Come listen to a free Centenary University Lecture with Speaker: Christine Floether, PhD, Associate Professor Psychology. Her Topic is: "The Scary Psychology of Stephen King".
Starting October 2, 2019
“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” - L. M. Montgomery (1874-1942), author of Anne of Green Gables
October has arrived, and Fall Farm Fun is in full swing (click that link for the full list), as we can see from the photo above, taken last weekend at Donaldson Farms. There are plenty of choices for this weekend and check out the Plan Ahead items, too! Congratulations to Ellen F. and Jennifer P., winners of gift certificates to Mackey's Orchard and Marshall's Farm Market, respectively, after visiting the Explore Warren tent at recent events! Enjoy your prizes! Hello October, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Autumn has arrived and so has Alba's 2016 Heritage - Cabernet Franc! Stop by and sample this powerful wine.
Arnold Ridley's classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. A long running success in London and on Broadway and packed with thrills, chills and laughter.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines! Also get 10 wings and some cole slaw for $5.
Roy’s Hall presents “Lennon Live” featuring Scot Arch of “Beatlemania Now” in a remarkable tribute to the music of John Lennon. Scot’s portrayal of John is so spot-on that he was chosen and filmed against a green screen backdrop and used as the template for John Lennon in the 2009 “The Beatl
This trio's influences range from Allman Brothers and Black Sabbath to Stevie Ray Vaughn and Santana. Enjoy a delicious meal and drink, too!
Rolling hills, farmland vistas, the Appalachian Ridge, Paulinskill Valley Rail Trail, and a town of proud heritage all come together in one tremendous cycling event. Blairstown is just 1.25 hours from NYC and Philadelphia and 7 miles off I-80, Exit 12.
Help the Ridge and Valley Conservancy stewards at Mountainwood Spring Preserve for trail rehabilitation. The preserve is approximately 2 miles north of White Lake, a turn off of Stillwater Road onto Mallard Pond Road (which has no street sign).
Calling all Veteran Warriors! The Farm In Harmony and M-Power Yoga team up to offer this program. Do you find your gears spinning all day? This will help you slow it down, reset and recharge through the power of relaxed breathing controlled moment.
Enjoy all your favorite fall harvest activities while browsing and shopping a truly diverse selection of more than 40 craft and artisan vendors, live music by the Joe Cirotti Trio, and freshly-prepared foods and a large farm market.
Bring your family for some fall farm fun including hay rides, a corn maze, apple and pumpkin picking, food, music and some craft and vendor shopping.
Put on your lederhosen and stay a while! Traditional German fare, live music with Werner Goebel 4-8pm, half-price Buck Hill Oktoberfest on tap all day. Reserve your seat! 908-854-5300.
The most popular of their workshops. They provide all materials and instruction for you to build and take home this beautiful arrangement. Cost is $50 per person. Reserve your seat by calling 908-852-7314.
The '50s, '60s and '70s music with classic country and more is the style that Janci and Berry bring to Four Sisters Winery.
Create two miniature bouquets of dried flowers in two matching teacups. Dainty and cute – use one as a gift or save the pair. Reservations are required. $34.00
Wood-fired pizza, premium estate wines, and music! Every weekend from mid-April through mid-November.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Pack a lunch, bring food to grill, carry a lawn chair or blanket, or grab a table and chair under the pergola to enjoy the Music at Milagro series. Liliana Cunha was born with the gift of music. A multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, she accompanies herself on guitar, piano, bass and drums.
They will have 10 Fall beers on tap, special Fall cocktails, beer themed food specials and giveaways! It will also be the last day for the season the Boat Bar will be open! Come and celebrate the amazing summer we've had this year with the perfect fall party!
Acclaimed guitarist Sonny Landreth and his trio perform at Roy's Hall. Southwest Louisiana-based guitarist, songwriter, and singer Sonny Landreth is a musician’s musician. His blues slide guitar playing is distinctive and unlike anything else you’ve ever heard.
Paying tribute to classic metal and hard rock. Check out this band while you have dinner and a drink!
Come listen to Lehigh Valley’s newest cover band, comprised of seasoned veterans of the music scene with decades of experience between them!
On Sunday, October 6, the 8th NJ Volunteer Infantry will be camped at Shippen Manor in Oxford, New Jersey, from 11am to 4pm. Come out and learn a little bit about the life of the typical Union volunteer infantry soldier who served in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War.
The Ramsaysburg Homestead is a historical park on twelve wooded acres along the Delaware River, just south of the Delaware Water Gap. The festival is free, rain or shine.
Anker is a singer/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.
Relax to the sounds of the 6th Street Trio. Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available. Admission is as follows: ESTATE - $15 per person, flight of eight wines from our primary production and estate cuvées and music.
Gerrie Scioscio of the Warren County Library will teach a 4-week Intermediate class on consecutive Sunday afternoons. You will increase your knowledge and skills by learning various approaches and patterns. At the end of the program, you will have a finished project to take home.
Enjoy listening to Rich Ortiz. Wine is available for purchase by the glass or bottle.
The Music at St. Luke’s series continues with the return of the Lehigh Valley Chorus, “The Lehigh Valley’s Award Winning All Female Barbershop Chorus.” Their motto is “Spreading joy through women’s barbershop harmony since 1958." They will perform at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6.
