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Coming Up: 

Carrie: The Musical @ CSC

Based on the novel by Stephen King comes Centenary's musical performance of Carrie, a teenage outcast who longs to fit in and is continually bullied at school by the popular crowd. What none of them know is that Carrie has just discovered her special power, and if pushed too far, she's not afraid to use it.

"Night at the Races" presented by DASACC

A fun night for a great cause! "Night at the Races" promises an exhilarating evening featuring horse races presented on a large screen with commentary from some of America’s most acclaimed professional announcers. Attendees will have the opportunity to place bets, with a chance to win one of more than 30 exciting prize baskets. All the suspense and close-up action will make you feel like you are at the racetrack! Doors open at 6pm.

Spring Artist Workshop Day @ WC Arts

It's not all about straight out of the tube greens but rather how an array of colors can change the look and feel of the greens we see in nature. Join painter Mike Dziomba for a demonstration touching on various techniques on creating trees, grasses and shrubs to enhance the look of your landscapes.

Group Hikes on the Paulinskill Valley Trail

Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 10:00am
Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 10:00am
Monday, September 1, 2025 - 10:00am
Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 10:00am

A hike of roughly four miles along the Paulinskill Valley Trail with the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) friends group. The cinder-based trail provides easy, level walking. Bring lunch and a drink. Meeting in Columbia (at the river), Green and Washington Streets. Please RSVP, click MORE for details.

Earth Day Belvidere Business Seed Trail

Sponsored by the Belvidere Garden Club! Visit all nine participating buisnesses listed on the flyer (including the Grand Opening of Belvidere Books and Lost Goods & Gear), collect seed packets from each one, then bring your seed packets to the Community Center @ Belvidere (301 Second St.) by 3pm to enter a Grand Prize drawing!

5th Annual Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair hosted by Washington BID

Come dressed for the occasion! The 5th annual Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair is a free event in downtown Washington Borough and features a full day of live music, streets lined with vendors, fabulous costumes, street performers, local specials, activities and so much more! 

“Go Green With Hope” Green Fair

 Enjoy free admission to glean environmental and sustainability information and wares from more than 50 exhibitors, talk to vendors, pick up some free seedlings and books, enter raffles and more! You may drop off unused medications and electronic waste. A food truck will be on site, and there is also a town-wide Yard Sale, Clothing Drive, Craft Show and Art Show in town that day. "Hope" to see you there!

4th Annual Phillipsburg Open Air Market @ Shappell Park

Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 10:00am
Sunday, May 25, 2025 - 10:00am

Phillipsburg's open air market, open every Sunday through October, showcases farms, crafters, baked good and artisans vendors. This weekend celebrates with an Earth Day Festival featuring live music and food.

National Herb Day @ Well Sweep Herb Farm

Enjoy a day of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of spectacular gardens, a wide selection of vendors and food, music and a large selection of 1,898 varieties of plants will be available.

Area 57- Flying Objects and Other Fun @ WCCC

Area 57 is all about tech and aviation, highlighting the Drone demonstrations by Warren Community College. This year's event will also feature Combat Robots, organized by the newly formed Garden State Combat Robotics League and of course, hot air balloons.

Wine Train to Villa Milagro Opens for the Season

The Warren County winery train makes its first trip of the season! Board at the Lehigh Junction Station in old town Phillipsburg for a scenic trip along the banks of the beautiful Delaware River, then tour Villa Milagro vineyard and winery to learn how grapes are grown and wines are made, followed by a wine tasting paired with hors d'oeuvres. Train runs weekends through the end of October.

Cinco de Mayo @ Villa Milagro

Join Villa Milagro for a little South of the Border flavor! Red or White Sangria by the glass. Complimentary “bocadillos” (little bites). Local artisan cheeses and charcuteries available for purchase – or BYOP (picnic). Take your photo as a Flamenco dancer in our photobooth or in a traditional Mexican sombrero.

Shippen Manor Museum Tours 2025

Sunday, June 1, 2025 -
1:00pm to 4:00pm

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.

