The Draught House presents The Grey Man Group. Come get dinner and enjoy some great music.
Light up the Holidays! Starting December 15, 2022
"December is the month of light. It is full of the beauty of the love we can bring into our life."
In case you needed reminding, Christmas is coming (the goose is getting fat)! In addition, Hanukkah arrives this weekend, we mark Winter Solstice on December 21, and Kwanzaa begins December 26. Hence, the Explore Warren team is reflecting on the ways in which we are all connected.
The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the longest night for the official beginning of the winter season. Each day going forward, the days will slowly grow longer. Many cultures, religions and spiritual traditions have honored the winter solstice. Often, this time of great darkness has encouraged humanity to gather together and celebrate the rebirth and return to the light. This is found in many ancient religions, and seen in festivals and holidays such as Christmas. Feasts focusing upon gratitude and the offering of gifts have been celebrated for thousands of years. In spirituality, this celebration of the moon also symbolizes renewed energy and self-reflection.
Wanderings will be on hiatus next week, because, frankly, with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day falling on a weekend this year, there are precious few events on our calendar that week. We hope you will all be safe and warm, celebrating this mashup of traditions with loved ones in your own special way.
We take this opportunity to wish you all the joys of the winter holiday season, however you choose to celebrate. We are grateful for all of our followers and partners. Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
A wonderful night of twinkling lights, the scents of the season and sights of holiday giveaways and refreshments!
An enchanting ballet and holiday favorite, The Nutcracker is a classic production for all ages.
Jake Jackson's one-man show features 25 selected monologues and soliloquys performed in succession from the best of William Shakespeare's canon. There's also a livestream option for all three shows.
Dead On Live for a special weekend before Christmas show as they pay tribute to one of the Grateful Dead’s most iconic records, Europe 72.
With book, music, and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly, Stop the World – I Want to Get Off is a thought-provoking tale about the fleeting nature of worldly success.
Brook Hollow has your last minute gifts for the wine lover in your life! Plenty of gift items available including winemaking kits, wine glass lanyards, insulated tumblers, wine, and so much more!
Ol' Saint Nick will be taking photos with good boys and girls and, of course, listening to their Christmas wish lists! Limited seating is available. You are encouraged to make reservations as early as possible.
ADULTS $25.95
KIDS (5 to 12) $15.95
KIDS (4 & Under) Free
Santa is coming to town and he is making a special stop at the Brass Rail for breakfast! Please call 908-454-0931 to reserve a seating. Two seatings each day: 9:30am and 11:30am. $14.99/child (kids age 4 and younger are free!), $24.95/adult.
Villa Milagro will celebrates Las Posadas, a traditional early California/Mexican celebration of the journey of Joseph and Mary in search of lodging. As they were turned away at each inn, they were offered small bites of food to sustain their travels.
Reserve a spot to visit the ranch for a holiday photo with an Alpaca or Llama. Spend some time relaxing with the herd and get some holiday shopping done at the gift store, which is loaded with everything from socks, hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, blankets and hand spun yarns.
Decorate two mini faux pine Christmas trees with dried flowers of various colors and textures, and a bow. The finished piece is approximately 4" x 8". Keep one for yourself as a decoration and give one as a gift!
$35/ participant.
Are you ready for a stomping good time? Well, now is your chance to be a part of an exclusive social event at Four Sisters Winery. The Barefoot Grape Stomping is a one-of-a-kind experience; surely to intoxicate all your senses. It's a unique opportunity you don’t want to miss!
Wear your tackiest holiday outfit and enter to win special prizes! There'll be fun games and excellent music from Kim & the Clairvoyants to keep the party going all evening!
Searching for all the trivia buffs who have what it takes to compete in a Christmas themed Trivia Night! Teams of 4 recommended (no more) with a team name (type it in the notes section upon check out). Questions are based on a variety of topics.
Welcome back to The Sand Bar this weekend Ten Gallon Matt and Dr Dick. Sunday will also feature an Ugly Sweater Contest!
Christmas at Country Gate features music to get even the Grinch himself ready for the holiday season with yuletide favorites and plenty of comic diversion along the way, this is a wonderful show for your entire family.
Celebrate the season with DJ Jeff, giveaways, drink specials & prize for the ugliest sweater!
