Starting October 17, 2018 | Explore Warren

 

Starting October 17, 2018

"I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill of pumpkin, and crisp sunburnt leaves." - Ann Drake

It's Pohatcong's big weekend: The annual historic house tour is Saturday, so there's a party the night before, plus the Grape Gallop and the Food Truck & Wine Festival, centered in and around Alba Vineyard. Fall is in full swing - in addition to the many events you'll find below, remember to click over to our Fall Farm Fun guide to locate the corn mazes (you'll have to find your own way out, though!), apple orchards, pumpkin patches, hay rides and more at places like Country Fresh Farms, seen in this beautiful and spooky photo by Teresa Kaminski. Happy Wanderings!

This Week: 

Bike Rodeo

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 -
4:00pm to 6:00pm
4 Track Bike - Hike - Hobby hosts its first Bike Rodeo, a free event for kids ages 6-12.

Meditation Class at Rutherfurd Hall

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 6:30pmWednesday, November 14, 2018 - 6:30pmWednesday, December 12, 2018 - 6:30pm
Rutherfurd Hall introduces a Meditation Class with, Jean Marie of Fostering the Journey.

2018 Words Open Worlds Speaker Series at Rutherfurd Hall

Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 5:30pm
Experience this 3-part series designed to inspire change and move toward a more just and equal future for women. This month Patricia Teffenhart, MPA will be speaking.

Camo Kid Days at The Farm in Harmony

Friday, October 19, 2018 -
11:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, October 26, 2018 -
11:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 -
11:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, November 2, 2018 -
11:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, November 9, 2018 -
11:00am to 6:00pm
The maze is open Wednesday through Sunday each week, but on Fridays and on Halloween, children ages 4-12 wearing camo clothes get into the maze for free!

Marty Koppel and $5 Lasagna

Friday, October 19, 2018 - 6:00pm
Friday Night Meal Deal at Brook Hollow featuring $5 lasagna! Listen to Marty Koppel and drink some delicious wine. Wine will be available for purchase by the bottle or glass at retail value.

The Night Before the Tour Patron Party at Alba Vineyard

Friday, October 19, 2018 -
7:00pm to 9:00pm
An evening of fine wine, great people, food, music, and a silent auction! Admission includes a complimentary ticket to the Self-Guided House Tour the following day.

Live Music at Inn at Millrace Pond: Gina Royale

Friday, October 19, 2018 -
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Contemporary and pop with Gina Royale as the historic inn, a restored 1769 stone gristmill, features live music from local artists.

Fall Grape Gallop at Alba Vineyard

Saturday, October 20, 2018 -
8:30am to 12:00pm
The event that pairs exercise & wine tasting! Choose to run or walk the course through their picturesque Vineyard.

Scout's Fall Fun Weekend at VonThun Farms

Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 10:00amSunday, October 21, 2018 - 10:00am
Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts in uniform receive free admission on Scout Weekend at Von Thun Farms, where the fall fun includes hayrides, corn maze, moon bounce, rubber duck races, pedal karts, & lots more games & activities!

Pohatcong's 24th Annual Historic House Tour

Saturday, October 20, 2018 -
10:00am to 5:00pm
Celebrate the beautiful fall season with a drive through the scenic countryside around the Township of Pohatcong with exclusive access to amazing historic houses. Start at Alba Vineyard for the self-guided tour of local historic homes, sites, and other structures.  Proceeds benefit historic and environmental preservation efforts in Pohatcong Township.

Harvest Food Truck & Wine Festival at Alba Vineyard and Winery

Saturday, October 20, 2018 -
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, October 21, 2018 -
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Join us for our last festival of the year and celebrate the end of another great harvest, with cuisine from the region’s best food trucks, Alba’s estate wines, and live music by The VooDUDES!
 

Fall Family Harvest Weekend at Four Sisters Winery

Saturday, October 20, 2018 -
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, October 21, 2018 -
12:00pm to 5:00pm
All through the month of October enjoy Family Harvest Weekends from 12pm-5pm at Four Sisters Winery. $5 per person includes a corn maze and hayride to the pumpkin patch.

