Week of 6/23/2025 - 6/30/2025
Natural Plant Dye Workshop
Bass River State Forest, Interpretive Center
24-Jun 2 PM
Description: Learn how to dye the natural way! We will be using plants to dye our own fabrics. Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own (must be white cotton).
Age: ages 6 and up. $3 Donation fee.
Registration required; 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.
Summer Insects
Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson, NJ
24-Jun 10 AM
Description: Learn insect life cycles and survival strategies. We will look for their tell-tale signs and learn how important these amazing creatures are to our human lives. Our investigation will be around the building and garden areas.
Age: all ages
Call (732) 928-2360 for more information.
Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis. Accepting 20 people for this event and registration is free. https://www.eventbrite.com/o/forest-resource-education-center-31858983647?msockid=29e3cf844aed60c434e2dba84b8f61b8
PVTC Annual Meeting
Kittatinny Valley State Park, KVSP Administration Bldg.
24-Jun 7 PM
Description: Refreshments will be served followed by elections.
Age: all
Call (973) 324-0429 or email pbk123@aol.com for more information. Sponsored by Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee.
George Washington Takes Command: The Journey Through Jersey, 1775
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, Henry Guest House, 58 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
24-Jun 5:30 PM / 7 PM
Description: Follow George Washington’s first “Journey Through Jersey” as Commander in Chief through Trenton, New Brunswick and Newark and across the Hudson River from Hoboken to take command of the Continental Army 250 years ago in 1775.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov
George Washington Takes Command: The Journey Through Jersey, 1775
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, online
25-Jun 7 PM
Description: Follow George Washington’s first “Journey Through Jersey” as Commander in Chief through Trenton, New Brunswick and Newark and across the Hudson River from Hoboken to take command of the Continental Army 250 years ago in 1775.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov
Thursday Trails
Belleplain State Forest, Nature center
26-Jun 10 AM
Description: Join Gina for a hike on various hiking trails throughout Belleplain State Forest!
Age: All ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email gina.morgan@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Hiking boots recommended! Bring water, bug spray & snacks. This hike meets every other week at different locations. Dogs welcome on leash!
Creatures of the Night
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
27-Jun 8 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.
Weather dependent.
Ducky Derby
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
28-Jun 11 AM
Description: Rubber duck races down the millpond. 2 days of fun! Races every 1/2 hour, animals, scavenger hunt, & more!
Age: all ages. $10 per person, ages 4 & up; under age 4 is free.
Call (732) 938-2371 or email inga.gabliks@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Lost in the Woods Program
Bass River State Forest, Interpretive Center
28-Jun 10 AM
Description: Ever been scared of getting lost in the woods? Come learn how to stay safe in the forest in case you lose your way.
Age: ages 6 and up. $3 Donation fee.
Registration required; 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.
History of the Pine Barrens
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Park office
28-Jun 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 Pinelands on this 3-mile hike down our Cranberry Dot Trail.
Age: ages 10 and up
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Weather dependent.
Guided Packing House Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Cranberry packing house
28-Jun 10 AM
Description: Join our village historian for a guided tour of the historic cranberry packing house.
Age: all
Call (732) 341-4098 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Battle of Monmouth Annual Reenactment
Monmouth Battlefield State Park. Visitor Center
28-Jun 10 AM
Description: Reenactment marking the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth, the largest annual living history event in the state! Two days of history come alive! Revolutionary War campsites, sutlers, food vendors, historical programs for all ages, and of course, reenactments of the battle.
Age: all ages. $12 suggested donation per vehicle.
Call (732) 462-9616 or email michal.timpanaro@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Bird Walk at Voorhees
Voorhees State Park
28-Jun 8 AM
Description: Join us for a peaceful morning walk through the park as we search for summer’s feathered residents! Migration season has ended, and now the birds remaining in the park are the ones who have stayed to nest and raise their young. Come discover who’s calling Voorhees State Park home this summer, from lively warblers to woodpeckers and more. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced birder, all are welcome! Bring your binoculars, your curiosity, and comfortable walking shoes.
Age: ages 8 and up.
The event is free, but registration is requested. Email sprucerun@dep.nj.gov or call 908-638-8572 to register.
