A September to Remember
Literary Tea: A Classic Bookclub at CDH Library
This evening book club will meet on the first Thursday of every month to discuss one of the classics, the first of which will be choosen at the first meeting. Light refreshments will be provided.
Introduction to Fly Fishing Bootcamp
All equipment will be provided for a full-day Fly Fishing Bootcamp, covering everything from regulations, gear, casting, where to go, and much more. Cost: $30.
Sip 'n' Solve: Torture in the Orchard
Lisa Desire of Prime Suspect is back, hosting a thrilling evening of fun on the farm while participants unlock another mystery - Torture in the Orchard - by learning and using real forensics!
37th Annual Belvidere Victorian Day
Celebrate Belvidere's Heritage and History! Victorian Day will include a Vintage Car Show, Fashion Show, Historical Walking Tour at your own pace, Plein Air Art Competition, Tea Garden Party (tickets required), horse-drawn carriage rides and the opportunity to stroll through Garret D. Wall Park, which will be filled with Artisan/Craft/Antique vendors.
Sunset Concert @ Little Ridge: Jeff Bellfy
Sunset concert at "The View" at Little Ridge Vineyards with Jeff Bellfy.
Found Fest Block Party
Another FOUND Fest, usually the first Saturday of each month. Incredible food trucks, great live music, family fun, corn hole, chair massage, and its evening Farmers Market is back and growing! The FOUND family is working hard to bring the community together and invite everyone to see how Belvidere is growing.
Tavern Talks @ Invertase Brewing Co.
Anticipating the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in New Jersey, Revolution NJ brings its Tavern Talks to Invertase Brewing. Imagine being in a tavern during the American Revolution and having to decide which side to take! Historic interpreters will be on hand discussing the important topics that may directly impact the future of a nation. Grab a beer, find a table and immerse yourself in the conversation, asking the historians questions regarding their point of view. Tickets are $5.
Shippen Manor Museum Tours 2025
Shippen Manor's season opens with annual museum tours celebrating Warren County's Bicentennial. Docents will be available for tours and talks about the history of the people and the local industry of Oxford.
Never Forget: September 11 Ceremony
All are welcome to commemorate the events of 9/11/2001 by coming together for a ceremony to stand together in solidarity to remember, reflect and reaffirm a commitment to unity and resilience in the face of adversity. Music and refreshments will be provided.
"Fun Friday" in the Village of Hope
Another "Fun Friday" in Hope! Opening with games (cards, board, puzzles), followed by chili contest from 5-6pm then ballroom dancing at 6pm (group class followed by practice party).
Friday Grill Night @ Alba Vineyard
Wind down summer with Chef Jack as he fires up the grill for a special evening under the Arbor! Menu includes an entree, which comes with a twice-baked potato and a summer vegetable medley.
Next Stop Comedy @ Invertase Brewing
Next Stop Comedy brings top stand-up comedians to Invertase Brewing Company featuring headliner Josh Mandl, Da Lee and Sadie Hale.
2025 Tour De Farm NJ
Registration open - discounted fee through Sept. 6! Gear up for the 13th Annual Tour de Farm and Fondo Cycling Tours through the northwest NJ farmlands, a cycling and culinary journey like no other! Start the day with a delicious farm-cooked breakfast, choose from one of the routes to visit farms, and then complete your day with a farm-cooked lunch. The tour begins and ends at Race Farm. There is a driving option for non-cyclers. This helps support our NJ farmers and their farms.
Warren County ARTS Presents Copyright: What it Means to You & Your Art
Learn all about it with David Anderson. $10/person at the door for nonmembers.
Dino Days @ Delaware River Railroad Excursions
Take a ride back to the Jurassic Period and discover the magic of dinosaurs! Take the train to The Susquehanna Mining Company and have an afternoon of activities to enjoy. While on site, pan for real fossils at the mine and marvel at the history of the Susquehanna Mining Company. Explore three corn mazes, one of which is a dinosaur exploration maze where you can find 4 different dinosaurs! Train departure times are 10am, 12pm and 2pm.
Grandparents Weekend @ VonThun Farms
Bring the grandparents in your life to enjoy hayrides, U-pick berries & summer flowers, barnyard animals and the farm market.
Fall Festival Weekends @ VonThun Farms
Get lost at VonThun Farms Fall Festival weekends in the interactive corn maze or look for the perfect pumpkin. Take a hayride, pick apples, take aim with the corn cannons or browse the farm market for fresh produce, baked goods and more. There's also an activity area with 20+ family-friendly activities!
GRAND OPENING: Living Spirits Craft Distillery and Cocktail Bar
Let's raise a glass! The Living Spirits team has poured their hearts into creating a space in Hackettstown that is more than just a distillery; it will be a community hub for coming together and truly LIVING. Bring your friends, family, and even your pup to this Grand Opening Weekend! Join LS for the first pour and together make this a weekend to remember! Ribbon-cutting at 11:30am on the 13th.
