Do you want to be a ghost hunter? Peter Callahan, founder of P.A.S.T. (Paranormal and Scientific Techniques), presents Ghost Hunting Basics – Just the Bare Bones. This program is hosted by Friends of the Phillipsburg Free Public Library.
Starting October 10, 2018
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." - F. Scott Fitzgerald
The weather has been fickle lately, but it looks as if autumn temperatures will arrive for the weekend. Could be nice hiking weather, as depicted in the photo above of the Morris Canal trail in Lopatcong Township, courtesy of Cortney Torres Photography. Pick your poison: from Dracula to Pork Roll, Bluegrass to a Truckfest, Produce Pete to Pupstock... we could go on, but scroll down to see for yourself what tickles your fancy, and Happy Wanderings!
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Enjoy a night out with cigars and bourbon. Taste bourbon from Clyde Mays, Amador and Jack Daniel's Portfolios. Also, hand-rolled cigars from Tony Santana Rolling Company.
5 COURSE MEAL:
Amuse Bouche
grilled shrimp salad ☙ rice cracker ☙ avocado ranch
Kids, come on out for a night full of creativity & inspiration! Learn, step by step on how to paint this Halloween inspired raven. All supplies are included. Kids under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $20 per child.
Calling aspiring artists and wine lovers! Let's get cozy and creative while we paint this mysterious moonlit raven! You will be guided by a professional artist while you learn about color mixing, drawing & perspective while getting a little art therapy!
Who said we have to wait until September 2019 to celebrate Blairstown's second favorite son, Jason Voorhees? Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco will open their doors once again to host Friday the 13th daytime and overnight tours.
Before Twilight and True Blood, only one vampire commanded “the children of the night.” In this blood-thirsty tale of unholy terror, Count Dracula slips into Victorian London with a cargo of his native Transylvanian soil - so he can rest between victims. The city seems helpless against his frightful power, and only one man, Dr. Van Helsing, can stop the carnage. But to do this, he must uncover the vampire’s lair and pierce his heart with a wooden stake. Get your tickets now for this potent and theatrical adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic horror novel, perfect for the season!
Enjoy a delicious meal while you listen to some soft rock, jazz and blues.
Build your own burrito bar (back by popular demand) with a vegetarian option also available! There will be enough to serve 100 guests so don't delay! Merlot milkshakes will be available to buy.
Laugh the night away supporting your local fire company. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Price includes comedy, snacks and mixers.
The historic inn, a restored 1769 stone gristmill, features an evening with Scott Messina, an acoustic guitarist/vocalist performing classic rock hits spanning 6 decades.
Call 908-459-4884 for more information.
Sideline plays songs you love. Some are bluegrass classics, some are destined to be classics, and all of them are performed in a way that makes audiences understand why these pickers and singers are top-tier bluegrassers, loved and adored by fans world-wide.
Jukebox Riot plays a wide variety of songs from past to present and is sure to please.
Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) at Warbasse Junction in Lafayette Township, NJ for a group hike. The PVTC, a Friends Organization of the Kittatinny Valley State Park, will host the hike.
During these 2, 3 hour workshops, you will learn the basics of working with fine silver clay (99.9%) and be able to create 2 of your own original silver pendants. At the first workshop you will learn to print a plant, and carve your own design to print into the silver.
The "second helping" will feature everything from pork roll sliders to deep fried pork roll and even pork roll-themed beverages, plus more vendors, activities for all ages, and a wide-variety LIVE, local music all day!
A day dedicated to our four legged friends and their human parents to have fun benefiting Father John's Animal House. Join us for fun dog activity zones, adoptions, art, food trucks, music, vendors and Yappy Hour all day in our Biergarten!
POW! My Life in 40 Feasts is a cookbook-memoir offering 40 of Chef Jesse’s favorite feasts, along with the story of his life. For each purchase of a cookbook, you will receive a small tasting of Jesse's signature cornbread.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Four Sisters Winery filled with fine wine, fine food, fine friends, and fine music.
Learn how to make all-natural, homemade soap. Various methods and ingredients will be covered. Choose from a varied selection of fragrant essential oils and herbs – to create your own specialty soap. Wear old clothes. Reservations are required. Cost is $36. Call 908-852-5390.