Dylan Carter, The Entertainer, at Four Sisters Winery

Saturday, October 20, 2018 -
12:30pm to 4:30pm
Enjoy the vocal/piano stylings of Dylan as he plays songs from the '60s, '70s and more.

Janci & Berry at Brook Hollow Winery

Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 2:00pm
The '50s, '60s and '70s music with classic country and more is the style that Janci and Berry bring to Brook Hollow Winery.  

Farm-To-Table Dinner at Tree-Licious

Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 5:00pmSaturday, October 20, 2018 - 5:00pmSaturday, November 3, 2018 - 5:00pm
Come out and enjoy a delicious meal made from fresh ingredients in a beautiful setting.

Fall Harvest Celebration & Edgar Allan Poe at Well-Sweep Herb Farm

Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 6:00pm
Well Sweep's 18th annual Fall Harvest event features honored guest Edgar Allan Poe, with acclaimed actor Bob Gleason from the American Historical Theatre protraying the father of the detective story and master of the macabre. Enjoy a delicious feast and entertaining evening, reservations required.

Ghoul's Night Out Dance Party

Saturday, October 20, 2018 -
7:00pm to 11:00pm
The Belvidere Lions Club presents the Ghoul's Night Out Dance Party at Belvidere Manor. Featuring DJ Lunden Fog, costume parade & judging, cash bar, 50/50 raffle, prizes and giveaways.

Iris DeMent with Special Guest Pieta Brown at Roy's Hall

Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 8:00pm
Twice postponed, now it's your chance to see this amazing artist. “Grounded in hymns, early country songs, gospel and folk, DeMent’s work is treasured by those who know it for its insight and unabashed beauty.” ~ NPR

Yoga at The Brook Hollow Winery

Sunday, October 21, 2018 - 10:30amSunday, October 28, 2018 - 10:30am
It’s that time again! Get your yoga on – and your wine/wine slushies! Let the stresses of your week melt away in our heated event facility, looking over one of our lush vineyards.

Hike of the Month - Beech Ridge Preserve

Sunday, October 21, 2018 - 10:45am
Join RVC Trustee Joel McGreen for the October "Hike of the Month" through Beech Ridge Preserve. We will meet at trail head at 10:50 am for a 11:00 am hike.

Music on the Deck with Anker at Four Sisters Winery

Sunday, October 21, 2018 -
12:30pm to 4:30pm
Listen to some acoustic rock, Americana and folk music influenced by Collective Soul, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and John Mellencamp while you enjoy some wine outside on the deck.

Harvest Festival at CSG at Genesis Farm

Sunday, October 21, 2018 - 1:00pm
Come for the whole day or any part of it. It's a fun day for everyone, with harvesting, activities for all ages, a potluck dinner, and an evening bonfire. Have a most wonderful day celebrating our farm our community and our food.

Live Music at Brook Hollow Winery: George Baier

Sunday, October 21, 2018 - 1:30pm
Enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!

Sherlock Holmes Takes the Case (Interactive, Family-Friendly Play)

Monday, October 22, 2018 - 5:00pm
"The game's afoot!" for the brilliant scientist and criminologist, Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Along with his trusted companion, Dr. Watson (played by a child volunteer), Holmes will follow the clues and solve the mystery with the audience's help. An interactive, family-friendly play put on by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company, for all ages.
Continuing: 

Bram Stokers Dracula at Centenary Stage Company

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 2:00pmThursday, October 18, 2018 - 7:30pmFriday, October 19, 2018 - 8:00pmSaturday, October 20, 2018 - 8:00pmSunday, October 21, 2018 - 2:00pmWednesday, October 24, 2018 - 2:00pm
The reviews are coming in and CSC's Dracula is a hit! Before Twilight and True Blood, only one vampire commanded “the children of the night.” In this blood-thirsty tale of unholy terror, Count Dracula slips into Victorian London with a cargo of his native Transylvanian soil - so he can rest between victims. The city seems helpless against his frightful power, and only one man, Dr. Van Helsing, can stop the carnage. But to do this, he must uncover the vampire’s lair and pierce his heart with a wooden stake.

The Great Pumpkin Train

Saturday, October 20, 2018 -
11:00am to 3:30pm
Sunday, October 21, 2018 -
11:00am to 3:30pm
Saturday, October 27, 2018 -
11:00am to 3:30pm
Sunday, October 28, 2018 -
11:00am to 3:30pm
When riding the Great Pumpkin Train, every child gets to pick his or her own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Trips leave 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm. Also visit the Ol' Susquehanna Mine and or Corn Maze (additional fee required), and free use of the picnic grove.

United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey Presents: Everything to Know Before Flying to Mars

Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 8:00pm
A free astronomy talk followed by night sky viewing (weather permitting). Bring your interest and an open mind to be amazed at the sights in our night sky!

Yoga For Veterans at the Farm in Harmony

Monday, October 1, 2018 - 5:30pmMonday, October 8, 2018 - 5:30pmMonday, October 15, 2018 - 5:30pmMonday, October 22, 2018 - 5:30pmMonday, October 29, 2018 - 5:30pm
There is a therapeutic yoga class designed for you and your families to learn through experience, the benefits of a regular yoga practice including peace of mind, improved physical health and overall well-being. 

Open Mic Night at Mama's Cafe Baci

Monday, October 1, 2018 -
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Monday, October 8, 2018 -
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Monday, October 15, 2018 -
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Monday, October 22, 2018 -
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Open Mic Night is available to single or duo acoustic players and vocalists. No amps, drums or bands allowed.
Community Corner: 

Abilities 21st Annual Tricky Tray

Friday, October 19, 2018 - 6:00pm
Tricky Tray that's bigger and better than before with prizes from Thirty-One, Vera Bradley, Coach and Island Resort Vacations.  

Phillipsburg High School Cheerleaders Designer Bag Bingo & Tricky Tray

Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 12:00pm
Doors open at 12pm. Admission is $20.

Pastor's Meat Loaf Dinner

Saturday, October 20, 2018 -
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Come out and try Pastor Jesse’s meatloaf and join them for a time of fellowship at Broadway United Methodist Church. Donations will be accepted.
 

Roast Beef Dinner at Buttzville UMC

Saturday, October 20, 2018 -
4:30pm to 7:00pm
All-you-can-eat Family Style Roast Beef Dinner with assorted desserts. Call ahead and leave message to reserve tickets, or buy them at the door. $15/adult; $14/Senior and take-out; $8/child age 6-12; free for kids age 5 and younger. 908-453-2301.

Centenary University Free Lecture: Theatrical Make-Up for Novice Halloween Face Painting Artists to Aspiring Performers

Monday, October 22, 2018 - 7:00pm
The world of Vampires and Zombies will come alive, as Centenary Stage Company performer and Professor Stephen Davis leads a hands-on program. Participants in this fun and free workshop will learn to transform their faces with the magic of theatrical makeup.
Plan Ahead: 

Warren Garden Club's Luncheon

Thursday, October 25, 2018 - 11:00am
This fundraiser luncheon will be held at Hawk Pointe Golf Club in Washington to support the club members' projects for the 2018-2019 season.

Wild Shrubs Class at Wild Ridge Plants

Friday, October 26, 2018 - 2:30pm
Join botanist Jared Rosenbaum and learn about identification, edibility, and ecology of native shrubs including hazelnut, elderberry, spicebush, witch hazel, pawpaw, beach plum, hearts-a-burstin’, wild hydrangea, blackhaw, and many more. 

Comedy Night and Costume Party at Brook Hollow Winery

Friday, October 26, 2018 - 6:00pm
Laugh the night away with Comedians Chris Roach (from Kevin Can Wait) and Jeff Pirrami (The Borgata) and dress up in a costume for a chance to win some amazing prizes!

Hunters Lodge Annual Costume Party

Friday, October 26, 2018 - 9:00pm
It's that time of year to dress-up and get spooked! Wear a costume and win a prize. $200 first prize, $100 second and $75 third.

Washington Borough Recreation 7th Annual 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Run

Saturday, October 27, 2018 - 10:00am
Enjoy a rolling course through downtown Washington in a costume! Get in the spirit and enjoy the fun.

Gravestone Art and Symbolism Presentation at the Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of the Warren County Library

Saturday, October 27, 2018 - 2:00pm
Come to the library to weave stories, images, symbolism and music into this fascinating talk about cemeteries.

Treat the Troops at The Farm in Harmony

Saturday, October 27, 2018 -
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Trick-or-treat in the Corn Maze from 4pm to 7pm. Welcome Veterans, local families, military supporters, for a fun family event.

Murder Mystery at Four Sisters Winery

Saturday, October 27, 2018 -
4:00pm to 7:00pm
The murders continue at Four Sisters Winery! It's just for fun during our Murder Mystery Dinners.

5th Annual Fall Tour of the Highlands Fun Road Rally

Sunday, October 28, 2018 -
10:00am to 4:00pm
The Fall Tour of the Highlands Road Rally is a friendly and fun rally challenging teams (a driver and a navigator) to maneuver a street-legal vehicle through a prescribed route through some of the most beautiful scenery in the New Jersey Highlands. No special timing equipment needed. 

Jazz at Rutherfurd Hall: Warren Vache Quintet

Sunday, October 28, 2018 - 3:00pm
One of America's great trumpeters, Warren Vache will be accompanied by Chuck Redd, vibraphone; James Chirillo, guitar; Dwayne Cook Broadnax, drums; and Earl Sauls, bass. Tickets on sale now!

Dinner Theater at The Willows

Sunday, October 28, 2018 - 4:00pm
It's another dinner and a show at The Willows. Tickets are $50 which includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and the show.

Wine Tasting From Bishops at The Willows

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - 6:30pm
Enjoy a night out with some wine and a delicious meal. Cost is $55. Call 908-574-5101 for more details.

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Coming Up: 

Bike Rodeo

4 Track Bike - Hike - Hobby hosts its first Bike Rodeo, a free event for kids ages 6-12.

Marty Koppel and $5 Lasagna

Friday Night Meal Deal at Brook Hollow featuring $5 lasagna! Listen to Marty Koppel and drink some delicious wine. Wine will be available for purchase by the bottle or glass at retail value.

Scout's Fall Fun Weekend at VonThun Farms

Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts in uniform receive free admission on Scout Weekend at Von Thun Farms, where the fall fun includes hayrides, corn maze, moon bounce, rubber duck races, pedal karts, & lots more games & activities!

Pohatcong's 24th Annual Historic House Tour

Celebrate the beautiful fall season with a drive through the scenic countryside around the Township of Pohatcong with exclusive access to amazing historic houses. Start at Alba Vineyard for the self-guided tour of local historic homes, sites, and other structures.  Proceeds benefit historic and environmental preservation efforts in Pohatcong Township.

Farm-To-Table Dinner at Tree-Licious

Enjoy a delicious meal made from fresh ingredients in a beautiful setting. Hosted and prepared by the farm owners, the Kesler Family, this three-course meal features fresh fruits and vegetables from TreeLicious’s own fields. The evening begins a walking tour of the farm and appetizers, and continues with dinner and dessert, accompanied by live music from the Pine Sap Kings.

Fall Harvest Celebration & Edgar Allan Poe at Well-Sweep Herb Farm

Well Sweep's 18th annual Fall Harvest event features honored guest Edgar Allan Poe, with acclaimed actor Bob Gleason from the American Historical Theatre protraying the father of the detective story and master of the macabre. Enjoy a delicious feast and entertaining evening, reservations required.

Ghoul's Night Out Dance Party

The Belvidere Lions Club presents the Ghoul's Night Out Dance Party at Belvidere Manor. Featuring DJ Lunden Fog, costume parade & judging, cash bar, 50/50 raffle, prizes and giveaways.

Yoga at The Brook Hollow Winery

It’s that time again! Get your yoga on – and your wine/wine slushies! Let the stresses of your week melt away in our heated event facility, looking over one of our lush vineyards.

Harvest Festival at CSG at Genesis Farm

Come for the whole day or any part of it. It's a fun day for everyone, with harvesting, activities for all ages, a potluck dinner, and an evening bonfire. Have a most wonderful day celebrating our farm our community and our food.

Sherlock Holmes Takes the Case (Interactive, Family-Friendly Play)

"The game's afoot!" for the brilliant scientist and criminologist, Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Along with his trusted companion, Dr. Watson (played by a child volunteer), Holmes will follow the clues and solve the mystery with the audience's help. An interactive, family-friendly play put on by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company, for all ages.

 
Continuing: 

Bram Stokers Dracula at Centenary Stage Company

The reviews are coming in and CSC's Dracula is a hit! Before Twilight and True Blood, only one vampire commanded “the children of the night.” In this blood-thirsty tale of unholy terror, Count Dracula slips into Victorian London with a cargo of his native Transylvanian soil - so he can rest between victims. The city seems helpless against his frightful power, and only one man, Dr. Van Helsing, can stop the carnage. But to do this, he must uncover the vampire’s lair and pierce his heart with a wooden stake.

The Great Pumpkin Train

When riding the Great Pumpkin Train, every child gets to pick his or her own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Trips leave 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm. Also visit the Ol' Susquehanna Mine and or Corn Maze (additional fee required), and free use of the picnic grove.

Yoga For Veterans at The Farm in Harmony

There is a therapeutic yoga class designed for you and your families to learn through experience, the benefits of a regular yoga practice including peace of mind, improved physical health and overall well-being. 

 
Community Corner: 

Pastor's Meat Loaf Dinner

Come out and try Pastor Jesse’s meatloaf and join them for a time of fellowship at Broadway United Methodist Church. Donations will be accepted.
 

Roast Beef Dinner at Buttzville UMC

All-you-can-eat Family Style Roast Beef Dinner with assorted desserts. Call ahead and leave message to reserve tickets, or buy them at the door. $15/adult; $14/Senior and take-out; $8/child age 6-12; free for kids age 5 and younger. 908-453-2301.

 
Plan Ahead: 

Warren Garden Club's Luncheon

This fundraiser luncheon will be held at Hawk Pointe Golf Club in Washington to support the club members' projects for the 2018-2019 season.

Wild Shrubs Class at Wild Ridge Plants

Join botanist Jared Rosenbaum and learn about identification, edibility, and ecology of native shrubs including hazelnut, elderberry, spicebush, witch hazel, pawpaw, beach plum, hearts-a-burstin’, wild hydrangea, blackhaw, and many more. 

Gravestone Art and Symbolism Presentation at the Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of the Warren County Library

Lorna and Phil Wooldridge of Wise Owl Workshops will weave stories, images, symbolism and music into this fascinating talk about cemeteries. This presentation will cover the progression and interpretation of early symbols or icons, from those seen in family burial plots to the more elaborate ones seen in the "rural" and lawn park cemeteries of the Victorian era and, later still, in the Memorial Parks of the 20th Century.

Murder Mystery at Four Sisters Winery

The murders continue at Four Sisters Winery! (It's just for fun during these Murder Mystery Dinners.) Get in the holiday spirit and come in costume! Call 908-475-3671 for tickets.

5th Annual Fall Tour of the Highlands Fun Road Rally

The Fall Tour of the Highlands Road Rally is a friendly and fun rally challenging teams (a driver and a navigator) to maneuver a street-legal vehicle through a prescribed route through some of the most beautiful scenery in the New Jersey Highlands. No special timing equipment needed. 

Dinner Theater at The Willows

"The Dumb and the Desperate" - A soapy tale of small town intrigue... and murder! Dinner and a show at The Willows. $50 ticket includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and the show.