Need something to do with family coming into town or friends? Czig Meister is hosting its Thursday trivia night!
Starting December 28, 2022
“Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up late on New Year’s Eve. Middle age is when you’re forced to.” - Bill Vaughan (1915-1977) American columnist and author
We jest! We’re not about forcing anyone to do anything here at Explore Warren County Tourism Partnership; we just want to spread the word about fun things to do in our beautiful county!
If you do decide to venture out to ring in the New Year, below are a few options. For those who want to kick off 2023 with an outdoorsy, healthy vibe, there are three different group hikes from which to choose. Looking ahead, there is a sneak peek at some January events to help beat the winter doldrums.
Happy New Year and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
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.
DJ Shatner hosts an "Eve of NYE Party" at the Draught House!
Three seatings: 4-6pm; 6:15-8:15pm; 8:30-10:30pm. Four courses, $85/person
Live music by Noble Brothers Band, 7-10pm. Featuring regular menu plus specials, and a midnight toast. Reserve your table online or call 908-441-6127.
Dinner begins at 8pm with a cash bar, live DJ and dance floor. There also be a complimentary glass of Champagne at midnight.
Limited seating is available so reservations are encouraged.
Festive party favors will be provided to make some noise at midnight, DJ K@rma will be serving up the hottest tracks all night long. Party starts at 9pm to 1am followed by continental breakfast.
NJ Parks and Forests have a list of first day hikes, including one kicking off at Marble Hill for a 15-mile full-day hike along the Warren Highlands Trail! The route includes lovely pastoral views along Harmony Ridge, historic logging roads and passes by historic farmsteads.
The PVTC, a Friends Organization of the Kittatinny Valley State Park, will host a 4-5 mile hike along the Paulinskill Valley Trail. The trail is cinder-based which provides easy, level walking. Meeting at Footbridge Park in Blairstown.
Reservations required - call 908-454-1882, option 2. $34/person plus tax & gratuity.
Join Warren County Parks Foundation for a hike around the lake or only halfway. Well-behaved pups are welcome on a leash.
Dinner begins at 8pm with a cash bar, live DJ and dance floor. There also be a complimentary glass of Champagne at midnight.
Limited seating is available so reservations are encouraged.
Start your year off on the right foot- literally! Join Park Naturalist, Jennifer Correa-Kruegel, for a beautiful 4 miles hike around White Lake on New Year’s Day.
Festive party favors will be provided to make some noise at midnight, with Bulldog Mack. Continental breakfast at 12:30am.
Signature drinks and shot specials, hot and cold passed Hors d' oeuvres along with a full buffet to include:
Continuing
December is holly and jolly with live music at Panther Pub.
Dec. 9 - BD Lenz and Lelica
Dec. 16 -Brian and Brian
Dec. 23 -Jukebox Trio
Dec. 30 - John Cain
Dec. 31 - NYE! Noble Brothers
Brook Hollow is bringing the cozy feelings with music in December.
Plan Ahead
Are you ready for a smashing good time? The Barefoot Grape Stomping is a one of a kind experience, sure to intoxicate all your senses. The event begins with a formal wine tasting followed by a mouth-watering Chicken Parmesan dinner served with roasted vegetables, salad, bread and dessert.
We had to look this one up: "Malanka is a Ukrainian folk holiday celebrated on January 13, which is New Year’s Eve in accordance with the Julian calendar. Malanka commemorates the feast day of St. Melania.
This thrillingly epic event, Murder Mystery Dinner at Four Sisters Winery, will be one that you won't want to miss! Our interactive Murder Mystery Dinner is non-stop amusement from beginning to end. Can you identify the perpetrator?
Join Buck Hill for a creative menu! (Alligator, octopus, quail, antelope.) $99/person, plus tax and gratuity.
This thrillingly epic event, Murder Mystery Dinner at Four Sisters Winery, will be one that you won't want to miss! Our interactive Murder Mystery Dinner is non-stop amusement from beginning to end. Can you identify the perpetrator?
Are you ready for a smashing good time? The Barefoot Grape Stomping is a one of a kind experience, sure to intoxicate all your senses. The event begins with a formal wine tasting followed by a mouth-watering Chicken Parmesan dinner served with roasted vegetables, salad, bread and dessert.
Are you ready for a smashing good time? The Barefoot Grape Stomping is a one of a kind experience, sure to intoxicate all your senses. The event begins with a formal wine tasting followed by a mouth-watering Chicken Parmesan dinner served with roasted vegetables, salad, bread and dessert.
Join Buck Hill for another wild game dinner. $99/person, plus tax and gratuity.
Join Buck Hill for another wild game dinner which includes a five course meal with Buck Hill's Beer pairing. $110/person, plus tax and gratuity.
Call to make reservations, 908-854-5300