December
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Nature and History Interpretive Programs and Tours
Call for dates, topics and times
FREE; donations welcomed
D&R Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
www.dandrcanal.com
Note: ADA accessible
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Boy and Girl Scout Badge and Patch Programs
Call for arrangements
FREE; donations welcomed
D&R Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
www.dandrcanal.com
Note: ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
Note: ADA accessible
The History of Belleplain State Forest
Call for dates and times
FREE
Belleplain State Forest
(609) 206-3389
Note: ADA accessible
Public Skywatch
Call for dates
7:30 p.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest
(609) 861-2404
Sponsor: South Jersey Astronomy Club
www.sjac.us
Note: Rain date November 13; ADA accessible
Science & Social Studies Class
Field Trips
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Call for arrangements
Boy Scout and Girl Scout
Advancement Programs
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Call for arrangements
Double Trouble Village Tours & Hikes
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Call for arrangements
Historic Guided Tours
Call for dates and time
FREE; donations welcome
Grover Cleveland Birthplace
(973) 226-0001
Historic Tours of Somers Mansion
Call for dates and times
FREE
Somers Mansion State Historic Site
(609) 927-2212
Note: Somers Mansion is the Oldest Home in Atlantic County
December Daily
Commuters, Immigrants, and
Vacationers, Oh My!
CRRNJ Terminal Walking Tours
9 a.m. to 1p.m.
FREE
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ
Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Note: ADA accessible
December Saturdays
The Pine Barrens Up Close & Natural
2 p.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest,
Conference Room
(609) 861-2404
Note: ½ hour DVD presentation; ADA accessible
December 1
Holiday Open House
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $8, seniors $7, children ages 6 to12 $5; children under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Please call for additional information; ADA accessible
December 2
Holiday Open House
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $8, seniors $7, children ages 6 to12 $5; children under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Please call for additional information; ADA accessible
December 3
Christmas at Allaire
Noon to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $6 per adult; $4 children ages 5 to 14
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Horse and wagon ride fee
additional: $7.50 per adult;
$5 children under 12
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $6 per person; advance tickets highly recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Santa rides the train and talks to all the children
Children's Holiday Story Time & Craft
1 to 2 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: For children ages 4 to 6
accompanied by an adult;
attendance limited
Kid's Christmas at the Seashore
1 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609)884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Yuletide Tour
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Sponsor: Friends of the Hancock House Inc. and Hancock House State Historic Site
(856) 935-4373
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Explorer Hike
Call for time & location
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(201) 274-9805
Christmas at Lusscroft
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE; donations recommended
Lusscroft Farm
(973) 875-4800 High Point Park Office
www.lusscroftfarm.com
Sponsor: Heritage and Agriculture Association
Holiday Open House
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $8, seniors $7, children ages 6 to12 $5; children under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Please call for additional information; ADA accessible
Annual Victorian Christmas at Ringwood Manor
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 10 $3
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: Women's Club of West Milford & The North Jersey
Highlands Historical Society
Note: Tour the Manor, decorated in authentic 19th century holiday décor, with guides in period costumes leading you from room to room. Craft vendors will have hand-made items available-get that perfect last-minute gift! ADA accessible.
December 4
Christmas at Allaire
Noon to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $6 per adult; $4 children ages 5 to 14
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Horse and wagon ride fee
additional: $7.50 per adult; $5
children under 12
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $6 per person; advance tickets highly recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Note: Santa rides the train and talks to all the children
Christmas at Lusscroft
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE; donations recommended
Lusscroft Farm
(973) 875-4800 High Point
Park Office
www.lusscroftfarm.com
Sponsor: Heritage and Agriculture Association
Walk the Bloodied Ground-The Hedgerow & Parsonage
1:30 to 3 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: Meet at Picnic Pavilion
Holiday Open House
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $8, seniors $7, children ages 6 to12 $5; children under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: ADA accessible. Please call for more information.
Annual Victorian Christmas at Ringwood Manor
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 10 $3
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: Women's Club of West Milford & The North Jersey
Highlands Historical Society
Note: Tour the Manor, decorated in authentic 19th century holiday décor, with guides in period costumes leading you from room to room. Craft vendors will have hand-made items available-get that perfect last-minute gift! ADA accessible.
Geo Cache the State Park
1:30 to 4 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Note: A limited number of GPS
devices are available, otherwise, bring your own device
December 5
"Wharton Homes of the Guilded Age" Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc. Lecture Series
1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $10; reservations recommended; limited seating
Batsto Village Auditorium
(609) 561-1665
Sponsor: Batsto Citizens
Committee, Inc.
