Friday Nights on the Farm @ Donaldson Farms
Only three more chances to participate in Donaldson's popular Friday Nights on the Farm for 2025! These outdoor dining and music events are fun for the whole family! Admission tickets are required for guests to attend the event. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, friends, and family to celebrate sweet summertime on the farm! Aug. 15: Brian Dean Moore Band (pictured above, photo courtesy of Donaldson's Facebook page). Aug. 22: Bobby Clark Band. Aug. 29: Action Park 1980’s Band.
Flower Arrangement Workshop @ VonThun Farms
Cindy and Kristie Von Thun will be your instructors going over the basics of flower arranging which will include cutting your own summer flowers and sunflowers for your own arrangement, and get to work on creating a one-of-a-kind bouquet to take home and admire all week long!
Sunset Serenades hosted by Community Center @ Belvidere
Bring your chairs/blankets, snacks and good vibes to this free outdoor performance by Sarah Lanier & Carl Palmeri at the Community Center!
Silent Disco @ Czig Meister
Join Czig Meister under the tent for a one-of-a-kind Silent Disco Night! Dance the night away outdoors with wireless headphones and multiple music channels to choose from—all in the fresh summer air. Grab a drink, pick your vibe, and let the good times roll.
Sunflower Festival with Czig Meister @ Tranquillity Farms
Two days of summer fun at Tranquillity Farms with sunflower trail, activities, food trucks, live music, Czig Meister Brewing and more!
Vintage Baseball Game & Food Truck Festival
A day of free community fun at the Borough Park & Pool Stadium featuring a vintage game with 19th century rules from the 1800s. Game starts at 1pm; food trucks 12-6pm. Grab the family, invite some friends and let us take you out to the ball game.
Cousins Maine Lobster Day @ Invertase Brewing
Cousins Maine Lobster will be at Invertase all day! Grab some lobster and enjoy a great beer!
Sunset Concert @ Little Ridge: Jeff Bellfy
Sunset concert at the View. Food truck: Clam Jam Boil & BBQ. This is the same date as Harmony Township Community Day, so fireworks should be visible at dusk!
Millbrook Village Tour
Learn about the history of Millbrook Village and the surrounding area through ranger-led tours of this 19th century village.
Swing Party featuring Mechanic Street Blues Project Band
Come out to Classic Ballroom Dance Studio for a fun afternoon of music and dancing at a Swing Party featuring the talented Mechanic Street Blues Project Band! Bring your energy, your friends, and your best moves for a great time! RSVP to susan@classicballroom.com
Wooden Sign Paint N' Sip @ Czig Meister
Join Staci at Czig Meister for a wooden sign paint & sip. You’ll be painting a beautiful wood sign to take home. Tickets include one beer.
Family Fishing Basics
Pequest staff will teach you about fishing safety, ethics, equipment and how to use it.
Yard Sale @ Propagate Studio
Propagate Studio is cleaning out their closets to make room for more art supplies and you're invited to shop the yard sale!
Opening Weekend @ Longmeadow Farm
Longmeadow Farm will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 9-5 and will showcase early varieties Gala and Macintosh ready for picking!
Warren County Antiques Show
Held at the scenic Warren County Fairgrounds, the event offers a weekend in the country shopping for the best in antiques. Delicious food, free parking, easy access and much more make this the "show of shows" for all who love antiques.
Loni Bach String Quartet @ Ramsaysburg Summer Concert Series
Ramsaysburg Summer Concert Series presents the Loni Bach Quartet featuring principal cellist Loni Pilshaw Bach, principal violist, Laura Schock Lopez, principal violinist, Chryselle Angderson Yang and principal second violinist Emily Gaab Moorhead.
Sunset Concert @ Little Ridge: Peter Amadeo
Sunset concert at "The View" at Little Ridge Vineyards with Peter Amadeo.
5th Annual Brian Duckworth Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
This scholarship fund was established to help Belvidere High School seniors fund their post-secondary education in memory of Brian Duckworth, a long-time Warren County Buildings and Grounds employee. The Bobby Clark Band will be playin' it hard!
Paula Poundstone @ CSC
Summerfest 2025 comes to a finale worth seeing with comedian Paula Poundstone! Tickets $35-$40.
Blues Beatles @ Roy's Hall
It took one band member’s love of The Beatles and the rest of the bands’ love of the Blues to formulate one of the most entertaining performances in the world today. Their sound is intimately appealing but at the same time powerful and infectious.
