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. The story of Margaret Hamilton, whose Wicked Witch of the West has left an indelible mark on us all, is told in a surprising, fun, haunting, and delightful 85 minutes.
Starting October 26, 2022
"Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows' Eve." - Ray Bradbury
There are more Halloween events happening this weekend than you can shake a (broom) stick at! Check them out in More Things To Do along with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s viewshed protection meetings looking for the community’s input on trail protection. Residing next to the Brass Castle Market, you'll find this week's Wanderings photo. It's a quite a piece of Halloween art!
Centenary Stage Company’s staging of My Witch for its Fringe Festival is in its last week of production. As one audience member remarked, “You’ll feel as though you’re in the room with Margaret Hamilton herself!” This is also the last weekend for fall fun at various farms and the last weekend of the year to snag tickets to Camp Crystal Lake.
And if that's not enough, there's plenty of music, goat yoga and hometown happenings to go around! Take a gander and have a lovely Halloween weekend!
Happy All Hallows' Eve and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Live and in person at Perona Farms, the Foodshed Alliance is hosting their gala with more than 15 tasting stations with food prepared by the region’s best chefs, open bar with local wine, craft beer, hard cider tastings and live music.
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.
DJ Rupe will be spinning the tunes! Listen to your favorite country songs while you learn dances such as “Good Time”, “Boot Scootin Boogie”, and “Trashy Women”
$10 cover at door. Lessons from 7-8pm.
Open dancing and requests from 8-11pm.
The Draught House presents The Grey Man Group. Come get dinner and enjoy some great music.
Fall tickets on sale now and going fast! 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.
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 contrast to such peers as Tom Paxton and Phil Ochs. Andersen’s writing has a romantic/philosophical/poetic bent rather than a socially conscious one.
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.
Spots are still available! Choose 11am or 1pm to 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 BFFs!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Draught House presents The Grey Man Group. Come get dinner and enjoy some great music.
DJ Rupe will be spinning the tunes! Listen to your favorite country songs while you learn dances such as “Good Time”, “Boot Scootin Boogie”, and “Trashy Women”
$10 cover at door. Lessons from 7-8pm.
Open dancing and requests from 8-11pm.
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.
Live and in person at Perona Farms, the Foodshed Alliance is hosting their gala with more than 15 tasting stations with food prepared by the region’s best chefs, open bar with local wine, craft beer, hard cider tastings and live music.
Continuing
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
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
Tiptons Tavern is rocking in October with great music and food!
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!
Last weekend for Donaldson Farms Harvest Weekend! 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.
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.
Enjoy music and beautiful views at Little Ridge with great wines.
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.
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
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.
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
Last weekend for Donaldson Farms Harvest Weekend! 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.
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.
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.
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.
LocalShare, a program of the Foodshed Alliance, connects local farms’ surplus fruits & veggies to feed the hungry families.