Sweet Corn & Garlic Festival @ Donaldson Farms
Celebrate the season's best at Donaldson's Sweet Corn & Garlic Fest! This family-friendly event is packed with fun activities, delicious food, and live entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Browse and shop from a selection of local artisans, crafters, and food vendors offering unique products and tasty treats. Kids will experience fresh-air fun activities including face painting, pony visits, hayrides, and more!
The Art of the Bite - Showcasing Hors D'oeuvres at Chefs Catering
Savor the flavor, one bite at a time. Hors d’oeuvres Night awaits at Chefs Catering & Events, an interactive evening where gourmet small bites are passed fresh from the kitchen, designed to to surprise your palate and delight your senses. Cash bar with specialty cocktails, wine and beer and a live DJ, too! Mix and mingle at this foodie's dream evening!
Concert Under the Stars @ Villa Milagro: Full Grown Men
Rock out to classic tunes from the Beatles, Stones, and more with Full Grown Men Band. Pack a picnic and enjoy wine by the bottle. Advance tickets $20; $25 at the door. Tickets guarantee table and chairs.
The Patience to Pose at Rutherfurd Hall
Rutherfurd Hall is offering an opening reception and first viewing of an exhibition of portraits by Elizabeth Shoumatoff, featuring her 1943 portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt painted at the White House in Washington, DC. The evening includes light refreshments and curator remarks.
Bourbon, Beer and Cigar Night @ Buck Hill Brewery
One of Buck Hill's most popular events! A four-course meal, each paired with beer and bourbon. Limited seating. Reserve your spot!
Make a Resin Keepsake at The Bloomin' Cottage
You pick the moss, flowers, twigs. etc., and then make your little casted project. Many shapes to choose from, and some can be turned into nightlights!
Hudson Dinner and Wine Pairing @ Alba
Indulge in a five-course dinner crafted by Chef Eric of Hudson Table, with each dish artfully paired to showcase the beauty of Alba's wines. Seating is limited. Reserve now!
Crystal Bowersox @ Roy's Hall
Crystal is an American singer/songwriter whose love for music developed at an early age, stemming from the need to find peace in a chaotic world. For her, music has always been the most effective form of catharsis, drawing upon her various influences to make the kind of music that resonates with her spirit.
Fall Fest Weekends at Tranquillity Farms
Fall Fest is back weekends through October with hayrides, pumpkin and apple picking, cow train, bounce pillow, giant slide, playground area, apple cider donuts, grilled corn, ice cream, pumpkin launching and more! The weekends also include live music and food vendors.
Festival in the Borough
Northwest Jersey's largest FREE street and music festival returns to Downtown Washington, with live music, vendors, a kids fun area, food trucks and more!
Scout's Weekend @ VonThun Farms
Free admission for all scouts and leaders in uniform. Take some great photos, take a hayride, pick some fruit and visit the farm animals.
Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival
This 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 event features games, vendors, food trucks, car & truck show and more! Celebrate Warren County's 200-year birthday with the America One - US Flag Balloon! Kids can pick up LED wristbands prior to 7:15 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 stories.
Dine in the Vines French Country Dinner @ Villa Milagro
Chef Daniel Gras, owner of Chez Daniel in Frenchtown, will make a mouthwatering classic French dinner, a mid-summer Parisian feast that will make you feel as if you are in Provence! Ticket sales close September 17.
CSC's Curtain Up! presents John Lloyd Young
Centenary Stage Company kicks off its 40th year in style with a concert by Tony and Grammy Award winner John Lloyd Young for the season-opening Curtain Up! Gala. In his signature, passionate and thrilling style, Young interprets the spine-tingling, soul-bearing showstoppers that shaped his earliest Broadway aspirations. Young sings from The Wiz, Chicago, Bye Bye Birdie, Les Miserables, and Jersey Boys, along with classics by legendary Broadway writers including Rodgers, Hart, Hammerstein, and more.
The Dark Horses @ Roy's Hall
The Dark Horses, a powerhouse line-up of nine Orange County, New York musicians, bring to life George Harrison’s musical legacy from his Cavern Club days with the Beatles through his solo career, including collaborations with Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, and The Traveling Wilburys.
Starving Artists Brunch Club @ Propagate Studio
This event started as a way to gather and get to know local artists and has become a wonderful outlet for creatives of all kind to gather, get to know each other, share woes of the industry and support each other. All creatives are welcome and be prepared to share an intro about yourself.
28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
You'll join film lovers in over 500 venues across the globe gathering to see the Ten Finalist in this year's event. With past finalists garnering Oscar nominations and short films continuing to move into the Hollywood mainstream, come see this entertaining program featuring the best short films in the world taking place at three of Warren County libraries. Funding provided by Warren County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Ballots supplied upon entry. Registration required.
