Week of 9/22/2025 - 9/30/2025
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center
24-Sept 9 AM
Description: 2.5-mile social walk on fairly flat, scenic trails through the park.
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 or email lynn.groves@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please register at https://kvsp.eventbrite.com
Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots and 2 hiking poles are recommended, as are "The Ten Essentials": https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/gear/the-10-essentials-revisited/
PVTC Quarterly Meeting
Kittatinny Valley State Park, KVSP Administration Bldg.
25-Sept 7 PM
Description: Refreshments will be served.
Age: all ages.
Call (973) 324-0429 or email pbk123@aol.com for more information.
Kit & Caboodle Book Club
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Lake House Cafe, Andover
26-Sept 2 PM
Description: Book discussion group for avid readers and bibliophiles. No monthly reading requirements! Bring your favorite reads past or present.
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 or email lynn.groves@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please register at https://kvsp.eventbrite.com
Come prepared to talk about a favorite book you've read lately; book swapping is encouraged.
Fall Craft Show
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
27-Sept 10AM
Description: Join us for our annual Fall Craft Show, over 140 crafters Allaire artisans, crafters, exhibits, historic demonstrations and more!
Age: all ages. $5 per person age 10 and up. Must register online
Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Neill Hartley
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village Chapel
27-Sept 6 and 7:30 PM
Description: Dramatic reading of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Age: all ages. $27.22 per person. Must register online
Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information.
Must register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-live-adaptation-tickets-1250026947249?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Carnivorous Plants of Pakim Pond
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
27-Sept 9 AM
Description: Join us at Pakim Pond and learn all about the mysterious carnivorous plants around the waters edge on a half-mile hike in the Pines!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring a water bottle and bug spray/tick repellent.
History of the Pine Barrens
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
27-Sept 10 AM
Description: From millions of years ago, to the American Revolution and the Civilian Conservation Corps, learn everything there is to know about the history of the Pine Barrens on this 6-mile hike down the Cranberry Trail!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring a water bottle and bug spray/tick repellent.
21st Annual Historic Soldiers Weekend
Fort Mott State Park, Visitor Center
27-Sept 10 AM
Description: Historic Soldiers Weekend is a historical encampment, featuring re-enactors and their equipment from every American conflict, spanning the French & Indian War to the Vietnam War. In some instances, both sides of the conflicts will be present, such as the Revolutionary War loyalists and "redcoats", Civil War confederate units, and WWII German infantry units.
Age: all ages.
For more information or to participate: WWW.SOLDIERSWEEKEND.COM
Native Plant Walk
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
27-Sept 10 AM
Description: Discover the beauty and benefits of local plants with our Park Naturalist and Trail Steward! Join us for an informative walk through our vibrant pollinator garden and walking trails.
Age: ages 10 and up.
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes comfortable for walking. Sunscreen and water are also recommended to bring on hot days. Free parking in Lot #6, across the street from the center.
Practitioners of Musick Concert for Rockingham
Rockingham State Historic Site, Kingston Presbyterian Church, 4565 Main St./Rte. 27, Kingston, NJ 08528 (parking in rear)
27-Sept 4 PM
Description: A Practitioners of Musick concert, hosted by Rockingham, to celebrate "That very healthy and fine situated Farm Rockingham " with focus on local and international music reflecting the period of its 18th- & early 19th-century owners, the Higgins, the Berriens & the Crusers.
Age: ages 10 and up. Suggested $10 donation per person at door.
Call (609) 683-7132 or email lisa.flick@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Registration begins August 30, email rockinghampom25@dep.nj.gov with name, # attending, phone #.
Trail Stewardship Workgroup
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center parking area
27-Sept 8:45 AM
Description: Work alongside park staff as trails are maintained around Washington Crossing State Park. Meet at the Nature Center!
Age: ages 5 and up.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Volunteers will meet at the Nature Center. Gloves and tools will be provided, but if you have a favorite pair of gloves, shovel, or shears - please bring them!
