If you would like to extend your day in the area and find out more about the local culture and flavors, these events might be of interest to you. They are great for family trips and most are free. For fast access, select a month from the Calendar menu.
| Date | Event | Location |
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April 5 Friday | Canoe / Kayak the Wading River Starts at 9:00 a.m. Please join us for a Sierra Club Water Sentinels trash cleanup as we paddle 10 miles from Hawkin Bridge to Beaver Branch. Participants receive an H2O t-shirt. Rentals are available. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. Call George and Leona at 609.259.3734 or email leona@pineypaddlers.com | Hawkin Bridge on the Wading River Chatsworth, NJ 08019 |
April 10 Wednesday | Walk In The Woods Volunteer Master Naturalist Kathy Gardiner is continuing her free monthly program. Explore the nature of Bass River State Forest on this 5-mile, moderate-paced hike from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meeting location will be provided when you register. Bring lunch to eat along the way. Be prepared for mostly flat walking. Heavy rain cancels. Insect repellent suggested. Call 609.296.1114 for details. | Bass River State Forest 762 Stage Road New Gretna, NJ 08224 |
April 20 Saturday | Starwatch at Batsto Astronomy Presentation and Star Watch from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Conducted by: The Willingboro Astronomical Society. Free Admission. For info call 609.567.4559. Bring a flashlight and insect repellent. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |
April 20 Saturday | Earth Day Challenge 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participate in cleanup hikes, learn about marking a mountain bike trail. Bring insect repellent, gloves and a hat. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |
April 21 Sunday | Earth Day Celebration 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nature talks during walks and other family fun activities. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |
April 27 Saturday | Pinelands First Flowers Hike Starts at 10:00 a.m. Travel from 2 - 4 miles in search of spring flowers. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |
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May 4 Saturday | Canoe / Kayak the Wading River Starts at 9 a.m. Our annual paddle is 10 miles from Hawkin Bridge to Beaver Branch. Boats can be rented from Micks. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. Call George & Leona at 609.259.3734 or email leona@pineypaddlers.com. | Hawkin Bridge on the Wading River Chatsworth, NJ 08019 |
May 5 Sunday | Atsion Antique and Flea Market Day Sponsored by the Indian Mills Historical Society. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antiques, food, civic groups and more. Free Admission. Call Joe at 609.268.0688 for information. | Atsion Recreation Area Route 206 North Hammonton, NJ 08037 609.268.0444 |
May 12 Sunday | Decoy Show Handcarved decoys, model boats, clothing, dogs and supplies from many outfitters. Outdoor show. Find more about it here. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |
May 18 Saturday
| Ladies Slippers & Laurel Pinelands Hike From 10:00 a.m. Average distance is 2 - 4 miles. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |
May 28 Tuesday | Walk In The Woods Volunteer Master Naturalist Kathy Gardiner is continuing her free monthly program. Explore the nature of Bass River State Forest on this 5-mile, slow-paced hike from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meeting location will be provided when you register. Bring lunch to eat along the way. Be prepared for mostly flat walking. Heavy rain cancels. Insect repellent suggested. Call 609.296.1114 for details. | Bass River State Forest 762 Stage Road New Gretna, NJ 08224 |
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June 1 Saturday | National Trails Day at Wharton State Forest Join us for our trail upkeep workday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring insect repellent. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |
June 1-2 Saturday-Sunday | South Jersey Canoe and Kayak Classic Basic canoeing and kayaking, canoe camping, kayak rolling, assisted rescues, birding and eco tour paddling are some of the activities that will be offered at this free event. | Ocean County Park Route 88 Lakewood, NJ 08701 609.971.3085 |
June 2 Sunday | Canoe / Kayak the Oswego River Starts at 10 a.m. See carnivorous pitcher plants and bladderworts during our 8-mile trip from Lake Oswego to Harrisville Lake. Boats can be rented from Micks. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. Call George & Leona at 609.259.3734 or email leona@pineypaddlers.com. | Oswego Road to Oswego Lake Chatsworth, NJ 08019 |
June 2 Sunday | Barnegat Bay Festival Free family event with local environmental exhibitors, craft and food vendors, live music, puppet shows, children's crafts, activities and boat rides on the Barnegat Bay. Info. | Wanamaker Complex Island Heights, NJ 08732 732.270.0272 |
June 19 Sunday | Canoeing / Kayaking Skills Refresher on Lake Oswego Begins at 9 a.m. New and beginning paddlers are welcome. Knowledgeable paddlers from the Sierra Club will share information about equipment, safety practices, self-rescue, paddling techniques and efficiencies. We'll practice on the lake during the day. Boats can be rented from Micks. Contact leaders to confirm your participation. Call George & Leona at 609.259.3734 or email leona@pineypaddlers.com | Oswego Road to Oswego Lake Chatsworth, NJ 08019 |
