Take an imaginary trip through music and song in this virtual program. Explore the different beats, rhythms, and music styles of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Spain. Performed by award-winning guitarist Jesse Rivera.
Starting October 12, 2022
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." — F. Scott Fitzgerald
Happy Hump Day! No major theme this week; we’re just happily humming along with a general appreciation of the fall season. Any local Wanderers care to guess where this photo was snapped just the other day?
Standout events in this issue include the last Dine in the Vines event of the year at Villa Milagro Vineyards, a four-course provincial Italian meal served overlooking the vineyard as the sun sets; Blairstown’s Fall Festival featuring Bed Races; a Fall Foliage Paddle; and CSC’s Fringe Festival kicks off tomorrow.
Live music, tricky trays, a golf outing, a car show, oh my! Read on for details. Oh, and the photo was taken walking by Lopatcong Township Middle School. Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Created, written, and performed by Joel Jeske, is a comic everyman on a never-ending quest to be understood. Fill in the blanks in this multimedia event that asks the audience to investigate where the artist's journey ends and the audience's begins.
Meet the Paulins Kill Valley Trail Committee and the KVSP crew for overgrowth clean up and attend to other improvements around Kittatinny Valley. The PVTC is the officially recognized Friends Group of the Kittatinny Valley State Park and we hope to see you there.
This is Quality Automotive's last cruise night of the year. Come in costume and decorate your car too! Enjoy food, music, door prizes and People's Choice awards for nice rides in beautiful Blairstown.
It's trivia time and Buttzville has answered the call! Who doesn’t love a good pub trivia night? Buttzville beertender, DJ, will be hosting a fun night of quizzes and games to test your knowledge. Win prizes, have fun with friends, and support local craft beer!
Arnold Lobel's treasured characters hop from page to stage in a story of friendship and adventure, this whimsical show follows two great friends, the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad.
This event has been moved inside. Bring your blankets, lawn games and family for a Funky Dance Party with Uncle Shoehorn, an 8-piece rock, blues and soul band performing on the back lawn of Rutherfurd Hall.
Play 18 holes of golf at Harkers Hollow will raising money for Belvidere Lions Club.
A fall festival featuring bed races, a pumpkin pavilion with activities for all ages, craft vendors, food trucks, a craft beer garden. live muisc and vendors!
Four Sisters presents a fall fun day with educational hayrides through the vineyard, face painting, access to artisan vendors, live music, harvest themed games, free grape stomping, fireside seating and for those 21 and over and a formal wine tasting.
Bid on more than 100 baskets of fabulous prizes and experiences on the grounds of our beautiful Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) on the banks of the Musconetcong.
Would you like to see, an eagle, falcon, hawk or owl up close?
Bonfire, Brews and BBQ! Enjoy a BBQ dinner accompanied by fall scenery at the lake, provided by The BBQ Boys. Menu includes: Pulled Pork, chicken, brisket, and rib sliders, mac and cheese, baked beans, slaw and cornbread. Live music from The Bedlam Blues Band.
Villa's four course dinner series served overlooking the vineyard and panoramic views as the sun sets, concludes the 2022 season with a country style Italian meal prepared by local Francesco's Italian Ristorante, featuring a Porchetta style whole pork loin stuffed with herbs & garlic.
The Peter Karp Band continues to carve out his own unique niche, with a sound born in the swamps of New Jersey and the trailer parks in southern Alabama.
Release stress, get exercise and view the swans, turtles and other birds and wildlife that call Allamuchy Pond their home. We will have canoes, single, and tandem kayaks for rent, and our ACA-certified canoe and kayak instructor and lifeguard will be at the dock to provide assistance.
Richie G is a one man band, singing and playing the piano. He performs Beatles covers and hits from the '60s through today. Vineyard View Bistro menu items available; wine tasting ($5 for up to 8 wines); and/or purchase wine by the glass or bottle.
Enjoy an October afternoon at Pilgrim Presbyterian Church's parking lot, 750 Belvidere Rd, Phillipsburg, NJ.
Dash Plaques for the first 50 cars registered.
Food, music and awards to be given out including a specialty award to Scout’s Pick.
Join historian and seasoned paranormal investigator Greg Caggiano for a look at the "other side" of history. Serving on two museum boards over the years, both of which were haunted, Greg will profile a Royal Governor's former residence, a Victorian mansion, a house with Revolutionary War no
It's trivia time and Buttzville has answered the call! Who doesn’t love a good pub trivia night? Buttzville beertender, DJ, will be hosting a fun night of quizzes and games to test your knowledge. Win prizes, have fun with friends, and support local craft beer!
It's trivia time and Buttzville has answered the call! Who doesn’t love a good pub trivia night? Buttzville beertender, DJ, will be hosting a fun night of quizzes and games to test your knowledge. Win prizes, have fun with friends, and support local craft beer!
