Fall Foliage Update Colors are slowly starting to change in the parks as fall temperatures fluctuate. Here are a few recent pictures that offer a glimpse of the colors peeking through.

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 In August, wildflowers are often in peak bloom, like this wildflower garden at Thompson Park. Wildflowers play a key role in supporting native pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. Photo credit: Darrin Morrissey

"Where flowers bloom, so does hope." - Lady Bird Johnson Photo Credit: Darrin Morrissey

It's the final day of the Monmouth County Fair, so let's make it one to remember! Get all the details and today's schedule at MonmouthCountyFair.com.

Saturday brings a full day of Monmouth County Fair fun! 🎡 Find all your Fair details at MonmouthCountyFair.com.

Ready for some Friday night fun at the Fair? 🎪 🎠 🎡 Tonight brings Nicole Atkins to the Main Stage along with lots of excitement, from duck derbies to wrestling, a Jersey Fresh farmstand to a dinosaur zoo, and much more! ➡️ Get all the details at MonmouthCountyFair.com.

The Fall Parks & Programs Guide is currently available with hundreds of programs for families to choose from in September, October, and November. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13. To view a digital version of the Fall Guide, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com.

We had so much fun last night that we can't wait for another evening of Fair fun!🎆🎪🎡⁠ Highlights include the Mission Dance Band on the Main Stage, tons of entertainment, fantastic vendors, delicious food, exciting rides, and more! ⁠ Get details at MonmouthCountyFair.com.

Did you know boat rentals are available at some of your favorite Monmouth County parks? 🚣🏼🛶 Get all the details at bit.ly/MCPS_BoatRentals (link in bio).

Please Note: Unfortunately, due to elevated wind conditions, tethered hot air balloon rides will not take place at the Monmouth County Fair. However, a static display to view the balloons may occur later this evening.

We're only a few hours away from opening night of the 50th annual Monmouth County Fair! 🎆 🎪 🎡 Get all the details, including a full schedule, at MonmouthCountyFair.com.

Tranquil, scenic, and full of charm! Freneau Woods Park is the perfect spot to unwind on a sunny day. For more information about the park, visit bit.ly/MCPS_FreneauWoodsPark.

We're only ONE WEEK away from the opening of the Monmouth County Fair! 🎡🎪 🎉 There's still time to win admission tickets and ride wristbands by entering our trivia contest, ending Thursday at 9am, at bit.ly/MonmouthCountyFair202…. 🎉 For details, visit MonmouthCountyFair.com.

With the 50th Annual Monmouth County Fair only 🔟 days away, this is the final chance to win admission tickets and ride wristbands! 😯 🎪 Enter this week's Trivia Contest, happening now through 9 a.m. July 17, at bit.ly/MonmouthCountyFair202….

𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 🪶 In partnership with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, we have successfully placed a satellite tag on a Black Vulture nestling. However, our new friend needs a name! Enter your suggestion at: bit.ly/MCPS_BlackVultureNest….

We're only TWO weeks away from the Monmouth County Fair! Don't miss all your returning favorites, including Mutts Gone Nuts🐕️⁠, Bwana Jim's Wildlife Show🐍⁠, Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy🤹⁠, Robinson's Racing Pigs🐖, and more! Get details at MonmouthCountyFair.com.

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 Around mid-July, shore birds like piping plovers migrate southward and may be spotted at sites like Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park or Bayshore Waterfront Park. Be sure to watch from a distance so as not to disturb them.

On Wednesday, July 23, from 6-9 p.m., two hot air balloons will be on display at the Fair! Want an opportunity to take a ride in one? We're giving away ten family-four packs of tickets for rides. Check out all the details and enter today at l8r.it/c7qx.

The excitement of the Fair is right around the corner! The 50th Annual Monmouth County Fair runs from July 23-27, and we're giving away another pair of admission tickets and a pair of Reithoffer ride wristbands. 🎪 Enter this week's Trivia Contest at l8r.it/plut.