Time Why?s perform the great music of the '60s, recreating those captivating times when songs by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who filled the airwaves. Funding has been made possible, in part, by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division of Land Preservation.
Starting July 17, 2019
"Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." - Henry James (1843-1916) American-British author
It's lavender time! The picturesque plant is in full bloom in this photo from Cortney Torres and Orchard View Lavender Farm has some events this weekend where you can enjoy the fragrance and color. And there are plenty of other ways to spend your summer days, some at air conditioned indoors events, some outside to enjoy the glorious sunshine. Read on for ideas! Keep cool, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Ever wanted to learn how to fish? Learn about fish biology and identification, casting techniques, equipment, knot tying and more. Discussions will be followed by an actual trout fishing experience in their Education Pond. This program is geared for ages 8 years and above.
Learn how to tell stories with the same visual language used in film, animation, and comics! Visuals are universal and can reach everyone. Scott Hanna, world renowned comic book artist, will show all attendees how to use artwork to communicate and enhance a story.
Truth & Soul will be performing at the Phillipsburg Summer Concert Series which is known mostly for their unique song selection, tight vocal harmonies, and small but mighty horn section!
Need to do some stretching? Then, join yoga teacher Kate McGuinness for gentle stretching exercises and meditation at White Lake. One time $20 donation entitles you to participate in all four scheduled classes.
The Emmy Award winning '70s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs is instructing a whole new generation to "Unpack Your Adjectives and do "The Circulations"!
Jenel Schaffer- Artist and Herbalist will be returning to Orchard View Lavender Farm this summer for a Plein Air (outdoor) painting event. The event will be in class format, and instructive as well as creative. We will be painting with Watercolor paints on Watercolor paper.
Summer Nights on the Farm is Friday night neighborhood favorite featuring farm-fresh food, live music, kid activities, and good friends! Bring your own picnic blanket, favorite lawn chair, and beverage.
Unwind from the week and relax under the arbor enjoying great wine, food, and music. Starting at noon, on-site Chef Anthony Fiore will have the following culinary treats available for purchase: freshly made wood-fired Pizza, Caprese Salad, Paninis, and Charcuterie.
Enjoy some free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
A master jazz pianist, composer & music director who has performed at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and NJPAC, & even the White House. Rio holds his audiences spellbound with the sheer brilliance of his improvisations, and his unique fusions of classical passagework with jazz.
Spend your evening at the Rock Creek listening to some country music!
It's Sunflower season! The sunflower trail is a great place for pictures, an afternoon out or to cut your own sunflowers! Event dates are anticipated and approximate, as Mother Nature will determine when the Trail will open & close. For questions, call 732-986-6816.
Our wildly popular Camp Musky is no longer just for kids! The programs are just as fun as kid camp, but designed for busy adults - one day long! They are for ages 15 and above (younger children with adults; seek approval from Kyle Richter). Pick and choose one program or all eight!
From the light of the sun and carbon in the air, plants create life. Celebrate the sweetness that native plants create – for wildlife, for people. There are free classes: Wild Edibles at 2pm and Native Medicinal at 4pm.
Announcing the highly anticipated release of our 2018 Chelsea Dry Rosé! The perfect summer wine to enjoy with cold hors d’oeuvres or light fare accompanied by good friends.
Bright Star Theatre brings Broadway to you! Discover the history of flight and space travel from the ancient tale of Icarus, to the first flights of the Wright Brothers on the beaches at Kitty Hawk, to the Great Space Race of the '60s and beyond! All ages.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
"It takes a stone a million years to turn to clay. It takes me merely days to change this soft, malleable material into something solid again. To the observer this object seems to last forever.
Are you looking for a creative night out? Is your inner DIY itching for a new project that you would be proud to display in your home or give as a gift? Then sign up with Rustic Reflections Décor for custom sign and design workshop.
Join Villa Milagro for a four-course dinner served in a vineyard row as the sun sets. This month features Brazilian fare, prepared by Chef Edson Geleski, owner of Rios Brazilian Steakhouse in Nazareth, PA. Come treat your taste buds! Cost is $65 per person.
The concert series continue with Jack Pierone. Music is from 7pm to 9pm and a free wine tasting occurs from 6pm-6:45pm. Adult admission of $20 includes free parking, music, wine tasting and a gift monogrammed wine glass.
Enjoy live music in a relaxed atmosphere at Rock Creek Tavern. The Big Fuss is known as a "hard rockin' cover band" from central NJ.
Spaz, Biff, Stretch, and Mongo have graced stages from the Jersey Shore to Las Vegas, earning their reputation as “America’s Party Band Fun-omenon” every step of the way. Party the night away at the Draught House! Tickets are $15. Call 908-223-1226 and get your ticket today.
The Bulldog Mack Band invades William's Irish Tavern for some eerie shakin', bakin', and good time rock and roll music. Enjoy a night out with some friends while listening to a great band!
Relax and unwind with some tapas, delicious drinks and some smooth sounds. Mama's & Cafe Baci offers live entertainment seven nights a week, including Monday Acoustic Cafe, Rising Stars, and a new Late Night Menu, relaxing cocktails & tapas in their 201 Fifth bar.
Enjoy some breakfast before you go on a ride! Fresh made to order breakfast from Chefs Catering.
Enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Poor Man's Gambit is a trio of traditional artists comprised of Corey Purcell (button accordion, cittern, vocals, bodhran, dance), Federico Betti (guitar, fiddle), and Deirdre Lockman (fiddle, vocals, dance).
Attention Children ages 9-13: Play some classic games like Capture the Flag, kickball, dodgeball, Monopoly, Risk, Stratego and Clue! Mornings will be spent outdoors with organized and referred sports games. Later, you will be indoors and play board games.
A certified lifeguard and boating instructor will teach campers everything from basic boat safety to how to steer using different strokes, and even some rescue techniques.
Open Mic Night is available to single or duo acoustic players and vocalists. No amps, drums or bands allowed. Check their website for more details.
Continuing
Reading is important all year!
Hackettstown celebrates its diverse and exciting dining options with the 6th Annual Restaurant Week “Passport to HKTWN” from Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 28, 2019.
Relax and do some yoga every Wednesday evening beginning June 12 through September 18. Find your breathe and peace of mind as you practice yoga in the fresh air with sweeping views of our vegetable crop fields and fruit orchard and a chance to view a spectacular sunset!
Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials.
Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market! Open every Saturday from 9:30am-1pm.
The Farmers’ Market offers quality fruits and vegetables as well as specialty items with special events throughout the season. The weekly farmers’ market takes place every Saturday through the end of October, from 10am-2pm.
Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what's right and seize the day. It's time to carry the banner with Disney's Newsies!
Saturday evenings between April and October 2019, the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ will be open.
Join certified Yoga Teacher Kate McGuiness for a one hour, all levels Hatha Yoga class. All levels of experience are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a yoga mat.
Join us every Sunday for a great day of farm fresh food, amazing rustic decor, beautiful flowers and some adorable adoptable dogs. Open each Sunday 9am to 1pm until August 25.
A venue where local farmers, producers, and artisans come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and related products directly to the consumer. Open every Sunday, June-September.
Dylan Carter returns to Four Sisters Winery. Enjoy the vocal/piano stylings of Dylan as he plays songs from the '60s, '70s and more.
Parents can enjoy a morning off while their kids enjoy a fun and educational morning filled with healthy activities and cooking! Class will include 25 minutes of fitness activities followed by recipe review, grocery shopping skills, nutrition lessons, food preparation and a healthy lunch.
MUSIC IS BACK at FSW! All tables are set up for appropriate social distance and the event will be conducted with CDC standards. From Billy Joel to Elton John to the Eagles, Dylan Carter plays a variety of styles that we like to affectionately call classic rock. Reservations required.
This weekly Farmers’ Market offers quality fruits and vegetables as well as specialty items with special events throughout the season, from 10am-2pm every Saturday through September 26. The market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.
Dylan Carter plays a variety of styles that we like to affectionately call classic rock. All tables are set up for appropriate social distance and the event will be conducted with CDC standards. Call 908-475-3671 for your table.
More Things to Do
With the 82nd Annual Farmers' Fair just around the corner, it's time to make your plans to be a part of it! There are plenty of contests and competitions you can enter to be in on the fun, everything from Main Arena events like the two Demolition Derbies to contests in baking, canning, arts & crafts, photography and more. Think you've grown the best vegetables? Do you have the cutest baby? You've raised the best steer? Are you a master griller whose ribs are the talk of the neighborhood? Put it to the test! There are even some wacky events, like the hay bale rolling competition, pictured here! Find the rules and more information on all of the contests by clicking here! See you at the fair!
Plan Ahead
Bring your little farmer(s) to Donaldson Farms for a very special Little Learning Farmers session including fruit & veggies tasting and story time led by the author and illustrator of the children's book, 'Dolphins Don't Eat Donuts' by Julianne Stokes.
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy stellar vocals, blazing guitar solos anchored by a vibrant horn section - That's Brass Roots! The fresh sounds of this local cover band provide you with a variety of classic rock, oldies, country and current hits.
Our wildly popular Camp Musky is no longer just for kids! The programs are just as fun as kid camp, but designed for busy adults - one day long! They are for ages 15 and above (younger children with adults; seek approval from Kyle Richter). Pick and choose one program or all eight!
Well-Sweep’s 30th annual Midsummer herb festival celebrates – Agastache, the 2019 International Herb Association’s Herb of the Year. In honor of our 50th Anniversary we will be having a guest speaker with extensive herbal knowledge – Delaware State University Professor Emeritus Dr. Arthur O.
Experience a delicious farm-fresh dinner and views of growing fruit in the rolling Warren County hills that is home to TreeLicious Orchards. Hosted and prepared by the farm owners, the Kesler Family, this three-course meal features fresh fruits and vegetables such as asparagus and rhubarb.
Celebrate the peak of the summer with an exceptional 4-course, seasonal dinner prepared by Chef Anthony Fiore. Each course will be paired with a glass of Alba’s estate wine. The dinner will be located in our new Tank Room.
Nancy & Spencer Reed Jazz Quartet will be performing some jazz vocals and instrumentals rain or shine at historic Ramsaysburg! Come early to picnic. It's a family friendly event. $10 suggested donation.
The annual All Wizard Tournament is coming to America at the Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Are you ready to compete?
Campers will spend the majority of time outside engaged in a variety of outdoor education themed activities. During the week campers will get to experience boating, hiking, arts & crafts, science activities and adventure games.