Gen. Washington’s Walk: The Journey Through Jersey, 1775 – Hudson River
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, Hoboken Terminal, 1 Hudson Place, Hoboken, NJ 07030
28-Jun 4 PM
Description: Follow George Washington’s first “Journey Through Jersey” as Commander in Chief on this walking tour. Meet in the Main Waiting Room at Hoboken Terminal, 1 Hudson Place. Pay your own fare for NY Waterway ferry from Hoboken Terminal to Brookfield Place. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy footgear and bring water and snacks. The walk in New York to and from the site of the house of Leonard Lispenard will cover about 2 miles and take about 1 hour. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail connects Liberty State Park and Hoboken Terminal.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov
Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
28-Jun 2 PM
Description: Demonstration includes a history of Washington's Crossing, explanation of battle tactics, overview of how the musket functions and finishes with the firing of the musket.
Age: all ages. $1 per person
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Weather dependent.
Ducky Derby
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
29-Jun 11 AM
Description: Rubber duck races down the millpond. 2 days of fun! Races every 1/2 hour, animals, scavenger hunt, & more!
Age: all ages. $10 per person, ages 4 & up; under age 4 is free.
Call (732) 938-2371 or email inga.gabliks@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Nocturnal Night Life Hike
Bass River State Forest, park office
29-Jun 8 PM
Description: Enjoy a quiet night hike through Bass River as we look and listen for nocturnal wildlife. We will hike through Absegami and Joe’s Trail (about 2 mi.)
Age: ages 6 and up.
Registration requested, no required; 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.
Bird Watching in the Salt Marsh
Cheesequake State Park, Hooks Creek Lake Day Use Area
29-Jun 9 AM
Description: Come visit us at the observation deck to observe some of our native birds found in the salt marsh. We will have binoculars set up to help get a closer look!
Age: all. Park entrance fee will apply; $10 per vehicle
Call (732) 566-3208 or email nicole.bendixen@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please register here: https://forms.office.com/g/j9Zv2N8iah
Please come prepared with water, proper clothing/footwear, bug spray, and sunscreen!
Sunday Fundays: Have a Hoot! Learning about Owls
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble restroom building
29-Jun 10 AM
Description: Take time to learn about Owls and what they do while we are sleeping.
Age: all
Call (609) 726-1191 or email lisa.ziff-riley@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Dress for weather. Rain will cancel.
Battle of Monmouth Annual Reenactment
Monmouth Battlefield State Park. Visitor Center
29-Jun 10 AM
Description: Reenactment marking the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth, the largest annual living history event in the state! Two days of history come alive! Revolutionary War campsites, sutlers, food vendors, historical programs for all ages, and of course, reenactments of the battle.
Age: all ages. $12 suggested donation per vehicle.
Call (732) 462-9616 or email michal.timpanaro@dep.nj.gov for more information.
George Washington: In High Spirits
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, Flounder Brewing Co., 2 Clerico Ln, Building 4, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
29-Jun 12 PM
Description: Join George Washington in the historic Dutch barn of Flounder Brewing Co. for a discussion of the spirits of his age. Topics will include Gen. Washington’s foray into the commercial distilling of whiskey and corn liquor and experiments with viniculture and home brewing. Hear about Gen. Washington’s favorite wines, champagnes, and other beverages and enjoy anecdotes about some of his favorite watering holes in New Jersey and Philadelphia, New York, Virginia and other points in between.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov
Week of 7/1/2025 - 7/6/2025
New Jersey’s Declarations of Independence: A Musical Discovery of Early America
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
2-Jul 6:30 PM
Description: Historical musician and balladeer Linda Russell shares broadsides, ballads, love songs and humorous ditties as she tells the stories of everyday life in early America at the opening of the Revolutionary War. Included are such songs as "Johnnie's Gone for a Soldier," "Soldier, Soldier, Will You Marry Me" and George Washington's favorite dance tune!
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets for this outdoors concert.
Antique American Flag Display
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village Chapel
3-Jul 11 AM
Description: A display of antique American flags, just in time for Independence Day.
Age: all ages. Donations appreciated.
Call (732) 938-2371 or email inga.gabliks@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Fourth of July Hike
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Waterwheel Farm Parking Area
4-Jul 10 AM
Description: The hike will be three to four miles. The trail is cinder-based, which provides easy walking.
Age: adults
Call (973) 324-0429 or email pbk123@aol.com for more information.
Bring a drink. Paulinskill Valley Trail Parking Area across from Waterwheel Farm, Cedar Ridge Road, Fredon, NJ. (trail crosses Cedar Ridge Road near 908-928 addressa) GPS Coordinates: 41.025499, -74.862599 See Meetup announcement for detailed directions. Meetup.com (Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee Hiking Group).
