A wonderful night of twinkling lights, the scents of the season and sights of holiday that will fill you up with Christmas joy!
Starting December 8, 2021
“Dear Santa, Before I explain, how much do you know already?” - Anonymous
Hard to say if “Anonymous” is male, female, or of the furry, four-legged variety, but it matters not because all are welcome to sit on Santa’s lap to plead their case this time of year. The Explore Warren team is comprised of animal lovers, so this photo – courtesy of Rutherfurd Hall, which is opening its doors to pets this weekend – was too cute to pass up.
We hope that you are ready to immerse yourselves in all things Christmas, because this issue is bursting with holiday-themed activities and performances. Not 100 percent, but close.
So, try not to be a Grinch, enjoy your shopping, baking, and whatever else you choose to do to pass the time, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Parents, enjoy a night in or out while your little elves are kept busy at Rutherfurd Hall painting a snowman wooden pallet with ART•stitution, watching a holiday movie and indulging in a pizza party. Limited space. Must be 7+
Shop local and shop small while supporting this 501(c)3 mission of wildlife rehabilitation and conservation. Your purchases go directly towards the care of wildlife patients and upcoming conservation programs to be offered at Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary in the coming year.
Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performers Workshop (YPW) is dedicated to the enrichment of young lives through experience in the theatre arts, and serves as a venue for cultivating young theatre performers between the ages of 8 and 18.
Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer, and songwriter Bill Kirchen first gained national recognition as a founding member of the original “Americana” group Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen.
Get in the Christmas spirit at Flowerland's Christmas Open House with refreshments, hot coffee and giveaways!
Bring your leashed or crated furry family members to the beautifully decorated Rutherfurd Hall for a photo with Santa. Photos are FREE, but a suggested donation of $10 is appreciated. Free nail grinding and clipping are being offered by A Plus Style Leash LLC.
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.
Bring your favorite ugly sweater, and Czig Meister will bring the brews and play your holiday favorite hits! Sample a Holiday Flight: Snickerdoodle Pale Ale, Ginger Snap Brown Ale, Rainbow Cookie Imperial Stout and Peppermint Bark Barrel Aged Imperial Stout.
Step back in time as Hope Township presents its 5th annual Moravian Christmas with a walking lantern tour through the Historic Moravian Village. Period costumed guides lead groups through streets lined with 1,500 luminaires stopping at various historic buildings for glimpses into the Moravian way of life and the Moravian Christmas celebration. Tickets are now available so reserve your spot on a tour.
Come enjoy the holidays and make your very own Mason Jar Snow Globe! All supplies needed are included in the $20 ticket price. Ticket price also includes a personal cheese board, non-alcoholic beverages, and live music. Wine will be sold separately by the glass or bottle.
Grammy-winning composer and fiddler Mark O’Connor has created several arrangements of Christmas classics and fashions a wondrous mixture of both instrumental and vocal music in bluegrass and other American music genres. His renditions are playful and joyous, but can be strikingly earnest.
Enjoy delicious craft beer and hard cider while shopping from local artisans. Family and dog friendly.
This Friendsgiving at the brewery is a "Potluck" so bring a dish (and serving utensils) to share, and plates, utensils and napkins will be provided, plus discounts on beer pours! Come early, stay late and have fun!
What's better than cookies and craft beer? Bake two dozen of your favorite holiday cookies (and printouts of your recipe) and bring them to share with friends and neighbors! Prizes for crowd favorites, live music by JT Rooney.
Enjoy delicious craft beer and hard cider while shopping from local artisans. Family and dog friendly.
Come enjoy the holidays and make your very own Mason Jar Snow Globe! All supplies needed are included in the $20 ticket price.
Ticket price also includes a personal cheese board, non-alcoholic beverages, and live music. Wine will be sold separately by the glass or bottle.
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.
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.
Wear your favorite ugly sweater, and Czig Meister will bring the brews and play your holiday favorite hits! Sample a Holiday Flight: Snickerdoodle Pale Ale, Ginger Snap Brown Ale, Rainbow Cookie Imperial Stout and Peppermint Bark Barrel Aged Imperial Stout.
What's better than cookies and craft beer? Bake two dozen of your favorite holiday cookies (and printouts of your recipe) and bring them to share with friends and neighbors! Prizes for crowd favorites and live music.
A wonderful night of twinkling lights, the scents of the season and sights of holiday with giveaways and refreshments at Flowerland.
A wonderful night of twinkling lights, the scents of the season and sights of holiday giveaways and refreshments!
What's better than cookies and craft beer? Bake two dozen of your favorite holiday cookies (and printouts of your recipe) and bring them to share with friends and neighbors! Prizes for crowd favorites and live music by Piper's Request.
Wear your favorite ugly sweater, and Czig Meister will bring the brews and play your holiday favorite hits! Sample a Holiday Flight: Pecan Pie Brown Ale, Ginger Snap Brown Ale, Rainbow Cookie Imperial Stout and Peppermint Bark Barrel Aged Imperial Stout.
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
Spend part of your weekend relaxing at Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility for live music. Enjoy music with Scott Messina on Friday, Michael Long on Saturday and Joe Janci on Sunday.
FINAL WEEKEND! Centenary Stage Company rings in the Holiday Season with Stephen Temperley's adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol. Performances run through December 12 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center. Ticket prices range from $15 to $29.50 with discounts available on select performances.
This holiday season, why not shop for a cause? You can buy lovely gift items and help people in developing countries improve their lives as well, by purchasing Fair Trade items at The Art of Fair Trade, an art gallery show and sale.
Sample wines at Warren County's newest vineyard, and stock up on your favorites for the holidays! Tasting Room hours through Christmas: 12-7pm Wednesday-Saturday; Sunday 12-5pm.
Music/Food Truck Schedule:
Enjoy brunch and live music on Sundays.
Schedule:
Dec. 12 - Leah Fuls
Dec. 19 - Coo Coo Cachoo
Dec. 26 - closed
Start your Christmas tradition by visiting two of Warren County’s most unique, family-owned farms within 4 minutes of each other. Mackey’s Orchard and Four Sisters Winery invite your family to enjoy a fun-filled day.
At this time of year, the Well-Sweep garden fairies transform the Gift Shop into a Christmas wonderland. The shop is filled with Christmas decorations, potpourri, essential oils, dried flowers and wreaths, dried organic culinary herbs and now features an expanded line of medicinal herbs.
