Starting November 21, 2018 | Explore Warren

 

Starting November 21, 2018

“When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup.” – Sam Lefko

We hope you'll have some time to relax and be thankful this holiday weekend, which kicks off a jam-packed rush of events from now to New Year's. Thanksgiving eve is traditionally a big night to meet friends (there's lots of live music tonight) while the next fews days are the time many people start their preparations for the December holidays, with shopping on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, where Warren County's downtowns are ready to welcome you to their stores. And it's also the start of the choose-and-cut Christmas Tree season, a great time to make family memories by visiting a farm to pick the perfect pine or the finest fir to decorate your home. Check out our list of tree farms here in the "Christmas Tree Belt" to plot your destination - many of them have handcrafted gifts, ornaments, wreaths and other decorations, and offer extras like hot cider and cookies. Happy Thanksgiving, and Happy Wanderings!

This Week: 

Live Music at Marianna's - Johnny's Jukebox Band

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 -
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Johnny's Jukebox Band will be performing while you enjoy a delicious meal. Call for reservations at 908-777-3500.

Thanksgiving Eve at William's Irish Tavern

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 8:00pm
DJ Rupe will be entertaining the night away at William's Irish Tavern!

Thanksgiving Eve Party at Bea McNally's Irish Pub

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 8:00pm
Gather friends and meet at Bea McNally's!

Radio Zoo Thanksgiving Eve at Rock Creek Tavern

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 8:00pm
Start your Thanksgiving party early with Radio Zoo at Rock Creek Tavern!

Southbound Thanksgiving Eve at Luigi's Rancho

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 9:00pm
Stop on by for great food, great drinks and amazing music by Southbound.

Thanksgiving Eve Party at Draught House

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 9:00pm
It's their biggest party of the year! They will have music by DJ Jeff, drink specials and giveaways. 

Garden State Wine Growers Holiday Wine Trail Weekend

Friday, November 23, 2018 to Sunday, November 25, 2018
Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) encourages you to spend some of your Thanksgiving weekend visiting wineries throughout the state on its wreath & ornament trail. Check out Warren County's own Holiday Wine Trail!

Christmas in the Country Trail

Friday, November 23, 2018 to Monday, December 24, 2018
Start your Christmas tradition by visiting three of Warren County’s most unique, family-owned farms all within 4 minutes of each other.  Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm, Mackey’s Orchard and Four Sisters Winery invite your family to enjoy a fun-filled day of Christmas trees, baked goods, wine tasting and much more on the Christmas in the Country Trail!

Holiday Greenhouse Tour

Friday, November 23, 2018 - 11:00amFriday, November 23, 2018 - 2:00pmSaturday, November 24, 2018 - 11:00amSaturday, November 24, 2018 - 2:00pm
Come experience the pleasure of Well-Sweep's greenhouses – filled with unusual blossoms and exotic scents. An informative lecture-tour of a collection of herbs from around the world, this is a wonderful way to learn about the rare and unusual - as well as familiar - herbs. Free, but reservations are required. 

Thanksgiving Weekend at Alba Vineyard

Friday, November 23, 2018 -
11:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday, November 24, 2018 -
11:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, November 25, 2018 -
11:00am to 5:00pm
Kick off the holiday season at Alba Vineyard! Now is the perfect time to stock up for the holidays for the wine lover on your list or for your  own collection.

Annie: The Musical at Centenary Stage Co.

Friday, November 23, 2018 - 2:00pmFriday, November 23, 2018 - 8:00pmSaturday, November 24, 2018 - 8:00pmSunday, November 25, 2018 - 2:00pm
It's Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Spectacular at the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center. Book and score by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hanningan in 1930s New York. The show opens Friday and runs to Dec. 9.

Live Music at Marianna's: Ricky Delgado

Friday, November 23, 2018 -
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Enjoy an evening listening to some acoustic rock at Marianna's.

