Starting October 9, 2019 | Explore Warren

 

Starting October 9, 2019

"By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination." - Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), Italian explorer, navigator, and colonist

What are your chosen goals or destinations in the coming week, as we mark the anniversary of Columbus's 1492 landing in the Americas? To attend a car show or swap meet? Learning about history, or how to make a new craft? Hiking, biking, kayaking? Strolling through a food truck or harvest festival? Visit a farm for a corn maze or to pick apples or pumpkins? Tasting wine or craft beers? Enjoying live music? The choice is yours among these, and more activities awaiting you in beautiful Warren County in the coming days! Thanks to Charlie Fineran for this week's photo of a red squirrel, taken near Van Campens Glen in the Delware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Happy Wanderings!

This Week: 

Free Lecture at Rutherfurd Hall: The Rutherfurd Hall Collections Part II

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - 4:00pmWednesday, October 9, 2019 - 7:00pm
Every artifact tells a story. Join us as we allow the artifacts from our Rutherfurd Hall Collection to tell their stories about the house, its family, Allamuchy, New Jersey and beyond.

Knitting & Crochet Lessons at Kathy's Kove (Beginner)

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 -
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 -
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 -
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Kris Ensiminger of Humdinger Alpacas will teach a three-week Beginner class on consecutive Wednesday evenings. Learn the basics of knit and crochet and bring a finished project home with you.

Fridays under the Arbor at Alba Vineyard: Walt Bibinger

Friday, October 11, 2019 -
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Unwind from the week and relax under the arbor enjoying great wine, food, and music from jazz guitarist Walt Bibinger.

Live Music at Brook Hollow Winery: Bill Ruddy

Friday, October 11, 2019 -
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Enjoy listening to Bill Ruddy. Wine is available for purchase by the glass or bottle.

Fall Swap Meet at Island Dragway

Saturday, October 12, 2019 -
9:00am to 4:00pm
Fall Cleanout! If you're looking to buy or sell hard to find parts, this will be your place! Clean out your garage, shed, and sell the parts you've been staring at!

Warren Tech Car Show

Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 9:00am
A fund raising event for the Warren County Technical School, including food, music, and more! Many categories for prizes. Free spectator admission.

Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee Fall Foliage Hike at Warbasse Junction

Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 10:00am
The PVTC, a Friends Organization of the Kittatinny Valley State Park, hosts the hike of 4-5 miles on the cinder-based trail, which provides easy, level walking. Bring lunch and a drink.

Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee Sponsors Group Bike Ride at Warbasse Junction

Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 11:30am
Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) at Warbasse Junction in Lafayette Township, NJ for a group ride.

Cassidy Rain and Bryan Schroeder performing at Four Sisters Winery

Saturday, October 12, 2019 -
12:30pm to 4:30pm
Cassidy Rain and her beautiful, soulful voice are sure to wow you, as will the talented guitar playing of Bryan Schroeder performing at Four Sisters Winery.

Well-Sweep Herb Farm Workshop: Everlasting Vase

Saturday, October 12, 2019 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Design a lovely bouquet for your home by arranging dried flowers, herbs and seed pods with a wide array of colors and textures.

Music under the Arbor at Alba Vineyard: Acoustic Gumbo

Saturday, October 12, 2019 -
1:30pm to 5:00pm
Enjoy live music by the area's most talented musicians under our arbor.

Wine Tasting on the Musky

Saturday, October 12, 2019 -
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Enjoy a relaxing fall afternoon on the banks of the Wild and Scenic Musconetcong River while listening to some live music and sampling fine wines as well as a curated selection of craft beer & ciders. Have fun  while supporting a great cause!

Live Music at Brook Hollow Winery: Kyle Baker

Saturday, October 12, 2019 -
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Enjoy listening to Kyle Baker. Wine is available for purchase by the glass or bottle.

Music at Milagro: Peter Coccorese

Saturday, October 12, 2019 -
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Pack a lunch, bring food to grill, carry a lawn chair or blanket, or grab a table and chair under the pergola to enjoy the Music at Milagro series. This well-traveled musician, a veteran of bands including Freeway, Backstreet Angel, Trouble Boys, and Rocky and his Friends, plays his first solo acoustic gig in over 30 years at Villa Milagro.

Farm to Table Dinner at TreeLicious Orchards

Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 5:00pm
Experience a delicious farm-fresh dinner in the rolling Warren County hills. Hosted and prepared by the farm owners, the Kesler Family, this three-course meal features fresh fruits and vegetables. Start at 5pm with a walking tour of the farm and appetizers, and continue with dinner and dessert accompanied by live music and refreshments. BYOB, rain or shine, casual attire, walking shoes recommended.