Kris Ensiminger of Humdinger Alpacas will teach a three-week Beginner class on consecutive Wednesday evenings. Learn the basics of knit and crochet and bring a finished project home with you.
Continuing
Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere.
Every weekend in October at Four Sisters Winery!
12 - 5pm: Pick-your-own Pumpkins & Apples; tractor-drawn Hayrides; Corn Maze ($5); wine tasting, Wine Cellar tours; Games for everyone!
Saturday evenings between April and October 2019, the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ will be open.
Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market! Open every Saturday from 9:30am-1pm.
Join us as we celebrate our fall season with family fun for all ages at our Fall Festival Weekends! Get lost in our interactive corn maze or visit to look for the perfect pumpkin.
This year's corn maze pays tribute to the Huey helicopter, the workhorse of the Vietnam War. The maze is open 11am-6pm Wednesday to Sunday each week through November 11 (call for a Monday or Tuesday visit).
Community Corner
The Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County (DASACC) hosts its fourth annual Oktoberfest at Hawk Pointe Golf Club. Doors open at 6pm, with dinner being served at 6:45pm.
More Things to Do
There are just a few seats left on the bus to take a scenic journey along the historic Morris Canal. See for yourself what made our canal unique in all the world! Learn more about the lives of the people who lived and worked on or near this engineering marvel, and how businesses and communities grew because the Morris Canal was carved out of our hills. The bus tour includes a box lunch. Grab one of those remaining seats today!
Plan Ahead
Attention Veterans and those currently serving in our armed forces! Gather at 4:30 pm at Phillipsburg Middle School front lawn for a 5pm picnic dinner. You may bring one guest. Inclement weather, dinner will be served in the school cafeteria. POW/MIA Ceremony at 6:15 pm.
Fall Cleanout! If you're looking to buy or sell hard to find parts, this will be your place! Clean out your garage, shed, and sell the parts you've been staring at! Pick up parts for your project!
Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) at 10am on Saturday, October 12th for a fall foliage hike starting at Warbasse Junction, at the border of Sparta and Lafayette, New Jersey.
Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) at Warbasse Junction in Lafayette Township, NJ for a group ride.
Pressed flowers are a delightful way to bring a breath of the garden indoors throughout the year. Learn how to get started; the best time to pick flowers and what to choose; which flowers and leaves dry successfully and have good color retention.
Design a lovely bouquet for your home by arranging dried flowers, herbs and seed pods with a wide array of colors and textures. Your choice of an 8″ ceramic vase will be used to make an 8″ x 18″ colorful project. Reservations are required. $39.00
Musconetcong Watershed Association hosts its 17th Annual Wine Tasting on the Musky. Enjoy fine wines, craft beers, and hard ciders on the banks of the Wild & Scenic Musconetcong River. Live music by the Caren Kennedy Duo and finger foods donated by Shop-Rite of Hunterdon County.
Experience a delicious farm-fresh dinner and views of growing fruit in the rolling Warren County hills that is home to TreeLicious Orchards. Hosted and prepared by the farm owners, the Kesler Family, this three-course meal features fresh fruits and vegetables such as asparagus and rhubarb.
Special Halloween Jazz Concert! Come to this unique event to see what Corinne is witching up for your listening enjoyment!
James has been a perennial favorite at Roy’s Hall and we’re honored to bring him to our stage.
We have all been affected by illness, death, divorce, or career change and there is nothing like a trip to the woods to energize the healing process.
Celebrate a day in the sun with fabulous food trucks, great live music, and fun for the kids! $5/person admission; kids under 10 free; parking - $5/car. Bring the family, your dog (on a leash) - we'll have plenty of water bowls, bring blankets and chairs - pop up tents permitted.
Come out to the orchard and take your pick on a day filled with food, games for the kids and the colors of Fall! Don’t forget hamburgers, hot dogs and hot apple crisp for dessert! The event is for the benefit of the Montclair Children’s Center School.
Together our mission is to save lives and end breast cancer. Departs from and ends at Tramontin Harley. $20 donation. Registration: 11am-12pm. Kickstands up: 12pm. Live music, food and beverages after the ride. First 50 to preregister will receive a free Harley cooler. 908-459-4101.
An afternoon of great beer, food, raffles, event swag and guest appearances by some adoptable mutts! Check out amazing craft beer - including tasty flagship brews - produced locally by Man Skirt Brewing.
The murders continue at Four Sisters Winery! An unraveling plot, a victim, a murderer, and a cast of characters -including detectives - are selected and the mayhem begins. Through the process, great fun and a twisted story line leaves everyone guessing.
Join us for a moonlight paddle under the Hunter Moon on the placid waters of White Lake. The park will remain open during these hours for other park activities. Reservations required for use of a free RVC kayak.
James, an accomplished songwriter’s songwriter, is back as a perennial favorite at Roy’s Hall. He's earned the respect of masterful writers such as Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nile, has built his acclaimed legacy on humbly honoring purity of expression.
James, an accomplished songwriter’s songwriter, is back as a perennial favorite at Roy’s Hall. He's earned the respect of masterful writers such as Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nile, has built his acclaimed legacy on humbly honoring purity of expression.