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
April		▲
April 17 Saturday	Earth Day Challenge Whether you help clear a trail, plant a tree, or clean up the beaches – your efforts make a difference. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A perfect opportunity for service hours for organizations and scouting groups. Click for info.	Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310
May		▲
May 2 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 15 Saturday	Burlington Day Street Fair Art and quilt show, live music, trolley and carriage rides, food, kids games. Free parking and admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.	Broad and High Streets Burlington NJ 08016 609.386.0200
May 16 Sunday	Ladies Slippers & Laurel Pinelands Hike Two to four mile guided nature hike. Begins at 10:00 a.m. Free admission.	Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310
May 16 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 or visit the website for more information. Free transportation.	New Toms River Bridge Parking lot on Irons Street Toms River, NJ 08757 609.971.3085
May 21 Friday	Canoe/Kayak the Oswego River with the Sierra Club Launch at 10am. The Oswego is a favorite destination for paddlers as it winds through diverse and varied Pinelands forests and savannas. Meet at Lake Oswego. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation: 609.259.3734 or e-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com.	Oswego River Oswego Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
May 23 Sunday	Canoeing / Kayaking Skills Refresher at Oswego Lake 9:00 am. New and beginning paddlers are welcome. Knowledgeable Sierra Club paddlers will share information about boats, equipment, safety practices, self-rescue, paddling techniques and efficiencies. Then we’ll practice on the lake. Contact George and Leona to confirm participation. E-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com or call 609.259.3734.	Oswego River Oswego Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
May 29 Saturday	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. Site link.	Ocean County Park Route 88 Lakewood, NJ 08701 609.971.3085
May 31 Monday	City of Burlington Annual Memorial Day Parade Parade begins at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of High & Federal Streets.	Burlington City Hall 525 High Street Burlington NJ 08016 609.386.0200
June		▲
June 2 Wednesday	Canoe / Kayak the Wading River with the Sierra Club 9:00 am. Our 17 mile trip will begin at the town of Speedwell, the former site of an iron furnace. We’ll takeout at Beaver Branch. This is a trip for experienced Pines paddlers; expect downfalls and portages. Contact leaders to confirm participation and trip. E-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com or call Leona at 609-259-3734.	Speedwell Bridge Route 563 Chatsworth, NJ 08109
June 4 Friday	Jersey Devil Hunt Search the woods for the most infamous denizen of the Pine Barrens, enjoy a campfire and old-time music. $15. Pre-registration is required. Pinelands Preservation Alliance.	Wharton State Forest Carranza Road Hammonton 609.859.8860
June 6 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 14 Sunday	Looking For Swamp Flowers Pinelands Hike Guided tour begins at 1:00 p.m. Take a 2 to 4 mile trek. Free to all.	Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310
June 26 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 26 Saturday	Canoeing / Kayaking Skills Refresher at Oswego Lake 9:00 am. New and beginning paddlers are welcome. Knowledgeable Sierra Club paddlers will share information about boats, equipment, safety practices, self-rescue, paddling techniques and efficiencies. Then we’ll practice on the lake. Contact George and Leona to confirm participation. E-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com or call 609.259.3734.	Oswego River Oswego Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
June 27 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 / Fairview Avenue Hammonton, NJ 08037 609.561.9080
July		▲
July 4 Sunday	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 11 Sunday	Historic Parkitecture Guided Walk From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. Entrance fee is $10 per vehicle. An interpretive walk of the 1930s ruins of the Bass River Civilian Conservation Corps camp. View historic buildings along the way.	Bass River State Forest 762 Stage Road New Gretna, NJ 08224 609.296.1114
July 13-18 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 23 Friday	Canoe / Kayak with your Pooch on the Wading River Fortunato invites his cousins and Sierra Club dog lovers for a fun day paddling 10 miles from Hawkin Bridge to Beaver Branch. Contact George and Leona to confirm participation. E-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com. or telephone 609.259.3734.	Hawkin Bridge off Godfrey Bridge Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
