Starting October 31, 2018

Warren County Wanderings

"When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween." - Unknown

BOO! Today's the day, for the kids to dress up and collect their treats, and there are still a few Halloween events for the grownups, too. Looking ahead to the weekend, we've got some great concerts in store, the New Jersey Ballet's annual weekend at Centenary Stage Company, a farm-to-table dinner, a vendor fair, some history events, and remember to check out our Fall Farm Fun guide for pumpkins, corn mazes and more! Be sure to take some time to relax, unlike these spooky carpet delivery guys slaving under a ghoulish supervisor, as seen in front of Yeager's Floor Covering in Lopatcong. And remember to "fall back" and reset your clocks this Saturday night. Happy Halloween, and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

Get dressed up and into the "Spirit of Halloween"! Hometown Halloween is family fun for kids of all ages featuring a kid's costume contest and a pet costume contest. Gather in the Pocket Park by the town clock at 44 E. Washington Ave. Prizes awarded at 4:30pm.

Some freaky fun, frightening drink specials & great prize giveaways! With DJ Jay Harrison.

Plant Nite is enjoyed better with friends, with everything you need to create a gorgeous terrarium. We’ll guide you and your crew through two lively hours of creativity, drinking, and laughing ‘til your cheeks hurt.

Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe...

Enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines! For $5 you can get 3 tacos with all the fixings.

The historic inn, a restored 1769 stone gristmill, features an evening with the fabulously cool Don Elliker, who will bring his tunes to Tavern from 7-9 pm. Come check him out, enjoy a fine dinner, and make a night of it!

Call 908-459-4884 for more information.

Katmandu returns to Rock Creek to play all your favorite hits! They'll have you rocking out to any request from their huge repertoire.

Don Kincaid and the Wait have Texas in their heart. Don honed his songwriting craft in the Hill Country of Texas and at picking circles in the state’s iconic town of Luckenbach.

At this time of year, the Well-Sweep garden fairies transform the shop into a Christmas wonderland. The greenhouse will be stocked with a selection of attractive windowsill herbs, tender perennials in bloom and unique topiaries. Enter to win a $35 Gift Certificate.

Support the Arc of Warren County by coming to this vendor event. All three floors of the building will be utilized and the building is handicapped accessible. There is no entry fee. Food and beverages will be available at the event for purchase.

Come and celebrate the harvest! Visit this historic farmstead - a free event - with live demonstrations including:

• Children's Activities including: Embroidery, Candle Making, Weaving
• Many Antiques on Display
• War Re-Enactors

Tour this Georgian-style manor, constructed of local stone, with two foot thick stone walls and three immense chimneys, and learn about Warren County's early iron industry and the people who worked in it. 

Enjoy the Eric Mintel Quartet and a wine tasting or your choice of one glass of wine from the Arbor selection. $15; the wine tasting is complimentary for Gold Club Members. No outside food, coolers or alcohol permitted on the property. 

Come enjoy free live music from the '50s, '60s and '70s with family, friends, and delicious wines!

Come out and enjoy a delicious meal made from fresh ingredients in a beautiful setting. Hosted and prepared by the farm owners, the Kesler Family, this three-course meal features fresh fruits and vegetables from TreeLicious’s own fields.

It's Stomping Time! A bit of nostalgia, a tasting of wine, something to do with friends for a special time! Formal wine tasting, Italian spaghetti with meatballs, garden salad, bread, dessert, coffee, tea and sweet tea.

Listen to a great '80s band while you eat and have a drink!

Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth: an evening of romance, sword fighting and witches! Based on Shakespeare’s tragic masterpiece, Romeo & Juliet tells the tale of young lovers torn apart by family rivalries.

The Heimat Quartet was founded during the fall of 2014 in Boston, MA. All avid chamber musicians, each player brings a wide array of experience and renewed energy to both the music and the group.

It’s that time again! Get your yoga on – and your wine/wine slushies! Let the stresses of your week melt away in our heated event facility, looking over one of our lush vineyards. The class will be beginner-friendly and open to all levels.

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.

This production is the full-length classical ballet that has drawn people to ballet for more than 100 years.

Come out and enjoy great songs, great drinks & great food! DJ MVP has a music library comprised of more than 200,000 songs! Bring your favorite singing buddies to sing along with four microphones!

Continuing

The maze is open Wednesday through Sunday each week, but on Fridays and on Halloween, children ages 4-12 wearing camo clothes get into the maze for free! The military-themed corn maze takes this year's design from the Purple Heart Medal.

Community Corner

Attention local women running small businesses: Join this group that meets each month in a social setting where busy women who run small businesses can casually network and get to know each other.

Join the Washington BID on the first Tuesday of every month for an evening of casual networking. This is a free to attend event where BID Goodnight Networking allows local business people to meet new colleagues and reconnect with those they know. Light fare is included at each event.

Plan Ahead

Lunch & Learn events are scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of the month. 

Miriam loves to bake Apple Pies and today she has a special request to make her signature recipe. But this day is going to be different, because Miriam has decided that this will be the last apple pie she ever bakes.

It's a fun evening for the whole family including latern making, stories, walking, and a potluck dinner.

The beautiful songs of Carole King and Carly Simon will be performed by Anne Mironchik and her band in a special evening of music. Mironchik, who plays piano, will be backed up by Steve Kesselhaut, bass, vocals; Bill Privette, guitar, vocals; and Jim Lebbad, drums.

Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) at Warbasse Junction in Lafayette Township, NJ for a group ride.

Using a 12” grapevine base, create a 15” wreath using a wide selection of dried flowers, artemisia, and salal leaves. Color schemed to your preference. Reservations required. $49.00. Call 908-852-5390.

In an era of click-bait and sound bites, Yarn provides a real experience. They're not just a live band; they're a band for people who want to live.

The murders continue at Four Sisters Winery! It's just for fun during our Murder Mystery Dinners. The event begins with a formal wine tasting, followed by a delicious dinner of baked ziti, meatballs, garden salad, bread & dessert.

23rd Annual Scenic Skylands Photography Contest is sponsored by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission.

Join Rutherfurd Hall for a kids night full of creativity & inspiration! Kids will learn how to paint this fall scarecrow with Miss Jenna. All children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All ages are welcome.

Calling aspiring artists and wine lovers! Let's get cozy and creative while we paint this sunflower garden! You will be guided by a professional artist while you learn about color mixing, drawing & perspective while getting a little art therapy!

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