Commemoration of Independence Day
Monmouth Battlefield State Park, outside visitor center
4-Jul 1 PM
Description: A commemoration of Independence Day.
Age: all ages
Call (732) 462-9616 or email michael.timpanaro@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a Musket Firing
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
4-Jul 2 PM
Description: A dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence and a Musket Firing demonstration by a Continental Soldier.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Weather dependent.
Antique American Flag Display
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village Chapel
5-Jul 11 AM
Description: A display of antique American flags, just in time for Independence Day.
Age: all ages. Donations appreciated.
Call (732) 938-2371 or email inga.gabliks@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Surviving the Pine Barrens
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, park office
5-Jul 9 AM
Description: Join us on a 3-mile hike down the Cranberry Dot Trail and learn all about bears, rattlesnakes, and other potential dangers in the Pine Barrens and how to avoid them.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring bugspray/tick repellent and a water bottle.
Guided Packing House Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Cranberry packing house
5-Jul 10 AM
Description: Join our village historian for a guided tour of the historic cranberry packing house.
Age: all
Call (732) 341-4098 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov for more information.
New Jersey's Unknown Intelligence Network during and after the Ten Crucial Days Campaign
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
5-Jul 2 PM
Description: Follow Frederick Frelinghuysen from the Old Dutch Parsonage of Somerville and Gen. Frelinghuysen House of Raritan to the Provincial Congress of New Jersey at Trenton in 1775.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Weather dependent.
Antique American Flag Display
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village Chapel
6-Jul 11 AM
Description: A display of antique American flags, just in time for Independence Day.
Age: all ages. Donations appreciated.
Call (732) 938-2371 or email inga.gabliks@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Animal Tracking at Pakim Pond
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
6-Jul 10 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 bugspray/tick repellent and a water bottle.
Nature School on the Porch
Double Trouble State Park, village information building
6-Jul 10 AM
Description: Join us for Nature School on the Porch, a cozy, outdoor learning experience for kids.
Age: all
Call (609) 726-1191 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please dress for the weather and consider bug spray and sunblock. Rain or thunder cancels.
Walking Tour of the Battlefield
Monmouth Battlefield State Park, outside visitor center
6-Jul 1 PM
Description: Monthly first Sunday guided walking tour of Monmouth Battlefield.
Age: all ages
Call (732) 462-9616 or email michael.timpanaro@dep.nj.gov for more information.
George Washington Takes Command: The Journey Through Jersey, 1775
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, William Trent House Museum, 15 Market Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
6-Jul 2 PM
Description: Follow George Washington’s first “Journey Through Jersey” as Commander in Chief through Trenton, New Brunswick and Newark and across the Hudson River from Hoboken to take command of the Continental Army 250 years ago in 1775.
Age: ages 8 and up
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Gen. Washington's Walk
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, William Trent House Museum, 15 Market Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
6-Jul 3 PM
Description: Follow George Washington’s first “Journey Through Jersey” as Commander in Chief on this walk through historic Trenton. Meet at the 1719 William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, NJ 08611. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear and bring water and snacks. The walk to and from the Trenton Makes Bridge and St. Michael’s Episcopal Church covers about 2 ½ miles and takes about 1 ½ hours.
Age: ages 8 and up
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Week of 7/7/2025 - 7/13/2025
Mr. Frelinghuysen Goes to Trenton: New Jersey’s First Provincial Congress, 1775
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, Raritan Public Library, 54 E. Somerset Street, Raritan, NJ 08869
10-Jul 6:30 PM
Description: Follow Frederick Frelinghuysen from the Old Dutch Parsonage of Somerville and Gen. Frelinghuysen House of Raritan to the Provincial Congress of New Jersey at Trenton in 1775.
Age: ages 8 and up
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Flea Market
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
12-Jul 8 AM
Description: Monthly outdoor flea market.
Age: all ages. $5 per person; ages 10 & under free. Vendor spaces $45.
Call (732) 938-2371 or email inga.gabliks@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Guided Packing House Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Cranberry packing house
12-Jul 10 AM
Description: Join our village historian for a guided tour of the historic cranberry packing house.
Age: all
Call (732) 341-4098 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
12-Jul 2 PM
Description: Demonstration includes a history of Washington's Crossing, explanation of battle tactics, overview of how the musket functions and finishes with the firing of the musket.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Weather dependent.