It’s time to come out of hibernation and come down by the lake for a nice toasty bonfire. There will be free hot dogs, hot chocolate, and popcorn. Test your strength in a tug-of-war on the beach.
It's trivia time and Buttzville has answered the call! Who doesn’t love a good pub trivia night? Buttzville beertender, DJ, will be hosting a fun night of quizzes and games to test your knowledge. Win prizes, have fun with friends, and support local craft beer!
A fall festival featuring bed races, a pumpkin pavilion with activities for all ages, craft vendors, food trucks, a craft beer garden. live music and vendors!
The Peter Karp Band continues to carve out his own unique niche, with a sound born in the swamps of New Jersey and the trailer parks in southern Alabama.
Continuing
The falling leaves and shorter days are a great time for relaxing yoga. Choose from classes on Wednesday @ 6:30pm and/or Saturdays @ 9am at Footbridge Park Pavilion. Bring a mat & any extra props. Classes start 9/10 through 10/12.
Come - if you dare - to the Hayride of Horrors and Haunted House at Corrado's Farm located in Hackettstown. The Corrado Family has been brightening dark Autumn nights with frights and chills for more than 20 years! Pick Haunted Hayride, Haunted House, Corn Maze, or any combination thereof.
Tiptons Tavern is rocking in October with great music and food!
Live this month at Panther Pub another great line-up of music.
10/2 - John Cain
10/7 - Lecila and Mike
10/9 - Maribyrd
10/14 - PS Xperiment
10/16 - Brendan Anthony
10/21 - Brian and Brian
10/23 - Sue and Mike
10/28 - Noble Brothers Duo
Live music weekends are at Brass Rail in October with a great line-up!
Oct. 1 - Bobby Clark
Oct. 7 - The Mr. T Band
Oct. 14 - Naked Jake
Oct. 22 - Dr. Dick
Oct. 29 - Skin of My Teeth
When riding the Great Pumpkin Train, every child will be able to pick their own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. $18/adult; $13/child. Trips leave 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm.
Fall Fest 2022 is underway with Hayrides, Pumpkin Picking, Cow Train, Bounce Pillow, Corn Maze, Playground area and corn bins, Apple cider donuts and slushies, Apple picking, Pumpkin Launching, Grilled Corn and more!
Weekday and weekend packages available!
The Blairstown Farmers Market is in full swing! Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
Celebrate the fall season with family fun for all ages at our Fall Festival Weekends!
Fall is the perfect time to visit Donaldson Farms to enjoy apple and pumpkin picking and corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon, fresh-cooked food, apple cider samples, and more. There is no entry fee as activities and food priced individually. PYO activities are priced by the pound.
Visit the "spooktacular" Halloween display with plenty of photo opportunities along with shopping for produce, pumpkins, food specialties, bacon, eggs, jams, jellies, pies and more. Hayrides offered on weekends, 1-5pm, and hayrides include cider and a donut.
Pack a picnic, invite some friends and enjoy some time with great wines, music and spectacular views! $15 cover charge includes seating, music & wine tasting. Seating for 1-3 is first-come basis. Seating for 4-5 is by reservation/prepaid.
Live music weekends at Brook Hollow and Friday Meal Deals!
Oct 1 - Rich Berry
Oct 2 - Bill Ruddy
Oct 7 - Scott Messina
Oct 8 - Joe Janci
Oct 15 - Rich Ortiz
Oct 16 - George Baier
Oct 22- Michael Long
Oct 28 - OPEN MIC NIGHT
Enjoy music and beautiful views at Little Ridge with great wines.
Celebrate spooky season with horror film favorites presented each week in October!
UACNJ provides free public programs at the astronomy club in Jenny Jump State Forest from April through October on Saturday evenings.
The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the telescopes until 10:30 PM, weather permitting.
Mohican Farms is joining in on the Fall fun! Every Sunday in October, the farm is open with hayrides, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, a picture wagon, cider donuts, hot chocolate and of course, all their usual tasty food and farm goodies!
Looking for a chance to get off the couch and do some cycling with a local group? Want to reward yourself with craft beer after your ride? Head out to Buttzville every other Sunday through October 30. Arrive by 9:30am and rides leave at 10am sharp.
Enjoy Sunday brunch at Asbury Coffee Mill.
Oct. 2 - Brian Molnar
Oct. 9 - Thomas Johnston
Oct.16 - Matt DeBlass
Oct. 23 - Bob Piccola
Oct. 30 - Carson DeAngelis
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
Enjoy music and beautiful views at Little Ridge with great wines.
December 10 - Chuck Schubert
December 18 - Jeni Hackett
Fall is the perfect time to visit Donaldson Farms to enjoy apple and pumpkin picking and corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon, fresh-cooked food, apple cider samples, and more. There is no entry fee as activities and food priced individually. PYO activities are priced by the pound.
