Local Events 15Th ANNuAl CouNTry JAMboree AND ChilifesT oCTober 13 & 14 1:00 To 6:00 p.M.
Vendors and crafters line the streets of keyport in this old-fashioned street fair. Live music, entertainment, food vendors and the best chili around – an event for the entire family! For more information, call 732.739.3900 or visit www.visitkeyport.com. lATe fAll fleA MArkeT oCTober 13 8:00 A.M. To 3:00 p.M.
Over 125 vendors will display old, new and hand-made items of all types. This event is a fundraiser benefiting the historic and educational programs presented at Historic Village at Allaire by the non-profit organization, Allaire Village Inc. For more information, visit www.allairevillage.org. ThoMpsoN pArk DAy oCTober 14 11:00 A.M. To 5:00 p.M.
Autumn fun for the whole family at Thompson Park in Lincroft. Free admission and free parking! Featuring maize maze, strut your mutt dog costume contest, scarecrow contest, pumpkin painting, wagon rides, food, crafts and live entertainment. For more information, call 732.842.4000 or visit www.monmouthcountyparks. com. All hAllows eve iN The 1830’s oCTober 14 12:00 p.M. To 4:00 p.M,
Visitors to this living history recreation of 19th Century Halloween activities held in the restored iron works company town can bob for apples, take part in 19th Century games, and listen to traditional Halloween stories. Visitors to the Managers House can see cider
pressing being demonstrated on the front lawn, using authentic 19th Century methods, or visit the kitchen where period recipes are being prepared. Perhaps tales of the macabre are more your taste, if so we invite you to visit our storyteller as she spins her tales of horror and enchantment. For more information, visit www. allairevillage.org. Jersey shore spookTACulAr oCTober 20 AT 12:00 p.M.
get ready for 2012’s Jersey Shore Spooktacular! Join the fun at Camp Sacajawea in Farmingdale for a Spooktacular time. Hike through the haunted ghost walk, visit the teens’ scary skits, enjoy the spooky hayride and more. How much more? Don’t forget about story telling, marshmallow roasting and the Monster Mash DJ dance party. Hot dogs, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.jerseyshorespooktacular.com. 32ND ANNuAl reD bANk Crop wAlk suNDAy, oCTober 21 regisTrATioN AT 1:00 p.M. wAlk begiNs AT 2:00 p.M.
The Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk is a 5-Mile Walk/Run to raise funds to fight hunger in Monmouth County, New Jersey and around the world. Food collection, music, banner/poster contest and fun family activities make it a great way to help those in need. Join your friends, family and neighbors as we walk to end hunger one step at a time! kATeri hAlloweeN NighT hike oCTober 26 & 27
For the twenty-sixth year, kateri will present this enchanting live drama that tells the origins
of Halloween. The woodland trails are lit with over 250 Jack O’ Lanterns. Visitors walk through the woods and meet the characters along the way as the story unfolds. The event is for children ages 5 through 12 and accompanying adults. Tickets are $15.00 per person (non-refundable donation). Please call 732.946.9694 to purchase tickets or visit www. katerinighthike.com. 2ND ANNuAl New Jersey woMeN’s expo sATurDAy, oCTober 27 11:00 A.M. To 6:00 p.M. suNDAy, oCTober 28 11:00 A.M. To 5:00 p.M. brookDAle CoMMuNiTy College iN liNCrofT
gather your gal pals and treat yourselves to the best local shopping, fashion, entertainment, food, travel, cosmetics and so much more at the 2nd New Jersey Women’s Expos. Take some time from your busy life to enjoy the best of your area! The New Jersey Women’s Expo will showcase the area’s very best products, services, seminars and attractions created especially for women! Admission is $10.00. For more information, visit www. NJWomensExpo.com. 1830’s fAll hArvesT fesTivAl oCTober 30 - 1:00 To 4:00 p.M.
Harvest Festivals have been celebrated for centuries and at the Historic Village at Allaire we carry on the tradition with our Fall Harvest Festival. Apple bobbing, snap apple, apple toss, puppet show, musical presentation, cider pressing and wagon rides – a great day of fun for the entire family! For more information, visit www. allairevillage.org.
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