The annual Thompson Park Day fall festival will take place 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown.
The free event will feature pumpkin painting, wagon rides, and a scarecrow contest. For an application, call 732-460-1167, ext. 26. Other activities include an Amazing Maize maze, climbing wall, crafts, food, kids’ games and races, inflatable rides, Dance Dance Revolution and live entertainment. Youngsters may come in costume and enter the costume parade.
The Friends of the Parks will also hold its annual “Strut Your Mutt” doggie costume contest at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., and attendees may bring dogs in costume for a chance to win prizes. Preregistration is recommended. For a form, visit the Web site at www.friendsofmonmouthcountyparks. com.
For information, call 732-842-4000 or visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com. The TDD number is 711.