Between May through September, a limited amount of kayaks are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for the public to enjoy. Life vests and paddles are included. Reservations are not available. For more information, please contact 973-937-8748.
Starting August 29, 2018
"If all the cars in the United States were placed end to end, it would probably be Labor Day Weekend." - Doug Larson, American journalist
The sun sets on summer vacation season with the Labor Day holiday weekend, just as it's setting in this great photo Elizabeth Roy took while kayaking at White Lake. We hope you had fun over the summer, and spent some of it wandering in Warren County! But it's not over yet! Read on for fun just waiting for you this weekend, and to find events to plan for as we slip into September. Also, congratulations to Land of Make Believe on yet another award. Only two weekends left to their season, read about them in the More Things To Do section below. Happy Labor Day, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Kick off our Labor Day weekend by stopping in to cool off with a white wine or cran-raspberry sangria. There will be live music from John Cain between 6pm-8:30pm.
Summer Nights on the Farm is Friday night neighborhood favorite featuring farm-fresh food, live music, kids activities, and good friends! Bring your own picnic blanket, favorite lawn chair, and beverage.
Great food, cold drinks, and awesome entertainment. Admission is free and this is a family-friendly event!
Enjoy some music while having a nice dinner and drinks as Frank & Glenn from the 1910 Fruitgum Co. play.
Stop by every Friday for a lovely couple playing beautiful instruments. Food served until 10 pm; bar is open until midnight (or later if busy).
Grateful Dead Tribute Band is rockin' the house at Panther Pub!
Villa Milagro invites you to have your labor day weekend picnic at their place! Bring your own tent, blanket and chair, pack your picnic basket, use their grill, and chill at this estate winery!
Pick up a bottle of their wine while you're there.
Enjoy your Labor Day holiday weekend with delicious hand-tossed, wood-fired pizza from Nicoletta, wine tasting and live music. Try their 2017 Chelsea Dry Rosé wine.
Enjoy the Cafe Vino menu on the outdoor deck overlooking the beautiful 250-acre farm with breathtaking sunsets! Jonathan Savage performs Folk rock and American traditional rock on acoustic guitar, telling stories along the way.
Relax with some Yin Yoga under the evening summer sky in the fields of lavender to the beautiful sound of a softly playing cello. The talented Dan Kassel plays during this gentle, relaxing yoga practice suitable for any level student. Bring a mat, blanket, your own yoga props and a relaxed mind.
Everything you want in a Bad Company cover band!
Bill Ihling, a solo singer/guitarist, turns loose his "inner troubadour” with a performance that features a wide variety of tunes from the Americana '60s-'70s singer-songwriter, old school country, and more.
Paddy and the Pale Boys play the traditional songs and music of Ireland and Scotland, along with some good ol' boy country and rock 'n' roll. "Who is Paddy?" you may ask. "And what exactly are Pale Boys?" Well, they are a band from northern New Jersey and they are all about passion.
Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) for a group hike at Footbridge Park in Blairstown, NJ. The PVTC, a Friends Organization of the Kittatinny Valley State Park, will host the hike.
Spend your afternoon at Brook Hollow Winery. There will be food from Humpty Juniors all day: Hamburger/cheeseburger, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwich, charcoal roasted pit beef, BBQ chicken sandwich, smoked pork roll sandwich, sodas, and 6 flavors of ice cream and various toppings.
Continuing
Antiques Liquidation Sale! Come out to Kathy's Kove & Kafe' during August and September and get a jump on your holiday shopping!
Relax and do some yoga every Wednesday evening beginning June 6 through September 19. Find your breathe and peace of mind as you practice yoga in the fresh air with sweeping views of our our vegetable crop fields and fruit orchard and a chance to view a spectacular sunset!
Ellen is a Level 1 Certified Qigong Instructor with Supreme Science Qigong Center. Learn and practice a 5 exercise movements and Qigong breath work. Cost is $5.
Join Architects for some live music, delicious summer BBQ, ice-cold cocktails & beverages, all while enjoying gorgeous panoramic golf course scenic views! Make your reservation today.
Saturday evenings between April and October 2018, the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ will be open.
Relax and unwind with some tapas, delicious drinks and some smooth sounds. Mama's Cafe Baci offers live entertainment seven nights a week, including Monday Acoustic Cafe, Rising Stars, and a new Late Night Menu, relaxing cocktails & tapas in their new 201 Fifth bar.
Every Sunday, enjoy delicious breakfast and lunch menu selections served up buffet-style. Get family and friends together for a new Sunday tradition. Adults $15.95, Children $9.95 and 4 and under are free.
Every Sunday, stop on by for some live music and a delicious brunch!
Community Corner
Join the Washington BID on the first Tuesday of every month for an evening of casual networking. This is a free to attend event where BID Goodnight Networking allows local business people to meet new colleagues and reconnect with those they know. Light fare is included at each event.
More Things to Do
The Land of Make Believe in Hope has once again attained the highest designation from the Starfish Aquatics Institute for its safety record after an extensive stealth inspection. The Elite 5-Star Safety Award rating signifies Land of Make Believe’s Pirate Cove Water Park as one of the safest, most compliant water parks in the United States, as it has been so honored for the past several years. Celebrating more than 60 seasons at the foot of Jenny Jump Mountain, the park has been particularly recognized for the Water Park’s lifeguards for their efforts in Prevention, Surveillance, Emergency Care, Aquatic Rescue, Professionalism and Personal Safety. Check it out for yourself before the season ends! Land of Make Believe will be open daily through Labor Day Weekend and then for its Grand Finale Weekend Sept. 8-9. Read more about the award here.
Plan Ahead
Join us for this time-honored tradition in historic and scenic Belvidere, and stop by the Explore Warren table on Hardwick Street to say hello!
Bring the whole family for an "Old Country Fair" day of fun with carnival rides, live music, entertainment, games, food and vendors.
Support your local fire department by coming on a train ride to Susquehanna Mining. Activities include touch a fire truck, explore a corn maze, meet real firemen, vote on the best truck and more! Tickets are $22 for Adults and $16 for Children. Food can be purchase for an additional cost.
Learn the art of drying, freezing and canning your herbs, vegetables and fruit so you can enjoy the benefits of your garden year-round. Reservations are required. $28. Call 908-852-5390.
Join RVC Trustee Sharon Wander on a ramble along the trails at White Lake Park to learn how to identify these colorful plants before autumn touches them with frost . Register here. Rain date September 9.
This year's military-themed 7-acre corn maze opens for the season with a special weekend to show gratitude to first responders just before the anniversary of 9/11.
This Paint & Sip (Lavender Tea) event is a class that is open to all skill levels. There will be step by step instructions. All materials are provided, except a paint smock. $40 per person.
Sorry, this event is sold out! It's Stomping Time! A bit of nostalgia, a tasting of wine, something to do with friends for a special time! Formal wine tasting, Italian spaghetti with meatballs, garden salad, bread, dessert, coffee, tea and sweet tea.
The concert series continue with Riverside Jazz - Latin. Come to hear, appreciate and enjoy Jazz and Classical musicians and vocalists from traditional to contemporary.
Come on out to the Draught House and see The Amish Outlaws! Tickets are on sale for $15. Call 908-223-1226 or stop on by.
Held in the parking lot along Moore Street, between Stella G’s and the firehouse, Hackettstown BID's 5th Annual Autumn Lamplight Dinner is a 21+ event that transforms the area into a magical outdoor courtyard, with guests sampling culinary specialties from Hackettstown restaurants representing di
Sorry, but this event has sold out! With smart, observational humor and a legendary spontaneous interaction with the crowd, Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s pre-eminent comedians.