Cut Your Own Flower Bouquets @ Tranquillity Farms
Enjoy an evening out and learn how to turn flowers from the field into a summer bouquet! $28/person includes flowers, tools, jar and instructions. BYO beverage and snacks.
Labor Day Weekend at Alba Vineyard
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with Alba's salute to a great summer with self-guided wine flights, food and music.
The Grey Man Group @ Invertase
You're invited to Invertase for a free performance by The Grey Man Group, featuring musical legends Jimmy Leahey, Scott Ward, Don Plowman and Eric Troyer!
Labor Day Celebration 2023 @ Brook Hollow
Enjoy a free live concert with multiple artists, food from Joe and Lisa at Joe's Top Dogs, and wine available by the glass and bottle. Red, White, and "Blue" Merlot Milkshakes will also be available while supplies last.
Group Hikes on the Paulinskill Valley Trail
A hike of roughly four miles along the Paulinskill Valley Trail with the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) friends group. The cinder-based trail provides easy, level walking. Bring lunch and a drink. Labor Day hike meets at Footbridge Park. Please RSVP, click MORE for details.
Introduction to Fly Fishing Bootcamp
All equipment will be provided for a full-day Fly Fishing Bootcamp, covering everything from regulations, gear, casting, where to go, and much more. Cost: $30.
Hackettstown Historical Society Presentation: New Jersey Originals
Author Linda Barth presents technological marvels, odd inventions, trailblazing characters and important discoveries made in New Jersey from her book, "New Jersey Originals."
Sip 'n' Solve: Torture in the Orchard
Lisa Desire of Prime Suspect is back, hosting a thrilling evening of fun on the farm while participants unlock another mystery - Torture in the Orchard - by learning and using real forensics!
37th Annual Belvidere Victorian Day
Celebrate Belvidere's Heritage and History! Victorian Day will include a Vintage Car Show, Fashion Show, Historical Walking Tour at your own pace, Plein Air Art Competition, Tea Garden Party (tickets required), horse-drawn carriage rides and the opportunity to stroll through Garret D. Wall Park, which will be filled with Artisan/Craft/Antique vendors.
Wooden Sign Paint & Sip @ Czig Meister
Join Staci at Czig Meister for a wooden sign paint & sip. You’ll be painting a beautiful wood sign to take home. Tickets include one beer.
Weekend Evening Music Under the Arbor @ Alba Vineyard
Jam to music at Alba Vineyard with evening music featuring Dave Roth 8/15; Darla Rich Duo 8/16; Corinne Mammana Duo 8/22; Lorenzo Branca 8/23; Dave Roth 8/29; Rob Lanter 8/30.
Weekly Music @ Panther Pub
Panther Pub features live music every weekend featuring PS Xperiment 8/15; Cardon Raquet 8/17; Lelica & B.D. Lenz 8/22; Will Hoppey 8/24; Zach and Cat 8/29; Harry Noble Duo 8/31.
Weekend Afternoon Music Under the Arbor @ Alba Vineyard
Jam to music at Alba Vineyard every weekend through October 26. Coming up: Paul Kopcienski Duo 8/9; Joe Mixon Trio 8/10; Barbie Tatum 8/16; Joe Wagner Duo 8/17; Lorenzo Branca Trio 8/23; Tony Forliano Trio 8/24; Vince Calvanese Duo 8/30; Jeff Bellfy 8/31.
Brook Hollow Live Music - August
Enjoy Brook Hollow's weekend live music with Katy Gerhold 8/15; Scott Messina 8/16; Ally Brown 8/17; OPEN MIC NIGHT 8/22; Sage, Pete Cline 8/23; Water Street 8/24; Sage 8/29; John Cain, Water Street 8/30; Just 4 Fun, Water Street 8/31; Rich Ortiz 9/5; Ally Brown, Katy Gerhold 9/6; Scott Messina 9/7.
Live Music @ Tiptons Tavern
Tipton's has live music every weekend featuring Scott Messina 8/15; Uncle Rocco 8/16; Hannah Noel 8/17; 2 Way Street 8/22; Naked Jake 8/23; Chuck Shubert & Co. 8/24; Werner Sommer 8/29; Skin of My Teeth 8/30; Cowboy and the Hippies 8/31.