Maifest in Hackettstown

Maifest is the traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring and Hackettstown is joining in the fun! Shop local businesses hosting an assortment of live entertainment, activities, cuisine and craft beers, including the roaming Oompah band Peter and the Wolf-gang, as well as traditional Maypole.

Judy Carmichael Live @ CSC

Judy Carmichael will have audiences dancing in the aisles with high-energy interpretations of the Great American Songbook, witty original compositions and hilarious between-song patter. From swinging romps on Cole Porter and Harold Arlen to sultry takes on Gershwin and Ellington, an evening with Judy is a not to be missed, joy-filled experience!

Walk the Halls Where History Happened @ Rutherfurd Hall

Join Historian of Rutherfurd Hall, Joan Leckie Salvas, and a team of knowledgeable docents for an immersive experience that will transport you through the grand rooms, rich stories, and remarkable legacy of the Rutherfurd family - and their impact on local and national history. Tickets are $10 and space is limited.

 
Entertainment: 

Brook Hollow Live Music in May

Friday, May 16, 2025 - 6:00pm
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 2:00pm
Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 2:00pm
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 6:00pm
Saturday, May 24, 2025 - 2:00pm
Sunday, May 25, 2025 - 2:00pm
Friday, May 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 2:00pm

Enjoy Brook Hollow's weekend live music with Stan and Elise 5/2; Ally Brown 5/3; Katy Gerhold 5/4; Rich Berry 5/9; Scott Messina 5/10; Pete Cline 5/11; SAGE 5/16; Kate and Paul 5/17; Lee Larsen 5/18; Ashley Marquez 5/23; John Cain 5/24; Rich Ortiz and Water Street 5/25; Water Street 5/30; Michael Long 5/31.

Weekend Afternoon Music Under the Arbor @ Alba Vineyard

Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 1:30pm
Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 1:30pm

Jam to music at Alba Vineyard with Joe Wagner Jazz Trio 4/26; Frank DiBussolo Trio 4/27; Darla Rich Trio 5/3; Paul Kopcienski Duo 5/4; Barbie Tatum 5/10; Vince & Ruth Calvanese 5/11; Rob Lanter Duo 5/17; The Big Wahu (with Lorenzo Branca) 5/18.

Live Music @ Tiptons Tavern

Friday, May 16, 2025 - 8:00pm
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 8:00pm
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 8:00pm
Friday, May 30, 2025 - 8:00pm
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 8:00pm
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 8:00pm
Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 8:00pm
Sunday, June 8, 2025 - 3:00pm

Tipton's has live music every weekend in May featuring Bottlecaps 5/2; Swagger 5/3; Michael Patrick 5/9; Skin of my Teeth 5/10; Cowboy & the Hippies 5/16; Bobby Clark Band 5/17; Cody Templeton (solo) 5/23; Werner Sommer 5/30; Blaming Amy 5/31; Decoy Clones 6/6; For Freaks and Sinners 6/7; MP & The Big River Band 6/8.

Little Ridge Vineyards Live Music

Sunday, June 1, 2025 - 1:00pm
Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Sunday, June 8, 2025 - 1:00pm
Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 2:00pm
Sunday, June 15, 2025 - 1:00pm
Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 2:00pm
Sunday, June 22, 2025 - 1:00pm
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 4:00pm
Sunday, June 29, 2025 - 1:00pm

Little Ridge has live music in June featuring Rene Avila 6/1; Chuck Schubert 6/7; Dave Read 6/8; Ralph James 6/14; Father's Day, John Cain 6/15; Katy Gerhold 6/21; Jeff Bellfy 6/22; "Double Time Paradigm" Band  4-7pm FOOD TRUCK ~  Tia's B's Street Tacos 6/28; "2 Way Street" Classic Rock & Country Duo 6/29.

 

 
Continuing: 

Friday Night Meal Deal @ Brook Hollow Winery

Back by popular demand! Brook Hollow invites you to a Friday night Meal Deal, perfectly paired with live music and extended happy hour specials. Talk about the ultimate pairing for your night out! Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.

