Splish Splash! June 2023

This will be the 28th Annual Hackettstown Spring Festival! Held at the fields on the corner of 5th and Reese Avenues in Hackettstown, enjoy carnival rides and attractions while browsing through an array of business vendors.

This musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child is hilarious. Children give twenty-three lessons in such subjects as how to beg for a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your room, and how to laugh hysterically.

This rockumentary film and live musical performance pays tribute to The Everly Brothers, Don and Phil, with their intricate harmonies and windswept country-pop.

Ribbon cutting will be at 10am followed by a hike on the new trail. Warren County’s Naturalist Jennifer Correa-Kruegel will be on hand to provide nature interpretation, as well as a stream study. The park is located on Academy Street, Oxford, across from the emergency squad building.

The Paulinskil Valley Trail Committee invites everyone to view their display for National Trails Day at the Airport Cafe and then head out on a hike down the Paulinskil.

RSVP by e-mailing pbk123@aol.com

This 5.5-mile hike around the Merrill Creek Reservoir features mixed deciduous forests of the New Jersey Highlands and sweeping vistas of the ancient ridges that form Warren and Hunterdon Counties and learn about the history, geology and forests in New Jersey, including how the reservoir was form

There is a full strawberry moon this Saturday night, meaning local strawberries are in abundant supply and Villa invites you to enjoy a Strawberry Daiquiri made with Rosita wine and locally grown berries from Phillips Farm just a mile down the road.

The Bolshoi Studio Cabaret of 6 talented singers will perform a 90-minute show of Cabaret/Broadway standards, with some Pop music and Blues mixed in.

Get to the Draught House this Saturday for the full band Sick Star Nation, an acoustic high energy cover band.

Weather permitting, bring your paddling device, paddles and life jacket for an evening paddle at White Lake.

Reservations are required. Call 908-763 - 1760 or email Whitelakeinfo@gmail.com

This is the 54th annual craft, farm, and food vendor fair. Two full days of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of our spectacular gardens, and a special Craft and Farmers’ Market!

Located in Oxford, NJ, The Loft at Jack's Barn is a premiere venue for events. Twenty Belvidere is a Hilltop Estate that will give an 1800s' vibe as you're invited to a delicious five-course high tea with soups, salad, tea sandwiches, scones and desserts. Cost is $70 plus gratuity.

Brenda is a local author discussing the history of Broadway, N.J. She will be selling her books, Stepping Back in Time: A Brief History of the Village of Broadway, Warren Co., NJ and Blackberry Winter Dormant Vines.

Modern dance theater company, Moe-tion Dance, is based in New Jersey and was established in 2007. Under the artistic direction of Maureen Glennon Clayton, the company is dedicated to experimenting and creating new forms of expression.

In addition to the Warren County Heritage Museum, and full-size replica Morris Canal boat, there will be artisans, historians, authors, and working machinery from the Age of Steam Museum.

The evening begins with a formal wine tasting and a chicken parm dinner followed by dessert and an evening of laughs, with Rich, a second generation comedian and child actor.

Based on the story "Der Sandmann" (The Sandman) by E.T.A. Hoffman, this ballet tells the story of a beautiful young girl named Coppélia who sits on her balcony reading all day and doesn't speak to anyone. A boy named Franz falls in love with her even though he is already engaged to Swanhilda.

Join MWA's Ryan Jiorle and NJ Fish and Wildlife's Senior Zoologist Robert Somes for the first in-person River Talk of 2023 focusing on the life in the Musconetcong, as well as animals of interest to researchers and conservationists. 

Registration is required.

Calling all CSI fans! Not only will you have fun learning about forensic science, but you will actually do the testing required to solve the mystery of  'Secrets in the Soil.' Buffet style dinner provided by Mama's & Cafe Baci with vegetarian and gluten-free options included.

Rutherfurd Hall is offering a unique chance to experience the Classical era, with Haydn and Mozart’s piano works performed by Fortepianist Daniel Adam Maltz.

“One of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years,” says Uncut Magazine. Also calling him “a one-man Clash.”  His album "Streets Of New York" was hailed as “a platter for the ages." BBC Radio called it “THE rock ‘n’ roll album of the year.”

Phillipsburg is celebrating its 34th Annual Ole Town Festival in Shappell Park. This festival, which initially began as a way for a variety of local non-profit organizations to make money in support of their causes, has grown into a yearly tradition that simply cannot be missed.

Bring a friend, your favorite snack, and a beverage for a relaxing night out. Learn about succulents and their care, then plant and decorate your own. No gardening experience necessary, don’t miss this opportunity for a unique night out.

Enjoy a free concert at Rutherfurd Hall with the music of classic rock group "Nobody Famous."