The Victorian Christmas tours at Shippen Manor were quickly filled, so a special Encore Tour is scheduled with three time slots available, by reservation only.
Hourly spots are 1, 2 and 3 pm. If you are interested, please call sooner rather than later: 908.453.4381 (ask for Gina).
Jackie of Longcore Bakes will guide you through the process of several different icing techniques and help you assemble a Christmas cookie tree. Enjoy local craft beer with your cookies! (Because what's better than beer and cookies?!)
Join FUMC for an evening of Christmas music, food, and fellowship. Enjoy singing your favorite carols followed by a potluck dinner.
Attention Oxford residents! The fire department has just received word from the Chief of North Pole that Santa Claus himself will be coming to town. Make sure to listen for the sirens and come out to say hi!
Create a beautiful 12” miniature Christmas tree with tiny lights and flowers to decorate your table for the upcoming holiday. Start with an artificial pine tree and cover it with a string of lights, adding accents of dried flowers grown at Well-Sweep for a fully adorned masterpiece.
Santa is coming to town and he is making a special stop at the Brass Rail for breakfast! Buffet includes donuts, bagels, pastries, bacon, sausage, eggs, pancakes, French toast, breakfast potatoe, assorted fruit, tea, coffee, soda, juice and hot cocoa.
Ol' Saint Nick will be taking photos with good boys and girls and, of course, listening to their Christmas wish lists!
Attention Oxford residents! The fire department has just received word from the Chief of North Pole that Santa Claus himself will be coming to town. Make sure to listen for the sirens and come out to say hi!
An enchanting ballet and holiday favorite, The Nutcracker is a classic production for all ages.
Villa Milagro will celebrates Las Posadas, a traditional early California/Mexican celebration of the journey of Joseph and Mary in search of lodging. As they were turned away at each inn, they were offered small bites of food to sustain their travels.
Continuing
Celebrate the this warm season with some great food and live music at Tiptons.
Dec. 2 - Mind & Soul
Dec. 3 - Naked Jake
Dec. 9 - DTMcG
Dec. 10 - Harmony Garage Band
Dec. 16 - The PS Experiment
Dec. 17 - Lifeboat
Brook Hollow is bringing the cozy feelings with music in December.
Start your Christmas tradition by visiting three of Warren County’s family-owned farms within 4 minutes of each other. Mackey’s Orchard, Flowerland Growers and Four Sisters Winery invite your family to enjoy a fun-filled day.
Enjoy Sunday brunch at Asbury Coffee Mill.
Nov. 6 - Joe Cassady
Nov. 13 - Nick Cerniglia
Nov. 20 - Thomas Johnston
Nov. 27 - Joe Frame
Dec. 4- Jack Pierone
Dec. 11- Caren Kennedy Duo
Dec. 18- Avoiding Foreclosure
Enjoy music and beautiful views at Little Ridge with great wines.
December 10 - Chuck Schubert
December 18 - Jeni Hackett
Welcome the new year with great food and live music at Tiptons.
Plan Ahead
Pequest invites everyone on a short hike on the shortest day of the year. Come out to explore the diverse habitat of the Pequest valley and discuss how different cultures celebrate the winter solstice.
Blairstown's annual public Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Celebration will be hosted by Rabbi and Fraida Shusterman and their children; everyone is invited to join in the fun and the initial lighting of the brand new 9' menorah, along with refreshments, music and children's gifts.
Put on your best ugly sweater, come dine at Panther Pub and be entered to win a $25 Panther Pub Gift Card, a signature Panther Pub Pint Glass and a complimentary House Potato Chip appetizer. One entry per person. Three of these packages will be given away.
Need something to do with family coming into town or friends? Czig Meister is hosting its Thursday trivia night!
Strut your stuff in your most impressive holiday attire (there will be prizes), plus specialty flights and some surprises.
Come out to the Warren County Courthouse for an old fashioned sing-along and performance of TubaChristmas. All listeners and musicians of Euphonium, Baritone, Tuba, and Sousaphone are welcome regardless of age or experience.
Experience the pleasure of Well-Sweep's greenhouses, filled with unusual blossoms and exotic scents. Free, but call to reserve a spot for an informative lecture-tour of its collection of herbs from around the world.