# Lighting Up Nature Drive-Thru — Jakes Branch County Park

> Event for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Dec 11 – Dec 14 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Rd, Beachwood, NJ 08722
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Jakes Branch County Park (Ocean County Parks)
- Official page: https://oceancountytourism.com/event/lighting-up-nature-2/2026-12-12/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A free, neighborhood-style holiday light drive-thru along the Discovery Play Trail at Jakes Branch County Park, four evenings only.

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