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There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.
― Author Linda Grayson
February is here, and Warren County restaurants, bakeries, wineries and breweries are ready for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy a glass of wine or craft beer while listening to talented local artists perform, or savor an elegant meal with your sweetheart. And of course, there is chocolate! Check out the listings below for fun Valentine’s Day and weekend offerings, and share the love by supporting our local businesses.
Join Peter Pan, Wendy and their friends in the beloved classic Peter Pan and Wendy at Centenary Stage Company as this year’s NEXTstage Repertory February 5–15.
Reimaged by Lauren Gunderson and inspired by J.M. Barrie’s original work, audiences will embark on a thrilling journey of imagination, courage, and collective action as bold, budding scientist Wendy Darling dreams of earning a Nobel Prize. When Peter Pan arrives at her bedroom window, she takes a leap and leaves finishing school behind, chasing adventure among the stars.
Big Beat Big Band bringing music that sounds good and feels good live at Centenary Stage Company Sunday, February 1 at 2pm, rescheduled due to weather. Since its formation in 2014, the band has been infusing the classic big band format with modern influences from funk, jazz, and R&B, the ensemble delivers a fresh, vibrant sound that honors tradition while pushing creative boundaries.
Centenary Stage Company is proud to present Grammy-nominated Six One Five Collective as part of the Winter THAW Music Festival on Saturday, January 17 at 8pm.
This immersive experience will lead guests through a curated tasting of wines from the 2025 vintage, sampled directly from the barrels where they are aging and evolving. Whether you're a longtime Alba fan or discovering the cellar for the first time, this is a one-of-a-kind chance to taste the future—and understand the journey from vine to barrel to bottle.
Opening day is January 10 for the Phillipsburg Winter Indoor Market open the 2nd and 4th Saturday January through April. Each Saturday of the market will be sporting a theme like soup sips and Mardi Gras.
The Winter Thaw Music Festival starts off with a bang as Centenary Stage Company proudly presents Redefining Wonder, featuring award-winning illusionist and musician Chris Funk for one night only. This performance will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center Thursday, January 8 at 7pm.
The rolling hills and valleys of Warren County, in northwestern New Jersey’s Skylands region, offer the perfect climate and soils for growing Christmas trees. Below is your guide to choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms . Click on the name of each for more information including location, hours, and types of trees available, as well as special offerings and activities.
Centenary Stage Company is off to see the wizard in its annual "Holiday Spectacular" featuring The Wizard of Oz. This beloved tale follows the journey of a Kansas farm girl who travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home. A family-friendly show fit for the whole family has entertained audiences for generations. The production features music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg, with background music by Herbert Stothart. Performances run November 28 – December 14.
Fringe Festival at Centenary Stage Company continues with My Italy Story, written and performed by Joseph Gallo, running November 20-23.