Week of 11/1/2025 - 11/9/2025
Hike
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Blairstown Airport
1-Nov 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 at Blairstown Airport on Lambert Road, approximately one mile East of Route 94. GPS Coordinates: 40.970082, -74.995344 See Meetup announcement for detailed directions. (Please park at far edge of parking lot away from the building)
Bike Ride
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction Parking Area
1-Nov 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.
Wallace House 250: James Forten of Philadelphia, Black Patriot & Privateer of the Revolutionary War
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site. Raritan Public Library, 54 E Somerset St., Raritan, NJ 08869
1-Nov 11 AM
Description: James Forten, a child at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, served the American Revolution as a teenage patriot, privateer and prisoner of war. A sailmaker, Mr. Forten after the war established himself as a leading businessman in Philadelphia, one of the few men of color to own and operate a sail loft in the principal port of the early American republic. Established as a “Gentleman of Color,” Mr. Forten fought for the rights of African Americans and the abolition of slavery in the new United States and defended his country again in the War of 1812.
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
Volunteer Day at Whitesbog
Whitesbog Village, General Store
1-Nov 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
1-Nov 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. $10 per person.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Walking Tour of the Battlefield
Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Visitor Center
2-Nov 1:30 PM
Description: Monthly first Sunday guided walking tour of Monmouth Battlefield.
Age: all ages.
Please call (732) 462-9616 or email michael.timpanaro@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Weather dependent.
Don Juan de Miralles: George Washington’s Spanish Friend & Ally in New Jersey
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site. Glenbrook Brewery, 95 Morris Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
2-Nov 4 PM
Description: Paul F. Soltis, historian for Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites, reads and discusses the correspondence shared between Don Juan de Miralles and George Washington, remembering the life and death of Don Juan in New Jersey and exploring Spanish and Hispanic contributions to the American Revolution.
Age: age 21 and up
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Glenbrook Brewery courteously hosts this event offered in conjunction with Dia de Muertos in Morristown.
Full Moon Hike
Bass River State Forest, park office
5-Nov 7 PM
Description: Come get a glimpse of November’s full moon within Bass River State Forest. Enjoy the nightlife of late fall as we hike our way through Joe’s Trail (0.65 miles) in hopes of catching the full moon over Lake Absegami.
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.
Stocking Stuffer Sale
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
7-Nov 10 AM
Description: Annual Stocking Stuffer Sale sponsored by the Allaire Village Auxiliary.
Age: all ages.
Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information.
Fall Leaves Walk
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
7-Nov 11 AM
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 comfortable shoes for walking.
November Flea Market
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
8-Nov 8 AM
Description: Monthly flea market hosted by Allaire Village Inc
Age: all ages. $5.00 per person, 10& under free
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
Stocking Stuffer Sale
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
8-Nov 10 AM
Description: Annual Stocking Stuffer Sale sponsored by the Allaire Village Auxiliary.
Age: all ages.
Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information.
Leave the Leaves Hike
Bass River State Forest, park office
8-Nov 10 AM
Description: As the leaves begin to fall to the ground, most people worry about raking up the leaves, tidying up the garden, and having their lawns cleaned up. However, it’s actually more beneficial to leave the leaves! We will hike our way through the Absegami Trail (0.4 miles) while discussing the importance of leaving the leaves on the ground through winter.
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.
Gobble Wobble
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
8-Nov 9 AM
Description: Join us at Pakim Pond for our annual Gobble Wobble and learn all about turkeys on a half-mile hike on the Nature Trail!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please bring water. Dress accordingly to the weather.
Whispers of Winter
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Park office
8-Nov 11 AM
Description: As the seasons change, life in the Pine Barrens slows down. Learn all about how the plants and animals of the forest prepare for winter on a 2-mile hike on our Cranberry Dot Trail.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please bring water. Dress accordingly to the weather.
Guided Nature Walk
Cheesequake State Park. Hooks Creek Lake Day Use Area
8-Nov 11 AM
Description: Join us on a walk through the salt marsh, over our crabbing bridge and into the pine forest! This walk will be about one mile going over easy, flat terrain.
Age: all ages.
Call (732) 566-3208 or email nicole.bendixen@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please dress for the weather.
Sensational Sea Glass
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
8-Nov 11 AM
Description: This workshop will show you how to find and make art with sea glass found along the shoreline in Liberty State Park.
Age: ages 8 and up.
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress for the weather and wear shoes that can ge wet/muddy for going out to the beach to collect the sea glass.
Fall Inside/Outside Tours of Batsto Mansion and Village
Wharton State Forest, Batsto Village Historic Site
8-Nov 10 AM and 2 PM
Description: Enjoy the changing leaves and crisp autumn at Wharton State Forest with a tour of Batsto Village and its impressive Italianate mansion! Tours meet in the Batsto Visitor Center and begin with a walk through the village, stopping at notable buildings and locations along the way. They then move inside the mansion, where visitors are invited to explore the nineteenth century home. Both first-time visitors to Batsto and returning guests will find plenty to enjoy and learn about Pine Barrens history!
Age: all ages. $5 per person.
