By the Light of the Full Flower Moon Hike @ Dark Moon Preserve hosted by RVC
Enjoy May's full moon with a guided hike at Dark Moon Preserve. Led by Margie Schiller, we will step out into the night to enjoy the nocturnal wonders of the preserve. We invite you to bring your family - both furry and non-furry. Space is limited for this hike.
National Herb Day @ Well Sweep Herb Farm
Enjoy a day of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of spectacular gardens, as well as a Craft Market featuring a wide selection of vendors and food, and a large selection of 1,898 varieties of plants will be available. Full slate of featured speakers in partnership with the American Herbalist Guild of NJ.
Closure Bazaar for Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary @ Brook Hollow Winery
With the passing of beloved director, sister, friend and mentor Kelly Simonetti, it is with a heavy heart the announcement of the final closure of Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary after 18 years. Brook Hollow Winery will host ARWS to say goodbye, share fond memories, and purchase keepsakes of the spirit of ARWS to honor the magic of wildlife in your homes and gardens.
Photo Walk @ Dark Moon Preserve
Landscape photographer and outdoor educator Adam Polinger will lead a class about making the most of smartphone photos.
Earth Day Open House @ Genesis Farm
Stop by for tours, informational talks, music, crafts, vendors, and more! Learn how the farm's food is grown!
May Music @ Four Sisters Winery
The first weekend in May opens with The Covers and Richie G at Four Sisters.
Argyle's Fish and Chips @ Brook Hollow
Eat in or take out another infamous fish fry from Argyle's. Enjoy battered fish, fries and slaw.
Grover Kemble with Harry and Bob Noble presented by The Arts at St. Luke's
The Arts presents Grover Kemble, featuring his original material, gospel pieces, as well as blues and Harry and Bob Noble with classic rock tunes.
Spring Fest presented by Warren County Community Singers
Warren County Community Singers presents their Spring Fest concert May 6 at Grace Lutheran Church in Phillipsburg and Sunday May 7 at the First Presbyterian Church of Washington.
23rd Annual Run for the River hosted by MWA
Run for the River is live and in-person this year with a scenic loop that passes streams, pastures, historic buildings, and the beautiful Musconetcong River on a mostly flat course. The run is an annual fundraiser for the nonprofit Musconetcong Watershed Association.
Celebrate World Laughter Day
Learn to use laughter to overcome life’s difficulties! There is power in laughter to help and heal. This event includes fun for the whole family, with hayrides, crafts and activities, and donations benefit NJ Farmers Against Hunger.
Opening Day of Shippen Manor Museum Tours
Docents will be available to give tours of the Manor and the history of the people and the local industry of Oxford.
Camp Crystal Lake Tours
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.
Cruisin' with Quality Automotive
Quality Automotive is hosting another Cruise night complete with food, prizes and of course, nice rides!
Upcycled Travelers Journal with WCARTS
The Traveler’s Journal is a great way to collect favorite papers together so the signatures can be easily replaced as needed while continuing to reuse a favorite cover.
Reiki with Kimberly @ Orchard View
Reiki translates from Japanese to 'Universal Life Energy'. It is a harmonizing, high vibration, purifying energy that has its own natural intelligence. Schedule your therapeutic session by contacting Kimberly Glaskey as space is limited.
Introduction to Expressive Watercolor Landscapes @ Propagate Studios
Spend the afternoon painting Alla Prima with watercolor, exploring techniques to paint expressive landscapes that include mixing color on the page and adding brush strokes to create texture and movement.
Moss Henry and the Bryophytes @ Catherine Dickson Hofman Library
Bring your blanket or chair and your dancing shoes for this diverse group of veteran musicians playing music with country roots.
May 2023 Barefoot Grape Stomping @ Four Sisters
Are you ready for a smashing good time? The Barefoot Grape Stomping is a one of a kind experience, sure to intoxicate all your senses. The event begins with a formal wine tasting followed by a mouth-watering Chicken Parmesan dinner served with roasted vegetables, salad, bread and dessert. Reservations required.
WC Arts presents "Pen and Ink" with Carl Ohlson
Learn the art of pen and ink drawing with Carl Ohlson. All materials provided. Visit the WC Arts website to register.
Concert Under the Stars featuring Corinne Mammana @ Villa Milagro Vineyards
With a sophisticated and soothing style, Corinne Mammana is an emerging American jazz singer praised by Jazz Times for her "superb technique."
May River Talk: Watersheds 101: The Importance of our Headwaters and Vegetated Buffers
This presentation, led by Stroud Water Research Center's Dave Bressler and the MWA's Christa Reeves, will provide an overview of the science of watersheds with a focus on the Musconetcong River Watershed. Learn about headwaters, or the small streams that feed into and create larger river systems, as well as riparian buffers, the areas of vegetation along our streams and rivers.
Ridgetop Circle Fundrasier @ Rutherfurd Hall
Enjoy live music from WILMA, Green Cart, a gourmet plant-based menu and beer & wine at historic Rutherfurd Hall while learning about the work RVC is doing in northwestern New Jersey.
