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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Our Yearly Recreation Events
 

The events featured on this page are park-sponsored and park-staffed events held in the recreation area with the assistance of cooperating oganizations. These events are generally held every year  as staffing, funding, and weather permit. For the exact date this year, see the
Schedule of Events. 

• The park's Lecture Series and Family Fun Days are held yearly.
• Many recreation events and programs are held year round at PEEC.
Peters Valley Craft Fair is held at Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta NJ.
• Additional events are held just outside the park at Grey Towers.

 
Downstream in the lead canoe, Delaware River Sojourn

DELAWARE RIVER SOJOURN
Location:
 all along the Delaware River
Time: about 10 days long in June
Admission: various fees for canoe rental, transportation, etc. 
The Sojourn is an annual event begun in 1995, which combines canoeing, camping, and educational programs. It is sponsored by a public partnership of local organizations. The sojourn is held in June, American Rivers Month, to celebrate the diverse resources of the Delaware River and Delaware Valley.

 
Bean bag game at Octivities

OCTIVITIES
Time: a Saturday in late October
Location: Millbrook Village NJ
Admission: free. Reservations requested.
Call (908) 841-9531 to reserve a place.
Octivities
is an autumn activities day for children. Buildings are open with tours and demonstrations. Children's activities include pumpkin painting and the making of apple-head and cornhusk dolls. All are welcome to come in costume if they wish.
Directions | Map & Guide to Millbrook

Canoes and a life-saving ring  on a beach along a river
Bulletin (legal size):
River Map & Canoe Campsites
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Last Updated: September 07, 2011 at 12:32 MST