Note: ADA accessible
December 6
Owls: Hunters of the Night
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 6 to 12; ADA accessible
December 9
"A Christmas Carol"
7:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village Chapel
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: ADA accessible
Christmas Express Nights
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $6 per person; advance tickets highly recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Note: Santa rides the train and talks to all the children
December 10
Victorian Holiday Gathering
6 p.m.
Fee: Please call
Absecon Lighthouse Historic site
(609) 449-1360 or www.abseconlighthouse.org
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $6 per person; advance tickets highly recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Santa rides the train and talks to all the children
Christmas Lantern Tours
5 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $10 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: 90-minute tours every 15 minutes
Christmas of Yesteryear
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Blackwell's Mills Canal House (598 Canal Road, Somerset)
Sponsor: Blackwells Mills Canal House Association
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Full Moon Hike
7 to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: To be determined;
preregistration required
Double Trouble State Park
Sponsor: Ocean County Parks Dept.
(732) 341-4098
Explorer Hike
Call for time & location
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(201) 274-9805
Geocaching for Beginners
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 7 & up; partially ADA accessible
Annual Victorian Christmas at Ringwood Manor
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 10 $3
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: Women's Club of West Milford & The North Jersey
Highlands Historical Society
Note: Tour the Manor, decorated in authentic 19th century holiday décor, with guides in period costumes leading you from room to room. Craft vendors will have hand-made items available-get that perfect last-minute gift! ADA accessible.
December 11
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $6 per person; advance tickets highly recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Santa rides the train and talks to all the children
Wreath Across America
Noon
FREE
Fort Mott State Park
(856) 935-3218
Note: Ceremony at Finns Point
National Cemetery; ADA accessible
Bird & Beaver Walk
8:15 a.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Guide: NJ Audubon Society member
Note: Meet at Picnic Pavilion;
bring binoculars
Annual Victorian Christmas at Ringwood Manor
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 10 $3
Ringwood State Park,
Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: Women's Club of West Milford & The North Jersey
Highlands Historical Society
Note: Tour the Manor, decorated in authentic 19th century holiday décor, with guides in period costumes leading you from room to room. Craft vendors will have hand-made items available-get that perfect last-minute gift! ADA accessible.
Christmas Candlelight Tours
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 suggested donation;
preregistration required
Rockingham Historic Site
(609) 683-7132 [up to Nov. 20]; (609) 683-7136 [after Nov. 20]
Sponsor: Montgomery Twp. High School Live Historians Club, Rockingham Association and Stony Brook Garden Club
Note: Light refreshments; partially ADA accessible
Bird Walk
9 to 11a.m.
FREE
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: We recommend bringing field guides and binoculars
December 13
Owls: Hunters of the Night
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 6 to 12; ADA accessible
December 16
Christmas Express Nights
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $6 per person; advance tickets highly recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Santa rides the train and talks to all the children.
"A Christmas Carol"
7:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park,Historic Allaire Village Chapel
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: ADA accessible
December 17
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $6 per person; advance tickets highly recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Note: Santa rides the train and talks to all the children.
Christmas Lantern Tours
5 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $10 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: 90-minute tours every 15 minutes
Backyard Bird Feeding
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 6 to12; ADA accessible
For the Birds
10 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Liberty State Park,
Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: ADA accessible
Lecture: "The Christmas Night Crossing."
2 p.m.
FREE
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
Verge of Winter Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Wharton State Forest
(609) 567-4559
Note: 2-mile to 4-mile hike
December 18
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4p.m.
Fee: $6 per person; advance tickets highly recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine
Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Note: Santa rides the train and talks to all the children
Shortest Day Hike
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
FREE
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
December 22
Winter Solstice Hike
10 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults
December 23
Lantern Walking Tours
6:30 and 7 p.m.
Fee: $8 for adults; $4 for seniors and children
Washington Crossing State Park, Nelson House
(609)737-2515
Note: Refreshments included; dress warm, wear comfortable shoes
December 25
The Christmas Day Crossing
Reenactment
1 p.m.
FREE
Washington Crossing State Park
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
December 26
Holiday Open House
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations appreciated
Grover Cleveland Birthplace
Historic Site
(973) 226-0001
gcmuseum@gmail.com
Sponsor: Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association
Note: Hands-on children's toys and games of the 1830's; light refreshments; recorded music;
three stairs to
front door
December 28
Wednesday Walk in the Woods
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE; preregistration requested
Bass River State Forest
(609) 296-1114
Note: 5-miles to 7-miles on flat ground, fast pace; bring drink
and lunch
