Join the Musconetcong Watershed Association and celebrate the Asbury Mill restoration progress at a fundraiser dinner. The Mill’s restoration reached major milestones last year and funding is critical for MWA to move forward with exterior restoration and adapting the interior for reuse
Starting December 4, 2019
"What I don't like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day." - Phyllis Diller (1917-2012), American actress and comedienne
And we're off! In addition to your own office parties (try not to go overboard like Phyllis Diller), Warren County offers a huge craft show, tree lightings, open houses, community events, concerts, and Santa is starting to appear here and there (even on a mini train!).
Our eyes have already spied Christmas trees traversing the county on vehicle rooftops, and on Friday Glenview Farm (pictured above) welcomes the NJ Secretary of Agriculture for the 2019 Tree Cutting Ceremony! If you have yet to decide where to find your own perfect tree, click here for a list of farms, sorted by geographic region, offering Christmas trees and greenery.
Not quite ready to face the holidays? That's okay, below you will find plenty of other things to do as you stick your head in the sand (or snow, depending on where you live). Happy December, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Create a Christmas masterpiece with us! We will help you design a centerpiece, door swag, mantel piece, wreath...let your imagination soar! We have an endless supply of holiday evergreens, festive berries, perfect pinecones, beautiful ribbons and so on for you to choose from.
An annual event hosted by New Jersey Chritmas Tree Growers Association, this year being held at Glenview Farm in Blairstown.
Featuring Santa, local businesses, restaurants, and community groups, it’s a fun night for Hackettstown, residents, and visitors.
Schedule of Events:
5–6pm – Carriage Rides at Centenary - Free, Donations welcome (Centenary University, Seay Building pickup)
Hometown Holiday is a celebration that will light up the downtown in more ways than one. Come see Santa, listen to some carolers and much more! Something for everyone!
Fresh, local & friendly, bring the family to enjoy music, dinner and dessert. Dinner served 5-9pm, entertainment from 6-9pm. Artist TBA.
Sweaters not required to have fun, but encouraged! $10 admission includes buffet and music by DJ Lunden Fog; cash bar. Hosted by Ladies Auxiliary.
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. Drawing on a set list comprised of traditional Christmas songs with a twist, a sprinkling of original holiday tunes, and a generous helping of non-traditional musical fare, it is guaranteed there will be something for everyone.
Hope hosts an eclectic array of artisans with talents ranging from homemade jams to wooden signs to alpaca woven apparel; there is something for everyone! Explore six buildings full of handcrafted holiday cheer! Be sure to visit Santa located in the Community Center for that special holiday photo and a few steps downstairs visit the Country Sweet Shop with homemade jam and many more holiday treats.
Make your own long-lasting 16″ fresh evergreen wreath using various types of pine and holly. These contrasting greens will be wire-wrapped onto a metal form. Add decorative pine cones and a colorful bow. Bring gloves and pruning shears. Reservations are required. $39.00
Calling all Veteran Warriors! The Farm In Harmony and M-Power Yoga team up to offer this program. Do you find your gears spinning all day? This will help you slow it down, reset and recharge through the power of relaxed breathing controlled moment.
Come celebrate and receive 10% off your check!
Visit Millbrook Village and step back into another era where the toys and games didn't need batteries. Historic homes will be decorated for Christmas in the Victorian style, and costumed guides will demonstrate how the season was celebrated in years past.
Visit the historical mansion while it is decorated for the holidays. There will be family photo opportunities with Santa, music, holiday crafts and much more. Free event (Donations gladly accepted).
Create a lasting festive tree for your holiday table using fresh boxwood, holly, and assorted winter greens. You will then decorate with pine cones, ribbon and other novelties. Completed height approximately 18″. One of our most popular evergreen pieces. Bring clippers.
Enjoy some free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Browse for one-of-a-kind gifts at this antiques and collectibles co-op while enjoying festive food and drink, plus prizes! Coincides with Belvidere's tree lighting, and should run until 7pm or so.
We are thrilled each year to welcome internationally renowned classical guitarists, Laura Oltman and Michael Newman to perform a selection of ancient and modern Christmas music, featuring pieces by Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, Pachelbel, Brahms and more.
Following the downtown Belvidere Tree Lighting (5-7pm) you can experience the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas past at Belvidere’s Wassail Tour. Enjoy complimentary wassail and snacks in some of Belvidere’s historic homes. Travel from house to house, visiting parlors decorated for the holidays!
Kinderhook is a familiar name to anyone who remembers the ultra-vibrant country-rock music scene in NJ during the late ’70s and early ’80s.
Come out for some great music and cold drinks!
Come by and listen to talented high school A Cappella groups in the decorated mansion. This is a free event sponsored by the friends of Rutherfurd Hall. Refreshments will be available for sale!
A popular local duo, Stan & Elise return to Brook Hollow to perform a mix of classic '60s tunes, contemporary favorites and jazz standards.
The murders continue at Four Sisters Winery! An unraveling plot, a victim, a murderer, and a cast of characters -including detectives - are selected and the mayhem begins. Through the process, great fun and a twisted story line leaves everyone guessing.
Sing along to your favorite Christmas carols alongside costumed guides in an old-time atmosphere where peace and good will prevail. Held in the Millbrook Church followed by a fellowship get-together in the Van Campen Farmhouse.
Get hands-on propagating amaryllis, holly and lilies with Agricultural Agent, Megan Muelbauer, Ph.D.
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 $25 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
'Tis the Season to Shop Small!
What is Shop Small Week:
In an effort to support local businesses, American Express launched Small Business Saturday® on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage people to Shop Small and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses.
Family Holiday Spectacular! Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that played a remarkable 13-year run on Broadway and has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Santa Claus will be visiting during their regular Sunday Brunch. Ol' Saint Nick will be taking photos with good children and listening to their Christmas wish lists. Get the family together for a Christmas brunch celebration!
Community Corner
Santa will arrive on a fire truck at 7pm and the tree lighting will be around 7:45 pm. United Methodist Church members will be singing Christmas carols, and will also have a donation box for our local food pantry! FREE hot dogs, hot chocolate, and donuts for all. Rain or shine.
St Theodore's Annual Tricky Tray is to be held at Mansfield Elementary School. Door open at 9:30am and the drawing begins at 11:45am. General Admission: $10 / person (Includes one sheet level 1 tickets) or reserve a table for 10 for $100 by Nov.
Support the Belvidere Cheerleaders by watching a comedy show and participate in a tricky tray. Details are in this link.