Jazz Concert at Villa Milagro: Corinne Mammana

Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 6:00pm
Special Halloween Jazz Concert! Come to this unique event to see what Corinne is witching up for your listening enjoyment!

James Maddock Returns to Roy's Hall

Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 8:00pm
James has been a perennial favorite at Roy’s Hall: A songwriter’s songwriter, he's earned the respect of masterful writers such as Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nile, and has built his acclaimed legacy on humbly honoring purity of expression. His songs are elegantly spare, conveying sentiments in the most direct possible way.

Writing to Heal: Letting Nature Take its Course

Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 10:30am
We have all been affected by illness, death, divorce, or career change and there is nothing like a trip to the woods to energize the healing process.

Waterloo Village Food Truck and Music Festival

Sunday, October 13, 2019 -
11:00am to 6:00pm
Celebrate a day in the sun with fabulous food trucks, great live music, and fun for the kids!

Apple Festival at TreeLicious Orchards

Sunday, October 13, 2019 -
11:00am to 5:00pm
Come out to the orchard and take your pick on a day filled with food, games for the kids and the colors of Fall! Don’t forget hamburgers, hot dogs and hot apple crisp for dessert!

Mugs & Mutts Pet Rescue Benefit at Man Skirt Brewing

Sunday, October 13, 2019 -
12:00pm to 6:00pm
An afternoon of great beer, food, raffles, event swag and guest appearances by some adoptable mutts!

Pink My Ride! Breast Cancer Charity Ride

Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 12:00pm
Together our mission is to save lives and end breast cancer. Departs from and ends at Tramontin Harley. $20 donation. Registration: 11am-12pm. Kickstands up: 12pm.

Music & Wine at Four Sisters Winery: Rich Goldberg

Sunday, October 13, 2019 -
12:30pm to 4:30pm
Come out and enjoy the beautiful view and live music on the deck with Richie G "Rich Goldberg". Rich Goldberg is a one man band, singing and playing the piano.

Warren History Museums Open

Sunday, October 13, 2019 -
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Warren County's museums at Morris Canal sites, and Shippen Manor, are open for the afternoon. Jim and Mary Lee Museum at Port Warren (pictured): Your last chance until next April to journey underground on a guided tour through the 165-foot tailrace tunnel into the turbine chamber, check out new animation depicting how Plane 9 worked, and see other canal artifacts in the museum. Warren Heritage Museum at Bread Bread Lock Park: Featured are displays that interpret history along the Warren Heritage Scenic Byway. Shippen Manor: Guided tours of the restored 18th century iron master’s mansion associated with Oxford Furance.

18th Century Cooking Demonstration at Shippen Manor

Sunday, October 13, 2019 -
1:00pm to 4:00pm
It's Harvest Time at the Manor!  Our special guest interpreter will be demonstrating how colonial women prepared foods during the autumn harvest season in the workers' kitchen of the Manor.

Music under the Arbor at Alba Vineyard: Barbie Tatum

Sunday, October 13, 2019 -
1:00pm to 4:30pm
Relax to the sounds of Barbie Tatum, whose soulful voice instantly captures audiences. Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available.

Live Music at Brook Hollow: Turngren & Young

Sunday, October 13, 2019 -
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!

Murder Mystery at Four Sisters Winery

Sunday, October 13, 2019 -
4:00pm to 7:00pm
The murders continue at Four Sisters Winery! An unraveling plot, a victim, a murderer, and a cast of characters -including detectives - are selected and the mayhem begins.

Moonlight Paddle under the Hunter Moon at White Lake

Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 6:30pm
Join us for a moonlight paddle under the Hunter Moon on the placid waters of White Lake. The park will remain open during these hours for other park activities.

FREE Weight Management Class Series at ShopRite in Washington

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - 6:00pmTuesday, October 15, 2019 - 6:00pmTuesday, October 22, 2019 - 6:00pmTuesday, October 29, 2019 - 6:00pm
Join ShopRite of Washington's registered dietitian nutritionist Carly for a FREE 4-week weight management class.
Continuing: 

The Ghost Train at Centenary Stage Co.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - 2:00pmThursday, October 10, 2019 - 7:30pmFriday, October 11, 2019 - 8:00pmSaturday, October 12, 2019 - 8:00pmSunday, October 13, 2019 - 2:00pm
Arnold Ridley's classic 1925 drama, a long running success in London and on Broadway, is packed with thrills, chills and laughter. In Maine near the Canadian border there's a legend of a phantom locomotive sweeping through a peaceful village leaving death in its wake. Accidentally stranded at a remote railway station and despite a psychic station master's weird stories of a ghost train, six passengers decide to stay the night. Soon they regret this decision as ghostly and not so ghostly apparitions materialize and the Ghost Train comes barreling down the line.