Health & Wellness Field Day @ Hackettstown High School
Hey all you high school peeps! Hackettstown High School is the place to be Friday night with live music, food, gift basket giveaways, a volleyball tournament, painting and more!
Agripalooza and Tractorcade at Van Nest-Hoff-Vanatta Farmstead
Bring your family and furry friends to celebrate all things agriculture. Complete with live music, food, tours of the historic farmstead and educational presentations. A tractorcade (a parade of farm tractors) will launch the fun with the parade starting at 10am! Hosted by Rutgers Cooperative Extension and Warren County 4-H. Admission and parking are free.
Spring Open House presented by the Phillipsburg Railroad Historians
Recently restored Lehigh and Hudson River Caboose will be available for boarding via the museum platform that was completed last year. The Centerville and Southwestern Miniature Railroad will be operating, and its museum and gift shop will be open.
Maifest and International Day in Hackettstown
A local fair with a global flair! Highlight Hackettstown’s diverse culture with kids activities, crafts, live music from various countries and genres including a Mariachi band, Bagpipers, Oompa Band, Brass Roots for Americana music and a Frank Sinatra impersonator, a Tricky Tray, small plate food tastings, and more. There will be dancers, professional street performers and live demos.
Live Music @ Invertase
Invertase continues their music madness this month with Rusty Snow on 6/3 and Video Daze on 6/24.
Dine in the Vines Hungarian Rhapsody @ Villa Milagro
There is nothing like a fine four-course dinner served as the sun sets in a vineyard. This month is a Hungarian Feast jointly prepared by Paprikas (the only Hungarian restaurant in the Lehigh Valley) and Mattie's Strudel Haus which makes hand stretched strudels.
The Return of DEADGRASS- Stringband Tribute to the Grateful Dead @ Roy's Hall
Matt Turk and C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world along with bassist Dave Richards, banjo player Boo Reiners and fiddler Jeremy Brown.
Murder Mystery Dinner @ Four Sisters
This thrillingly epic event, Murder Mystery Dinner at Four Sisters Winery, will be one that you won't want to miss! This is an interactive dinner starts with a formal wine tasting, followed by a plated dinner of Chicken Parmesan, salad, roasted vegetables, bread, and dessert.
Water Gap Singers presents the Music of John Rutter “Requiem” and “The Sprig of Thyme”
The Water Gap Singers will be showcasing selections from British composer John Rutter, a contemporary composer, who follows such luminaries as Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Edward Elgar in writing and arranging songs for adult and children’s choruses.
Starving Artists Dinner Club @ Propagate Studio
This is open to anyone who creates, makes, has made a business, or is a hobby maker! It is free to join just please bring something to share with a label of what it is (and if it is vegan, gluten free, vegetarian etc.) with the group.
Memorial Day Lobster Weekend @ Alba Vineyard
Memorial Day weekend opens up the traditional summer travel season, and what better way to kick it off than with a visit to Alba Vineyard! Chef Anthony, Trattoria DiFiore, will be serving Lobster pizza and Lobster rolls. Regular menu of freshly made wood-fired pizza, salad, paninis, and other specials available for purchase.
Shippen Manor Museum Tours
Docents will be available to give tours of the Manor and the history of the people and the local industry of Oxford.
June River Talk: Wild and Scenic Aquatic Life of the Musconetcong
Join MWA's Ryan Jiorle and NJ Fish and Wildlife's Senior Zoologist Robert Somes for the first in-person River Talk of 2023 focusing on the life in the Musconetcong, as well as animals of interest to researchers and conservationists.
June Music @ Four Sisters Winery
June brings new music to Four Sisters featuring Big Horse Band 6/3; Anker 6/4; Richie G 6/10; Rich Berry 6/11; Gigi Onofrio 6/17; Joe Izen 6/18; Rich Berry 6/24; Uptown Boogie Band 6/25.
Sick Star Nation @ Draught House
Kick up the jams with Sick Star Nation, an acoustic high energy cover band, Thursday night and enjoy Cinco De Mayo specials on Friday.
May Music @ Brook Hollow Winery
Tacos and live music this Friday with Scott Messina. Live music continues with John Cain and Michael Long Saturday and Sunday!
Brass Rail Music Line Up for May
Dr. Dick and Dose this weekend at Brass Rail!
Panther Pub Live Music May
Panther Pub features Jeiris Cook this Friday, with live music to start your weekend every Friday, plus on Mother's Day too!
Music at Villa Milagro in May
This weekend brings the music of Joe Izen and Cinco de Mayo fun the day after! Wear a sombrero or use our photo "booth" to take your South of the Border selfie. $15 wine tasting or glass of sangria.
Little Ridge Vineyards Music in May
Live music this weekend at Little Ridge Vineyards with Jeni Hackett.
UACNJ Saturday Astronomy Talks 2023
UACNJ kicks off its free public programs for 2023 at Jenny Jump State Forest, presented Saturday evenings April-October. The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the club's telescopes until 10:30pm, weather permitting. This week's talk is "What's Up in the May Sky?"
