Happy Fall Y'all! October 2023

“Worldbeat” is a fusion of western pop and rock music with international indigenous instruments and influences. Chuck’s duo Ghandharva, which features percussionist Arjun Bruggeman, will open the show with their eclectic take on percussion driven instrumental music.

Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival returns to Warren County Community College for a weekend of fun. In addition to balloon activities like daily Mass Hot Air Balloon Launches and tethered rides, the festival features games, vendors, food trucks, car & truck show and more! Celebrate Warren County's upcoming 200-year birthday with the America One - US Flag Balloon! The balloon will inflate and glow around 7:15pm, along with Fred G Monster,  the RE/MAX hot air balloon and a few others. In addition, kids can pick up their LED wristbands at the Balloon Ride Tent, prior to The Balloon Glow Show, to make it an interactive glow! And learn about some Warren County history each day when Henry Skirbst presents will delight (and maybe even scare) all ages as he tells tales of Warren County, including a few ghost tales.

Docents will be available to give tours of the Manor and the history of the people and the local industry of Oxford. October 1 talk will feature “Laundry Day” and October 8 will feature “Food Preservation.”

Myths and legends often have some kernel of historical truth.  So, what can we make of the Jersey Devil myth?  Is any part of the tale rooted in fact?  Historian and archivist Mickey DiCamillo discusses the origins of New Jersey's most famous mythological monster and identifies the real-life creatures.

This is a first public sale in the new Art Supply Thrift Shop. Everything is take what you'll use and pay what you can with hundreds of rubber stamps, tons of skeins of yarn, thousands of sheets of paper, a rainbow assortment of ribbon and more.

Rescheduled from last weekend! Join the folks at Longmeadow Farm for a day of vendors, food, music, kids' crafts and more! 

The play tells the story of six Louisiana women—Truvy, Annelle, Ouiser, Clairee, M’lynn, and Shelby—who gather at Truvy’s at-home beauty parlor to trade gossip. But when Shelby makes a decision that endangers her own life, the iron strength of these women and their friendship is put into focus.

Celebrate 77 years of volunteer service to the community with a variety of craft brews on tap, both local and national options. You can also expect live music by the Harmony Garage Band, live steel fighting performances by the premier team 'South Jersey Pine Barrens', local food vendors representing a variety of cuisines w/ food for purchase, 50/50 and basket raffles.

Habitat for Humanity's annual Beams and Dreams Fundraiser offers a gourmet buffet, outstanding entertainment and live and silent auctions; and feature Grover Kemble and the Noble Brothers.

Villa presents another edition of Dine in the Vines featuring Chef Eddie Coss, co-owner of The Milford Oyster House for a seafood delight at Villa Milagro.

Exhibits at the Warren Heritage Museum located at Bread Lock Park tell the story of the valley now bisected by Route 57, also known as the Warren Heritage Scenic Byway, as well as the people who lived and worked here. Volunteers will be on hand to welcome you. Stop by and learn more about this beautiful place we call home!

In post-apocalyptic "Lost Vegas," a young gunslinger named Jess December enlists the help of a mysterious samurai cowboy to help avenge the murder of her sister. However, those they face have powers beyond that of gunpowder and steel. This is a NEXTstage Repertory production and is recommended for Mature Audiences.

Come out to UACNJ as they will be open during the day for the annular solar eclipse. It will cross North, Central, and South America. In the U.S., the annular solar eclipse begins in Oregon at 9:13 a.m. PDT and ends in Texas at 12:03 p.m. CDT.

It's finally here! Fried, seared or grilled, however you like your Pork Roll, you’ll be able to savor it that way at Shappell Park right in the heart of Phillipsburg. Enjoy the games, music, and, of course, delicious food. Fun for the whole family! (Disclaimer: No guarantees that "Slice" the mascot will be making an appearance this year, but the local celebrities in this photo look like they're having so much fun, and with Norwescap hosting the event, this is the pic we're going with!)

Experienced pressed flower artist, Linda Conrad, will teach you the art of using pressed flowers and botanicals. Create a 5” x 7” picture with a variety of pressed flowers for endless possibilities, from picturesque landscapes to a cute fairy or gnome made entirely of pressed flowers.

This Fringe Festival show brings to the stage the larger than life Hungarian Mama Rose who's slowly waltzing into dementia, as her Broadway baby, Melinda shimmies into middle age. An outrageous one-woman show about stepping up and into your own light.

The Furious Bongos is a Zappa project featuring a diverse lineup of seasoned musicians who have played alongside heavyweights like Frank Zappa, BB King and Mick Fleetwood while providing a wildly entertaining show that pays respect to Frank Zappa’s legacy.

Registration is now open for the Sterbenz “Miles of Smiles,” a 5K run and 1K walk/roll/stroll to benefit Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc. Open to the public, this event will take place at the Warren Community College in Washington. There’s no cost to participate, participant sponsorship is encouraged.

Get a bird's eye view of Alba beautiful estate vineyard and the Delaware River with Platinum Helicopters for a fall foliage helicopter ride.

Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist as you're guided through a step-by-step process for this masterpiece. No experience necessary!

Try your hand at a one day class with Sammie of Glassie Studio.

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.

Daniel Hall Kuhn brings Edgar Allan Poe to life with his show at the Kutz Theatre featuring The Raven, Tell Tale Heart and Annabel Lee.

Come out to Angry Dad's for food, Trunk or Treat, vendors and more.

Put on your lederhosen and join in a German-filled night of food, music, and wine! All your favorite tunes provided by accordionist Eric Kerssen to enjoy with all your favorites from Alpine Meats in Blairstown.

Bob Best, a Hackettstown native, is a wonderful storyteller who will be giving a presentation on the history of Hackettstown.

Exhibits at the Warren Heritage Museum located at Bread Lock Park tell the story of the valley now bisected by Route 57, also known as the Warren Heritage Scenic Byway, as well as the people who lived and worked here. Volunteers will be on hand to welcome you. Stop by and learn more about this beautiful place we call home!

Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival returns to Warren County Community College for a weekend of fun. In addition to balloon activities like daily Mass Hot Air Balloon Launches and tethered rides, the festival features games, vendors, food trucks, car & truck show and more! Celebrate Warren County's upcoming 200-year birthday with the America One - US Flag Balloon! The balloon will inflate and glow around 7:15pm, along with Fred G Monster,  the RE/MAX hot air balloon and a few others. In addition, kids can pick up their LED wristbands at the Balloon Ride Tent, prior to The Balloon Glow Show, to make it an interactive glow! And learn about some Warren County history each day when Henry Skirbst presents will delight (and maybe even scare) all ages as he tells tales of Warren County, including a few ghost tales.

Join Buck Hill for another wild game dinner which includes a five course meal with Buck Hill's Beer pairing.

Villa presents another edition of Dine in the Vines featuring Ecuadorian Cuisine, prepared by talented chef Wilson Patina, owner of Rapaen Cuisine.