Live Music at The Inn at Millrace Pond: Andie Baldwin

Friday, November 23, 2018 -
7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Inn features the music of Andie Baldwin, enjoy it with dinner and drinks.

Small Business Saturday in Washington Borough

Saturday, November 24, 2018
Washington Borough is open for business! Join as they celebrate the best of what the local stores and eateries have to offer. Special events for the day will include a visit from Santa!

Small Business Saturday in Hackettstown

Saturday, November 24, 2018 to Sunday, December 2, 2018
When you visit any of the participating BID businesses and make a purchase, you will receive a limited number Shop Small fabric tote bag, with coupons for Hackettstown businesses.

Shop Small Business Saturday at Donaldson Farms

Saturday, November 24, 2018 -
9:00am to 7:00pm
Grab a friend or family member and stop by. They're offering a free 12oz. Greene's Beans Coffee Cafe/Roastery coffee and one cider donut (while supplies last) with every purchase and you'll also save 25% off freshly-baked pies. The first 10 customers who purchase $50 or more will receive a Shop Small canvas tote bag!

MWA Post-Thanksgiving Hike

Saturday, November 24, 2018 -
10:00am to 1:00pm
Eat too much? Burn off those extra calories with a hike at the Point Mountain Reserve Trail. Hikers will use the Ridge Trail, which cuts through the forests and along a mountain stream.

Jingle on Main Sponsored by the Greater Blairstown Business Association (GBBA)

Saturday, November 24, 2018 -
10:00am to 4:00pm
Jingle on Main returns once again with great vendors, music, food and more! You  are invited to join in this beloved annual event in the heart of Historic Blairstown, NJ, to coincide with Small Business Saturday. Enter to win one of the many giveaways. Join in caroling with groups along the street or enjoy music from a band. ​The day will culminate in a visit from Santa and the official tree-lighting ceremony.

Gordon Thomas Ward at Brook Hollow Winery

Saturday, November 24, 2018 - 1:30pm
Sip wine and enjoy live music in a casual atmosphere. Wine for purchase by the bottle or glass at retail value. Bring your own food if you like.

Live Music at Rock Creek Tavern: Seattle Sound Machine

Saturday, November 24, 2018 - 9:00pm
Seattle Sound Machine will rock you right out of your seat! Always a fun night with these guys!

Mid-Life Crisis at Bea McNally's Irish Pub

Saturday, November 24, 2018 - 10:00pm
Classic Rock, Classic Disco and some current music? Must be a Mid-Life Crisis!

National Parfait Day at Nonpareil

Sunday, November 25, 2018 -
10:00am to 2:00pm
How could the former Boglioli's Palace of Sweets not celebrate National Parfait Day? Nonpareil is offering a free parfait to finish off the meal for anyone who comes in for its famous brunch!

History Night at the Asbury Coffee Mill

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 -
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Grab a bite to eat and a coffee while you learn about the historic Asbury Mill.

Well-Sweep Workshop: Create a Christmas Evergreen Wreath

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 -
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, December 1, 2018 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
It's Christmas time! Create your own fresh evergreen 16″ wreath using various types of pine and holly.
Continuing: 

Christmas In The Country at Well-Sweep Farm

Saturday, November 3, 2018 to Sunday, December 23, 2018
The Well-Sweep garden fairies transform the shop into a Christmas wonderland, the greenhouse is stocked, and seasonal wreaths and arrangements are available. Enjoy complimentary hot mulled cider and cookies, bring your holiday guests and come visit!

Yoga at The Brook Hollow Winery

Sunday, November 4, 2018 - 10:30amSunday, November 18, 2018 - 10:30amSunday, November 25, 2018 - 10:30am
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.