Dance Fitness with Miss Kayla
Bring water and wear comfortable clothes to class aimed at stretching, toning and dancing.
Tuesday Cruise Night May 2023 @ Joe's Steak Shop
Music Man plays this week at Joe's Steak Shop during their 19th season of Cruise night. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks.
Buttz In Gear Bike Rides presented by Buttzville Brewing
Looking for a chance to get off the couch and do some cycling with a local group? Head out to Buttzville every other Sunday, April 16-October 29. Arrive by 9:30am and rides leave at 10am sharp.
Paint and Sip @ Four Sisters Winery
Enjoy a formal wine tasting and paint a terracotta pot at Four Sisters.
UACNJ Saturday Astronomy Talks 2023
UACNJ kicks off its free public programs for 2023 at Jenny Jump State Forest, presented Saturday evenings April-October. The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the club's telescopes until 10:30pm, weather permitting. This week's talk is "What's Up in the June Sky?"
Music at Villa Milagro in June
June's Music at Villa schedule brings Bill Ilhing on 6/3; Joe Janci on 6/10; Lonely Sailors on 6/17; Sonia Weimann on 6/24; plus Music At Milagro Concerts (6:30pm on the West Lawn) with Full Grown Men on 6/10 and a Father's Day celebration with Kerry Blue Band on 6/18.
Tuesday Cruise Night May 2023 @ Joe's Steak Shop
Hodge Podge plays this week at Joe's Steak Shop during their 19th season of Cruise night. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks.
Dance Fitness with Miss Kayla
Bring water and wear comfortable clothes to class aimed at stretching, toning and dancing.
Sick Star Nation (full band) @ Draught House
Kick up the jams with Sick Star Nation, an acoustic high energy cover band.
June Music @ Brook Hollow Winery
June is warming up with tunes from SAGE 6/2; Ally Brown 6/3; Stan and Elise 6/4; Scott Messina FOOD TRUCK: Michele's Bistro 6/9; Bill Ruddy 6/10; Michael Long 6/11; John Cain 6/16; Kate and Paul 6/17; SAGE 6/18; Rich Ortiz 6/23; Lee Larson 6/24; Lauren Christine 6/25; MUSIC: TBD FOOD TRUCK: Humpty Jr's 6/30.
Brass Rail Music Line Up for June
June brings new music to Brass Rail with JerZGirls 6/2; Pittstown Road 6/10; Truth and Soul 6/17; Better off Now 6/23; Shaky Moon 6/24; Last Shot 6/30.
21st Annual Frolic in the Park
Norwescap invites you to come out to their 21st Frolic in the Park for some free food and fun while learning about family resources and opportunities.
West End Farmers' Market in Hackettstown
Hackettstown own West End Farmers' Market is opening May 7 from 9:30am - 1pm with local farmers, artisans, bread makers, bakers, craftsman and more! Running through October 29!
Hackettstown Area Senior Hall of Fame @ David's Country Inn
Hackettstown will induct 10 seniors in their Hall of Fame with a luncheon, open to the public and live music provided by Grover Kemble.
Kids Craft for Mother's Day @ WC Habitat for Humanity
Calling all kids! Make a special craft for mom!
Blairstown Paper Shred @ Blairstown Municipal Building
Blairstown residents, drop off your confidential papers to be shredded by Absolute Shredding.
Job Fair hosted by Warren County EDC
Are you looking for a job or looking for new employees? The Warren County Economic Development Committee will be hosting a job fair co-sponsored by the Washington Business Improvement District and the Warren County Habitat for Humanity.
Mansfield Township Flea Market and Craft Fair
All are welcome to browse and buy at this flea market and craft fair hosted by Mansfield Township. Located at the DPW Garage, find your treasures. Or be a vendor!
Open Volunteer Day with RVC
Be an agent of change! Tools will be provided appropriate to the project, but as always feel free to bring a tool that you feel comfortable with using.
Phillipsburg Memorial Day Parade
A parade hosted by the Bernardine May American Legion Post #457 to honor our fallen Veterans (local and national) and local First Responders.
Memorial Day 2 Bell Ceremony @ Lopatcong Municipal Park
Happening at Veterans Rally Point and Memorial, this ceremony is to remember and honor local veterans and first responders.
155th Memorial Day Parade in Hackettstown
Hackettstown and the American Legion Post 164 are proud to bring you the 155th Annual Memorial Day parade. Any and all veterans are welcome.
Pottery Class @ WC Habitat for Humanity
Create this beautiful strawberry piece of pottery, a welcome addition for the summer.
The 34th Annual Raritan River Music Festival
Winner of the National Award for Adventurous Programming from ASCAP/Chamber Music America, Raritan River Music presents a series of four concerts throughout the month of May in Hunderton and Warren counties. The Four Nations Ensemble will be performing in Clinton, NJ this Saturday, May 6. This group brings to life the music of François Couperin and his grand colleagues composing and performing at the Palace of Versailles around Paris in the early 1700s.
Check out Raritan River's website for all the concert details.
These concerts will be live in-person and streaming online.