Call (609) 561-0024 or email john.hebble@dep.nj.govfor more information
Tours are approximately two hours. Visitors are strongly encouraged to dress in layers and with comfortable footwear for the outside portion of the tour. Tours may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Wagon Rides & Campfire S'mores
Whitesbog Village, General Store
8-Nov all day
Description: Join us at Whitesbog Village for some tunes from local musicians, make s'mores by the fire, and take a wagon ride into the cranberry bogs. (wagon rides require tickets, admission to Whitesbog is free.)
Age: ages 3 and up. $5 per person for wagon rides.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Moonlight Walk
Whitesbog Village, General Store
8-Nov 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.
Stocking Stuffer Sale
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
9-Nov 12 PM
Description: Annual Stocking Stuffer Sale sponsored by the Allaire Village Auxiliary.
Age: all ages.
Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information.
"Beyond the Counter" Adult Craft Workshop
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
9-Nov 2 PM
Description: Craft workshop making Christmas Putz houses.
Age: adults. $25 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/beyond-the-counter-adult-craft-workshop-making-putz-christmas-houses-tickets-1622861655899?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
History kids Club- Sachets & Pomanders
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
9-Nov 1 PM
Description: Craft workshop- make your own Sachet & Pomanders!
Age: ages 5-13. $12 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/history-kids-club-sachets-pomanders-tickets-1250047127609?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Second Sunday Lecture Series
Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Auditorium
9-Nov 2 PM
Description: Second Sunday lecture series continues! This month, Dr. David Martin (President of the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield) will present on: "Famous British Units at Monmouth"
Age: all ages.
Please call (732) 462-9616 or email michael.timpanaro@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Fall Inside/Outside Tours of Batsto Mansion and Village
Wharton State Forest, Batsto Village Historic Site
9-Nov 10 AM and 2 PM
Description: Enjoy the changing leaves and crisp autumn at Wharton State Forest with a tour of Batsto Village and its impressive Italianate mansion! Tours meet in the Batsto Visitor Center and begin with a walk through the village, stopping at notable buildings and locations along the way. They then move inside the mansion, where visitors are invited to explore the nineteenth century home. Both first-time visitors to Batsto and returning guests will find plenty to enjoy and learn about Pine Barrens history!
Age: all ages. $5 per person.
Call (609) 561-0024 or email john.hebble@dep.nj.govfor more information
Tours are approximately two hours. Visitors are strongly encouraged to dress in layers and with comfortable footwear for the outside portion of the tour. Tours may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Week of 11/10/2025 - 11/16/2025
Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
15-Nov 10 AM
Description: Join us for our annual craft show!
Age: all ages. $5 per person, ages 10 & up
Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information.
Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-craft-vendor-show-tickets-1250052965069?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Surviving the Pine Barrens: Fall Edition
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
15-Nov 10 AM
Description: Learn all about the dangers of the Pine Barrens in Autumn and how to survive them on a 5-mile hike down the Mt. Misery Trail!
Age: ages 6 and up
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please bring water. Dress according to the weather.
Everlasting Autumn Wreaths Workshop
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
15-Nov 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: ages 10 and up.
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!
Wallace House 250: Snapshots from Scottish Emigration, ca. 1700 – 2000
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, virtual event
15-Nov 10:30 AM
Description: Marjory Harper offers “Snapshots from Scottish Emigration, ca. 1700 – 2000” in this virtual lecture, placing John Wallace’s emigration in the context of a much larger movement of Scots around the world over past 250 years.
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/dab55eb1-71da-4195-b826-a80c19a2207f@5076c3d1-3802-4b9f-b36a-e0a41bd642a7
National Hiking Day with CCC Trail
Bass River State Forest, park office
16-Nov 10 AM
Description: As the weather gets colder, we spend less time outside but National Hiking Day helps encourage us to get active and enjoy what nature still has to offer. We will hike down the CCC Trail (4.0 miles) and see all of the late fall and early winter flora and fauna in Bass River State Forest.
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.
Volunteer Shoreline Cleanup
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
16-Nov 10 AM
Description: Looking for volunteer opportunities? Help lend a hand cleaning up the shores of the Richard J. Sullivan Natura Area 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.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Dress to work outdoors, wear sturdy shoes, and bring work gloves if you have them.
Bird Walk
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot Overlook
16-Nov 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.
A Scots Musical Celebration of the Wallace House’s 250th Birthday
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 158 W. High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
16-Nov 4 PM
Description: The Practitioners of Musick ‘resolve’ the musical ‘bands which have connected’ Scotland and America, following John Wallace from Scottish Lowlands to Somerset County through Philadelphia in this musical celebration of the Wallace House's 250th Birthday.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Naticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribe presents: The Strength of Song and Dance
Washington Crossing State Park, Lambertville Free Public Library 6 Lily Street Lambertville, NJ 08530
16-Nov 1 PM
Description: "The Strength of Song & Dance " will feature evocative music and rhythmic movements traditional to the Lenape and Nanticoke tribes, and modern to all indigenous people.