Autumn Artistry Outdoors
Double Trouble State Park, village information building
28-Sept 10 AM
Description: Let’s hike, connect to nature, gather materials from the forest, and create “Fleeting Art Instillations” with Naturalist Lisa. Have an Eco-conscious outdoor experience that blends creativity, sustainability, and environmental awareness.
Age: all
Call (609) 726-1191 or email Lisa.Ziff-Riley@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please dress for the weather/painting and consider bug spray and sunblock. Rain or thunder cancels.
21st Annual Historic Soldiers Weekend
Fort Mott State Park, Visitor Center
28-Sept 10 AM
Description: Historic Soldiers Weekend is a historical encampment, featuring re-enactors and their equipment from every American conflict, spanning the French & Indian War to the Vietnam War. In some instances, both sides of the conflicts will be present, such as the Revolutionary War loyalists and "redcoats", Civil War confederate units, and WWII German infantry units.
Age: all ages.
For more information or to participate: WWW.SOLDIERSWEEKEND.COM
Hike to Caven Point
Liberty State Park, 300 Morris Pesin Drive
28-Sept 10 AM
Description: Join us on a leisurely hike to Caven Point Beach to explore the urban and natural shoreline and unique features of Caven Point Beach.
Age: all ages.
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes that can get wet/muddy. We will meet in Lot #1 located at 300 Morris Pesin Drive and walk to Caven Point. Walk is over 1 1/2 miles round trip.
Falling for Birds: A Migratory Experience
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center parking area
28-Sept 8 AM
Description: Fall is a busy time for birds in the Garden State! Washington Crossing State Park is uniquely situated to host an influx of migratory bird species as they use the Delaware River as a "migration super-highway". Join Washington Crossing State Park naturalist Joe Moore outside the Nature Center at 8am to begin the morning.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
This outing will include between 2 and 3 miles of walking the accessible pathways of the park. Please bring water, wear sturdy hiking shoes, and bring binoculars or a camera if you have them! Great for all ages and levels of birding ability. New to birding? Come fall in love with the birds at Washington Crossing State Park!
Week of 10/1/2025 - 10/5/2025
Spooky Market
Whitesbog Village, General Store
3-Oct 6 PM
Description: Join us at Whitesbog and indulge in a vareity of vendors, hang out around the firepits, and enjoy a self-guided lantern tour around the village.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Ultimate Tree ID at Reeve's Bogs
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Reeve’s Bogs
4-Oct 10 AM
Description: Join us at Reeve’s Bogs for the ULTIMATE tree ID class! Learn how to use a dichotomous key and be able to identify any tree in the Pines! (visit our Facebook page for more details.)
Age: ages 10 and up.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring tick/bug repellent and a water bottle. Directions to Reeve's Bogs can be found on the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest Facebook Page under the events tab.
NPS Passport Stamp Day
Double Trouble State Park, village information building
4-Oct 10 AM
Description: Bring your National Park Service Passport and get your Pinelands National Reserve stamp.
Age: all ages
Call (732) 341-4098 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov for more information. Don't have a NPS Passport? We can stamp your notebook or a field guide. If program is cancelled it will be posted on the cover photo of fb.com/DoubleTroubleStatePark.
Bike Ride
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction Parking Area
4-Oct 11:30 AM
Description: The length of the ride will be 17 miles, (round trip), unless a majority of the group chooses to ride less or more. The trail is cinder-based which provides easy, level biking.
Age: all ages.
Call (973) 887-4332 or email paul_rottmann@hotmail.com for more information. Meetup.com (Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee Hiking Group)
Bring your helmet, lunch, and a drink. Parking area is on Warbasse Junction Road 1/2 mile South of intersection with Route 94. GPS Coordinates: 41.085293, -74.699741 See Meetup announcement for detailed directions.
Nature’s Canvas
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
4-Oct 10 AM
Description: Express your natural side as we learn about native NJ animals and plants and paint/sketch your very own work of art to take home with you.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ 07305. This program is co-sponsored by the Educational Arts Team.