Karaoke Sundays at the Brass Rail

Sunday, November 4, 2018 - 9:00pmSunday, November 11, 2018 - 9:00pmSunday, November 18, 2018 - 9:00pmSunday, November 25, 2018 - 9:00pm
Come out and enjoy great songs, great drinks & great food! DJ MVP has a music library comprised of more than 200,000 songs!
Community Corner: 

Community Thanksgiving Dinner at First United Methodist Church of Blairstown

Thursday, November 22, 2018 -
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Come together and celebrate all that we’re thankful for. The dinner is open to everyone and it's free. Donations of food are welcome. Call 908-362-6693.

Phillipsburg Tree Lighting & Santa Visit 2018

Monday, November 26, 2018 -
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Join us as we light up the Christmas trees in Shappell Park to ring in the holiday season! This is a free event.
Nearly 500 Phillipsburg children and their families will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Each child in attendance will receive a new toy, a holiday bag full of gifts, a warm hat, and a pair of gloves. Complimentary hot chocolate, hot dogs, crafts, books, a winter coat drive, raffle prizes, and more will also be available, and 6 lucky families will have the chance to take home a fully-decorated Christmas tree at the end of the evening!

#GivingTuesday: CJ's Challenge: Honoring a Legacy at MWA

Tuesday, November 27, 2018
CJ Koop was a very active member of the MWA community. As a testimony to her dedication to both the Musconetcong River and the MWA, CJ left a bequest to the MWA with the wish that it be matched by our network of friends and family who also care about the river. The $8,000 gift she left us will go a long way toward furthering our outreach and education programs. However, your match would help further our mission even more and help us meet CJ's Challenge. This year for #GivingTuesday, MWA is working to spread CJ's story of volunteerism and environmental stewardship with the hope that her donation be matched.
Plan Ahead: 

Support the Asbury Mill Restoration

Thursday, November 29, 2018 - 6:30pm
Join the Musconetcong Watershed Association and celebrate the Asbury Mill restoration progress at a fundraiser dinner. The Mill’s restoration reached major milestones last year and funding is critical for MWA to move forward with exterior restoration and adapting the interior for reuse as an Interpretive Center. Tickets include dinner, a silent auction, and guest presentations.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at Mountain Lake Fire Company

Friday, November 30, 2018 -
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Get into the Christmas spirit and wear that ugly sweater! This event is hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Mountain Lake Fire Company.

9th Annual Crafts in the Warren Tech

Saturday, December 1, 2018 -
9:00am to 4:00pm
More than 130 of the area's finest crafters and artisans come together for this one-day juried event to display their unique handmade items. The event features door prizes, lunch options, bake sales, and more for a fun-filled holiday shopping experience.

41st Annual Hope Christmas Craft Market

Saturday, December 1, 2018 -
10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, December 2, 2018 -
10:00am to 4:00pm
This is the 41st year of a wonderful town-wide holiday event with more than 200 artisans participating. Upon  arrival, there is a one time $4 fee that allows shoppers access to all the buildings and the shuttle buses that travel through the town both days. The Hope holiday experience is enhanced by several antique stores as well as The Inn at Millrace Pond, a unique dining experience that offers overnight accommodations.

Victorian Christmas at Millbrook Village

Saturday, December 1, 2018 -
11:00am to 4:00pm
Step back into another era where the toys and games didn't need batteries. Old-time decorations adorn the buildings while volunteers and park staff in period clothing demonstrate how the season was celebrated in years past. The kids can make a decoration or play with some of the wonderful old-time toys and games in the parlor. Light seasonal refreshments served. Don't forget to come back the next day for the old fashioned Christmas service and carol singing!

Cookies and Corks at Villa Milagro

Saturday, December 1, 2018 -
11:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, December 2, 2018 -
11:00am to 5:00pm
A gift made by hand is a gift from the heart. Come on out to make cork ornaments for your tree, cork wreaths for your door, cork trivets for the kitchen and other items to gift.

Belvidere Heritage Inc. presents The Wassail Tour

Saturday, December 1, 2018 -
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Following the downtown Belvidere Tree Lighting (5-7pm) you can experience the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas past at Belvidere’s first Wassail Tour. Enjoy complimentary wassail and snacks in some of Belvidere’s historic homes. Travel from house to house, visiting parlors decorated for the holidays!

