, children ages 3 to 6
Yuletide Tour
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: None; donations welcome
Hancock House State Historic Site
(856) 935-4373
Sponsor: Friends of the Hancock House Inc. and
Hancock House State Historic Site
Note: Partially ADA accessible
The Story of Stuff/Green Living
10:30 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults; ADA accessible
Worm World
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Liberty State Park, Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: ADA accessible
33rd Annual Victorian Christmas at Ringwood Manor
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 10 $3
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: Women’s Club of West Milford & The North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
Note: Tour the Manor, decorated in authentic 19th century holiday décor, with guides in period clothing; hand-made items available for sale; ADA accessible
December 6
Christmas at Allaire
Noon to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $6 per adult; $4 per child ages 5 to 14
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Horse and wagon ride fee additional: $7.50 per adult; $5 children under 12
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Santa rides the train and chats with the children
Kid’s Christmas with the Critters
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
33rd Annual Victorian Christmas at Ringwood Manor
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 10 $3
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: Women’s Club of West Milford & The North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
Note: Tour the Manor, decorated in authentic 19th century holiday décor, with guides in period clothing; hand-made items available for sale; ADA accessible
December 9
Wednesday Walk in the Woods
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Parking Lot
(609) 296-1114
Note: 5- to 6-miles on flat ground; bring drink and lunch
December 11
“A Christmas Carol”
7:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village Chapel
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: ADA accessible
December 12
Christmas Lantern Tours
5 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $10 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
Note: 90-minute tours every 15 minutes
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Santa rides the train and chats with the children
The Music of Christmas
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Indian King Tavern Museum
(856) 429-6792
Sponsor: Friends of the Indian King Tavern Museum
Note: Not ADA accessible
Explorer Hike
Call for time and location
Fee: None
Kittatinny Valley State Park
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(201) 274-9805
Backyard Birdfeeding
11 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 6 to 12; ADA accessible
33rd Annual Victorian Christmas at Ringwood Manor
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 10 $3
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: Women’s Club of West Milford & The North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
Note: Tour the Manor, decorated in authentic 19th century holiday décor, with guides in period clothing; hand-made items available for sale; ADA accessible
Holiday Wreath Making
1 to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Note: Partially ADA accessible
December 13
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Santa rides the train and chats with the children
Christmas Candlelight Tours
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 suggested donation; pre-registration required
Rockingham Historic Site
(609) 683-7132 (before Nov. 23)
(609) 683-7136 ([after Nov. 24)
Sponsor: Rockingham Association, Stony Brook Garden Club
Montgomery Twp. HS Live Historians Club
Note: Light refreshments; partially ADA accessible
33rd Annual Victorian Christmas at Ringwood Manor
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 10 $3
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: Women’s Club of West Milford & The North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
Note: Tour the Manor, decorated in authentic 19th century holiday décor, with guides in period clothing; hand-made items available for sale; ADA accessible
Bird Walk
9 to 11 a.m.
Fee: None
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot
(908) 236-6355
Sponsor: NJ Audubon Member
Note: Binoculars and field guide suggested
Invasive Plant Patrol
9 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-0623
WCSPsupt@comcast.net
Note: Join park staff to learn about invasive plants and how they affect native plant communities; patrol teams will be weeding outdoors; dress accordingly and bring gloves; tools and supplies will be provided
Christmas Crossing Dress ‘Rehearsal’
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Grove
(609) 737-9303
Note: Witness the practice rehearsal of the reenactment of the Crossing of the Delaware; ADA accessible.
December 17
L’il Tykes Hike
3 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 6786-6445
Note: For adults with children ages 5 and under
December 18
“A Christmas Carol”
7:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village Chapel
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: ADA accessible
Lantern Walking Tours
6:30 to 7 p.m.
Fee: None, pre-registration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nelson House
(609) 737-2515
Note: Some walking required, refreshments provided
December 19
Christmas Lantern Tours
5 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $10 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: 90-minute tours every 15 minutes
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Santa rides the train and chats with the children
Winter Solstice Hike
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults; ADA accessible
The Nature of Winter: A Feast of Rural Traditions
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults; ADA accessible
Winter Waterfowl Walk
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Liberty State Park, Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: ADA accessible
Lecture: “The Christmas Night Crossing.”
2 p.m.
Fee: None
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
Verge of Winter Hike
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest
(609) 567-4559
Note: 2- to 4-mile hike
December 20
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Santa rides the train and chats with the children
Solstice Hike
2 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: Hike the Water Trail on one of the shortest days of the year
December 25
The Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment
Noon to 2 p.m.
Fee: None
Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Grove
(609) 737-9303
Note: Witness the 57th annual reenactment of the Crossing of the Delaware River in replica Durham boats 233 years ago; ADA accessible
December 26
“Boxing Day” Holiday Open House
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None; donations accepted
Grover Cleveland Birthplace Historic Site
(973) 226-0001
Sponsors: Grover Cleveland birthplace Memorial Association & NJ State Park Service
Note: Children’s activities, old-fashioned refreshments, recorded music, self-guided tours of the historic house and exhibit galleries