Wallace House 250: The Scottish Enlightenment in New Jersey
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site
Virtual event
4-Oct 10:30 AM
Description: Bradford Bow discusses the Scottish Enlightenment in New Jersey in this virtual lecture, drawing from his research on John Witherspoon and the College of New Jersey (Princeton) in a Transatlantic context.
Age: ages 14 and up
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Register for this virtual lecture online: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/bcdd9d3a-a040-453b-9181-ff95d6af30cd@5076c3d1-3802-4b9f-b36a-e0a41bd642a7
Cranberry Celebration
Whitesbog Village, General Store
4-Oct 10 AM
Description: Hike the Historic Farm Village sandy trails while learning all about the cranberry harvesting around Whitesbog! Enjoy guided tours of the Cranberry and Blueberry Museum, cranberry tastings, and watch the operations on the active cranberry bogs.
Age: all ages. $15 per person.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Volunteer Day at Whitesbog
Whitesbog Village, General Store
4-Oct 10 AM
Description: Come out and join our volunteers at Whitesbog in outdoor or indoor projects in the village. You can choose from tending trails and garden paths or projects like painting, sweeping, helping to decorate and organizing supplies to events!
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Village Tour
Whitesbog Village, General Store
4-Oct 1 PM
Description: Walk the Historic Village Trails, learn about Whitesbog's role in history and visit Suningive, the workers cottage and other museums and landscapes that speak to Whitesbog's heritage.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Moonlight Walk
Whitesbog Village, General Store
4-Oct 7 PM
Description: Listen to the night sounds of the Pines, learn about Whitesbog and experience the seasonal changes of the Pinelands. 3–5-mile duration.
Age: all ages. $10 per person.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Autumn Artistry Outdoors
Double Trouble State Park, village information building
5-Oct 10 AM
Description: Let’s hike, connect to nature, gather materials from the forest, and create “Fleeting Art Instillations” with Naturalist Lisa. Have an Eco-conscious outdoor experience that blends creativity, sustainability, and environmental awareness.
Age: all
Call (609) 726-1191 or email Lisa.Ziff-Riley@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please dress for the weather/painting and consider bug spray and sunblock. Rain or thunder cancels.
Fungi Frolic at Washington Crossing SP
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
5-Oct 10 AM
Description: Enjoy an introduction to the fantastic world of fungi with this walk on Sunday, October 5th at 10am. Fungi expert, Maranda Boggs, along with park staff will lead a walk around Washington Crossing State Park in search of decomposers in all shapes and sizes. The walk will start at the Nature Center and the group will walk 2-3 miles over the course of two hours with occasional step over points and uneven ground along the trails at times.
Age: all ages. $12/Adults & $8/Kids under 12
Call (609) 737-0623 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fungi-frolic-in-washington-crossing-state-park-tickets-1598553359129
Please dress for the weather and bring water.
Week of 10/6/2025 - 10/12/2025
Wednesday Walkers' 10th Anniversary
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center
8-Oct 9 AM
Description: Extra-special 2.5-mile social walk on fairly flat, scenic trails followed by a potluck.
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 or email lynn.groves@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please register at https://kvsp.eventbrite.com
Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots and 2 hiking poles are recommended, as are "The Ten Essentials": https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/gear/the-10-essentials-revisited/
Spooky Market
Whitesbog Village, General Store
10-Oct 6 PM
Description: Join us at Whitesbog and indulge in a variety of vendors, hang out around the firepits, and enjoy a self-guided lantern tour around the village.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Animal Tracking
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
11-Oct 9 AM
Description: Learn how to track and identify animals using their footprints and the environment on a half-mile hike around Pakim Pond! This hike is suitable for all ages!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring tick/bug repellent and a water bottle.
Fungi of the Forest
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Park Office
11-Oct 11 AM
Description: Join us on a 3-mile hike down the Cranberry Trail and learn about all the fungi and lichens in the park!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring tick/bug repellent and a water bottle.
Kindness Rocks Workshop
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
11-Oct 10 AM
Description: Come help spread the positive message of the Kindness Rocks Project by making your own rocks to help brighten someone's day.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ 07305.