Danielia's music is a blend of rock, blues, and soul, and her powerful vocals have been compared to those of Janis Joplin and Tina Turner.

Treat Dad to a four-course dinner served as the sunsets over panoramic views of the vineyard and hills. Eric Lipscomb, resident chef at Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, private party chef and guesthouse chef at Flint Hill Farms, loves to create delicious meals from common ingredients.

This special show will feature Joe Cirotti, Pete Lister and Mike Alexander of the Cirotti Trio, Caleb Estey on drums, Damian Calcagne on keys, a string section featuring Seth Mandel on violin and Dave Lockhart on viola, as well as Christina Alessi and Jon Andrew from the Toll Collectors on backin

Enjoy rockin’  to loud guitars, great jazz, rhythm & blues from the Kerry Blue Band, sample big cigars paired with wine, wear your ugly tie and pack a picnic.

$15 includes music, cigar, sampling and seating. Wine available by the bottle.

Bring your Pops at Four Sisters under a covered, open-air venue and listen to live music while enjoying suckling pulled pork, baby back ribs, baked ziti, baked beans, coleslaw, and a Caesar salad with a dessert of lemon sheet cake smothered with fresh strawberries and whip cream.

The ultimate event for all those remarkable men in your lives. This meal is all you can eat and consists of beef tenderloin cooked in butter served on thin sliced Italian bread along with french fries and coleslaw. This event is limited to the first 100 people.

Tickets are $15 - 40.

Summerfest is highlighting the hits that drove people to the dance floor with show band 80's Revolution performing classics from Pat Benatar, Def Leppard, Journey, The Outfield, Michael Jackson, ABBA, Loverboy, Cindi Lauper, Rick James, Madonna and Van Halen.

This is a Leonard Skynyrd tribute band playing 2 sets of classic hits. Bring your camping chairs and dancing feet. A limited menu will be offered and Mohican is open from 9am - 6pm with the music starting at 3pm.

Dogs are welcome on leash and please clean up after them.

Pyrenesia is a quartet that consists of a violin, accordion, bass and guitar. The group plays Gypsy Folk and Hot Jazz and draw their influence from hot jazz, modern singer-songwriters, and Romani folk music that consist of a blend of instrumentals and vocals.

The Bolshoi Studio Cabaret of 6 talented singers will perform a 90-minute show of Cabaret/Broadway standards, with some Pop music and Blues mixed in.

Many of the homes in the Musconetcong River Watershed have septic systems, yet they're not always well understood by homeowners.

Located in Oxford, NJ, The Loft at Jack's Barn is a premiere venue for events. Twenty Belvidere is a Hilltop Estate that will give an 1800s' vibe as you're invited to a delicious five-course high tea with soups, salad, tea sandwiches, scones and desserts. Cost is $70 plus gratuity.

Infloressense welcomes Danielia Cotton whose music is a blend of rock, blues, and soul, and her powerful vocals have been compared to those of Janis Joplin and Tina Turner.

This talk has been rescheduled for March 5.

Phillipsburg is celebrating its 36th annual Ole Town Festival in Walters Prk. This festival, which initially began as a way for a variety of local non-profit organizations to make money in support of their causes, has grown into a yearly tradition that simply cannot be missed.

The Bolshoi Studio Cabaret of 4 talented singers will perform a 90-minute show of Cabaret/Broadway standards, with some Pop music and Blues mixed in.

Bring your Pops at Four Sisters under a covered, open-air venue and listen to live music while enjoying suckling pulled pork, baby back ribs, baked ziti, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, and dessert.

Live music is provided by Uptown Boogie Band with swing, Blues & boogie tunes.

Well-Sweep hosts their annual craft, farm, and food vendor fair. Two full days of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of our spectacular gardens, and a special Craft and Farmers’ Market!

The ultimate event for all those remarkable men in your lives! The event and live music starts at 4pm with food service between 4:30pm and 6:30pm.

$50/per adult, $20/child (7 to 12 years) and free for kids under 7 years.

Hackettstown Community Day (formerly Spring Festival) will be held at Hackettstown High School and the Hackettstown Recreation field, Sheldon Field, Warren St.

Intermix- A Choreography Showcase will feature emerging and established artists from the tri-state area including dancers, choreographers, and dance companies.

Enjoy scenic views of the Delaware River, and see the 'Ice Cave', a former mining site. Warren County’s Naturalist Jennifer Correa-Kruegel will be leading this hike. The trailhead is located on River Rd., CR 621, Phillipsburg, NJ

Mohican Farms welcomes Dose, a high energy band performing Today's Party hits, old school Hip Hop, '90s-2000s R&B, Funk, danceable rock & original sogs.

Dogs are welcome on leash and please clean up after them.