Fall Festival @ AMC Mohican Outdoor Center
From live music to games and canoeing and kayaking, hikes, Mohican Outdoor Center presents their annual Fall Festival.
4th Annual NJ Railroad Festival in Phillipsburg
Featuring three walkable areas and celebrating the rich history of 173 years of transportation in Phillipsburg, the main festival, complete with food and crafts will be at Shappell Park, featuring live music. Walk over to Phillipsburg Railroad Historians to tour their museum and ride their free miniature train, Stroll down South Main Street to the Phillipsburg Union - PU Tower and tour this ex-CNJ railroad switch tower and hop on Delaware River Railroad Excursions.
9th Annual Hackettstown Oktoberfest
Ready to kickoff the fall season with one of Hackettstown's biggest town-wide events of the year? Join the Hackettstown BID, Czig Meister Brewing Company, Man Skirt Brewing Company, and Grand Avenue Tavern as they host events throughout the weekend that include food, activities, vendors, and contests.
Stella G's Celebrates Oktoberfest
Celebrate with Stella G's for a German fare buffet dinner! $30/person + tax and beverages.
Menu
Appetizers:
Cucumber Salad
German Potato Salad
The Hip Replacements @ Villa Milagro
The Jazz standards canon has remained largely unchanged since the 1970s. The Hip Replacements, long-time area musicians, decided it was time to reimagine it for the 21st century, and reinvents songs from artists such as Sam Smith, Sting, Lewis Capaldi, Maroon Five, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Silk Sonic, The B-52’s, John Mayer and The Weeknd and many more.
Murder Mystery @ Four Sisters Winery
An immersive murder mystery experience that promises an evening of excitement and entertainment, beginning with a wine tasting featuring a selection of eight exquisite wines, followed by a Chicken Parmigiana dinner. As the plot thickens, help the detectives investigate with deductive reasoning to reveal the murderer!
Brook Hollow Live Music - September
Enjoy Brook Hollow's weekend live music with Rich Ortiz 9/5; Ally Brown, Katy Gerhold 9/6; Scott Messina 9/7; OPEN MIC NIGHT 9/12; Michael Long, Sage 9/13; Rich Berry 9/14; Katy Gerhold 9/19; Scott Messina, Ashley Marquez 9/20; Ally Brown 9/21; OPEN MIC NIGHT 9/26; Stan and Elise, Water Street 9/27; Lee Larson 9/28.
Live Music @ Tiptons Tavern
Tipton's has live music every weekend featuring Rob & Marty 9/5; Gearbox 9/6; Ten Gallon Matt 9/7; Truth & Soul 9/12; Jeff Bellfy & Co 9/13; Chuck Shubert & Co 9/19; Project 9 9/20.
September 26 - GruvituneSeptember 27 - Say It Ain't So
Music at Milagro
Villa Milagro's music under the pergola continues, 1-5pm each Saturday. Coming up:Sean Gough 9/6; Henry McCormack 9/13; Full Grown Men 9/14; Joe Izen 9/20 & 21; Ed Wall 9/27; The Hip Replacements 9/27.
Little Ridge Vineyards Afternoon Live Music
Little Ridge has live music featuring Dave Read 9/7; Rene' Avilia 9/13; John Cain 9/14; Jeni Hackett 9/21; Ally Brown 9/27; Dave Read 9/28.
Tuesday Cruise & Concerts Night @ Joe's Steak Shop & Shappell Park
Joe's Steak Shop is celebrating its 21st season of Cruise night. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks. Then, head over to Shappell Park (353 South Main) for another concert at 7pm! There's even a free trolley!
Summer Soiree Series @ Brook Hollow
May through September, Brook Hollow is making Saturdays even better with live music (no cover!), a tasty food truck, and your favorite Brook Hollow wines.
UACNJ Saturday Astronomy Talks 2025
Free public programs at Jenny Jump State Forest, presented Saturday evenings through October. The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the club's telescopes until 10:30pm, weather permitting.
Barefoot Grape Stomping @ Four Sisters
Indulge in a memorable afternoon filled with wine, food, and the fun of barefoot grape stomping at Four Sisters Winery! Ticket purchase includes a formal wine tasting, dinner with dessert, and souvenir wine glass. Tickets are required.
Free Kayak Rentals @ White Lake
Set out on your kayak or canoe and enjoy the crystal clear waters of the lake. FREE open kayaking, Tuesdays (4-7pm) through September. A limited number of kayaks are available. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please Call 908-763-1760 or email whitelakeinfo@gmail.com. Life Vests and Paddles are included.