Wallace House 250: Historic Preservation "Down the Brook"
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
11-Oct 10 AM
Description: “At the Sign of the Adze, Axe, and Chisel” meet a carpenter at work practicing historic trades of the eighteenth century used in the construction of the Wallace House 250 years ago. Learn about the “Sustainable Materials & Traditional Techniques” architects and contractors are reintroducing to the Wallace House as part of its 250th anniversary rehabilitation including linseed oil paint made from flax by Brouns and Co.
Age: all ages.
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Part of Somerset County's Journey Through the Past: https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/government/public-works/cultural-heritage/weekend-journey
Raptors on the RIver
Washington Crossing State Park, Nelson House
11-Oct 11 AM
Description: Autumn is the time for birds of prey such as eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, and harriers to migrate! In our region, the Delaware River is used by many migrating birds in order to travel north or south during fall and spring. This outing will meet outside of the Nelson House parking lot and use the landing area to survey for raptors.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
This outing will include less than two miles of walking on even surfaces down the D & R Canal trail at Washington Crossing State Park. Bring binoculars or a camera if you have them. No registration required.
Fall Foliage Hike
Whitesbog Village, General Store
11-Oct 5 PM
Description: Bring your camera and walk the trails with Whitesbog Staff and Volunteers to capture the fall foliage here at Whitesbog.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Allaire Ghost Tours
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
12-Oct 6 and 8 PM
Description: Guided ghost tours of Allaire Village.
Age: 12 and up. $50 per person. Must register online
Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information.
Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/allaire-ghost-tours-all-new-tickets-1250062724259?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Autumn Artistry Outdoors
Double Trouble State Park, village information building
12-Oct 10 AM
Description: Let’s hike, connect to nature, gather materials from the forest, and create “Fleeting Art Instillations” with Naturalist Lisa. Have an Eco-conscious outdoor experience that blends creativity, sustainability, and environmental awareness.
Age: all
Call (609) 726-1191 or email Lisa.Ziff-Riley@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please dress for the weather/painting and consider bug spray and sunblock. Rain or thunder cancels.
Wallace House 250: Historic Preservation "Down the Brook"
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
12-Oct 12 PM
Description: “At the Sign of the Adze, Axe, and Chisel” meet a carpenter at work practicing historic trades of the eighteenth century used in the construction of the Wallace House 250 years ago. Learn about the “Sustainable Materials & Traditional Techniques” architects and contractors are reintroducing to the Wallace House as part of its 250th anniversary rehabilitation including linseed oil paint made from flax by Brouns and Co. At 12 p.m. the Somerville Environmental Commission hosts a Salem Oak Celebration.
Age: all ages.
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Part of Somerset County's Journey Through the Past: https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/government/public-works/cultural-heritage/weekend-journey
Fall Bird Walk
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
12-Oct 8 AM
Description: Sunday is for the birds! Join our Park Naturalist outside the Nature Center for a bird walk around the trails of Washington Crossing State Park.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Week of 10/13/2025 - 10/19/2025
Colors of Fall Hike
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Park office
17-Oct 5 PM
Description: Enjoy the evening breeze and the vibrant leaves on a 2-mile hike down our Cranberry Dot Trail!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring tick/bug repellent and a water bottle.
Bats in the Park
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
17-Oct 6 PM
Description: Bats are one of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. Capable of eating over 1,000 insects a night, bats are environmental equalizers to the bug population. Mosquitoes, gnats, and other flying annoyances are all on the menu once the sun starts to set. Join park staff at the Nature Center at 6 pm for a walk and talk on the bats of New Jersey.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
This outing will last approximately one hour and involve walking about one mile. Perfect for all ages and interest levels.
Spooky Market
Whitesbog Village, General Store
17-Oct 6 PM
Description: Join us at Whitesbog and indulge in a variety of vendors, hang out around the firepits, and enjoy a self-guided lantern tour around the village.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
History of the Pine Barrens
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
18-Oct 9 AM
Description: From millions of years ago, to the American Revolution and the Civilian Conservation Corps, learn everything there is to know about the history of the Pine Barrens on this 6-mile hike down the Cranberry Trail!