Family Harvest Weekends at Four Sisters Winery

Saturday, October 5, 2019 to Sunday, October 6, 2019
Saturday, October 12, 2019 to Sunday, October 13, 2019
Saturday, October 19, 2019 to Sunday, October 20, 2019
Saturday, October 26, 2019 to Sunday, October 27, 2019
Every weekend in October features pick-your-own pumpkins and apples; tractor-drawn Hayrides; Corn Maze ($5); wine tasting, Wine Cellar tours; games for everyone; food available for purchase; and live music on the deck.

Pumpkin Succulent Arrangement at Donaldson's Greenhouse and Nursery

Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 12:00pmSaturday, October 12, 2019 - 1:00pm
The most popular of their workshops. They provide all materials and instruction for you to build and take home this beautiful arrangement. Cost is $50 per person.

United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey Presents: Introduction to Video Astronomy

Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 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!

Fall Harvest Weekends at Donaldson Farms

Saturday, September 28, 2019 - 10:00amSunday, September 29, 2019 - 10:00amSaturday, October 5, 2019 - 10:00amSunday, October 6, 2019 - 10:00amSaturday, October 12, 2019 - 10:00amSunday, October 13, 2019 - 10:00am
Pick your own apples and pumpkins and corn maze are available 7-days a week from 9/28 through 10/27. Visit Saturdays and Sundays for apple and pumpkin picking, 9-acre corn maze, corn cannon, pony rides, hayrides to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch, hot foods from the grill, hot apple cider, homemade cider donuts, delicious farm-fresh produce from the farm market, freshly-baked pies, local cheese, meats and more!

The Farm in Harmony Military-Themed Corn Maze

This year's corn maze pays tribute to the Huey helicopter, the workhorse of the Vietnam War. The maze is open 11am-6pm Wednesday to Sunday each week through November 11 (call for a Monday or Tuesday visit). Specials: Every Wednesday is Camo Kids Days, children ages 4-12 wearing camo clothes get into the maze for free. Thursday is Date Night, visit the farm (open to 7pm) where you and your date get $2 off each admission, then head to nearby Rock Creek Tavern for dinner. Show them your wristband and receive 10% off your food bill for two. Friday Nights are Family Night at the Farm, with special family admission prices. Take a break from the hectic pace of school, work, after school activities, and spend time together as a family. Remember, all Veterans/Military are always admitted FREE, with ID.
Community Corner: 

Military Appreciation Night at the Phillipsburg H.S Football Game

Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 5:00pm
Attention Veterans and those currently serving in our armed forces! Gather at 4:30 pm at Phillipsburg Middle School front lawn for a 5pm picnic dinner. You may bring one guest.

WCARTS Meeting Featuring Doris Cunniff: The Art of Pressed Flowers

Saturday, October 12, 2019 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Pressed flowers are a delightful way to bring a breath of the garden indoors throughout the year.
Plan Ahead: 

Kids Halloween Paint Night at Rutherfurd Hall

Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 6:30pm
Kids, come on out for a night full of creativity & inspiration! Learn, step by step on how to paint this Halloween inspired masterpiece. All supplies are included.

Adult Wine and Paint at Rutherfurd Hall

Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 7:00pm
Calling aspiring artists and wine lovers! Let's get cozy and creative while we paint this Halloween inspired Masterpiece!

Night Before the Historic House Tour at Alba Vineyard

Friday, October 18, 2019 -
7:00pm to 9:00pm
An evening of fine wine, great people, food, music, and a silent auction! $75 includes a complimentary ticket to the Self-Guided Historic House Tour the following day.

Music at St. Luke's: LYRA Vocal Ensemble

Friday, October 18, 2019 - 7:30pm
 A vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia, LYRA introduces musical heritage of the Russian Orthodox Church, as well as traditions of Russian folk music to all people taking great interest in Russia, its history and culture. 

Comedy Night at Architects

Friday, October 18, 2019 -
8:00pm to 10:00pm
One Night, Three Great Comedians! Headliner: Mark Riccadonna; Featuring: KP Burke & Marc Kaye. Enjoy a special Buffet Dinner & Comedy Show!

Up, Up & Away Race

Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 9:00am
Are you ready to soar? The Up, Up & Away Race offers a choice of a 5 mile or 5K race, or sign up the kiddies (7 & younger) for the Fly by Fun Run.

25th Annual Pohatcong Historic House Tour

Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 10:00am
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.

