Calendar of New Jersey Events for Kids, Teens, & Families
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Kids to Parks Day in Ocean County 2023
Here are more fun activities in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- As of May 2, 2023, these are the details that have been released about this event.
Kids to Parks Day
Join this national movement designed to encourage kids and families to explore their neighborhood parks and discover science, history, nature and adventure right around the corner!
2023 marks the 12th anniversary of Kids to Parks Day, an annual day of outdoor exploration at local, state, and national parks and public lands across the country. Organized by National Park Trust, the mission of Kids to Parks Day is to foster future outdoor enthusiasts and help with developing the next gen- eration of park stewards by engaging kids in memorable outdoor experiences. While discovering and exploring our parks, kids learn about park stewardship, outdoor recreation, STEM and the history of our country and its amazing national treasures because kids need parks and parks need kids!
Always hosted the third Saturday of May, Kids to Parks Day encourages kids and families to get outside and create their own adventure at thousands of local park events and programs. National Park Trust works with cities and towns, teachers, families, park and public lands officials, and numerous sponsors and partners to make these events possible.
When is this event?
May 20, 2023 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
When is the raindate?
No rain date information has been provided.
Does this event repeat?
This event does not repeat.
Is the event indoors or outdoors?
OutdoorIs registration required?
NoKids to Parks Day Activities
- Jakes Branch County Park –
- Hidden Clues Scavenger Hunt from 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Stop in the Nature Center to take part in the “Clues to Nature” Scavenger Hunt! Search the park for hidden clue cards to find answers that only nature can reveal!
- Discovery Play Trail Challenge at 1:00pm, 2:00pm & 3:00pm: Join a park Naturalist on this learning adventure through the woods at Jakes Branch. Walk the Discovery Play Trail in search of nature-themed “Play Pockets” where you will learn, play and craft!
- Cattus Island County Park –
- Seining Demonstration: 11-12pm & 1-2pm – Meet at the bay beach, 1 mile walk from nature center.
- Nature Walk 2pm – Meet at the Cooper Environmental Center
What is the admission price?
This event is being organized and hosted by
Please contact them with any questions regarding this event. Jersey Family Fun is not directly involved with this event.
Where is this event is happening?
This event is happening at
More about the Kids to Parks Day
See page 12 of the Ocean County Parks Program Guide.