Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Things to do this weekend, May 22nd & 23rd - Monmouth County

Saturday, May 22nd


ALL REQUEST Kid's Ride with Lou (spin)
Saturday, May 22nd 10:45am
You make it happen! Lou is taking music requests to make his playlist for your end of the year school ride. All song requests must be made at time of registration!!
Cost: Members FREE / Children $5 Non-Members $15 / Children $10
The Atlantic Club 325 Maple Ave, Red Bank. Call 732-219-5333 to register.

Turkey Swamp - Learn to fish!
My First Fish program for ages 6 to 12 with an adult at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold Township from 9 to 10:30 a.m. or from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Bait, fishing poles and instruction are provided. Cost: $9.50 per child. Pre-registration required. For details or to register call 732-842-4000 ext. 1 200 Georgia Road, Freehold NJ or http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2540

The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center - Don't Fry
Learn about protecting your skin from the sun and make a special sensor to take with you. Free, no registration required. 732-751-9453. 331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell NJ or http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/Page.aspx?ID=2627

Sea Bright Firemen's Fair
Sat, May 22, 6pm – Sun, May 23, 12am
Sea Bright will host its third annual Firemen’s Fair, May 20-23, 2010, in the Peninsula House parking lot, 1099 Ocean Ave. Fair hours are: Thursday - 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday - 6 p.m. to midnight; Saturday - 6 p.m. to midnight; and Sunday - 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Attendees can get their thrills on traditional carnival rides, including a Ferris wheel, or try their hand at games of chance -- a basketball booth, crazy cans, water and target shooting, a dart contest, bowling booth, a money wheel, and many more. There is also live music, and classic carnival food and drinks -- hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cake, fried Oreos, candy apples, popcorn, cotton candy, and cold drinks including beer. Feeling lucky? Buy a 50/50 raffle ticket to support the Fire Department

Keyport's Waterfront Grand Opening Celebration
Relax, bring your lawn chair and spend the day enjoying a variety of festivities. Begins at noon ends at 7 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting Celebration - Noon
American Celts Pipes & Drum Band - http://americancelts.org/
Color Guard, Drum & Fusion Core Band 1:00 PM http://fusioncorenj.homestead.com
Rhythm Doctors Band 2:00 - 4:00 PM - http://www.siriusorchestra.com
Taste of Keyport,Food Sampling from our spectacular local restaurants 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Brookdale Big Band - 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Free Children's Activities from 1:00 - 4:00 PM
There is no adress for the waterfront, but the events will take place across the street from the Ye Cottage Inn, 149 West Front Street, Keyport.

Historic Longstreet Farm - Quilting Demonstration
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. These are actually fun demonstrations, you'd be surprised how interested your kids will be. Take a tour of the farm, see the pigs, the new chicks and end the day with fun at either of the children's parks.. tire swings, rope climbs. 44 Longstreet Road Holmdel NJ 732-946-3758 or http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2530#free_activities

Huber Woods - Wacky Water Games
Ages 7 to 12 at the Huber Woods Outdoor Area, Middletown from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Bring a raincoat for this one of a kind gaming experience. Cost: $6 per person. Pre-registration required. For details or to register call 732-842-4000 ext. 1. 25 Brown's Dock Road, Locust (Middletown Twp.) or http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2529

Neptune - Flea Market and Craft Fair
The Shark River Hills Fire Auxiliary Flea Market & Craft Fair is coming up on Saturday, May 22nd, from 9am - 2:30pm. There will be old stuff, new stuff, food and fun! Food, treasures and crafts! Bring the whole family, rain or shine!
200 Brighton Avenue, Neptune

Paper Moon Puppet Theatre - Pinoccho
Every Saturday May 15th - August 2nd at 2 p.m. Ticket prices $9 Paper Moon Puppet Theatre, First Avenue Playhouse 123 1st Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, NJ
732-291-7552 or http://firstavenueplayhouse.com/pmpt/index.htm

Green Meadows Petting Farm
Open from May 7th through June 4th. Learn about pigs, cows, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, donkeys, horses, mules, llamas and more. $12 general admission 2 and under free. 330 Middle Road Hazlet NJ 07730. 732-335-5589 or http://www.greenmeadowsfarmnj.com/