Octivities at Millbrook Village

Saturday, October 19, 2019 -
10:00am to 3:00pm
Celebrate the bounties of fall as Millbrook Village comes alive with the sights, sounds and smells of country life in an earlier time.

Pastor's Meat Loaf Dinner at Broadway UMC

Saturday, October 19, 2019 -
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Don't want to cook? Come to the Broadway United Methodist Church for dinner. By donation - benefits the Building Fund. 908-689-3720.

Phillipsburg Rotary Comedy Night

Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 7:00pm
Enjoy a night of great food, beer, and the comedy act of John Pizzi, comedian and ventriloquist. Tickets are $40 and available in advance.

Jeremy Beck & The Heavy Duty Horns at Roy's Hall

Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 8:00pm
Jeremy Beck & The Heavy Duty Horns draw on a solid funk and soul tradition to ignite audiences with their unique sound.

Hawk Watch and Hike - Catfish Tower

Sunday, October 20, 2019 -
8:00am to 1:30pm
Join RVC Trustee Dennis Briede on a nature walk to the Catfish Firetower on the Kittatiny Ridge in Hardwick Twp. Hikers will enjoy peak hawk migration, as well fall colors.

Hardwick Day 2019: Staying Safe from Wildfires

Sunday, October 20, 2019 -
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Help Smokey Bear celebrate his 75th birthday and enjoy other fun activities and exhibits with an overall theme of keeping forest fires at bay. Octoberfest Menu, pumpkin painting, live music from Doc Pappa & the Renegade Ramblers,  boating, hiking, a climbing wall, many unique vendors, kids’ activities, and an appearance by Smokey. Free, held rain or shine.

2nd Annual NJ Tap Takeover at Blairstown Inn

Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 3:00pm
Blairstown Inn showcases its Jersey pride by having half of its 25 draft beer lines dedicated to some of the best New Jersey Breweries available.

Tea with the Other Side

Sunday, October 20, 2019 -
4:00pm to 6:00pm
Join psychic mediums for an afternoon of messages from the Other Side!  

Meditation Class with Optional Yoga at Rutherfurd Hall

Monday, October 21, 2019 - 6:30pm
Need to meditate or do some yoga? Bring a friend, a mat and relax. 

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Coming Up: 

Fall Swap Meet at Island Dragway

Fall Cleanout! If you're looking to buy or sell hard to find parts, this will be your place! Clean out your garage, shed, and sell the parts you've been staring at!

Warren Tech Car Show

A fund raising event for the Warren County Technical School, including food, music, and more! Many categories for prizes. Free spectator admission.

Wine Tasting on the Musky

Enjoy a relaxing fall afternoon on the banks of the Wild and Scenic Musconetcong River while listening to some live music and sampling fine wines as well as a curated selection of craft beer & ciders. Have fun  while supporting a great cause!

Music at Milagro: Peter Coccorese

Pack a lunch, bring food to grill, carry a lawn chair or blanket, or grab a table and chair under the pergola to enjoy the Music at Milagro series. This well-traveled musician, a veteran of bands including Freeway, Backstreet Angel, Trouble Boys, and Rocky and his Friends, plays his first solo acoustic gig in over 30 years at Villa Milagro.

Farm to Table Dinner at TreeLicious Orchards

Experience a delicious farm-fresh dinner in the rolling Warren County hills. Hosted and prepared by the farm owners, the Kesler Family, this three-course meal features fresh fruits and vegetables. Start at 5pm with a walking tour of the farm and appetizers, and continue with dinner and dessert accompanied by live music and refreshments. BYOB, rain or shine, casual attire, walking shoes recommended.

James Maddock Returns to Roy's Hall

James has been a perennial favorite at Roy’s Hall: A songwriter’s songwriter, he's earned the respect of masterful writers such as Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nile, and has built his acclaimed legacy on humbly honoring purity of expression. His songs are elegantly spare, conveying sentiments in the most direct possible way.

Apple Festival at TreeLicious Orchards

Come out to the orchard and take your pick on a day filled with food, games for the kids and the colors of Fall! Don’t forget hamburgers, hot dogs and hot apple crisp for dessert!

Warren History Museums Open

Warren County's museums at Morris Canal sites, and Shippen Manor, are open for the afternoon. Jim and Mary Lee Museum at Port Warren (pictured): Your last chance until next April to journey underground on a guided tour through the 165-foot tailrace tunnel into the turbine chamber, check out new animation depicting how Plane 9 worked, and see other canal artifacts in the museum. Warren Heritage Museum at Bread Bread Lock Park: Featured are displays that interpret history along the Warren Heritage Scenic Byway. Shippen Manor: Guided tours of the restored 18th century iron master’s mansion associated with Oxford Furance.

