Warren County Wanderings

Thanksgiving Weekend Events and More, Starting November 23, 2022

“The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.” – Anonymous

The holiday season is coming into view with Thanksgiving tomorrow, but don’t fret! If you’re looking for a little more relaxation, you can find Thanksgiving Eve parties and places willing to do the cooking for you!

And many of you will be venturing out this weekend to find your conifer of choice, perhaps at Wyckoff's Christmas Tree Farm in Belvidere pictured above, so we've got you covered with an updated list of Christmas Tree farms in More Things To Do.

A staple of this time of year is Small Business Saturday, a time to shop locally and support the small businesses in your town. Blairstown’s annual Jingle on Main kicks off at 10am, while those closer to Hackettstown and Washington Borough can take advantage of their local shops and sales. You may even find Santa sightings and holiday open houses as you scroll through Wanderings.

As always, there's no shortage of fun this week. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Wanderings!

 

Coming Up

Czig Meister is staying open until 10pm for one of their favorite nights of the year! Offering Cranberry Sauce Sour and Cranberry Lime Hard CZeltzer, with live music kicking off at 8pm and $5 cover starts at 7pm!

Spend the evening before Thanksgiving grooving with C3 with their blend of soul, funk, pop, rock, and the classics you love is sure to get everyone in your family and friends group dancing!

Bobby Clark plays it hard at the historic Luigi's Rancho! To make a reservation, please call 908-475-4462.


 

Celebrate Thanksgiving Eve with DJs spinning tunes, photo booth, drink specials. For ages 21+

Celebrate thankfulness with Buck Hill. Menu items posted online. Last seating is 6pm. Call for reservations 908-854-5300.

This year’s Thanksgiving Dinner will be served buffet style. Reservations are required and seating is limited.

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.

Well-Sweep invites everyone to experience the serenity of their greenhouses, filled with unusual blossoms and exotic scents. There will be an informative lecture and tour as this is a wonderful way to learn about the rare and unusual.

Reservations are required for this free event.

Experience an early California Christmas at the Villa. Luminarias will light the indoor cantina and outdoor pergola where traditional Mexican cookies, buñuelos, will be served with VMV holiday wines, Gracias, Feliz Navidad and Mi Carino.

John's artistic philosophy reflects the beauty of this area in a variety of ways. From his soft focus on our lyrical land to the reality of the roads that coast through it, he captures its mood and energy.

It's karaoke time at Buttzville Brewing! Bring your friends and enjoy some great beer.

Climb aboard the wagon and enjoy a scenic ride through the farm with sleighbells jingling, big, beautiful Percheron horses and hot cider in hand.

Did you know that old growth, fully mature forests were nearly nonexistent in New Jersey?

Jingle on Main is a festive Small Business Saturday event featuring over 50 local vendors, food and music, presented by the Blairstown Enhancement Committee and held throughout Blairstown's Historic Main Street.

Enjoy local businesses in Washington Borough on Small Business Saturday and a chance to see Santa and Mrs. Claus, hear some great music and get a jump on holiday shopping.

Hackettstown Businesses will welcoming shoppers for Shop Small Saturday, commencing Saturday, November 26 through Sunday, December 4 as well as the entire Holiday Season!

Brook Hollow has too many amazing vendors to fit in just one day so they made it a whole weekend! Knock out your holiday shopping while perusing local vendors, drinking wine, and enjoying live music!

Crowd favorite Jake Bracey performs at countless venues around the Lehigh Valley solo and with his band. His dynamic voice and set list can’t be missed with country, rock, alternative, indie, he does it all!

Come hang out with Santa, bring your list and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa! Photos are $10.

Santa "Paws" is coming to town! The Pet Adoption League (PAL) hosts its annual photos with Santa event at Whole Pets Market in Mansfield! For $10 you will receive a lovely photo with a holiday themed frame and a link to where you will be able to digitally download the photo.

Rutherfurd Hall invites you to learn some new dishes, featuring several items from the Pampered Chef, for preparing a 3 course meal to enjoy on the spot that evening! BYOB

Cost is $60/ pp.

Need help with a new tablet or smartphone? Maybe you want to be better at browsing the web. The friendly staff of the Southwest Branch are here to help with one-on-one sessions. Sessions are 30 minutes long. Please register.

Well-Sweep invites everyone to experience the serenity of their greenhouses, filled with unusual blossoms and exotic scents. There will be an informative lecture and tour as this is a wonderful way to learn about the rare and unusual.

Reservations are required for this free event.

Jingle on Main is a festive Small Business Saturday event featuring over 60 local vendors, food and music, presented by the Blairstown Enhancement Committee and held throughout Blairstown's Historic Main Street.

Cactus wearing a sombrero and string lights surrounded by packages against a dark blue background

Experience a little bit of Christmas South of the Border.  Luminarias will light the indoor Cantina, where you will warm to traditional Mexican Christmas music.

Brook Hollow has too many amazing vendors to fit in just one day so they made it a whole weekend! Knock out your holiday shopping while perusing local vendors, drinking wine, and enjoying live music!

Stop by your favorite Washington Borough stores to get a head start on your Holiday shopping and DJ Mitch Hess spinning some holiday tunes at the stage in Pocket Park. Keep an eye out for Santa and Mrs. Claus as they make their rounds to the local businesses from 10 a.m -3 p.m.

This year’s Thanksgiving Dinner will be served buffet style. Reservations are required and seating is limited.

Hackettstown Businesses will welcoming shoppers for Shop Small Saturday, commencing Saturday, November 25 through Sunday, December 3 as well as the entire Holiday season!

Continuing

Join Panther Pub for some great music in the month of thanksgiving.

Brass Rail is bringing more music in November!

Milagro is bringing you great music in November!

Enjoy live music in November at Brook Hollow Winery.

Nov. 4 - Lee Larson
Nov. 5 - Stan & Elise
Nov. 12 - TBD
Nov. 13 - Scott Messina
Nov. 19 - SAGE
Nov. 26 - Bill Ruddy

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