Join Jersey Worms for a hands-on and fun afternoon discovering vermiculture - worm composting! Learn about how you can reduce your food waste, enhance your garden with natural fertilizer, create healthier soils in your planting beds, and grow your own bait for fishing!
Enjoy live music by the area's most talented musicians under our arbor. Each week a different band appears for your entertainment. $15/person admission (21 & over) includes wine tasting OR one glass of wine of your choice from the Arbor selection.
Enjoy a relaxing fall afternoon on the banks of the Wild and Scenic Musconetcong River while listening to some live music and sampling fine wines as well as a curated selection of craft beer & ciders. Have fun while supporting a great cause!
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Professional exhibitions at 5 East Art Gallery – 5 E. Washington Ave and M Galleries – 67 E. Washington Ave Saturday, October 13th from 4pm to 7pm and 6pm to 9pm, respectively.
The quartet will feature songs from Corinne's jazz EP Under an August Moon, released in August 2016, as well as other favorites from the Great American Songbook.
Enjoy a delicious meal while you listen to some original & classic soft pop/rock.
The Cabaret is an evening of performances by soloists and small groups with refreshments in an informal setting in the church’s fellowship hall.
Come early for dinner, stay for a four-piece party band playing an eclectic mix of pop, rock and dance favorites from the 60s to today. Everyone needs some monkey love.
Ultimate party band available for corporate parties, weddings, bars, & private parties. Lots of 80s and 90s music with a little bit of everything else.
Largest Truck Show in the area and biggest sale of the year! All registration proceeds benefit Warren County Habitat for Humanity. Register online or visit the store.
Check out a bunch of classic cars at Brook Hollow Winery while you shop, eat some food, listen to a disc jockey and more.
Join Donaldson Farms Farm Market in welcoming Produce Pete Napolitano of NBC 4 Weekend Today in New York - produce expert, TV personality, author and highly regarding supporter of local agriculture and small/family businesses.
Relax to the sounds of the BC Combo. $15/person includes wine tasting or your choice of one glass of wine from the Arbor selection. The wine tasting is complimentary for Gold Club Members.
Spend an afternoon visiting the Jim and Mary Lee Museum (last chance until next April!) at Plane 9 West in the Port Warren Heritage Area, Stewartsville, and the Warren County History Museum at Morris Canal Bread Lock Park in New Village, too. These two museums, both located at sites on the route of the old Morris Canal, are open and staffed by volunteers today, 1-4pm. Learn how the canal boats moved up and down the hills of northern New Jersey as they traversed the state from from Port Delaware – AKA Phillipsburg – to Jersey City. Walk the towpath trail, and learn about other aspects of Warren County's rich history, from the early Native Indians inhabitants to the Colonial-era iron industry, the Morris Canal era, the days when Thomas Edison was busy inventing and experimenting nearby, and more.
Kate and Paul have covered a diversity of musical genres, from pop, and progressive rock to rhythm & blues, country and folk-rock. Enjoy the music and some delicious wine.
Enjoy a nice Octoberfest beer or some great food while listening to your favorite acoustic tunes performed by Reebs and Sue from Jersey's own Hoi Polloi!!
Join a pair of up-and-coming psychic mediums for an afternoon of messages from the Other Side! Mediums certified by the MontClair Metaphysical Center will channel departed loved ones in a gallery setting.
Continuing
In the month of October, every Delaware River Railroad Excursion train is The Great Pumpkin Train. When riding the Great Pumpkin Train, every child will be able to pick their own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. $18/adult; $12/child. Trips leave 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm.
Saturday evenings between April and October 2018, the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ will be open.
Attention Veterans! There is a therapeutic yoga class designed for you and your families to attend.This class will be a place where you can come to learn through experience, the benefits of a regular yoga practice including peace of mind, improved physical health and overall well-being.
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.
Community Corner
The Warren County Addiction Awareness Task Force presents a seminar on what you need to know about Substance Use Disorder Services. Registration deadline is today!
The world of Vampires and Zombies comes alive in a Halloween Make-Up Demonstration featuring hands-on instruction in theatrical makeup for aspiring performers and trick-or-treaters.
This Warren County Arts group meeting will feature a lecture and discussion by Robert Romano. Bob’s talk will include a reading of a few brief selections from his books and a description of the region where his novels are set including a number of photos.