July 25 Sunday	Canoeing / Kayaking Skills Refresher at Oswego Lake 9:00 am. New and beginning paddlers are welcome. Knowledgeable Sierra Club paddlers will share information about boats, equipment, safety practices, self-rescue, paddling techniques and efficiencies. Then we’ll practice on the lake. Contact George and Leona to confirm participation. E-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com or call 609.259.3734.	Oswego River Oswego Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
August		▲
August 7 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.	Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310
August 14 Saturday	Festival of Lights Daytime: entertainment and children’s activities. Nighttime: evening concert; illuminated boat parade; fireworks on the river.	Burlington City Hall 525 High Street Burlington NJ 08016 609.386.0200
August 20 Friday	Canoe / Kayak the Oswego River with the Sierra Club 10am. The Oswego is a favorite destination for paddlers as it winds through diverse and varied Pinelands forests and savannas. Meet at Lake Oswego. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation: Call Leona at 609.259.3734 or e-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com.	Oswego River Oswego Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
August 21 Saturday	Warm Hearted Country Music Night 8:00 p.m. Free, though donations are accepted. Bring chairs and a flashlight.	Bass River State Forest 762 Stage Road New Gretna, NJ 08224 609.296.1114
September		▲
September 16 Thursday	Canoe / Kayak the Oswego River with the Sierra Club 10am. The Oswego is a favorite destination for paddlers as it winds through diverse and varied Pinelands forests and savannas. Meet at Lake Oswego. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. Call Leona at 609.259.3734 or e-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com.	Oswego River Oswego Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
September 17-19 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. Link.	Lake Manahawkin Route 72 and Route 9 Manahawkin, NJ 08736 609.597.5947
September 19 Sunday	Canoe / Kayak with your Pooch on the Wading River Fortunato invites his cousins and Sierra Club dog lovers for a fun day paddling 10 miles from Hawkin Bridge to Beaver Branch. Contact George and Leona to confirm participation. E-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com. or telephone 609.259.3734.	Hawkin Bridge off Godfrey Bridge Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
September 25 Saturday	Havest Harmony Festival Outdoor music festival featuring Bluegrass, Country, Celtic, Christian, Folk, Blues. Time: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Click for info on festival.	Silverton Organic Produce Farm Silverton Road Toms River, NJ 08753 732.244.2621
September 26 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
October		▲
October 2 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 3 Sunday	Pinelands Discovery Festival Wagon rides, guided walking tours, educational activities for kids and adults, over 50 exhibitors and vendors, music and storytelling. Sponsored by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance.	Historic Whitesbog Village 120-34 Whitesbog Road Browns Mills, NJ 08015 609.893.4646
October 9 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. More information.	Wells Mills County Park Route 532 Waretown, NJ 08758 609.971.3085
October 17 Sunday	Free Fall Family Foliage Float Festival Canoe the Rancocas Creek, celebrate the beauty of autumn colors, family activities, children's theater, pumpkin painting, Football on big screen TV, music, face painting, mimes and magic. Begins at 9 a.m., last launch at 2:30 p.m. More Info.	Historic Smithville Park Smithville Road Eastampton, NJ 609.265.5068
October 17 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 16-17 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 24 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
November		▲
November 5-7 Friday-Sunday	Music by the Bay The Natural Resource Education Foundation is hosting Music by the Bay. Music, crafts, and fun by the Barnegat Bay at the Lighthouse Center. It will include music workshops and concerts. For more information, please visit the website.	The Lighthouse Center 7th Avenue and Navajo Drive Waretown, NJ 609.698.7231
November 13 Saturday	Proud to be a Piney! Pinelands Appreciation Day The Pinelands cover over 1 million acres of land. Come learn why this ecosystem is so unique and why you should help preserve this exceptional habitat. All Ages. Web Site.	Jenkinson's Aquarium 300 Ocean Avenue Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732.899.1659
November 13 Saturday	Victorian Thanksgiving Reenactment of holiday life at Batsto during the Victorian period. Free to all. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.0024