Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" at the Lopatcong Pool. Movies are free of charge and viewers can enter the pool at 8pm. The movie begins at dusk. Bring your chairs and blankets and join us! Snack bar remains open during the movie.
Starting August 8, 2018
"Summertime is always the best of what might be." - Charles Bowden (1945-2014), American non-fiction author, journalist and essayist
First, let's welcome all our new Warren County Wanderers who signed up for this e-blast at last week's Warren County Farmers' Fair! And for those who made it to the fair before it was cut short by rain, we hope you picked up your Explore Warren koozie, suitable for keeping the cool on your cans, bottles, and yes, sippy cups, as this young Wanderer is doing in Amy Hoppe's photo snapped at Merrill Creek Reservoir. Send us YOUR photo of your koozie being used as you wander in Warren County, or post it directly on the Explore Warren page on Facebook, and let us know how you're spending your summer. Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Preschool kids can learn how to make watermelon cupcakes and watermelon smoothies! Suitable for ages: 3-5. Email carly.sopko@wakefern.com with your child's name and any food allergies to sign up for the class.
Enjoy some music in the park. Funding has been made possible, in part, by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
Take a groovy trip back to the ‘60s with Large Flowerheads! Imagine being part of the scene when the songs spoke of love, sunshine, and happiness. The Large Flowerheads bring to life the musical sights & sounds of that era.
Rescheduled from an earlier date due to weather concerns, you have another chance to see this Americana band composed of four musicians who have, collectively, more than two hundred years of musical experience.
Ever wanted to learn how to fish? Learn about fish biology and identification, casting techniques, equipment, knot tying and more. Discussions will be followed by an actual trout fishing experience in their Education Pond. This program is geared for ages 8 years and above.
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.
Spend your evening at Four Sisters Winery enjoying delicious food, live music from Genevieve, and wine.
Flynn's the ultimate Friday night destination in Phillipsburg, and a show by the Dr. Dick Show will be epic! Call 908-454-0011 for more info.
Laugh the night away with Comedians JJ Ramirez and Tommy Lama at Brook Hollow Winery! $20 per person and wine will be availble to purchase. Get your ticket before the event sells out!
This year the Canal Society of New Jersey offers a wide range of programming at Waterloo Village. At the seamstress shop Miss Sharon will demonstrate her skills in a 19th century setting using a vintage treadle sewing machine to recreate authentic period garments.
Alba is proud to release its 2014 Grand Reserve Pinot Noir this weekend. You are invited to experience this elegant wine.
Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) at Warbasse Junction in Lafayette Township, NJ for a group ride.
Ladies, do you need some new hats, accessories or jewelry? Come to Brook Hollow and check out what Magnolia and Vine has to offer. Lite fare and wine will be offered. Stop on by.
Four Sisters Winery is teaming up with Villa Milagro Vineyards to provide you with Sangria! Both wineries will offer you to select from 2 Sangrias to enjoy along with some wine tasting. $10 admission includes wine tasting, sample of Sangria and a chance to win a Sangria pitcher!
A popular local duo, Stan & Elise return to Brook Hollow to perform a mix of classic “60s” tunes, contemporary favorites and jazz standards.
Enjoy the vocal/piano stylings of Dylan as he plays songs from the 60s, 70s and more. The deck will be open from 11am - 8pm with wine tasting, and Cafe Vino menu items available until 7pm.
Get in the Fiesta spirit at Buck Hill Brewery with tacos, margaritas and a strolling Mariachi band. $35/person includes the taco bar and one margarita. Call 908-854-5300 to reserve your spot today.
Join 5 East Art Gallery and M Galleries for Washington Borough’s Saturdays Art Walk! Meet the Artist! 5 East Art Gallery’s is featuring a sampling of several Warren County Arts artists. If you have not seen the works of these talented artists, please be sure to come out for this one!
"A Stomping We Will Go" at our Barefoot Grape Stomping! $37.50/person (plus tax & service fee). Advanced tickets required.