Age: all ages
Call 609-737-0623 or email mark.sirak@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Archives Adventure- Buildings and Machines
Whitesbog Village, General Store
16-Nov 2 PM
Description: Learn about the history of our built environment and engineered creations! Check out vintage photographs, maps, see before and after pictures and secrets uncovered along the way.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Week of 11/17/2025 - 11/23/2025
National Take a Hike Day: Do the Loop!
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center
17-Nov 10 AM
Description: 7.5-mile strenuous hike on the Andover Loop Trail.
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/
Senior Trail Stewardship Workgroup
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center parking area
19-Nov 8:30 AM
Description: Help park staff and volunteers manage the trails of Washington Crossing State Park while learning about stewardship! Volunteers are asked to arrive at the Nature Center by 8:30am to begin work.
Age: ages 18 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!
Kit & Caboodle Book Club
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Lake House Cafe
21-Nov 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.
B.A.R.K Ranger Induction
Bass River State Forest, park office
22-Nov 10 AM
Description: Calling all responsible dogs! Get inducted as a B.A.R.K. Ranger. Take our pledge and receive a bark badge and a treat! Afterwards, we will hike Absegami Trail (0.4 miles) and practice being a B.A.R.K Ranger for the first time!
Age: all ages. Donations welcome.
Please call (609) 296-1114 or email josephine.vuolo@dep.nj.gov for more information.
We will be outdoors so dress prepared; bring water and bug spray.
End of Autumn Trek
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Park office
22-Nov 9 AM
Description: Join us on an 8-mile hike that encompasses all of the hiking trails in BTB on our final hike of the year! Learn all about the plants, animals, history and more on this grand adventure in the Pine Barrens!
Age: ages 10 and up
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Registration required. To register for the hike, please call the office and leave your name, phone number, and email address.
Please bring water. Dress accordingly to the weather. There are two 30-minute breaks during the hike, it is recommended that you pack a lunch in addition to bringing a water bottle. There will be restrooms as well as refill stations for water at the 3 and 5 mile markers. For additional information, please view the event on the Brendan T. Byrne Facebook page.
Guided Nature Walk
Cheesequake State Park. Hooks Creek Lake Day Use Area
22-Nov 11 AM
Description: Join us on a walk through the salt marsh, over our crabbing bridge and into the pine forest! This walk will be about one mile going over easy, flat terrain.
Age: all ages.
Call (732) 566-3208 or email nicole.bendixen@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please dress for the weather.
Nature’s Canvas
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
22-Nov 10 AM
Description: 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.
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!
Trail Stewardship Workgroup
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center parking area
22-Nov 8:30 AM
Description: Work alongside park staff as trails are maintained around Washington Crossing State Park. Meet at the Nature Center!
Age: ages 12 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!
Public Star Watch & Batsto Village Evening Walking Tours
Wharton State Forest, Batsto Village Historic Site
22-Nov 5:30 PM
Description: You’re invited to a Free Public Star Watch at Batsto, organized by the West Jersey Astronomical Society (WAS). Members of the Society will have telescopes available for the public to view objects in the night sky. The event is weather permitting, and visitors are encouraged to check the WAS website (https://www.wasociety.us) after 1 PM. the day of the event to confirm it is still happening should there be cloudy skies.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 322-9523 or email Alexandria.horan@dep.nj.gov for more information
The Star Watch begins at 5:30 PM. At 5:45 PM in the Batsto Visitor Center Auditorium there will be a Comet Demonstration and at 6:30 PM there will be a Laser-Guided Constellation Tour in the telescope observation field. Historic Interpreters will also be on hand to lead evening walking tours through the village. Tours are open to all ages and are free of charge. Visitors interested in walking the village should meet behind the Visitor Center (near the Ore Boat). Tours are 45-55 minutes and are offered at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM.
Day of Thanks
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
23-Nov 11 AM
Description: Celebrate an early 19th Century Thanksgiving with the villagers of Jame P. Allaire's Howell Iron Works Company!
Age: all ages. $5 per person ages 4 & up
Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information.
Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-thanks-a-19th-century-thanksgiving-celebration-tickets-1250056425419?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Owl Excursion at Ballanger Creek
Bass River State Forest, park office
23-Nov 6 PM
Description: During late fall and into the winter, this is the mating season for southern NJ's largest and most vocal owls, the Great Horned Owl and the Barred Owl. We will hike our way around Ballanger Creek (about 1 mile) in hopes of hearing and seeing some. It is highly recommended to bring binoculars, a flashlight, and to be as quiet as possible while hiking.
Age: ages 8 and up. 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.
Storytime and Craft
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
23-Nov 11 AM
Description: Hear a story about the different kinds of wildlife and habitats found in Liberty State Park, and then make a story-related craft to take home with you.
Age: ages 6 and up.
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!
Owls of the Crossing
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center parking area
23-Nov 4:45 PM
Description: Join the park naturalist in the park after hours in search of owls! This outing will take place right at dusk and explore areas of the park known for owl activity.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 737-0623 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight! This outing is set to hike about a mile and a half and last a little over an hour.
Week of 11/24/2025 - 11/30/2025
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
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.
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
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.
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
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!
Week of 12/29/2025 - 12/31/2025
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