• 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 […]

  • Half Price Mini Golf and Great Eats For All After, Oceanport

    Bluegrass Mini Golf Oceanport, NJ, United States

    One of my favorites every year in the summer. Let's try again Bluegrass Mini Golf's half price Tuesdays - Its about $5/game and a swinging good time. Its in Monmouth Park next to the Blue Grotto Restaurant. Approach from Oceanport Ave. Parking is Free. There are 2 golf courses with holes and monuments honoring famous […]

  • Annual Lobster Palooza, Avon

    The Columns Avon By The Sea, NJ, United States

    This is a great  one we've been doinig many years. Guns 4 Hire no longer playing there, there's a duo now  but the same great deal - $19.95 getes you a 1 1/4# lobster with a potato and veggie side. Drinks extra of course. Parties of 8 can reserve a table so we'll try for […]

  • Brian Kirk and Jirks by the Sea with Fireworks! Long Branch

    Ocean Place Resort & Spa Long Branch, NJ, United States

      We do this every year. Brian Kirk and the Jirks will close out the season at Long Branch by the sea Thursday concerts. There's nice firewoks after. I won't be there but anyone can host or rsvp. I'll be eating lobster. Thought the concert and fireworks was this week. Its on the Great Lawn […]

  • 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 […]

  • Classy Party with Deftet Quartet, Watermark, Asbury Park

    The Watermark Asbury Park, NJ, United States

    If you missed it night before New Year’s Eve , you can catch this great event again TONIGHT  at the classy Watermark by the sea in Asbury Park – The […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 2.5, 4.0 mi. Mod. Hike, Hartshore Woods @ Buttermilk Valley

    Hartshorne Woods, Buttermilk Valley Lot Atlantic Highlands, NJ, United States

    We'll park and meet at the Butermilk Valley parking lot and take the 2.5 mile Laurel Ridge trail loop from there and also do part of the Grand Tour trail […]

  • Memorable Kayaking Adventure and Great Brunch After for Any

    Manasquan Reservior Howell, NJ, United States

    Let's try kayaking again up to 2 hours on the Manasquan Reservoir followed by a great brunch You don't need to have your own kayak though you can bring it and save on the rental fee, https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2531 We'll meet at 9:30 at the boat rental desk outside & below the visitor center building. (restrooms inside) […]