Peter Karp and The Peter Karp Band Return to Roy’s Hall

Saturday, December 1, 2018 - 8:00pm
Peter Karp has carved out his own unique niche as one of the finest contemporary Americana and blues artists around, singer-songwriter, slide guitarist and pianist.

Country Gate Players present: Godspell

Saturday, December 1, 2018 - 8:00pmSunday, December 2, 2018 - 2:00pmFriday, December 7, 2018 - 8:00pmSaturday, December 8, 2018 - 8:00pmSunday, December 9, 2018 - 2:00pm
Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz, and it took the world by storm.

Breakfast with Santa at Mountain Lake

Sunday, December 2, 2018 -
8:00am to 11:00am
Greet Santa at the Lakeview Room and enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast. Santa will be arriving at 10am.

Annual Breakfast with Santa

Sunday, December 2, 2018 -
9:00am to 12:00pm
Come and enjoy breakfast and get your picture taken with Santa! The breakfast costs $6 for adults, $5 for youth ages 6-12 and is free for children under five years old.

Brunch With Santa at The Architects Golf Club

Sunday, December 2, 2018 -
10:00am to 1:00pm
Santa Claus will be visiting during their regular Sunday Brunch. Ol' Saint Nick will be taking photos with good children and listening to their Christmas wish lists.

Holiday Plant and Sip: Create Your Own Succulent Gifts

Thursday, December 13, 2018 -
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Bring your favorite beer, wine and snacks to enjoy while you learn about succulents and their care, then create three mini-garden terrariums to give as beautiful gifts this holiday season.

Terrarium Garden Gift Making Workshop for Kids

Friday, December 14, 2018 -
4:00pm to 5:30pm
Children learn about succulent plants and their care before creating two holiday-themed mini-garden terrariums to give as gifts. There is a $10 materials fee.

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Coming Up: 

Christmas in the Country Trail

Start your Christmas tradition by visiting three of Warren County’s most unique, family-owned farms all within 4 minutes of each other.  Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm, Mackey’s Orchard and Four Sisters Winery invite your family to enjoy a fun-filled day of Christmas trees, baked goods, wine tasting and much more on the Christmas in the Country Trail!

Holiday Greenhouse Tour

Come experience the pleasure of Well-Sweep's greenhouses – filled with unusual blossoms and exotic scents. An informative lecture-tour of a collection of herbs from around the world, this is a wonderful way to learn about the rare and unusual - as well as familiar - herbs. Free, but reservations are required. 

Thanksgiving Weekend at Alba Vineyard

Kick off the holiday season at Alba Vineyard! Now is the perfect time to stock up for the holidays for the wine lover on your list or for your  own collection.

Annie: The Musical at Centenary Stage Co.

It's Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Spectacular at the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center. Book and score by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hanningan in 1930s New York. The show opens Friday and runs to Dec. 9.

Small Business Saturday in Hackettstown

When you visit any of the participating BID businesses and make a purchase, you will receive a limited number Shop Small fabric tote bag, with coupons for Hackettstown businesses.

Shop Small Business Saturday at Donaldson Farms

Grab a friend or family member and stop by. They're offering a free 12oz. Greene's Beans Coffee Cafe/Roastery coffee and one cider donut (while supplies last) with every purchase and you'll also save 25% off freshly-baked pies. The first 10 customers who purchase $50 or more will receive a Shop Small canvas tote bag!

MWA Post-Thanksgiving Hike

Eat too much? Burn off those extra calories with a hike at the Point Mountain Reserve Trail. Hikers will use the Ridge Trail, which cuts through the forests and along a mountain stream.

Jingle on Main Sponsored by the Greater Blairstown Business Association (GBBA)

Jingle on Main returns once again with great vendors, music, food and more! You  are invited to join in this beloved annual event in the heart of Historic Blairstown, NJ, to coincide with Small Business Saturday. Enter to win one of the many giveaways. Join in caroling with groups along the street or enjoy music from a band. ​The day will culminate in a visit from Santa and the official tree-lighting ceremony.