Cruise Night @ Zeek's Place
This is the final Cruise Night of the 2025 season with Blood Moon Performance automotive at Zeek's! Open to all types of cars, from classic to modern muscle, tuners and trucks.
Lopatcong Township Community Day
Food, drinks, rides, activities for kids and adults, live music, exhibitors, Car and Bike Show, fireworks at dusk! Rain date: Sept. 13.
Phillipsburg Farmers Market @ Riverside Way
Phillipsburg's Open Air Market is now located at Riverside Way near the "Free Bridge" connecting Phillipsburg and Easton, and is held on Saturday from 9am-1pm (formerly Sunday). Enjoy vendors with farm, arts, bakery, flowers and other goodies along with live music and food. The theme for September 6 is "Vintage Market" with the opportunity to buy and sell treasures!
Blairstown Farmers Market
Held each week through November, this market features local farmers, fresh produce foods, vendors and music. Located in the parking lot next to the Blairstown Fire House at 5 Stillwater Road with excess parking is available in the elementary school lot across the street.
Rise and Thrive Wellness Workshops for Young Adults in Hackettstown
Hosted by Bloom & Grow Coaching, a youth life coaching and mentoring program, Rise & Thrive is a 10-week free program for youth ages 16–19, aimed at helping them build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Dinner is provided.
Tastefully British Fish (or Chicken) 'n' Chips Dinner
Tastefully British Fish n' Chips or Chicken n' Chips Dinner offered by Belvidere United Methodist Church. Grab 'n' Go or Dine In. Orders & payment must be received by 9/8/25.
Washington Borough Farmers Market
Come out to Washington's market for fresh-picked produce, farm-fresh eggs, fresh-cut flowers, local honey, handmade soaps, jewelry, and crafts. Live music continues every Saturday!
Rise and Thrive Wellness Workshops for Young Adults in Washington
Hosted by Bloom & Grow Coaching, a youth life coaching and mentoring program, Rise & Thrive is a 10-week free program for youth ages 16–19, aimed at helping them build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Dinner is provided.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony
The veterans of The American Legion, Carl D. Archer Post 528 of White Township will be holding a Recognition Day ceremony at the established permanent POW/MIA memorial, located at the Oscar Unangst Memorial Fields. The ceremony will honor former POWs, and include the POW/MIA empty chair and the Missing Man table and Honors ceremony along with a bench dedication kindly donated to Post 528 by The General William Maxwell Chapter NSDAR members.
Blairstown Town Wide Yard Sale
Declutter your home or find those one-of-a-kind treasures while supporting our local elementary school with the annual Blairstown wide yard sale!
Touch A Truck, Vendor and Craft at Franklin Township Fire/EMS Building
Franklin Fire is once again hosting Touch a Truck with a variety of vehicles including fire, police, emergency and farm along with free parking, admission, food, and vendors.
Sterbenz Run for the Pickles 5K and 2K Pup Strut & Stroll
Get ready to Run for the Pickles!
Annual Pig Roast @ Brook Hollow Winery
Don't miss out on a fun afternoon of live music, prizes, and delicious food by QCrew BBQ, providing everything from a whole slow roasted pig to Teriyaki Drizzled Sirloins to a variety of delicious sides and desserts. This event is limited to the first 200 people who purchase tickets.
"Shadow" Exhibit presented by WC ARTS
WC ARTS presents a new exhibit, "Shadows" at the Oxford Municipal building through January 2026. Artists can fill out an entry form due by September 27.
Camp Crystal Lake Tours
Tickets are on sale now for shorter and longer tours, some including a screening of the influential 1980 horror film that was filmed in northern Warren County. Don't miss out, these tickets always disappear fast!
Phillipsburg Pork Roll Palooza
However you like your Pork Roll, you’ll be able to savor it that way at Shappell Park right in the heart of Phillipsburg! This eagerly-anticipated event promises to be bigger, better, and yummier than ever before, bringing together the Pork Roll Lovers and Taylor Ham Tasters from all over the state (and beyond!) to revel in the succulent, savory goodness of this beloved Jersey delicacy. Enjoy the games, music, and, of course, delicious food. Fun for the whole family!
Afternoon Tea Party Celebrating 100 Years hosted by the Washington's Woman's Club
The Washington Woman's Club is celebrating 100 years of activism with a tea party, music and a chance to create a floral bouquet.
Full Day Art Workshop presented by WC Arts
Come for a full or half day of artristry with Andrea and Doris, each teaching a different media class. Breakfast, lunch and two 3 hr. classes are being offered. Pre-registration is required and ends October 11.
RVC's Ridgetop Circle Fundraiser @ Brook Hollow Winery
Celebrate Ridge and Valley Conservancy's land preservation stewardship accomplishments with a special event at Brook Hollow Winery, to include gourmet plant-based dining, a selection of beer and wine, live music, a 50/50 raffle and other prizes.