St. Patrick's Grand Marshal Reception
Reception to honor 2020 St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal, Mr. Joe Barnes from Hacketstown, Ireland. The reception dinner features a live performance by Rory O’Moore School of Pipes and Drums and a dance performance by Slattery School of Irish Dance.
Friday the 13th Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt w/ Jason Voorhees
Blairstown Museum hosts 13 hours of fun on Friday the 13th to celebrate everyone's favorite slasher, Jason Voorhees! Events include photos with Bunny Jason all day; a F13-themed Moonlight Easter Egg Hunt; and meet the cast and crew of the highly anticipated movie His Name Was Jason... A Friday The 13th Fan Film! (Sorry, the Jason Trolley Tours of local sites where the original movie was filmed in 1979 is sold out!)
Fitness Friday Hikes -CANCELED
Get your hiking boots out and enjoy the fresh air! Hikes must be registered for in advance, please call 973-347-1835. Beginner, intermediate & advanced level hikes will be offered.
Backyard Poultry CANCELLED
Interested in raising your own flock of chickens or ducks for eggs or meat? Come learn the basics and have your questions answered by Hank Bignell Jr., M.S. Senior Program Coordinator.
Paint and Sip Night
A fun and creative evening for a great cause (Habitat for Humanity).
Friday the 13th Classic Slasher Film at Roy's Hall
In 1979 filmmaker Sean S. Cunningham chose the area in and around scenic Blairstown as the location to film his low budget horror flick. When the movie debuted on May 9, 1980 it started a genre of filmmaking that has remained popular ever since. Celebrate this cult classic with your choice of two screenings at Roy's Hall, which makes a cameo appearence in the movie.
Brook Hollow Winery: Custom Wood Sign and Sip
Create your own Custom Wood Sign, let your imagination run wild and create a sign for your home, office, or a gift, at this craft and sip event that supports Citizens for Sustainable Development.
St. Paddy's Weekend at Buck Hill
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day all weekend, Friday trhough Tuesday, with Irish fare specials and introducing new Buck Brews!
Live Music at Brook Hollow - Turngren and Young
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Bobby Clark Band returns to Rock Creek Tavern
Country recording artist and songwriter Bobby Clark "Plays it Hard" at Rock Creek Tavern!
Maple Sugaring Program at Millbrook Village - CANCELLED
Join National Park Service rangers and Millbrook Village Society volunteers to celebrate the approach of spring with the North American tradition of maple sugaring. American Indians, early settlers, and their descendants all looked forward to collecting and boiling the sap of locally abundant sugar maple trees. Experience this tradition for yourself! See and participate in the “sugaring” process from the tree to the table. Woodstove and outdoor cooking demonstrations will showcase the use of maple products in recipes common during the 1800s. Admission is free.
Well-Sweep Workshop: Spring Crafts
Welcome Spring with two fun crafts that will brighten any room!
Wine Tasting Basics Class-POSTPONED
Train your tastebuds to taste! Learn to discern fruit and other flavor notes, levels of tannins, acids, oak and other characteristic flavor components for white vs. red wines; then learn the steps to properly tasting a wine.
St. Patrick's Celebration at Four Sister's Winery
Festivities include piped music that will have everyone's toes tapping, traditional Corned beef sliders ($10), wine by the glass or bottle, and St. Paddy's Punch (prices vary).
St. Patrick Dinner Dance
An evening of good food, singing, and dancing with friends. Entertainment by George Moran, who has played resorts, country clubs, cruise lines, and adult communities.
Sham-Rock the House
$20/person includes entertainment by Kitty and Dave of DW Wilson Inc., snacks and prizes. Cash bar.
Roy's Hall: Robbie Fulks, with Don Elliker
Singer/songwriter Robbie Fulks was one of the more heralded talents in the alternative country movement, with a gift for writing incisive and evocative songs in the country and pop traditions and displaying an offbeat, sometimes dark sense of humor in many of his best moments. Self styled NJ singer/songwriter and all-around raconteur Don Elliker opens the show at 8pm.
Blaming Amy at Rock Creek Tavern
Dance to rock and alternative hits of the 80s and 90s (formerly the Dexter Montana Band).
St. Patrick's Party at Flynn's - CANCELLED
Hosted by Jimmy Farrell of the Celtic Rebel Band. Songs, stories, a bit of laughter along with dinner and Step Dancers as well.
SoMa Downtown Grill: Kira & Jake
Acoustic music from the duo of Kira Crissinger, lead vocals, and Jake Schmoyer, acoustic guitar and vocals.
Mid-Life Crisis returns to Desiderio's Stone Tavern
Remember a favorite time of your life with covers of memorable hits over the decades with great showmanship, musicianship and high energy that will get you moving.
