At this time each year the Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department along with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Department present The Affair at Cedar Bridge, '' a reenactment of the last land engagement of the American Revolutionary War that took place at the Cedar Bridge Tavern Historical Site in Barnegat. Saturday December 2 […]
Winter Solstice Celebration Free Event! Located at Cattus Island County Park Cooper Environmental Center December 9th 10am - 2pm Horse Carriage Rides 11am-2pm The event will have games, crafts, live animal talks, horse carriage rides, campfire story time, food, a visit from Santa and candy cane nature walk!
Lighting up Nature December 15th -18th 6pm-8pm Free! Heading out to drive through your neighborhood to look at Holiday Lights? Swing by Jakes Branch County Park for their Neighborhood Style Drive Thru Display!
Birding the North Shore Waterfowl are abundant in Ocean and Monmouth Counties this time of year. We will meander our way along the coast stopping at ponds and scanning the ocean looking for Mergansers, Grebes, Ducks and Gulls. Bring your binoculars, pack a lunch, dress for the weather (layering is best) and be prepared for […]
42nd Annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy & Gunning Show Rain or Shine September 28th 7am-5pm and September 29th 7am-4pm FREE ADMISSION FREE shuttle buses at: Pinelands Regional Highschool, Tuckerton Seaport & Freedom Fields County Park For more information, contest rules or past winners please visit: Ocean County Parks | Ocean County Government or call […]
“Night of the Stars” at Jakes Branch Spend the night under the stars with A.S.T.R.A., The Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area. Whether you’re a budding astronomer or simply a casual stargazer, this night is for you. Volunteer members of the club will be on-site to share their out-of-this-world knowledge and answer your questions […]
