Go behind the scenes and virtually tour some of the unique spaces within the Intrepid Museum.Join the Intrepid Museum’s Curator of Aviation Eric Boehm and Collections Manager Danielle Swanson on an exclusive virtual tour of Intrepid's hangar deck as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of USS Intrepid’s commissioning.This live one-hour virtual experience will give viewers…
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Sunset Hike at Rockwood HallJoin us for a 3-mile hike and witness the spectacular view of the sun setting over the Hudson and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Leashed dogs are welcome.Please bring water and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. Long pants tucked into your socks are recommended to prevent exposure to ticks and poison ivy. This…
Thursdays Rock! Summer Concert Series Featuring Turnstyles August 24th 7:30 – 9:30 Located at the Hall of RecordsSublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, sponsored by CentraState Healthcare System, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area and…
ShopRite Kidz Cook is a caregiver-and-me program that introduces children to a diversity of foods, explains cooking concepts and helps build dexterity with cooking utensils. Young cooks will be practicing their cooking skills to make a new and fun dish in every class! Workshops will be held at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm and…
Explore the natural world around us!Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.Children's Programs, Ages 5 & up unless otherwise noted (Register just the kids)Tiny Tots, Ages 3-5 (Register…
Come to the Dennis Branch Library on Friday, August 25th at 10am for a movie and a snack! Stay cool in the air conditioning watching Anna and Elsa in “Frozen” and enjoy a snack of juice and Munchkins (or bring your own snacks if you wish)! The movie has a PG rating and a run…
Books, movies, music and more! Bargains galore for every age and interest. All proceeds benefit special library programs and purchases sponsored by the Friends of the E. Louise Childs Library. Donations to the sale can be dropped off at Louise Childs from Monday, August 7-Saturday, August 19. The Friends are accepting the following items in…
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Guided hike for children & their families.Help us celebrate the 107th birthday of the National Park Service by joining us for a guided walk around one of the trails at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and learn what it takes to become a Jr. Ranger! Children will use their different senses as we explore all…
One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with a teen or adult to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each session. The Book Buddies…
Farmer’s Market Every Friday July through October
“The Earth, like the Sun, like the Air – belongs to everyone – and to no one.” — Edward Abbey Learn how to preserve land for future generations and become a steward of beautiful northwest NJ nature. Discover the remarkable Ridge and Valley Region and its ecological significance, and the crucial role ‘Climate Corridors’ like…
Wildflower WalkJoin botanist, Patty Butter, for a leisurely walk and learn about the identification of summer wildflowers. Contribute as a citizen scientist to increase our knowledge of the ecology of the Preserve by logging your observations in the iNaturalist app. Bring a camera or cell phone to take pictures and add the iNaturalist app to…
Stop by on Fridays for an afternoon of board game fun. We’ve got: ❖ Apples to Apples ❖ Life ❖ Dungeons & Dragons ❖ Connect 4 ❖ Exploding Kittens ❖ Werewolf ❖ Uno ❖ Candyland ❖ and More! All ages welcome. No registration required. Bring a friend, make a friend, play old favorites or learn…
Join a Park Ranger for the screening of a short nature-related film followed by a walk at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (JBWR) Short Film Club is an effort to build a sense of community, to share a moment with visitors in the park, and to watch, then converse about a…
Summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17! Join Miss Kim at the Main Library for Book Club Buddies, where in a small group setting, we will read short stories from the “I Survived True Stories” series (books provided) together each week. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! At the end…
Free Fridays are back! The Intrepid Museum is once again extending its hours free of charge on the last Friday of April, June, July, August and September from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Celebrate the ship’s 80th commissioning anniversary and enjoy special programs, including our free summer movie series, featuring classic “ship” themed films. Guests will also enjoy our…
Take a hike around sunset through the preserve!We’ll take a hike around sunset through the preserve to see what wildlife are out and about. Who knows we might even get a beautiful sunset over the Connetquot River! Please be prepared to hike for 2-3 miles! Family Programs are for Children Ages 6 and up. $4…
Funky Friday at The Gazebo 7:00pm – 9:00pm