St. Patrick's Day Luncheon at Brook Hollow Winery
Join your favorite Leprechaun and our favorite Irish Bartender as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
12th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade POSTPONED
This Irish-American tradition attracts more than 14,000 visitors—making this parade one of the biggest events in Hackettstown. Streets fill with enthusiasm as families, residents and visitors line up along the curb, in store windows and porches to celebrate and witness the festive parade, stepping off at 3:30 p.m.
Live Music at Brook Hollow Winery - Rich Ortiz
Enjoy listening to Rich Ortiz. Wine is available for purchase by the glass or bottle.
St. Patrick's Day Bash at William's Irish Tavern
$2 food specials all day, including corned beef sandwiches, corned beef & cabbage, bangers and mash, shepherd's pie, and our annual Reuben Empanadas made by our neighbors Empanada Mamasita!
St. Paddy's Day at the Willows
Celebrate the luck of the Irish with Irish stew, green beer and cheer!
Saint Patrick’s Day at The BTI-TAKEOUT ONLY
Blairstown Inn will offer traditional Irish dinner and drink specials all weekend (homemade corned beef and cabbage, green beer) but stop in on March 17 in your best Irish garb for some shenanigans!
Free Tech Help for Senior Citizens
BY APPOINTMENT: You can learn technology at any age! Warren Hills High School Streak Nation Service Club offers Free Tech Help by appointment to senior citizens in Warren County. If you know of a senior citizen who could use help with ANY Tech Device including computers, cell phones and tablets, complete this LINK for a Personal Tech Help appointment, or email a request to: henningj@warrenhills.org.
Free Art Classes for Budding Artists
Budding Artists' spring session of classes (Where Art and Math Meet) is open for registration for kids ages 5-18. These free classes meet Mondays in March. Choose a time: 4-5:15pm or 6-7:15pm.
Washington BID Lunch & Learn: Economic Development
Come for lunch and information about the Warren County Economic Development Committee with EDC President Mitchell Jones and committee members Linda Stettler and Melanie Thiel. Hear what the EDC does to benefit Warren County and come with any questions you may have. Cost: $15/advance, $20/door.
“Remember the Ladies”: Women of the American Revolution
Abigail Adams, in a letter to John Adams dated March 31, 1776, exhorted him to "Remember the Ladies." In celebration of Women's History Month, join Joel Farkas, volunteer docent at Washington's Headquarters in Morristown, to "remember the ladies" of the Revolutionary War. Farkas will discuss what it was like to be a woman at that time, health and medicine for women in Colonial times, our country's "First Ladies" - women who made a difference - and myths about well-known women such as Betsy Ross.
Adult Wine & Paint Night -POSTPONED-new date TBD
You will be guided, step-by-step, by a professional artist while you learn painting skills and techniques.
Fabulous Fridays in the Borough-CANCELED
Every third Friday of the month shops and restaurants will be open late in Downtown Washington Borough, offering live music in several places, fun and activities for all ages. Family Friendly!
Spring Break Comedy Show - CANCELLED
Family Promise of Warren County announces its annual evening of fun and laughter featuring the comedy of Mick Thomas, who will be joined by three other comedians, Glen Jensen, Alex Barnett, and Phil Sweet. Come out for lots of laughs, food, 50/50 raffle, cash bar - all for a good cause. Doors open at 6:30pm; show starts at 8pm.
The Seamus Egan Project-POSTPONED-date TBD
Legendary Irish musician Seamus Egan plays the Irish flute, tenor banjo, guitar, mandolin and tin whistle, among other instruments. Founder of the popular band Solas, he brings not only his multiple talents but also those of several musical colleagues to the the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
Peter Karp "Magnificent Heart" Album Release Show- POSTPONED- new date TBA
Karp’s striking new album, Magnificent Heart, is a stirring collection of songs and observations, that bends the boundaries from blues to ballads, all conveyed with the insight and authority for which Karp’s come to be known. Doors open at 7:30 for the 8pm show. General admission $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
Murder Mystery Dinner at Four Sisters Winery-SOLD OUT
An enchanted fun-filled afternoon! Formal wine tasting followed by dinner, dessert and dessert wine. Characters are selected and the mysterious plot of the evening begins. $45/person includes tax and souvenir wine glass.
The Dan Levinson Sexet at Rutherfurd Hall - POSTPONED
The 2017 winner of Hot House Magazine's "NYC Jazz Fans Decision" award for Best Clarinetist, Dan Levinson is equally at home as both a band leader and sideman, having backed such names as Mel Tormé, Wynton Marsalis, Dick Hyman and Leon Redbone. Check out the hot jazz from his sextet at historic Rutherfurd Hall.