Learn some basic painting skills here at the Draught House! Register at johnnebioloart.com. $35 per person. Food and drink specials will be provided!
Starting December 13, 2017
Winter's chill has arrived, but there's plenty of warmth and color to be found in a greenhouse! Flowerland Growers near Belvidere, Well-Sweep Herb Farm near Port Murray, and Donaldson's Greenhouse & Nursery near Hackettstown all invite you to visit their greenhouses this weekend - that photo of poinsettias was taken recently at Donaldson's. You'll find plenty of other events to entertain and get you in a holiday mood as you read on. And if you're still looking for that special spruce or perfect pine, turn to our guide to Choose-and-Cut Christmas Tree Farms. Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate it, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Come for an evening of creating your own herbal smudge sticks crafted from a variety of herbs including sage, lavender, cedar, rosemary, mugwort and more. You will create the blend best suited for you. Make it for yourself or as a gift. $20 for 3 custom smudge sticks.
Join Rutherfurd Hall for a night full of creativity & inspiration! During this paint night, you will learn, step-by-step, how to paint a jolly Snowman! All children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Calling aspiring artists and wine lovers! Come join Rutherfurd Hall for a cozy night out to celebrate the Holiday Season! Learn to paint a vintage truck full of fresh cut Christmas trees. $25 per person which includes a canvas, paint and professional step-by-step instruction.
Their greenhouse and gift shop have been transformed into a winter wonderland for the holidays! Join them Friday evening to see the Christmas lights in all their glory, or Saturday during their regular hours.
It's that time of year again! There’s magic in the air and a sparkle in every smile when The Nutcracker comes to town. In this dramatic presentation, the audience is invited to Dr. and Mrs. Stahlbaum's Christmas Party.
The historic inn, a restored 1769 stone gristmill, features an evening with Mike Esposito. (Country/Rock/Bluegrass.)
Call 908-459-4884 for more information.
A theatrical adaptation of the holiday novel by Valentine Davies, Miracle on 34th Street is a family classic that also pays homage to the 20th Century Fox motion picture of the same name. By chance, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s.
Come on over to see Trouble With Fractions at Bea McNally's!
Join Alba Vineyard for the long anticipated release of their 2013 Vintage Port. Crafted in the classic old world style and fortified with pot stilled brandy leaving a balance of warming alcohol and lush sweetness.
Go to Chick-fil-A for a memorable morning filled with fun, Christmas activities and enjoy Breakfast with Santa!
Come out to OK4WD for Ladies Day. All ladies are welcome to join and learn more about their Off Road/On Road Vehicle, receive discounts on purchases and create your wishlists. They will also have exclusive sales this day and offer coupons for future purchases.
As the Holy couple traveled in search of lodging, they were offered food to sustain them. Stop in this weekend during your travels for a bite of carnitas and a sip of Feliz Navidad as you journey through for the Holidays.
Shop the market for tasty treats and culinary delights from Donaldson Farms and other local producers and artisans. Wander through their Farm Market while sipping a steamy cup of gourmet hot chocolate and listening to holiday music as you select your gift items.
Please join the Blairtown Masonic Lodge and honor our Veterans who sacrificed their lives for our Country. Please come honor them at the First Presbyterian Church by laying a wreath on the headstone of our hometown heros.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph.
The murders continue at Four Sisters Winery! It's just for fun during our Murder Mystery Dinners. The event begins with a formal wine tasting, followed by a delicious dinner of baked ziti, meatballs, garden salad, bread & dessert.
The Pajama Game was awarded the 1955 Tony for Best Musical and, over half of a century later, claimed the award for Best Revival of a Musical, proving that the story is truly timeless.
Jersey Sound offers an eclectic blend of oldies, motown, R&B and pop. With the very best vocalists and a killer rhythm section holding it all together, The "Jersey Sound" experience is one you will never forget!
The Tony Award winning lyricist of A Chorus Line, Edward Kleban, was determined to write both the words and music for a Broadway show, a goal unrealized in 1987 when he died of cancer at the age of 48.
Their ‘Very Slambovian Christmas’ show has developed into one of the premier Slambovian Circus Of Dreams events of the year, attracting fans from near and far.
Say Uncle is a five-piece, high energy, versatile band from the Roxbury, NJ area. Come by and check them out! No cover charge.
Santa will arrive at 9am for this breakfast hosted by Blairstown Hose Co. #1! $6/adult; $5 per child/senior; free for kids under the age of 4.
In this workshop you are going to create a long lasting greens centerpiece decorated in your personal style to be the highlight of your holiday table. The centerpiece will be able to absorb water and will last long past your holiday celebrations.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Celebrate the owners' first year at The RoseMary Inn to meet new friends, catch up with old friends and family, and to thank a community! There will be good food, drink, desserts galore (it is Christmas time) and special equine guests and carolers.
Continuing
At this time of year, the Well-Sweep garden fairies transform the shop into a Christmas wonderland. The greenhouse will be stocked with a selection of attractive windowsill herbs, tender perennials in bloom and unique topiaries. Enter to win a $35 Gift Certificate.
Start your Christmas tradition by visiting three of Warren County’s most unique, family-owned farms all within 4 minutes of each other. Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm, Mackey’s Orchard and Four Sisters Winery invite your family to enjoy a fun-filled day of Christmas trees, baked goods, wine
Community Corner
Rutherfurd Hall Introduces a Meditation Class with Jean Marie DuHamel, MA, of Fostering the Journey, which will include a brief lesson, silent meditation, and Q&A session.
Register for all three classes for $39 or $15 per class.
Bring your family to the firehouse for a fun afternoon. Santa will be there for a photo. There will also be hot dogs, snacks, cookies, water and hot chocolate.
Last year, The Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse Crisis Center Holiday Shoppe helped over 275 families with gifts for the season. They are looking forward to their fourth annual holiday shoppe this year! They have day time, afternoon and evening hours available.
Community Center at Belvidere & Country Gate Playhouse present a free screening of the Holiday movie "The Christmas Gift" starring John Denver followed by a Q&A with Screenwriter Ronny Venable. Concessions available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30pm.
More Things to Do
The gifts most cherished are often unique treasures and experiences that can't be found just anywhere. Turn to Explore Warren's Unique Holiday Gift Guide for some suggestions of local merchants and service providers to help put a fresh spin on the holidays and make them extra special! One-of-a-kind art, edible and drinkable gifts, pampering, exciting experiences, we're hear to help you find that perfect gift for everyone on your list. Happy Holidays, Happy Shopping, and Happy Wanderings!
Plan Ahead
Get your office together or gather your friends for a Holiday Cheer Buffet! $22 per person. Call for reservations at 908-454-0011.
Come for an old-fashioned sing-along and performance. All listeners and musicians of euphonium, baritone, tuba and sousaphone are welcome to enjoy TubaChristmas. REGISTRATION: 2:30 pm, Belvidere United Methodist Church, 219 Hardwick Street. REHEARSAL: 3 pm at the church.
Spend your Christmas Day, dining at the Almond Tree Manor. Enjoy a delectable feast, with your family and friends. No pots to clean, no dishes to wash and no leftovers to store. Just fine dining, in a beautiful setting.