Age: ages 10 and up.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring a water bottle and bug spray/tick repellent.
Fall Foliage Hike
Cheesequake State Park. Hooks Creek Lake Day Use Area
18-Oct 10 AM
Description: Join us on a 2.5-mile hike to explore the vibrant fall foliage in Cheesequake State Park. This hike will go over moderate terrain including some steps.
Age: all ages.
Call (732) 566-3208 or email nicole.bendixen@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please dress for the weather. We recommend bringing water, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Fall Foliage Hike
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction Parking Area
18-Oct 10 AM
Description: The hike will be three to four miles. The trail is cinder-based which provides easy, walking
Age: all ages.
Call (973) 324-0429 or email pbk123@aol.com for more information. Meetup.com (Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee Hiking Group)
Bring a drink. Parking area is on Warbasse Junction Road 1/2 mile South of intersection with Route 94. GPS Coordinates: 41.085293, -74.699741 See Meetup announcement for detailed directions.
Hike to Caven Point
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
18-Oct 10 AM
Description: Join us on a leisurely hike to Caven Point Beach to explore the urban and natural shoreline and unique features of Caven Point Beach.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at Lot #1 located at 300 Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Walk is approximately 1 1/2 miles round trip. Wear shoes that can get wet/muddy.
Wallace House 250: Scottish & Irish Spooky Tales
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
18-Oct 3 PM
Description: Join storyteller David MacCaffrey, the "Shannachie of Glenndunbun Ballybegg," as he tells traditional and modern Celtic tales of terror. Drawing on the ancient folkways and legends of the people who practically invented horror his stories present a macabre menagerie of ghosts and ghouls, devils and demons, banshees and beasties and things that go bump in the night.
Age: all ages.
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets for this outdoors program on an autumnal afternoon on the grounds of the Wallace House.
Bat Walk
Whitesbog Village, General Store
18-Oct 6 PM
Description: Join Whitesbog Staff and Volunteers for an evening hike exploring trails at Whitesbog and learning about the bats of the region.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Allaire Ghost Tours
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
19-Oct 6 and 8 PM
Description: Guided ghost tours of Allaire Village.
Age: 12 and up. $50 per person. Must register online
Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information.
Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/allaire-ghost-tours-all-new-tickets-1250066114399?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Autumn Artistry Outdoors
Double Trouble State Park, village information building
19-Oct 10 AM
Description: Let’s hike, connect to nature, gather materials from the forest, and create “Fleeting Art Instillations” with Naturalist Lisa. Have an Eco-conscious outdoor experience that blends creativity, sustainability, and environmental awareness.
Age: all
Call (609) 726-1191 or email Lisa.Ziff-Riley@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please dress for the weather/painting and consider bug spray and sunblock. Rain or thunder cancels.
Bird Walk
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot Overlook
19-Oct 9 AM
Description: Join Naturalists Alan and Barbara for a guided bird walk at Round Valley Recreation Area. Meet at the South Parking Lot at 9:00am and check out the birds that congregate on the coast, perch in the pine forest, and splash around in the swimming area.
Age: all ages.
Call (908) 236-2355 or email Roundvalley@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Bring binoculars and water, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy footwear; the coastline is fairly rocky.
Week of 10/20/2025 - 10/26/2025
Sunset Nature Walk
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
22-Oct 5 PM
Description: Take a different look at Liberty State Park as we explore our habitats and trails to discover what kinds of animals are out and about while the sun is going down!
Age: ages 5 and up.
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to be outdoors, wear shoes comfortable for walking, and bring a flashlight if you would like.
Creatures of the Night
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
24-Oct 5:30 PM
Description: Learn all about the nocturnal creatures of BTB on this half-mile hike around Pakim Pond. Beware! The Jersey Devil may be lurking behind any tree!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring tick/bug repellent and a water bottle.