Knowlton Township Historic Commission is honored to have the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania include Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead as a location of the Rising Nation River Journey for a ceremonial signing of the Treaty of Renewed Friendship.
Recreating this fantastic visual and audio, masterpiece, The Hype Touring Agency presents Yessongs The Concert! starring Phil Naro, John Kastelic, Matt Riddle, Mark Matthews, and Marty Zlocki. They have collectively performed on over 100 albums and have toured the world extensively.
Dizaster Horse's debut at Rock Creek Tavern! Songs you forgot you loved from the '60s and up.
It’s that time again! Get your yoga on – and your wine/wine slushies! Let the stresses of your week melt away in our outdoor pavilion yoga class overlooking beautiful, lush vineyards. The class will be beginner-friendly and open to all levels.
Enjoy the afternoon with an eclectic mix ranging from '60s British Invasion tunes to country-rock. The deck will be open from 10am -6pm with wine tasting and offering Cafe Vino menu items from 11am - 5pm
Two Warren County history museums, both located at sites on the route of the old Morris Canal, are open and staffed by volunteers on the second Sunday of each month, 1-4pm.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Listen to your favorite Country Rock band while enjoying a pig roast! There will be lots of fun for all. $25 per ticket.
This week's FREE Summer Lawn Concert presented by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission is This Way to the Egress.
August 27 class is full. Ever wanted to learn how to fish? Learn about fish biology and identification, casting techniques, equipment, knot tying and more.
Continuing
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.
The Blairstown Farmers' Market is now in its 11th season and accepts SNAP! The Market, located on Route 521 across from the Blairstown Elementary School next to the Agway, will run every Saturday from 10am-1pm through October 27th and features a variety of local farmers, artisans, speakers,
Held every Saturday through September 22, rain or shine, with special events throughout the season. Check the "WEBSITE" link below and the Facebook page to find out what's new for this Saturday.
Based on Arnold Lobel's beloved children's books, A Year with Frog and Toad is a whimsical musical that tells the story of two best friends: the cheerful Frog, and curmudgeonly Toad. The musical follows Frog and Toad through four colorful seasons, from hibernation to hibernation.
Set in Britain, Willy Russell's Blood Brothers tells the story of fraternal twins who are separated at birth. One brother is raised in a family of great privilege and one brother is raised in poverty.
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.
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.
When a die hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce.
A venue where local farmers, producers, and artisans come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and related products directly to the consumer. Open every Sunday, June-September.
Every Sunday, stop on by for some live music and a delicious brunch!
Community Corner
Celebrate the joy of Christmas in August with a fun 5K, BBQ, and pool party! Special guest appearance by Santa Claus and his elves. Free BBQ and pool party with live music for race participants at the finish.
More Things to Do
Or "More Things NOT To Do": As restoration of Rutherfurd Hall continues, they will be closed August 12-17 while the wood floors are being refinished. Museum Hours will be canceled August 15, but will resume Wednesday, August 22 from 1-4pm.
Plan Ahead
Introducing the inaugural Asbury Arts & Music Festival, featuring music from five bands, a mix of local talent and bands that typically play large venues, plus arts-and-craft vendors and food trucks.
The Inn at Millrace Pond's annual Blues and Craft Brews is an all day all-fun event devoted to great music, great beer. great food, and a select group of wonderful artistic vendors. Headlining this year's event is Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes all the way from NEW ORLEANS.
Fill your plate with pulled pork, bourbon baked beans, potato salad, corn on the cob, dessert and more! $35 per person. Call 908-854-5300.
Vintage North Jersey, a collaboration of northern New Jersey wineries, announces its 5th annual Wine & Food Festival to be held at one of the oldest north Jersey wineries – Four Sisters Winery.
Spend the evening at Alba with delicious food from Osteria Morini, award-winning wines from Alba Vineyard, and live music under the arbor. Admission $15 per person, includes wine tasting OR your choice of 1 glass of wine from the Arbor selection.
The Summer Jazz Series continues with the Allan Harris Quartet featuring the music of Nat King Cole and Eddie Jefferson.