Upcoming Events

We do our best to keep the events calendar current, but we advise you to check in advance or contact the event host directly before heading out to an event.

48th Annual Hope Christmas Craft Market

This popular town-wide holiday tradition, now in its 48th year, spans two days, with seven buildings full of holiday cheer to explore. Nominal entrance fee to enter all buildings both days, including complimentary shuttle service to get around town. Be sure to pop in the local stores, too!

Story Time with the Grinch @ Belvidere Books

All are welcome! Free children's Story Time at Belvidere Books & Cafe. Check out all the other fun offerings at this delightful small business: belviderebooksnj.com

Community Craft Market in Hackettstown

Embrace the holiday spirit and discover a treasure drove of unique handmade crafts, delightful treats, and festive joy.

Evergreen Christmas Wreath @ Well-Sweep

Create your own beautiful fresh evergreen 16″ wreath using various types of pine and holly. These contrasting greens will be wire-wrapped onto a metal-form; making a long-lasting attractive display. Add decorative pine cones and a colorful bow. Please bring gloves and pruning shears.

Belvidere Tree Lighting and Winter Festival

Belvidere hosts its annual Christmas tree lighting complete with Santa, music, snacks, crafts and more!

Live Music at Living Spirits Distillery

The distillery is open and jammin' with live music.

Holiday Yule at Roseberry House

The Roseberry Homestead opens its doors the first Saturday in December for a bit of yuletide spirit! Featuring carolers from Phillipsburg Elementary School, and speaker Jeff Finegan will give a talk about how George Washington spent the holidays over the years. Light refreshments.

Everitt House Christmas Celebration

Everitt House Bed and Breakfast is spreading Christmas cheer with an evening of carolers, NJCYB performs excerpts from The Nutcracker, Greene's Beans and Sweet Bite Delights offering food and drinks, music and more!

Christmas Tree Lighting in Knowlton Twp.

Come out to Tunnel Field for Knowlton's tree lighting and meet Santa at 6pm. Free refreshments include hot dogs, coffee, hot cocoa, cookies and doughnuts provided by the Lions Club. Bring a canned food item for the local food bank.

Silent Night, Deadly Night Sip 'n' Solve at Invertase Brewing

Do you have what it takes to be a CSI?? Prime Suspect will bring the tools; you'll work the crime! They'll teach you to use real forensics to solve a staged crime. Fun & educational! Tickets are $35 per person and covers all supplies. Seats are limited.

Shippen Manor Museum Tours 2025

Shippen Manor continues to celebrate Warren County's Bicentennial with Victorian Candlelight tours. Registration is now open. Please contact Gina by email or call the office 908- 453-4381 during office hours for more information.

Brook Hollow Live Music - December

Brook Hollow never stops with the live music! Enjoy weekend music. Wine will be available by glass or bottle purchase. Dec 5 - Water Street Dec 6 - Katy Gerhold Dec 7 - Rich Ortiz Dec 12 - OPEN MIC NIGHT Dec 13 - Scott Messina

Hackettstown's Annual Hometown Holiday

It’s a fun-filled weekend for Hackettstown residents and visitors featuring holiday music on Main Street, businesses open late with specials, shop small offers and much more! The Community Center will present a Santa Winter Wonderland on Saturday, 12-3pm.

Country Christmas Shop at Godlewsky Farms & Greenhouses

Godlewsky Farms is celebrating the season by inviting everyone to enjoy their shop complete with wreaths, handmade grave blankets, fresh cut trees, center pieces and more! Open Monday - Saturday 9am- 5pm and Sunday 10am-5pm.

Breakfast with Santa at Mountain Lake Fire Co.

All-you-can-eat breakfast with Santa! Cost is $12/adult, $10/senior (65+), and $6/child. Kids younger than 5YO are free. Bring your camera!

Breakfast with Santa at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Dept.

Santa will arrive at 8am! Ages 3-10, $10; Over 10, $14; Senoirs, $10.

48th Annual Hope Christmas Craft Market

This popular town-wide holiday tradition, now in its 48th year, spans two days, with seven buildings full of holiday cheer to explore. Nominal entrance fee to enter all buildings both days, including complimentary shuttle service to get around town. Be sure to pop in the local stores, too!

Guided Hikes led by Washington Borough Green Team

Washington Borough's Green Team will be leading hikes through the Shabbecong Mountain Preserve, an 80-acre piece of land owned by the town. Join them the first and third Sundays in December, January and February. Meet at the end of Nunn Ave trailhead.

Hops and Shops: Handmade Market at Man Skirt Brewing

Support local artisans and crafters at this holiday market while sipping on a craft beer or seltzer. This is family and dog friendly environment and free.

Christmas Gathering at the Vass Homestead

Come by for a tour, music and refreshments in Hardwick across from White Lake.