(LINCROFT, NJ) -- Looking to get into the spirit of the season? Head over to Thompson Park Day!  Held from 11:00am-5:00pm on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, this event is brimming with seasonal fun.  Activities for the day include pumpkin painting, rides, kids' races, pie-eating contests, strolling and stage entertainment, nature activities and more. Some activities are free and others require a fee and/or tickets.

Highlights of the day include: 

Scarecrow Contest from 11:00am-3:00pm - Pre-registration is $9.00 and will reserve a frame. On-site registration is $10.00 per scarecrow and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Framework and stuffing are provided; competitors bring their imagination and decorations.

Spooktacular Jack O' Lantern Contest from 11:30am-2:30pm - Pre-registration is $9.00 per pumpkin. On-site registration is $10.00 per pumpkin and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Carving utensils and decorations provided.

Strut Your Mutt Halloween Parade and Contest at 2:00pm - This playful event features the following categories: Human(s) & Dog(s) Halloween Theme Group Costume; Best Owner/Handler Look Alike Costume; and Most Hilarious Halloween Costume. The cost is $5 per dog; pre-registration is recommended and available online. On-site registration accepted between 1:15pm-1:45pm. 

Details and pre-registration for these contests are available online at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com.

To learn more about Thompson Park Day or other Park System activities, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.