National Parfait Day at Nonpareil

How could the former Boglioli's Palace of Sweets not celebrate National Parfait Day? Nonpareil is offering a free parfait to finish off the meal for anyone who comes in for its famous brunch!

 
Continuing: 

Christmas In The Country at Well-Sweep Farm

The Well-Sweep garden fairies have transformed the shop into a Christmas wonderland! The greenhouse is stocked, and seasonal wreaths and arrangements are available. Come visit with your holiday guests and enjoy complimentary hot mulled cider and cookies.

Yoga at The Brook Hollow Winery

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.

 
Community Corner: 

Phillipsburg Tree Lighting & Santa Visit 2018

Join us as we light up the Christmas trees in Shappell Park to ring in the holiday season! This is a free event.

Nearly 500 Phillipsburg children and their families will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Each child in attendance will receive a new toy, a holiday bag full of gifts, a warm hat, and a pair of gloves. Complimentary hot chocolate, hot dogs, crafts, books, a winter coat drive, raffle prizes, and more will also be available, and 6 lucky families will have the chance to take home a fully-decorated Christmas tree at the end of the evening!

#GivingTuesday: CJ's Challenge: Honoring a Legacy at MWA

CJ Koop was a very active member of the MWA community. As a testimony to her dedication to both the Musconetcong River and the MWA, CJ left a bequest to the MWA with the wish that it be matched by our network of friends and family who also care about the river. The $8,000 gift she left us will go a long way toward furthering our outreach and education programs. However, your match would help further our mission even more and help us meet CJ's Challenge. This year for #GivingTuesday, MWA is working to spread CJ's story of volunteerism and environmental stewardship with the hope that her donation be matched.

 
Plan Ahead: 

Dinner to Support the Asbury Mill Restoration

Join the Musconetcong Watershed Association and celebrate the Asbury Mill restoration progress at a fundraiser dinner. The Mill’s restoration reached major milestones last year and funding is critical for MWA to move forward with exterior restoration and adapting the interior for reuse as an Interpretive Center. Tickets include dinner, a silent auction, and guest presentations.

9th Annual Crafts in the Warren Tech

More than 130 of the area's finest crafters and artisans come together for this one-day juried event to display their unique handmade items. The event features door prizes, lunch options, bake sales, and more for a fun-filled holiday shopping experience.

41st Annual Hope Christmas Craft Market

This is the 41st year of a wonderful town-wide holiday event with more than 200 artisans participating. Upon  arrival, there is a one time $4 fee that allows shoppers access to all the buildings and the shuttle buses that travel through the town both days. The Hope holiday experience is enhanced by several antique stores as well as The Inn at Millrace Pond, a unique dining experience that offers overnight accommodations.

Victorian Christmas at Millbrook Village

Step back into another era where the toys and games didn't need batteries. Old-time decorations adorn the buildings while volunteers and National Park staff in period clothing demonstrate how the season was celebrated in years past. The kids can make a decoration or play with some of the wonderful old-time toys and games in the parlor. Light seasonal refreshments served. Don't forget to come back the next day for the old fashioned Christmas service and carol singing!

Cookies and Corks at Villa Milagro

A gift made by hand is a gift from the heart. Come on out to make cork ornaments for your tree, cork wreaths for your door, cork trivets for the kitchen and other items to gift.

Belvidere Heritage Inc. presents The Wassail Tour

Following the downtown Belvidere Tree Lighting (5-7pm) you can experience the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas past at Belvidere’s first Wassail Tour. Enjoy complimentary wassail and snacks in some of Belvidere’s historic homes. Travel from house to house, visiting parlors decorated for the holidays!

Country Gate Players present: Godspell

Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz, and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, "Day by Day," Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage.