Stress Busters: Learning to Live Above Stress @ Rutherfurd Hall
Did you know that too much stress over time can make you sick and shorten your life but, the right amount of stress is healthy and makes life interesting? Learn the most common types of stress and simple drug-free ways to combat them. Presented by Dr. James R. Fedich, director of Village Family Clinic in Allamuchy.
'Friends' Themed Trivia @ Invertase Brewing
Think you know the '90s classic show? Brush up on the antics of Monica, Chandler, Joey, Rachel, Phoebe and Ross as Invertase presents a special 'Friends' edition of Trivia!
My Witch @ Centenary Stage Co.
If there is one movie we all share, it is The Wizard of Oz, but now it is time to pay attention to the woman behind the cackle. The story of Margaret Hamilton, whose Wicked Witch of the West has left an indelible mark on us all, is told in a surprising, fun, haunting, and delightful 85 minutes.
Eyes of the Wild Spooktacular @ Northeast Library
Snakes, Spiders and Skunks - Oh my! The scariest, creepiest time, Halloween, is upon us. Get behind the 'why' of these creepy creatures like why do we fear certain creatures and think others are creepy and why are some always included in Halloween imagery?
Camp Crystal Lake Tours
Fall tickets on sale now and going fast! The guided filming location tours take place at the camp where over 80% of the movie was filmed. Connect with fans from all over the world, step into each scene, retrace your favorite character's steps and take tons of photos.
October Musicfest @ The Willows
For one weekend only! October Musicfest at the Willows featuring Jimmy and the Parrots and Dan Furnald!
Grape Gallop at Alba Vineyard
RUN ~ WALK ~ TASTE! Grape Gallop is the outdoor social event that pairs exercise and wine tasting! Two challenging miles featuring mixed terrain and hills (run or walk).
Trucks and Coffee @ OK4WD
This a free event with free coffee, no registration, and all vehicles are welcome! What could be better? Coffee is being supplied by The Stone Bean and being served by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department.
26th Annual Vendor and Craft Fair
Sponsored by the Huntington Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, a craft and vendor fair with over 50 vendors, food and Tricky Tray!
NWR Senior Class Custom Car Show
Come out for a custom car show and proceeds benefit the Senior class at North Warren!
CANCELED - Fall Paulins Kill Watershed Clean-Up
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Hops for Hounds presents Paw Crawl Dog Adoptions
Come out to Czig Meister and Manskirt Breweries in Hackettstown to find your forever furry friend with Cold Nose, Warm Heart Pet Rescue!
Wine & Song - Uptown Boogie Band @ Four Sisters
Come out for a jammin' good time at Four Sisters Winery with the Uptown Boogie Band! This well renowned blues, swing, and boogie band is made up of a talented team of creative musicians known for their technical abilities and musical versatility.
2nd Annual Alpha Volunteer Fire Co. BBQ Rib Cook-Off
Food, drinks and beer included. Tickets are on sale now! $25- adults; $10- kids; 12 and under- Free.
Monster Mash Market @ Propagate Studio
Celebrate all things fall, spooky, and creative at Propagate Studio's first free Monster Mash Market. It will be a ghoulish good time with costume contests, pumpkin painting, vendors, photo ops and more!
Lavender Painting @ Orchard View Lavender Farm
Jeannie from Class on a Glass and Monica from Orchard View Lavender Farm are hosting a glassware/watering can painting event on the gorgeous grounds of Orchard View Lavender Farm. You will learn how to paint lavender and dragonflies onto a surface of your choice, either glass or watering can. No painting experience necessary so come as you are or bring friends.
DEADGRASS- Stringband Tribute to the Grateful Dead @ Roy's Hall
Matt Turk and C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world along with bassist Dave Richards, banjo player Boo Reiners and fiddler Jeremy Brown.
Industrial Archaeology Fall Car Trek
The New Jersey Highlands Coalition (NJHC) invites community members to explore our region’s most scenic byways during its Fall Car Trek. Industrial Archaeology is the theme, and the route will highlight the rich industrial history of Warren and Hunterdon Counties. The route includes sites in Hackettstown (Mars Wrigley, Centenary University and the former Hackettstown Fish Hatchery), Mansfield (Rockport Train Wreck Memorial) and Port Murray (Morris Canal). After crossing into Hunterdon, the route later reenters Warren County to drive through Warren Glen (Musconetcong Gorge area) and Pohatcong (site of former Finesville Dam).
Live Music @ Four Sisters featuring Anker
Anker is a singer and songwriter from East Windsor, NJ. He plays Acoustic Rock, Americana and Folk and is influenced by Collective Soul, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and John Mellencamp.
Trunk or Treat @ Draught House
Get your spooky-on, then enjoy dinner at the Draught House while “Hotel Transformania” plays on the big screen, stay in costume and get 10% off your entire meal. Enjoy specialty spooky Mocktails and coloring activities!!
Storytime Halloween Party @ Richard D. Gardner Library
Halloween is coming, so let's have a party! Wear your costume, play games, enjoy face painting and treats. And as always, there'll be stories, stories, stories!
Learn to Skate @ VILLA Roller Rink
Learn to skate at VILLA Roller Rink for a 6 week class starting October 25. All skate levels are welcome.
Garden for Wildlife @ Rutherfurd Hall
Learn the 5 things needed to have a certified wildlife habitat and why this is an important part of a sustainable future with presenter Kristin Hock, Habitat Outreach Coordinator with NJ Audubon.
ELVIStory: The Ultimate '50s Showcase
You ain't nothing but a hound dog if you miss this Elvis experience! The Southwest Library presents Ruben Castillo, an award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist and "Elvistorian" who will take you through pivotal moments in pop culture and US/World History from 1954-1959 as they coincide with Elvis' journey.
PVTC Presentation: Columbia Lake After the Dam Removal
Beth Styler Barry of The Nature Conservancy discuss the positive impacts of dam removal documented to date and show photos of the progress at the monthly meeting of the Paulinskill Valley Trail Com
The Return of DEADGRASS- Stringband Tribute to the Grateful Dead @ Roy's Hall
Matt Turk and C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world along with bassist Dave Richards, banjo player Boo Reiners and fiddler Jeremy Brown.
ELVIStory: The Ultimate '60s Showcase @ Southwest Branch
You ain't nothing but a hound dog if you miss this Elvis experience! The Southwest Library presents Ruben Castillo, an award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist and "Elvistorian" who will take you through pivotal moments in pop culture and US/World History from 1954-1959 as they coincide with Elvis' journey.
Harvest Fest @ Angry Dad's Draught House
Come out to Angry Dad's for food, Trunk or Treat, vendors and more.
October Evening Music @ Alba Vineyard
Live music continues this weekend with guitarist Walt Bibinger.
Tiptons Tavern Live Music in October
This weekend has Tiptons rocking with music Friday from Naked Jake.
Live Music in October @ Panther Pub
Come in costume this weekend and win a prize! Live this Friday at Panther Pub with the Noble Brothers Duo. No cover!
Fall Fest Weekends at Tranquillity Farms
This is the last weekend for Fall Fest Weekends at Tranquillity Farms. Activities include hayrides to the pumpkin field or walk to Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, pumpkin picking, Cow Train, Pumpkin Launchers, Bounce pillow, and fall refreshments.
Blairstown Farmers Market
This is the last weekend to partake in the farmers' market! Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
Fall Harvest Weekends @ Donaldson Farms
Last weekend for Donaldson Farms Harvest Weekend! Fall is the perfect time to visit Donaldson Farms to enjoy apple and pumpkin picking and corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon, fresh-cooked food, apple cider samples, and more.
October Afternoon Music @ Alba Vineyard
This weekend enjoy the Lorenzo Branca Trio and the Frank DiBussolo Trio.
Halloween Hollow at Marshall's Farm Market
Last weekend for Marshall's Farm Market. Visit the "spooktacular" Halloween display with plenty of photo opportunities along with shopping for produce, pumpkins, food specialties, bacon, eggs, jams, jellies, pies and more. Hayrides offered on weekends, 1-5pm, and hayrides include cider and a donut.
October Music at Milagro 2022
Pack a picnic, invite some friends and enjoy some time with great wines, music and spectacular views! This weekend features Frank DiBussolo & Ken Papa and Sean Gough.
Brook Hollow Live Music Weekends
Start your weekend right with live music at Brook Hollow featuring an open mic night and Joe Janci.
October Music @ Little Ridge Vineyards
Enjoy great wines along with the music of Jeff Bellfy, and food by the Lobster Dogs.
Classic Horror Film Festival @ Country Gate Players
Celebrate spooky season with horror film favorites presented each week in October including a live performance!
UACNJ Saturday Astronomy Talks 2022
This is the last live presentation of the year for UACNJ. Halloween costumes are encouraged! UACNJ provides free public programs at the astronomy club in Jenny Jump State Forest from April through October on Saturday evenings. The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the club's telescopes until 10:30 PM, weather permitting. This week's talk is "The Universe Can Be a Scary Place!"
Live Music in October @ Brass Rail Phillipsburg
This weekend come in costume to win prizes for Scariest, Funniset and Most Original costume! October is rockin' at Brass Rail with Skin of My Teeth.
Fall Activities @ Mohican Farms
Every Sunday in October is a chance to join in Mohican Farms Fall fun complete with hayrides, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, a picture wagon, cider donuts, hot chocolate!
Sunday Brunch Music @ Asbury Coffee Mill
Enjoy Sunday brunch at Asbury Coffee Mill this week with Carson DeAngelis.
Sunday Brunch Music @ Asbury Coffee Mill
Enjoy Sunday brunch at Asbury Coffee Mill this week with Avoiding Foreclosure.
December Music @ Little Ridge Vineyards
Enjoy great wines along with the music of Jeni Hackett this weekend.
September Fall Harvest Weekends @ Donaldson Farms
Last weekend for Donaldson Farms Harvest Weekend! Fall is the perfect time to visit Donaldson Farms to enjoy apple and pumpkin picking and corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon, fresh-cooked food, apple cider samples, and more.
Fall Harvest Weekends @ Donaldson Farms
Last weekend for Donaldson Farms Harvest Weekend! Fall is the perfect time to visit Donaldson Farms to enjoy apple and pumpkin picking and corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon, fresh-cooked food, apple cider samples, and more.
Halloween Hollow at Marshall's Farm Market
Last weekend for Marshall's Farm Market. Visit the "spooktacular" Halloween display with plenty of photo opportunities along with shopping for produce, pumpkins, food specialties, bacon, eggs, jams, jellies, pies and more. Hayrides offered on weekends and include cider and a donut.
Gentle Beginnings Yoga Classes @ First United Methodist Church of Blairstown
Carolyn Barton will be offering two yoga classes including Chair and Gentle yoga at FUMC of Blairstown. Classes are free in September and $10 each starting in October.
Drive-Thru Roast Beef Dinner at Buttzville UMC
Take-out only Roast Beef dinner with assorted desserts. $16 per meal. Please drive in the back (cemetery entrance) to payment station, then proceed to the take-out window where a runner will bring your to-go bags to your vehicle.
Annual Roast Beef Dinner @ FPCH
Dine in or take out for this tasty event!
Hardwick Day @ Vass Farmstead
Get out and explore the hidden gems of Warren County through Hardwick Day in Hardwick, NJ. Activities include free kayaking, classic car show, live music, face painting, tours of the Vass Homestead and more!
LocalShare Volunteering Opportunities
Check out these opportunities through October. LocalShare, a program of the Foodshed Alliance, connects local farms’ surplus fruits & veggies to feed the hungry families. With volunteer help, the Foodshed works together to glean produce from local farms, distribute the food for free to local food pantries, and collaborate with other hunger organizations to host free produce markets in Warren County and beyond. Anyone can volunteer!
It's Halloween Time in Warren County!
Get a jump on your Halloween outings as the cold air rustles the changing leaves giving the Halloween vibe! You may even be able to do more than one event as they start Thursday, October 27 and head into Halloween evening. Check out the list Explore Warren has compiled for Halloween 2022!
Dia De Los Muertos: Day of the Dead Celebration in Washington
Come in costume and enjoy food, a Mariachi band, fire pit and face painting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket as the movie "Enchanto" starts at 7pm.
Halloween Paint Night at Rutherfurd Hall
Calling all kids and adults!!! Come celebrate Halloween at Rutherfurd Hall with painting and for the adults, a sip and paint.
Golf Scramble & BBQ
Hosted by Buttzville United Methodist Church to benefit missions and local charities. A day of golf includes Snack Shack on the course and BBQ dinner. Registration begins at 11am. Shotgun start for 18 holes will be 12 noon; the nine hole course begins at 1:30pm. BBQ Dinner at 3:30pm. Various levels to support/participate, starting at $50 for dinner only. Sponsorships available.
Hope Junction Antiques Artist Show featuring Shelley Bartlett
Artist Shelley Bartlett will be exhibiting her latest work and sharing stories about her life as an artist. Her current mediums of choice are oil or acrylic, but it is the play of light on objects, natural and man made, that continues to mesmerize her.
'The World's End' Movie Night @ Invertase Brewing Co.
Come out to Invertase for a free showing of the classic movie, "The World's End"! An indoor presentation, you're welcome to bring family, friends and enjoy some good brews.
An Evening with Eric Andersen @ Roy's Hall
Eric Andersen has maintained a career as a folk-based singer/songwriter since the 1960s in contrast to such peers as Tom Paxton and Phil Ochs. Andersen’s writing has a romantic/philosophical/poetic bent rather than a socially conscious one.
DASACC 5th Annual Safer in Warren Dog Walk
In continuing to acknowledge all survivors of domestic abuse, and in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, DASACC is hosting its 5th Annual Safer in Warren County Dog Walk to bring awareness to the custom-built animal kennels, installed in August of 2019, that provide safe housing for pets whose owners are domestic violence survivors.
34th Ole Towne Festival in Phillipsburg
Celebrate the town of Phillipsburg! This festival boasts entertainment for all ages, a classic car cruise, community farmers market, free miniature train rides and more at Shappell Park. Children's activities, local vendors, food trucks, amusements, tethered hot air balloon rides, pony rides and more and concludes with a fireworks display.
Goat Yoga @ Four Sisters Winery
Spots are still available! Choose 11am or 1pm to relax, restore and have some fun with instructor, Samantha Ryan who will lead you through a half-hour all-levels yoga practice, followed by a half-hour goat costume party! Pet, feed and pose for pics with your new BFFs!
Dinner SOLD OUT Murder Mystery Theatre @ Rutherfurd Hall
On the case of "Sherlock Holmes and the Tavern Spirit" at Rutherfurd Hall with dinner and dessert included!
End of Season Party @ Wild Ridge Plants
Wild Ridge Plants is having an End of Season party featuring live music, a bonfire and food! Costumes are encouraged as this is an adult only party!
The UFO/ UAUP Phenomena: Growing Governmental & Scientific Interest
Join Infloressence for this fascinating presentation that will highlight current developments in our culture’s exploration and acceptance of the UFO/ UAUP phenomena. Plus, vegan UFO pancakes and herbal tea will be served! $35/person, register online.
Mrs. Rutherfurd and Mr. President @ American Legion Willow Grove
Hackettstown Historical Society presents local historian Joan Salvas, who will detail the fascinating story of FDR and Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd. Free and open to public, with refreshments to follow.
Self-Guided Explore Warren History Trail
Explore Shippen Manor, Blair's Town, Oxford Furnace, the Morris Canal and many more historic sites throughout Warren County. This is a free self-guided, county-wide driving tour, where you can visit one or multiple sites at your own pace each day. Sites in the county's northern region will be hosting visitors on Saturday, 11/4; and the southern destinations will be open on Sunday, 11/5. Each site will have a docent on hand to convey the history of the location, and some sites will host demonstrations and festival activities.
Dia De Los Muertos: Day of the Dead Celebration in Washington
Come in costume and enjoy food, a Mariachi band, fire pit and face painting.
An Evening with Eric Andersen @ Roy's Hall
Eric Andersen has maintained a career as a folk-based singer/songwriter since the 1960s in contrast to such peers as Tom Paxton and Phil Ochs. Andersen’s writing has a romantic/philosophical/poetic bent rather than a socially conscious one.