June 22 Saturday | Starwatch at Batsto Astronomy Presentation and Star Watch from 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Conducted by: The Willingboro Astronomical Society. Free Admission. For info call 609.567.4559. Bring a flashlight. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |
June 22 Saturday | Whitesbog Blueberry Festival 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Celebrate all things blueberry at Historic Whitesbog Village, birthplace of the cultivated blueberry. Family Festival Fun. $7@carload. Website. | Historic Whitesbog Village 120-34 Whitesbog Road Browns Mills, NJ 08015 609.893.4646 |
June 23 Sunday | Red, White and Blueberry Festival Antique car show, arts and crafts, incredible food, children's rides, strolling entertainers, live music and blueberries in every form imaginable. Starts at 10:00 a.m. Fireworks at Hammonton Lake Park at 7 p.m. Web site. | Hammonton Middle School Liberty Street and Fairview Avenue Hammonton, NJ 08037 609.561.9080 |
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July 9-15 Tuesday-Sunday | Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival Parade, music, food concessions, amusement rides, and church services celebrate Italians safe journey to America and a successful harvest by giving praise and thanks. | St. Joseph's Church Third and French Streets Hammonton, NJ 08037 609.561.0180 |
July 20 Saturday | Red Wine and Blues Festival Come listen to some great blues music. Try some of the best wine and food New Jersey has to offer. Bring your beach chairs. From 3:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.00. | Tuckerton Seaport Museum 120 West Main Street Tuckerton, NJ 08087 609.296.8868 |
July 23 Tuesday | Starwatch at Batsto Astronomy Presentation and Star Watch from 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Conducted by: The Willingboro Astronomical Society. Free Admission. For info call 609.567.4559. Bring a flashlight. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |
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August 3 Saturday | Public Star Watch 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open to everyone. Sponsored by Willingboro Astronomical Society and Wharton State Forest. Note: ADA accessible. Visit the website. Bring a flashlight. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |
August 17 Saturday | Starwatch at Batsto Astronomy Presentation and Star Watch from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Conducted by: The Willingboro Astronomical Society. Free Admission. For info call 609.567.4559. Bring a flashlight. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |
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September 9 Sunday | Toms River Canoe and Kayak Race Sixteen team or solo canoe and kayak races. Prizes awarded. Begins at 9:30 a.m. Call 609.971.3085 for more information. Free transportation. | New Toms River Bridge Parking lot on Irons Street Toms River, NJ 08757 609.971.3085 |
September 13-15 Friday-Sunday | Battle of Cedar Bridge Includes Civil War battle and encampment, historic buildings, children's rides, food court, juried craft fair, day long concerts and contemporary night concert. | Lake Manahawkin Route 72 and Route 9 Manahawkin, NJ 08736 609.597.5947 |
September 28 Saturday | National Public Lands Day at Wharton State Forest Join us for our trail upkeep workday. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |
September 28-29 Saturday-Sunday | Decoy and Gunning Show From 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission. Contests include: Skeet Shooting, Decoy Carving, Retrieving, Duck and Goose Calling, Gunning Displays, Model Boats, Art & Photography, and more. Free Shuttle Bus Parking at the Pinelands Regional High School, Tuckerton Seaport, and Freedom Fields County Park. | Tip Seaman County Park Tuckerton Seaport Pinelands Regional H. S. Tuckerton, NJ |
September 29 Sunday | Antique, Glass and Bottle Show From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by South Jersey's Antique Bottle & Glass Club, Inc. For more information please contact Paul at 609.567.4972. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |
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October 5 Saturday | Fall Forestry Festival Come to Fall Forestry Festival to meet Smokey Bear, Woodsy Owl, and Treeture the Squirrel. Other activities offered include pumpkin painting, hikes through the pinelands forest, birdhouse building, crafts, and hayrides. Link to Web site. | Forest Resource Center 370 East Veterans Highway Jackson, NJ 08527 732.928.2360 |
October 5 Saturday | Pine Barrens Jamboree Bring your chairs and enjoy the music under the Jamboree Tent. Featuring the sounds of the Jersey Pines, traditional crafts of the Pines, nature and history programs, kids programs and Piney Vittles. See Smokey Bear and the Jersey Devil. Free Admission and Shuttle Bus. | Wells Mills County Park Route 532 Waretown, NJ 08758 609.971.3085 |
October 12-13 Saturday-Sunday | Chatsworth Cranberry Festival Many artists & craftsmen, some of which will also be demonstrating their crafts as well as displaying them for sale. Cranberry bog tours, food court, more. Admission to the festival is free. Web site. | Downtown Chatsworth Chatsworth, NJ 08019 609.726.9237 |
October 20 Sunday | Country Living Fair There will be crafts, exhibits, music, old-time engines & cars, food, antiques, pony rides, farm equipment, chain-saw art, quilting, and more. Information link. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |
October 27 Sunday | Haunting the Pines Halloween at Batsto. This event is for children 12 years old and younger with parents and will be held from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Batsto web site. | Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310 |