Week of 11/24/2025 - 11/30/2025
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center
26-Nov 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/
The Post Gobble Wobble
Bass River State Forest, park office
29-Nov 10 AM
Description: Whether you’re looking to walk off all that Thanksgiving food or simply reflect on all that you're grateful for, Bass River State Forest offers the fresh air you need. We will be hiking down the Nisky Trail (1.7 miles) as taking a hike after Thanksgiving helps with digestion, boosts the mood, and gains some extra time with the family.
Age: all ages. Donations welcome.
Please call (609) 296-1114 or email josephine.vuolo@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Weather permitting. We will be outdoors so dress prepared; bring water and bug spray.
Week of 12/1/2025 - 12/7/2025
Guided Nature Walk
Cheesequake State Park. Hooks Creek Lake Day Use Area
6-Dec 11 AM
Description: Discover the various ecosystems, wildlife and history of Cheesequake State Park on this 3-mile guided Hike. 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 and binoculars!
Holiday Pomanders Workshop
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal
6-Dec 10 AM
Description: Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn about the history of this holiday tradition and create your own beautiful fruit pomander to take home!
Age: ages 6 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
We will meet at the CRRNJ Terminal located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive.
Hessians on St. Nicholas Day: 4th Annual Reenactment of the Arrest of Derrick Van Veghten, 1776
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site. Raritan Public Library, 54 E Somerset St., Raritan, NJ 08869
6-Dec 11 AM
Description: The 4th Annual Reenactment of the Arrest of Derrick Van Veghten by Hessian Jaegers comes to Raritan Public Library’s historic Gen. Frelinghuysen House.
Age: all ages.
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information. https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/14938402
Delaware River Ferries at the time of the American Revolution
Washington Crossing State Park, Lambertville Free Public Library 6 Lily Street Lambertville, NJ 08530
6-Dec 1 PM
Description: Ferry boats played a crucial role in Washington’s December 1776 Crossing, which occurred just south of Lambertville. Local expert Stan Saperstein will share a presentation on the 1776 Delaware River ferry boat operations, including Coryell’s Ferry (Lambertville), while dressed in ferryman’s garb of the era. He’ll discuss the local ferries’ economic impact, how they affected private businesses and their military use. He’ll also provide a look at the technical operations and different styles of ferry boats.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email mark.sirak@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Volunteer Work Day
Whitesbog Village, General Store
6-Dec 10 AM
Description: Come out and join our volunteers in outdoor or indoor projects in the village. You can choose from tending trails and garden path or projects like painting, sweeping, helping to decorate and organizing supplies for events!
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Village Tour
Whitesbog Village, General Store
6-Dec 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
6-Dec 7 PM
Description: Listen to the night sounds of the Pines, learn about Whitesbog and experience the seasonal changes of the Pinelands. Duration: 3-5 miles.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Hope Farm Hogmanay on the Wallace House’s 250th Birthday
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site. 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
7-Dec 4 PM
Description: Wish Wallace House a Happy 250th Birthday. Learn about the rehabilitation of the Wallace House underway for Revolution NJ and toss a sprig of holly on the yule log in an early celebration of Hogmanay, the Scots new year.
Age: all ages.
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Woodpeckers!
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
7-Dec 10 AM
Description: Winter is the best time to look for woodpeckers and Washington Crossing State Park is full of these three-toed environmental engineers! This program will focus on the various species of woodpecker in the park including Hairy, Red-bellied, and Pileated Woodpeckers.
Age: all ages.
Email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
This program will walk about two miles in search of woodpeckers and their allies. Please meet at the Nature Center by 10 AM. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes for walking.
Week of 12/8/2025 - 12/14/2025
« Je me souviens » Souvenirs of the Continental Army’s 250th Birthday for Youth & All Ages
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site. Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s Montgomery Branch, Library Meeting Room
11-Dec 6 PM
Description: Remember the battles and blizzards Richard Montgomery, namesake of Montgomery Township, faced 250 years ago on New Year's Eve 1775 in this program for youth and all ages. Meet a soldier of the Continental Army and make a souvenir of 1775 for New Jersey veterans celebrating the 250th Birthdays of the Continental Army, Navy and Marines in 2025.
Age: all ages.
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information. https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/15027176
Rid Litter Day
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center
12-Dec 10 AM
Description: 2.5-mile litter pick-up along Goodale Road.
Age: teens and adults
Call (973) 786-6445 or email lynn.groves@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please register at https://kvsp.eventbrite.com
Gloves, reflective vests, litter pickers, and bags provided.
