• 4.6 mi. hike, Clayton Park, Wine N Dine After, Upper Freehold

    Clayton Park (Imlaystown) Upper Freehold, NJ, United States

    According to the park system, Clayton is "one of the most beautiful parks in the Park System, the property is known for stately stands of red and white oak, beech, ash and birch trees." It has nice rolling hills and a pond and creek. Imlaystown downtown is 2 blocks long and interesting to say the […]

  • Annual Jazz in the Park Happy Hour, Red Bank

    Oyster Point Hotel Red BAnk, NJ, United States

    We'll close out the jazz series and do this great happy hour at the beautiful oyster point hotel right on the navesink river with beautiful views thereof. Join us for their nice happy hour but be sure to order before 6 PM when prices change. Ther's usually a band playing also. Free parking. Can walk […]

  • Jazz In the Park Final Week with Kal Ferretti Quintet, Red Bank

    Riverside Gardens Park Red Bank, NJ, United States

    Our 10th year doing this series in Riverside Park Red Bank along the picturesque Navesink River. Its produced by the Jazz Arts Project in association with Red Bank Parks Dept. This is the sixth and final  week.  Gets bigger, better every year. https://www.jazzartsproject.org/ https://www.jazzartsproject.org/park "Kal Ferretti is a 23-year-old trumpet player and composer based in […]

  • 9 South Band Happy Hours at Bar A, Belmar

    Bar Anticipation Lake Como, NJ, United States

    Let's catch our ol friends 9 South at Bar Anticipation in Belmar. Its forecast to be wet out so they will rock indoors Great Happy hour food and prices at Bar A which is one of the oldest and biggest club type bars in NJ. https://www.facebook.com/p/9South-100063749612242/ 9 south does all the classics including springsteen and […]

  • So Watt Band @ Pat & Lolas, Oceanport

    Pat & Lola's Oceanport, NJ 07757, NJ, United States

    Great band. Leader Bill also happens to be mayor of Red Bank and wears a lot of hats, literally.  They were great last year. https://www.sowattband.com/2uag82itmte5eyffdt7aefjxhtcq7u Pat & Lolas Garden Bar,  previously known as Blue Grotto Beer Gardern  is next to  Monmoputh Park and has nice outdoor grounds and a separate happy hour type menu including […]

  • 4.5 mi. hike Shark River Park

    Shark River Park Wall Township, NJ, United States

    This is another nice park we do - Don't miss it. Nice, scenic well maintained park with a river, rolling hills, naturally occurring wooden bridges, lol, some roots and mostly wide trails. Also has a possible UFO landing site. We'll meet at the parking lot just past the entrance (1101 Schoolhouse Road, Wall) and do […]

  • Approx 4 mi. Hike, Great Lunch Too!

    Holmdel Park Holmdel, NJ, United States

    One of the nicest and most popular parks in Monmouth which includes a live working farm open to the public. Hike around a nice pond and the park grounds gefore entering the woods and some marsh areas and hills. Bring the usual water, bug sprary and hat if like. Poles helpful to some. Meet at […]

  • 12 mile Bike Ride and More on Barnegat Branch Trail. Forked River.

    Applebees Forked River Forked River, NJ, United States

    We do this trip every year from Forked River to Barnegat hitting a pub or two and an oyster farm - Barnegat bay is oyster country, though I haven';t tried myself.  . We meet at the Applebees parking lot in Forked River nd head south from there. See you there! DISCLAIMER: Use of this site […]

  • Thompson Park 2.5 or 4.6 mi., Great Eats Too! Lincroft

    Thompson Park Lincroft, NJ, United States

      Lets re-explore this popular, scenic 667 acre park which has a reservoir, lake and 13 miles of trails and is home to the county park system and adjacent to Brookdale Community College. https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2539 We'll meet at the 2nd parking lot (Old Orchard) which is on the left side of main entrance road. See map […]

  • 3-4 Mi. hike, Ramanessen Trail from Bellworks

    Bellworks Tinton Falls, NJ

    We did this few years ago. Like to combine it with great events at Bellworks. Meet at front main entrance of Bellworks and we will head to the trail from there. Bring the usual water, bug spray and hat and poles if needed. DISCLAIMER: Attendance at an event signifies you have read and accepted this […]

  • NJ Seafood and Music Festival, Bellworks

    Bellworks Tinton Falls, NJ

    Let's do this great festival at a beautiful venue made even better with a live performance by the Only Human Band at 11.  They were awesome at the Keyport Stars and Stripes Festival recently. There's also a hike before behind Bellworks for anyone interested. RSVP separaetely for that. Only Human  are back after about 10 years.  […]

  • Halloween with 9 South at the Cabin w. Dinner Option, Freehold – No Cover!

    The Cabin Restaurant Freehold, NJ, United States

    Great band and venue to celebrate Halloween. 9 South does all the classics including meatloaf, scpringsteen and a little country too, all designed for your dancing (or listening) pleasure. https://www.facebook.com/p/9South-100063749612242/ About the Cabin: Longtime off season favorite dancing venue for our group. Centrally located, friendly, accommodating place with good food selection, dance space and great […]