Monmouth County July 2nd

Happy Fourth of July!

For a comprehensive list of fireworks displays, and fourth of July events, click here http://www.visitmonmouth.com/EventCalendar.aspx?Id=111

Saturday, July 3rd

Home Depot - Kids Workshop
Build. Learn. Create. Kids workshops are FREE "How-To Workshops" designed for childern ages 5-12. The hands-on sessions are offered on the first Saturday of each month between 9:00 a.m. and noon at all Home Depot stores.

The Hobby Shop - Interactive Train Layout
1077C Hwy. 34, Aberdeen
Our train layout runs throughout the day. Watch a demonstration and learn about the interactive buttons set up for your use. See what moves when you try each of the interactive buttons! Lots to see and enjoy. For more info call 732-583-0505 or visit http://www.hobbyshopnj.com/index.html

Wall Day
Wall Township Municipal Complex, 2700 Allaire Road Wall, 07719
From 12;30 pm to 10;30 pm
A fun filled day for the family with tons of events scheduled; live bands will perform all day and night; rides, craft fairs, food, a wiffleball tournament and a sky diving show are the main events along with the 17th Annual Kids races; a fireworks display will run in the evening.

Monmouth Park Racetrack - Jockey Autograph Signing and Memorabilia Signing Day
11:30am – 4:00pm
Meet your favorite Monmouth Park jockeys, browse racing memorabilia, and make a donation to the Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund. Memorabilia tables will be set up adjacent to the jockey's room near the walking ring and at the Finish Line Welcome Center in the Grandstand.

Monmouth Park - Umbrella Giveaway
11:30am – 4:00pm
Greetings from Monmouth Park! We are celebrating Fourth of July weekend with a Monmouth Park Umbrella Giveaway. Paid admissions will receive a FREE Imbrella while supply lasts. Demand is sure to be heavy, so make sure you arrive early to receive yours. Gates open 11:30 am, first race 12:50 pm. Grandstand admission is $3, Clubhouse admission $5. As always, children 12 and under are admitted free. Not only is it the Umbrella Giveaway Day, it's also our second biggest day of racing. The exciting racecard will feature the Grade I, $750,000 United Nations and the Grade III, $250 Salvator Mile Stakes.

Historic Walnford - Dip a quill pen in the ink well and practice your "John Hancock."
62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold
From 1 to 4 p.m. Try on a tri-cornered hat or a long skirt and imagine yourself in 1776. Listen to the words of the Declaration of Independence. View the Oh Freedom! exhibit and learn how 18th century African Americans felt about the Revolution. For more information, call (609) 259-6275 or go to http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2541#free_activities


Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center - Stars and Stripes
All day, Check out ways Mother Nature shows her pride. See if you can identify some patriotic organisms.