Historic Happenings Blog

Historical Fun and Games Historic Walnford 62 Walnford Rd, Allentown, NJ 08501 Sunday & Monday, September 1 & 2, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM It is a tradition at Historic Walnford to honor the shift from summer leisure to back to school schedules with a weekend and holiday afternoon packed with historical fun and games. Trap Ball, corn cob darts, ring toss, spinning tops, riddles, checkers, pick up sticks ... the list of activities to delight and challenge the whole family goes on and on.

Saturday, August 31 -  Farmingdale, Monmouth County Back to School Bash Join Allaire Village for a day of activities celebrating going Back-to-School on Saturday from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm! A full day of family entertainment right before school starts! Activities include: * Costumed Characters from the 501st Legion * NJ State Police Helicopter Landing (approximately 12 noon) *  Make your OWN Bookmark! *  Make your OWN Historic Hat! *  Live Music from Clarizio's Music Center of Point Pleasant *  Bubble Fairy *  Touch-a-Truck *  Glitter Tattoos *  Food Truck from Pilsen Gourmet *  Live Demonstrations & More! This event is pet friendly. Admission: Children and Adults $8 each and children under 1 are FREE.  Purchase tickets here . There will be  NO PARKING FEE on Saturday for this event. No event day ticket purchases will occur if this event is sold out. The Historic Village at Allaire is located at 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingda...

Sunday, April 7  - Readington, Hunterdon County Colonial Toys and Games at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead People through the ages have enjoyed games and played with toys for recreational and educational purposes. Come on Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. as colonial interpreters, Bev Altrath and Arlene Soong, present Colonial Toys and Games. There will be some toys on display as well as games on hand for both adults and children to play. Come roll hoops, toss rings, and play games such as skittles, draughts, graces, and more.  This Open House Sunday program will be held at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, located at 114 Dreahook Road in the Stanton section Readington Township. For GPS use Lebanon, NJ 08833. This is a free family-friendly event, although donations will be gratefully accepted. In case of inclement weather please call the Museums to find out the status of the program. For more information,  call 908-236-2327 or visit   https://www.readingtontwpnj.gov/visiting/mu...