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.

Join Warren County ARTS for a dive into the technique of Gouache painting, a bold and vibrant style of art that needs no mediums.

Chef Ed Oliveira, owner of The Angry Chourico BBQ has created a special five course family style Portuguese inspired menu featuring the freshest locally sourced, sustainably grown, and ethically harvested ingredients. Gather joyfully to break bread under the glow of chandeliers with the sounds of cozy chatter, delightful laughter, glasses clinking, crickets chirping, and live music will fill the crisp fall air.

Come for a "bloody good time" as the Haunted Halls at Blairstown Masonic Lodge #165 are ready to make your nightmares come to life in their maze of hallways!

Enjoy a full day of creative learning. Select one 3 hour workshop to attend in the morning and one 3 hour workshop to attend in the afternoon. Includes continental breakfast and lunch catered by Lost Ladies Café.

Floral wreaths and swags are perfect for refreshing the appearance of any room and Well Sweep has all the supplies for you to create a beautiful masterpiece using dried flowers.

No experience necessary! Carrie makes painting easy and fun! Only 20 seats available, don't wait!

Spend an evening with scientists listening to true stories of forensics in action and perfecting authentic forensic techniques. Then test your newly acquired skills and unravel a mystery while participating in some friendly competition to figure out who dunnit!

Come in costume and enjoy food, a Mariachi band, fire pit and face painting.

Participants will gather on the front lawns of Centenary University beginning at 2:30pm for the 3pm parade, which will proceed down Moore Street to the gazebo at Main Street. From there children are invited to Trick-or-Treat, visiting various participating merchants. Eat and shop local for plenty of sales and specials in downtown Hackettstown!

Warren County Habitat for Humanity is hosting this festival to raise money for a veteran build. Admission includes music, corn maze, pedal carts, 20+ games and activities, hay rides and the sunflower trail!

Get dressed up and into the Spirit of Halloween! Hometown Halloween is family fun for kids of all ages featuring a kids costume contest and a pet costume contest. Trick or Treat at participating downtown merchants while a DJ plays spooky and fun tunes and check out all the festive pumpkins entered by the businesses for the pumpkin decorating contest!

Docents will be available to give tours of the Manor and the history of the people and the local industry of Oxford.

Meg from Crafters Corner LLC is back for another awesome paint & sip with an adorable Winter Gnome. Each participant with be guided through creating their very own work of art.

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.

Villa presents another edition of Dine in the Vines presents Chef Beth Ann Raynock of Local Mama Catering in Hellertown, PA with a Parisian feast from local and organic ingredients, highlighting fresh, wholesome favors in a gourmet presentation. You feel as if you are in Provence!

Tart and tasty! Fun and fruity! Rich and earthy! Join Cheryl Karcher of Hilltop Herbals at Well-Sweep gardens as they are bursting with botanical abundance. Discover how herbal teas benefit and support well-being during high summer by virtue of their cooling therapeutic properties.