Murder Mystery at Four Sisters Winery

The murders continue at Four Sisters Winery! An unraveling plot, a victim, a murderer, and a cast of characters -including detectives - are selected and the mayhem begins.

James Maddock Returns to Roy's Hall

James has been a perennial favorite at Roy’s Hall: A songwriter’s songwriter, he's earned the respect of masterful writers such as Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nile, and has built his acclaimed legacy on humbly honoring purity of expression. His songs are elegantly spare, conveying sentiments in the most direct possible way.

James Maddock - Redux @ Roy's Hall

A rock & roll lifer, James Maddock has been carving his unique path since the 1980s, when the British-born singer/songwriter kicked off his career with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller's sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock.

 
Continuing: 

The Ghost Train at Centenary Stage Co.

Arnold Ridley's classic 1925 drama, a long running success in London and on Broadway, is packed with thrills, chills and laughter. In Maine near the Canadian border there's a legend of a phantom locomotive sweeping through a peaceful village leaving death in its wake. Accidentally stranded at a remote railway station and despite a psychic station master's weird stories of a ghost train, six passengers decide to stay the night. Soon they regret this decision as ghostly and not so ghostly apparitions materialize and the Ghost Train comes barreling down the line.

Family Harvest Weekends at Four Sisters Winery

Every weekend in October features pick-your-own pumpkins and apples; tractor-drawn Hayrides; Corn Maze ($5); wine tasting, Wine Cellar tours; games for everyone; food available for purchase; and live music on the deck.

Fall Harvest Weekends at Donaldson Farms

Pick your own apples and pumpkins and corn maze are available 7-days a week from 9/28 through 10/27. Visit Saturdays and Sundays for apple and pumpkin picking, 9-acre corn maze, corn cannon, pony rides, hayrides to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch, hot foods from the grill, hot apple cider, homemade cider donuts, delicious farm-fresh produce from the farm market, freshly-baked pies, local cheese, meats and more!

The Farm in Harmony Military-Themed Corn Maze

This year's corn maze pays tribute to the Huey helicopter, the workhorse of the Vietnam War. The maze is open 11am-6pm Wednesday to Sunday each week through November 11 (call for a Monday or Tuesday visit). Specials: Every Wednesday is Camo Kids Days, children ages 4-12 wearing camo clothes get into the maze for free. Thursday is Date Night, visit the farm (open to 7pm) where you and your date get $2 off each admission, then head to nearby Rock Creek Tavern for dinner. Show them your wristband and receive 10% off your food bill for two. Friday Nights are Family Night at the Farm, with special family admission prices. Take a break from the hectic pace of school, work, after school activities, and spend time together as a family. Remember, all Veterans/Military are always admitted FREE, with ID.

 
Community Corner: 
 
Plan Ahead: 

Music at St. Luke's: LYRA Vocal Ensemble

 A vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia, LYRA introduces musical heritage of the Russian Orthodox Church, as well as traditions of Russian folk music to all people taking great interest in Russia, its history and culture. 

Comedy Night at Architects

One Night, Three Great Comedians! Headliner: Mark Riccadonna; Featuring: KP Burke & Marc Kaye. Enjoy a special Buffet Dinner & Comedy Show!

Up, Up & Away Race

Are you ready to soar? The Up, Up & Away Race offers a choice of a 5 mile or 5K race, or sign up the kiddies (7 & younger) for the Fly by Fun Run.

25th Annual Pohatcong 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.

Octivities at Millbrook Village

Celebrate the bounties of fall as Millbrook Village comes alive with the sights, sounds and smells of country life in an earlier time. Stroll through the village and learn about autumn traditions and customs. Families can enjoy a variety of children’s seasonal activities and crafts like making cornhusk dolls. Costume contest at approximately 1pm at the VanCampen Farmhouse! Light seasonal refreshments will be served, and you may also bring a picnic.

Hawk Watch and Hike - Catfish Tower

Join RVC Trustee Dennis Briede on a nature walk to the Catfish Firetower on the Kittatinny Ridge in Hardwick Twp. Hikers will enjoy peak hawk migration, as well fall colors.

Hardwick Day 2019: Staying Safe from Wildfires

Help Smokey Bear celebrate his 75th birthday and enjoy other fun activities and exhibits with an overall theme of keeping forest fires at bay. Octoberfest Menu, pumpkin painting, live music from Doc Pappa & the Renegade Ramblers,  boating, hiking, a climbing wall, many unique vendors, kids’ activities, and an appearance by Smokey. Free, held rain or shine.