Caven Point Volunteer Shoreline Cleanup
Liberty State Park, 300 Morris Pesin Drive
13-Dec 10 AM
Description: Looking for volunteer opportunities? Help lend a hand cleaning up the shores of Caven Point by removing trash that has come in with the tides.
Age: ages 6 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
We will meet at Lot #1 located at 300 Morris Pesin Drive. Please dress to spend time outdoors, wear sturdy shoes, and bring work gloves if you have them. The walk to the beach is 1 1/2 miles round trip, so please be sure all participants are comfortable with this.
YULE! Viking and Winter Holiday Traditions
Whitesbog Village, General Store
13-Dec 10 AM
Description: Join us at Whitesbog for our Yule event and indulge in Crafts, Vendors, Candy Cane Trail Walks, Wagon Rides, Pictures with Santa, Hot Chocolate Bar, museum tours and more! Bring the family to this free event and shop in the General Store and Barrel Factory for the perfect gift!
Age: all ages. Free Admission, some activities require tickets. Tickets can be purchased online through Facebook or Eventbrite. For more info, visit the Whitesbog Facebook Page.
Washington's Landing
Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Grove /River Parking lot next to Nelson House
14-Dec 11 AM
Description: Come learn about New Jersey's role in Washington's Crossing and the Battle of Trenton. Activities throughout the day include wreath laying ceremonies, speakers and a Continental Army encampment. 1 PM Annual Reenactment Rehearsal of General Washington's Christmas Night crossing of the Delaware River.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email mark.sirak@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Come early to park and walk to the river. Big crowd expected! Accessible parking is available at Washington Grove (River parking lot) - after 10:30am please enter from River Drive in Titusville via Grant Street. General Parking is in the Main Park; some shuttles will be available for those unable to walk to the river.
YULE! Viking and Winter Holiday Traditions
Whitesbog Village, General Store
14-Dec 10 AM
Description: Join us at Whitesbog for our Yule event and indulge in Crafts, Vendors, Candy Cane Trail Walks, Wagon Rides, Pictures with Santa, Hot Chocolate Bar, museum tours and more! Bring the family to this free event and shop in the General Store and Barrel Factory for the perfect gift!
Age: all ages. Free Admission, some activities require tickets. Tickets can be purchased online through Facebook or Eventbrite. For more info, visit the Whitesbog Facebook Page.
Week of 12/15/2025 - 12/21/2025
Guided Nature Walk
Cheesequake State Park. Hooks Creek Lake Day Use Area
20-Dec 11 AM
Description: Discover the various ecosystems, wildlife and history of Cheesequake State Park on this 3 mile guided Hike. 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 and binoculars!
Winter Waterfowl Walk
Liberty State Park, 300 Morris Pesin Drive
20-Dec 10 AM
Description: Come out on a guided walk to Caven Point to learn about some of LSP's avian winter visitors and resident species that can be seen throughout the year.
Age: ages 8 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
We will meet at Lot #1 located at 300 Morris Pesin Drive. Please dress to spend time outdoors, wear sturdy shoes, and bring binoculars if you have them. The walk to the beach is 1 1/2 miles round trip, so please be sure all participants are comfortable with this.
Week of 12/22/2025 - 12/28/2025
Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment
Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Grove /River Parking lot next to Nelson House
25-Dec 12:30 PM
Description: 12:30 PM Mark Sirak will speak about the Crossing prior to the 1 PM Annual Reenactment of General Washington's Christmas Night crossing of the Delaware River.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email mark.sirak@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Come early to park and walk to the river. Big crowd expected!
Evergreen Walk and Craft
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
28-Dec 11 AM
Description: We will learn how to identify different types of evergreens and discuss the valuable roles these trees play in nature, and then make pinecone bird feeders.
Age: all ages.
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Please dress to spend time outdoors and wear shoes comfortable for walking.
Week of 12/29/2025 - 12/31/2025
Storytime and Craft
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
30-Dec 11 AM
Description: Come out on a guided walk to Caven Point to learn about some of LSP's avian winter visitors and resident species that can be seen throughout the year.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way.
« Je me souviens » The Last Day of the First Year of the Revolutionary War
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site. William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
31-Dec 2 PM
Description: Je me souviens, “Remember me,” proclaims the motto of Quebec. Learn about the Continental Army’s campaign in Canada in 1775 and 1776, New Jersey troops in Canada, the memorialization of Richard Montgomery in New Jersey, and the friendship Quebec and New Jersey share today.
Age: ages 10 & up
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information. https://www.williamtrenthouse.org/upcoming.html
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