Lincroft, NJ - From start to finish, Thompson Park Day is fun for the whole family! A celebration of the season, the event is held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 15 at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Free activities for the day include kids’ races, entertainment, wagon rides, Zany Zombies, Spider Zone, Brick by Brick Family Fun, a putting green, pie-eating contests (1 p.m. for children & 1:20 p.m. for adults), and more. Activities requiring two tickets ($1 per ticket, book of 25 tickets $20) or a wristband ($10 per person) are archery, the climbing wall, inflatables and mechanical rides. The following activities accept tickets only: ceramics at the Creative Arts Center (two tickets) and pumpkin painting (three tickets).

Scheduled activities for the day include:

Kids’ Races:

Diaper Derby:
(Crawlers) - 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Tot Trot:

(Walkers to 17 mos.) - 11:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m.

(18 to 23 mos.) - 11:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

(2 to 3 yrs.) - 2:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m.

Pee Wee Run:
(4 to 6 yrs.) - 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.

Sack Races:

(7 to 8 yrs.) - 12:15 p.m., 3 p.m.

(9 to 10 yrs.) - 1:45 p.m., 4:45 p.m.

Entertainment:

 - Theater Barn

   - Treats & Tricks Stage Show – 1 p.m.
   - The Dark Tower Halloween Puppet Show – 3 p.m.
   - Brenn Swanson’s Uproarious Circus Halloween Variety Show - 4:15 p.m.
 
 - Strolling Entertainment

   - Booo-tiful Balloon Twisting with Brenn – 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
   - Ocean Avenue Stompers - 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.  
   - Balloon Twisters for Kidz – 12-4 p.m.
 
Get into the spirit of the day by entering one (or more) contests.  The fun starts with the Scarecrow Contest from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 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.

Then the Spooktacular Jack O' Lantern Contest is from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.  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.

The Strut Your Mutt Halloween Parade and Contest is at 2 p.m. This playful event features the following categories:

 - Human(s) & Dog(s) Halloween Theme Group Costume
 - Best Owner/Handler Look Alike Costume
 - Most Hilarious Halloween Costume  
 
The cost is $5 per dog; pre-registration is recommended and available online. On-site registration accepted between 1:15-1:45 p.m.  Participants may enter only one category due to limited space. Judges will award one prize per category.  Additional 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.