Spooky Market
Whitesbog Village, General Store
24-Oct 6 PM
Description: Join us at Whitesbog and indulge in a variety of vendors, hang out around the firepits, and enjoy a self-guided lantern tour around the village.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Stories from the Porch: Double Trouble's Cranberry Industry
Double Trouble State Park, Packing House
25-Oct 10 AM
Description: Bring a blanket or chair and hear the history of Double Trouble's cranberry industry as told from the porch of the Packing House!
Age: all
Call (732) 341.4098 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov for more information. Held sun or clouds. Rain or thunder cancels. Please plan on arriving at least 5 minutes before program start. If program is cancelled it will be posted on the cover photo offb.com/DoubleTroubleStatePark
Fall Leaves Walk
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
25-Oct 1 PM
Description: Our Park Naturalist will lead you on a guided walk to experience the beauty of fall and learn how to identify some of our trees by their fall colors.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Dress to be outdoors and wear shoes comfortable for walking.
Irish & Scottish Spooky Tales: The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
25-Oct 2 PM
Description: Join storyteller David MacCaffrey, the "Shannachie of Glenndunbun Ballybegg," as he tells traditional and modern Celtic tales of terror. Drawing on the ancient folkways and legends of the people who practically invented horror his stories present a macabre menagerie of ghosts and ghouls, devils and demons, banshees and beasties and things that go bump in the night.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Kids Trick or Treating & Craft
Whitesbog Village, General Store
25-Oct 11 AM
Description: Visit Whitesbog and stop at the General Store for a special make and take Halloween craft in the classroom. Trick or treating is available all over the village (treats do not include candy, just toys) Costumes encouraged!
Age: all ages. $12 per person
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Halloween Lantern Tours
Whitesbog Village, General Store
25-Oct 6 PM
Description: Check in at the General Store, buy an arm band and choose your adventure! You can do one, two or all three activities for the same ticket price! Self-guided lantern tours at 6 PM. Scary stories around the campfire and Haunted Wagon Rides start at 6 PM (Last wagon leaves at 8:30.) Cider, hot chocolate and donuts in the vintage Halloween decorated General Store.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
1830s All Hallows Eve Trick or Treating Celebration
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
26-Oct 11 AM
Description: Celebrate Halloween as they would have in the 19th century and enjoy trick or treating for kids.
Age: all ages. $10 per adult. $5.00 Ages 4-12
Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information.
Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1830s-all-hallows-eve-trick-or-treating-celebration-tickets-1389643163109?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Fall Foliage Hike
Cheesequake State Park. Hooks Creek Lake Day Use Area
26-Oct 10 AM
Description: Join us on a 2.5-mile hike to explore the vibrant fall foliage in Cheesequake State Park. This hike will go over moderate terrain including some steps.
Age: all ages.
Call (732) 566-3208 or email nicole.bendixen@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please dress for the weather. We recommend bringing water, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Autumn Artistry Outdoors
Double Trouble State Park, village information building
26-Oct 10 AM
Description: Let’s hike, connect to nature, gather materials from the forest, and create “Fleeting Art Instillations” with Naturalist Lisa. Have an Eco-conscious outdoor experience that blends creativity, sustainability, and environmental awareness.
Age: all
Call (609) 726-1191 or email Lisa.Ziff-Riley@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please dress for the weather/painting and consider bug spray and sunblock. Rain or thunder cancels.
Everlasting Autumn Wreaths Workshop
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
26-Oct 10 AM
Description: In this hands-on workshop, we will use natural materials found in the park to create ornamental wreaths for you to take home.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ 07305. This program will begin promptly at 10:00 AM and space is limited!
Fall Foliage Hike at Goat Hill
Washington Crossing State Park, Goat Hill Overlook / Preserve
26-Oct 10 AM
Description: Peak foliage in central New Jersey falls around the end of October! Join park staff at the Goat Hill Preserve in Lambertville for a fall hike in the main parking lot of the preserve at the end of George Washington Road at 10 am. This outing will walk about a mile and a half on somewhat uneven trails. Foliage, wildlife, and the area's history will be discussed!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
This outing will last approximately one hour and involve walking about one mile. Perfect for all ages and interest levels.
Week of 10/27/2025 - 10/31/2025
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