May 23rd


Monmouth Battlefield State Park - Bird Walk
8:15 a.m.FREE (732) 462-9616 347 County Road 522 Manalapan or http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/monbat.html
Note: Bring binoculars; meet at Visitors Center; guided by a NJ Audubon Society memberttlefield State Park

Huber Woods - Hide and Seek
For all ages, under 18 with an adult at the Huber Woods Environmental Center, Middletown from 10 to 11 a.m. Learn about camouflage and stealth. Cost: $5 per person. Pre-registration required. For details or to register call 732-842-4000 ext. 1 25 Brown's Dock Road, Locust (Middletown Twp.) or http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2529

Sandy Hook - Ocean Fun Day
Celebrate the wonders of the Jersey Shore. Enjoy hands-on exhibits, classes, nature tours and children's activities. Bring the entire family, it's free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine. Click on the following link for the flyer, and directions.. http://www.njmsc.org/oceanfunday.html

Fort Hancock - Coastal Defenses Day
Discover how to operate the fort's guns, track ships, and handle ammunition. Tours of the batteries will be offered. Special gun drills, lasting 15 minutes each, will be performed AND MUCH MUCH more... Click on the following link for a detailed breakdown of the days events.. http://www.ahherald.com/index.php/Monmouth-County/sandy-hook-offers-a-free-fun-filled-family-day.html


Cheesequake State Park
Osprey Walk and Talk at Cheesequake State Park starting from the Bathhouse Pavilion at 1 p.m. FREE. For details call 732-566-3208. 300 Gordon Road Matawan or http://www.stateparks.com/cheesequake.html

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center - Racing Pigeons
Learn about racing pigeons and different varieties of fancy show pigeons. See live birds! Begins at 1 p.m. Free, no registration requiree (732) 751-9453. 331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell or
http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2627#free

Holmdel Park - Flight of the Monarchs
Where Do They Go? Program for ages 5 to 8 with an adult at the Holmdel Park Activity Center, from 3 to 4 p.m. Cost: $5.50per child. Pre-registration required. For details or to register call 732-842-4000 ext. 1
44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel or http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2526

Poricy Park
April rain may bring May flowers. But it also releases many fossils into Poricy Brook!! Our experienced guide will prepare you for your journey back in time 65 million years! We will provide the trowels & sifters and help you identify your treasures! Please dress for the weather and wear rubber boots or old sneakers. Your feet WILL get wet! Note: Sandals and slip-on footwear prohibited. Remember to bring a small container to hold your five best finds! Registration is needed so we will have enough supplies!!! Meet at the Nature Center Fee: $8 per participant; $32 Family Special (2 adults, 3 children) 3:00pm – 4:30pm. 732-842-5966. 345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown, NJ or http://www.poricypark.org/

The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center - Don't Fry
Learn about protecting your skin from the sun and make a special sensor to take with you. Free, no registration required. 732-751-9453. 331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell NJ or http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/Page.aspx?ID=2627

Sea Bright Firemen's Fair
Sat, May 22, 6pm – Sun, May 23, 12am
Sea Bright will host its third annual Firemen’s Fair, May 20-23, 2010, in the Peninsula House parking lot, 1099 Ocean Ave. Fair hours are: Thursday - 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday - 6 p.m. to midnight; Saturday - 6 p.m. to midnight; and Sunday - 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Attendees can get their thrills on traditional carnival rides, including a Ferris wheel, or try their hand at games of chance -- a basketball booth, crazy cans, water and target shooting, a dart contest, bowling booth, a money wheel, and many more. There is also live music, and classic carnival food and drinks -- hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cake, fried Oreos, candy apples, popcorn, cotton candy, and cold drinks including beer. Feeling lucky? Buy a 50/50 raffle ticket to support the Fire Department.

Monmouth Park Racetrack - Family Fun Day
Every Sunday is Family Fun Day! Pony rides, face painting, clowns..732-222-5100. 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport or
http://www.monmouthpark.com/index.aspx?id=528
Monday, May 24th
Tinton Falls Neighborhood Watch Meeting
7 p.m. Borough Hall Courtroom. You NEED to be there if you are a Tinton Falls Resident!

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