When riding the Great Pumpkin Train, every child will be able to pick their own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. $20/adult; $14/child. Trips leave 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.
Fall is the perfect time to visit Donaldson Farms to enjoy apple and pumpkin picking and corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon, fresh-cooked food, apple cider samples, and more. There is no entry fee as activities and food priced individually. PYO activities are priced by the pound.
Come - if you dare - to the Hayride of Horrors and Haunted House at Corrado's Farm located in Hackettstown. The Corrado Family has been brightening dark Autumn nights with frights and chills for more than 20 years! Pick haunted hayride, corn maze, or any combination.
Celebrate the fall season with family fun for all ages at our Fall Festival Weekends!
Visit the "spooktacular" Halloween display with plenty of photo opportunities along with shopping for produce, pumpkins, food specialties, bacon, eggs, jams, jellies, pies and more. Hayrides offered on weekends and include cider and a donut.
Bring your mat and any extra props you'd like to Footbridge Park in the pavilion for a relaxing yoga session. Choose from classes on Wednesday @ 6:30pm and/or Saturdays @ 9am. Classes run through June 15, 2024.
Bring your mat and any extra props you'd like to Footbridge Park in the pavilion for a relaxing yoga session. Choose from classes on Wednesday @ 6:30pm and/or Saturdays @ 9am. Classes run through August 17.
Community Corner
Carolyn Barton will be offering gentle yoga classes designed to be accessible to everyBODY. Formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety, these classes will be easy to follow, filled with inspiration, lightheartedness, and warmth.
More Things to Do
A familiar time of year is calling with its cooler air and change of colors! Along with the changing seasons comes the task of getting out those warmer clothes and sipping tasty drinks including hot chocolate and fresh hot apple cider. Explore Warren has you covered with this year's list of farms featuring pumpkins ripe for picking, hayrides, corn mazes and hot drinks! Check out our list of farms this season!
Plan Ahead
Did you know that too much stress over time can make you sick and shorten your life but, the right amount of stress is healthy and makes life interesting?
If there is one movie we all share, it is The Wizard of Oz, but now it is time to pay attention to the woman behind the cackle.
Snakes, Spiders and Skunks - Oh my! The scariest, creepiest time, Halloween, is upon us. Get behind the 'why' of these creepy creatures like why do we fear certain creatures and think others are creepy and why are some always included in Halloween imagery? Learn why with Eyes of the Wild!
RUN ~ WALK ~ TASTE! Grape Gallop is the outdoor social event that pairs exercise and wine tasting! Two challenging miles featuring mixed terrain and hills (run or walk).
This a free event with free coffee, no registration, and all vehicles are welcome! What could be better? Coffee is being supplied by The Stone Bean and being served by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Sponsored by the Huntington Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, a craft and vendor fair with over 50 vendors, food and Tricky Tray!
All proceeds go to NWR Senior class. Pre- registration $15, Day of register $20. Custom trophies, race car display, DJ, food and face painting.
In the Ayurvedic tradition, early fall is considered a transitional stage occurring between mid-September to late October. The two great elements, air and ether become prominent in the outer atmosphere and harbor a certain emptiness that can leave us feeling exposed and a little raw.
Come out for a jammin' good time at Four Sisters Winery with the Uptown Boogie Band! This well renowned blues, swing, and boogie band is made up of a talented team of creative musicians known for their technical abilities and musical versatility.
Food, drinks and beer included. Tickets are on sale now! $25- adults; $10- kids; 12 and under- Free.
Jeannie from Class on a Glass and Monica from Orchard View Lavender Farm are hosting a glassware/watering can painting event on the gorgeous grounds of Orchard View Lavender Farm. You will learn how to paint lavender and dragonflies onto a surface of your choice, either glass or watering can.
Take-out only Roast Beef dinner, including dessert. $16 per meal. Stay safe inside your vehicle!
Matt Turk and C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world.
Get out and explore the hidden gems of Warren County through Hardwick Day in Hardwick, NJ. Activities include free kayaking, classic car show, live music, face painting, tours of the Vass Homestead and more! Food will be available for purchase from Gourmet Gallery.
Get your spooky-on, then enjoy dinner at the Draught House while “Hotel Transformania” plays on the big screen, stay in costume and get 10% off your entire meal. Enjoy specialty spooky Mocktails and coloring activities!!
Learn the 5 things needed to have a certified wildlife habitat and why this is an important part of a sustainable future with presenter Kristin Hock, Habitat Outreach Coordinator with NJ Audubon.
Free program sponsored by Allamuchy Green Team Resident and the Allamuchy PTO.
Matt Turk and C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world.
Come out to Angry Dad's for food, Trunk or Treat, vendors and more.