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Starting October 19, 2022
“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘Tis near Halloween.” - Anonymous
Get your brooms fired up and dust off your pointy hats for the witching hour has come! Too much? With Halloween around the corner, Centenary Stage Company presents “My Witch,” a look into Margaret Hamilton's life, best known for her portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West in the ‘Wizard of Oz.’ The show opens Thursday, October 20 and runs to October 30.
And if live theater isn't your thing, check out the Halloween Happenings list we’ve compiled for your convenience in More Things To Do. You’ll find an array of activities for kids and adults like Washington Borough’s Hometown Halloween pictured above.
Happy Fall Y'all and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Think you know the '90s classic show? Brush up on the antics of Monica, Chandler, Joey, Rachel, Phoebe and Ross as Invertase presents a special 'Friends' edition of Trivia! Grab your favorite brew and join us for free fun and prizes!
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!
The guided filming location tours take place at the camp where over 80% of the movie was filmed. Connect with fans from all over the world, step into each scene, retrace your favorite character's steps and take tons of photos.
The Willows is featuring their October Musicfest for one weekend only! Featuring live music by Jimmy & the Parrots Friday and the acoustic stylings of Dan Furnald Saturday!
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.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. If you have questions, you can contact Christine Dunbar @ 908-798-0697 or you can email her chrisdunbar@foodshedalliance.org
Come out to Czig Meister and Manskirt Breweries in Hackettstown to find your forever furry friend with Cold Nose, Warm Heart Pet Rescue! Enjoy a beer or seltzer while meeting rescue dogs that are just waiting to join your family!
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.
It's spooOoooky HalloweeEen time! Celebrate all things fall, spooky, and creative at Propagate Studio's first free Monster Mash Market. It will be a ghoulish good time with costume contests, pumpkin painting, vendors, photo ops and more!
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.
Matt Turk and C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world.
The New Jersey Highlands Coalition (NJHC) cordially invites community members to explore our region’s most scenic byways during its Fall Car Trek. The theme of this trek is Industrial Archaeology, and the route will highlight the rich industrial history of Warren and Hunterdon Counties.
Anker is a singer and songwriter from East Windsor, NJ. He plays Acoustic Rock, Americana and Folk and is influenced by Collective Soul, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and John Mellencamp. He has created his musical identity to change everything he doesn't like in other solo acts.
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!!
Halloween is coming, so let's have a party! Wear your costume, play games, enjoy face painting and treats. And as always, there'll be stories, stories, stories! Registration required.
Learn to skate at VILLA Roller Rink for a 6 week class starting October 25. All skate levels are welcome. Please fill out the form below to register for classes.
$90 for 6 week session including skates. Payment in advance and last day to sign up is the Sunday before the first lesson.
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.
Southwest Branch in Stewartsville presents an award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist and "Elvistorian" Ruben Castillo.
Beth Styler Barry of The Nature Conservancy discuss the positive impacts of dam removal documented to date and show photos of the progress at the monthly meeting of the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee.
Matt Turk and C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world.
Southwest Branch in Stewartsville presents an award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist and "Elvistorian" Ruben Castillo.
Come out to Angry Dad's for food, Trunk or Treat, vendors and more.
Continuing
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
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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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 and include cider and a donut.
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.
Take-out only Roast Beef dinner, including dessert. $16 per meal. Stay safe inside your vehicle!
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.
LocalShare, a program of the Foodshed Alliance, connects local farms’ surplus fruits & veggies to feed the hungry families.
More Things to Do
Get a jump on your Halloween outings as the cold air rustles the changing leaves giving the Halloween vibe! You may even be able to do more than one event as they start Thursday, October 27 and head into Halloween evening. Check out the list Explore Warren has compiled for Halloween 2022!
Plan Ahead
The free family-friendly event takes place from 6-9 p.m. in Veterans Park in the center of the downtown. Come in costume and enjoy food, a Mariachi band, fire pit and face painting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket as the movie "Enchanto" starts at 7pm.
Calling all kids and adults!!! Come celebrate Halloween at Rutherfurd Hall while you learn how to paint a spooky pumpkin! All supplies are included. Kids under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost is $25 per child.
Buttzville United Methodist Church hosts this fun fundraiser to benefit missions and local charities. A day of golf includes Snack Shack on the course and BBQ dinner.
Artist Shelley Bartlett will be exhibiting her latest work and sharing stories about her life as an artist. Her current mediums of choice are oil or acrylic, but it is the play of light on objects, natural and man made, that continues to mesmerize her.
Come out to Invertase for a free showing of the classic movie, "The World's End"! An indoor presentation, you're welcome to bring family and friends, enjoy some good brews while watching the antics of actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost...sure to be a lot of fun!
Eric Andersen has maintained a career as a folk-based singer/songwriter since the 1960s.
In continuing to acknowledge all survivors of domestic abuse, and in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, DASACC is hosting its 5th Annual Safer in Warren County Dog Walk to bring awareness to the custom-built animal kennels, installed in August of 2019, that provide safe housing for pets
Phillipsburg is celebrating its 34th Annual Ole Town Festival in Shappell Park. This festival, which initially began as a way for a variety of local non-profit organizations to make money in support of their causes, has grown into a yearly tradition that simply cannot be missed.
Relax, restore and have some fun with instructor, Samantha Ryan who will lead you through a half-hour all levels yoga practice, followed by a half-hour goat costume party! Pet, feed and pose for pics with your new bff's!
The early dinner portion is SOLD OUT, though you can participate at a lower price. On the case of "Sherlock Holmes and the Tavern Spirit" at Rutherfurd Hall with a variety of snacks, desserts and coffee. BYOB. Cost is $35pp.
Come out to Wild Ridge for an End of Season party featuring Hollow Howl Band(a new side of the plant growers) and Christina Ward. Costumes are encouraged as this is an adult only party complete with bonfire and potluck delicacies.
There is now an official office within our government to study Unidentified Aerospace-Undersea phenomena, and a growing interest within the scientific community to seriously investigate UFOs/ UAUPs traveling through our skies and underwater.
Hackettstown Historical Society presents local historian Joan Salvas, who will detail the fascinating story of FDR and Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd. Free and open to public, with refreshments to follow.
The first weekend in November brings the 3rd Annual Explore Warren History Trail - a self-guided driving tour - with 14 participating historic sites throughout Warren County open to greet visitors!
This is a free family event taking place in Pocket Park, Downtown Borough. Come in costume and enjoy food, a Mariachi band, fire pit and face painting.
Eric Andersen has maintained a career as a folk-based singer/songwriter since the 1960s.