History Kids Club
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
13-Jul 1 PM
Description: Paint your own yo-yo or spinning top.
Age: ages 5-12. $12 per person. Must register online at allairevillage.org.
Call (732) 938-2371 or email inga.gabliks@dep.nj.gov for more information.
"Beyond the Counter" Adult Craft Workshop
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
13-Jul 2 PM
Description: Adult crafting workshop, focusing on making and tasting fruit shrubs.
Age: adults. $25 per person. Must register online at allairevillage.org.
Call (732) 938-2371 or email inga.gabliks@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Turtles of Reeve's Bogs
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Reeve’s Bog
13-Jul 10 AM
Description: Turtles are a staple of the Pine Barrens! Join us on a 2.5 Mile walk around Reeve’s Bogs and learn all about the many species of turtles we have in our park!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring bugspray/tick repellent and a water bottle. Waterproof or resistant footwear is also recommended. Directions to the meeting location can be found on the Brendan T. Byrne State forest Facebook page.
Second Sunday Lecture Series
Monmouth Battlefield State Park, visitor center auditorium
13-Jul 2 PM
Description: Second Sunday lecture series continues! This month, Dr. David Martin (President of the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield) will present on: "The 14th New Jersey Infantry at Camp Vredenburg and Beyond"
Age: all ages
Call (732) 462-9616 or email michael.timpanaro@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Week of 7/14/2025 - 7/20/2025
Sunset at Reeve's Bogs
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Reeve’s Bog
18-Jul 6:30 PM
Description: Join us for a 2-mile hike at Reeve’s Bogs and watch the sunset as you learn all about the nighttime creatures of the bogs!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring bugspray/tick repellent and a water bottle. Waterproof or resistant footwear is also recommended. Directions to the meeting location can be found on the Brendan T. Byrne State forest Facebook page.
James P. Allaire's Birthday
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
19-Jul 11 AM
Description: Come out and Celebrate an important day at the Village - the BIRTHDAY of our founder, Mr. James P. Allaire!
Age: ages 4 and up. $5 per person.
Call (732) 938-2371 or email inga.gabliks@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Wildlife of Pakim Pond
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
19-Jul 10 AM
Description: Join us for a half-mile hike at Pakim Pond and learn all about the plants and animals of the wetlands! 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 bugspray/tick repellent and a water bottle.
Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
19-Jul 2 PM
Description: Demonstration includes a history of Washington's Crossing, explanation of battle tactics, overview of how the musket functions and finishes with the firing of the musket.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Weather dependent.
Nature School on the Porch
Double Trouble State Park, village information building
20-Jul 10 AM
Description: Join us for Nature School on the Porch, a cozy, outdoor learning experience for kids.
Age: all
Call (609) 726-1191 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please dress for the weather and consider bug spray and sunblock. Rain or thunder cancels.
Week of 7/21/2025 - 7/27/2025
History of the CCC
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
26-Jul 10 AM
Description: Learn all about the history of Pakim Pond and the Civilian Conservation Corps on a half-mile hike around Pakim Pond!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring bugspray/tick repellent and a water bottle.
Snakes of the Pine Barrens
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Reeve’s Bog
27-Jul 9 AM
Description: Join us on a 3-mile hike around Reeve's Bogs and learn all about the plethora of snake species and reptiles you can find in the NJ Pine Barrens!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring bugspray/tick repellent and a water bottle. Waterproof or resistant footwear is also recommended. Directions to the meeting location can be found on the Brendan T. Byrne State forest Facebook page.
Nature School on the Porch
Double Trouble State Park, village information building
27-Jul 10 AM
Description: Join us for Nature School on the Porch, a cozy, outdoor learning experience for kids.
Age: all
Call (609) 726-1191 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please dress for the weather and consider bug spray and sunblock. Rain or thunder cancels.
“Jersey Girls” of the Civil War: Clara Barton, Cornelia Hancock & Somerville’s Arabella Barlow
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, United Reformed Church Fellowship Hall, 100 West Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
27-Jul 2 PM
Description: Join a panel discussion introducing the New Jersey lives of Civil War nurses Clara Barton, Cornelia Hancock and Somerville’s Arabella Barlow and considering opportunities for historic preservation and heritage tourism to share the stories of the “Jersey Girls” of the Civil War.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Made possible by the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association with the sponsorship of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
Week of 7/28/2025 - 7/31/2025
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