UACNJ Saturday Astronomy Talks 2025

Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 8:00pm

October is the last month for UACNJ's in-person presentations. These are free public programs 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.

UACNJ Saturday Astronomy Talks 2025

Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 8:00pm
Saturday, May 24, 2025 - 8:00pm
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 8:00pm
Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 8:00pm
Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 8:00pm
Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 8:00pm
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 8:00pm

October is the last month for UACNJ's in-person presentations. These are free public programs 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.

 
Community Corner: 

Music Youth Program With Guitarist Gladius

The Southwest Library branch welcomes Gladius, an accomplished classical and flamenco style guitarist, demonstrating an eclectic range of musical genres making use of acoustic and electric guitars. Registration is required.

Water Gap Singers present Music of Mozart

Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 4:00pm

The Water Gap Singers invites the audience to a pleasing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart afternoon, a program that includes his "Ave Verum Corpus", “Regina Coeli” (K.276), and the "Laudate Dominum” movement from the Solemn Vespers, plus his Requiem in D minor with with organ and orchestra. This is a free concert, with free-will donations accepted and tea to follow.

 
Plan Ahead: 

The 36th Raritan River Music presents David Korevaar: Beethoven Piano Sonatas

Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 7:30pm

Daedalus Quartet represents string quartet playing at its finest, being praised by The New Yorker as “a fresh and vital young participant in what is a golden age of American string quartets.”  The Quartet has established itself as a leader among the new generation of string ensembles.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection for Warren County Residents

Sunday, May 18, 2025 -
8:00am to 12:00pm

Warren County residents only. This is for Household Hazardous Waste collection only - no electronics will be accepted. No containers larger than 5 gallons. This event is sponsored by the Pollution Control Financing Authority of Warren County.

Art and Antiques Fair @ Ramsaysburg Homestead

Saturday, May 24, 2025 -
10:00am to 5:00pm

From hand blown glass to freshly spun wool to handmade jewelry to antiques galore, by the river and under the trees at Ramsaysburg for a day of treasure hunting with a blending of 30 artisans and antique vendors, indoors and out, utilizing a large historic barn and the natural riverside amphitheater. Food truck will be on site. Free admission, rain or shine.

Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival

Saturday, June 7, 2025 -
1:00pm to 8:30pm
Sunday, June 8, 2025 -
1:00pm to 8:30pm

Balloon fest season begins as the Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival returns to Warren County Community College for a weekend of fun. In addition to balloon activities like the daily Mass Hot Air Balloon launches, the festival features arts & crafts, along with first Chalk Art Contest, vendors, over 10 food trucks, children’s activities including Autocades Mobile Games Trailer, School of Rock House Band, car show and more. Remember, Explore Warren is giving away admission tickets, see the opening paragraphs above!

SOLD OUT Sunset at the Lavendar Farm @ Orchard View

Saturday, June 14, 2025 -
6:30pm to 8:00pm

Don't you deserve a relaxing carefree evening to escape from the stress? Do you need a break from the kids? Orchard View invites you to this is a BYOB, drinking glasses and corkscrew event. Chef Ed Oliveira of The Angry Chourico BBQ will prepare a delicious assortment of Tasting Plates using the freshest locally sourced ingredients.

Warren County Bicentennial Celebration

Saturday, June 28, 2025 -
12:00pm to 9:45pm

SAVE THE DATE! Join in celebrating Warren County's bicentennial held on the grounds of Warren County Community College, with live music (two stages), food trucks, craft vendors, amusements and activities for kids, and FIREWORKS after dark! Fun for the whole family.

Sunset at the Lavendar Farm @ Orchard View

Saturday, July 19, 2025 -
6:30pm to 8:00pm

Don't you deserve a relaxing carefree evening to escape from the stress? Do you need a break from the kids? Orchard View invites you to this is a BYOB, drinking glasses and corkscrew event. Chef Ed Oliveira of The Angry Chourico BBQ will prepare a delicious assortment of Tasting Plates using the freshest locally sourced ingredients.