Little Ridge Vineyards Afternoon Live Music
Little Ridge has live music featuring Dave Read 9/7; Rene' Avilia 9/13; John Cain 9/14; Jeni Hackett 9/21; Ally Brown 9/27; Dave Read 9/28.
Tuesday Cruise & Concerts Night @ Joe's Steak Shop & Shappell Park
Joe's Steak Shop is celebrating its 21st season of Cruise night. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks. Then, head over to Shappell Park for another concert at 7pm! There's even a free trolley!
Brook Hollow Live Music - September
Enjoy Brook Hollow's weekend live music with Rich Ortiz 9/5; Ally Brown, Katy Gerhold 9/6; Scott Messina 9/7; OPEN MIC NIGHT 9/12; Michael Long, Sage 9/13; Rich Berry 9/14; Katy Gerhold 9/19; Scott Messina, Ashley Marquez 9/20; Ally Brown 9/21; OPEN MIC NIGHT 9/26; Stan and Elise, Water Street 9/27; Lee Larson 9/28.
Live Music @ Tiptons Tavern
Tipton's has live music every weekend featuring Rob & Marty 9/5; Gearbox 9/6; Ten Gallon Matt 9/7; Truth & Soul 9/12; Jeff Bellfy & Co 9/13; Chuck Shubert & Co 9/19; Project 9 9/20.
September 26 - GruvituneSeptember 27 - Say It Ain't So
Tuesday Cruise & Concerts Night @ Joe's Steak Shop & Shappell Park
This is it! Joe's Steak Shop closes out its 21st season of Cruise night. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks. Then, head over to Shappell Park (353 South Main) for another concert at 7pm! There's even a free trolley!
Brook Hollow Live Music - October
Enjoy Brook Hollow's weekend live music with Rich Ortiz 10/3; Ally Brown 10/4; Elizabeth Gillen 10/5; OPEN MIC NIGHT 10/10; Lee Larson 10/11; Michael Long 10/12; Scott Messina 10/17; Katy Gerhold 10/18; John Cain 10/19; OPEN MIC NIGHT 10/24; Stan and Elise 10/25; Ashley Marquez 10/26; Rich Berry 10/31.
Live Music @ Tiptons Tavern
Tipton's has live music every weekend featuring Jimmy & the Parrots Duo 10/3; Radio One 10/4; George Grillo & Chris Condel 10/10; Bottlecaps 10/17; Bobby Clark 10/18; Stevie Vicks 10/24; Dear Anna 10/25; Bulldog Mac 10/31.
Brook Hollow Live Music - November
Enjoy Brook Hollow's weekend live music with Michael Long 11/1; Rich Ortiz 11/2; Lee Larson 11/7; Stan and Elise 11/8; John Cain 11/9; OPEN MIC NIGHT 11/14; Scott Messina 11/15; Water Street 11/16; Scott Messina 11/21; Sarah Lanier 11/22; 11/23 Ally Brown;
OPEN MIC NIGHT 11/28; Katy Gerhold 11/29; Ashley Marquez 11/30.
Brook Hollow Live Music - December
Enjoy Brook Hollow's weekend live music with Water Street 12/5; Katy Gerhold 12/6; Rich Ortiz 12/7; OPEN MIC NIGHT 12/12; Scott Messina 12/13; Ally Brown 12/14; Rich Berry 12/19; Stan and Elise 12/20; Michael Long 12/21; OPEN MIC NIGHT 12/26; John Cain 12/27; Ashley Marquez 12/28.
Live Music @ Tiptons Tavern
Tipton's has live music every weekend featuring Naked Jake 11/1; Ted Donatelli 11/7; Skin of My Teeth 11/8; Truth & Soul 11/14; Dirty Laundry 11/15; Chuck Shubert & Co. 11/21; Mr. T Band 11/22.
Friday Grill Night @ Alba Vineyard
Kick off summer with Chef Jack as he fires up the grill for a special evening under the Arbor! Menu includes an entree, which comes with a twice-baked potato and a summer vegetable medley.
Sunflower Festival @ Von Thun Farms
Celebrate August with a Sunflower Fest every weekend at VonThun Farms, featuring a different theme, such as fruit, brews, flowers and more! Bring your lawn chair and blanket and enjoy delicious food from a lineup of food trucks, live music, games and activities for all ages!
UACNJ Saturday Astronomy Talks 2025
Free public programs at Jenny Jump State Forest, presented Saturday evenings through October. The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the club's telescopes until 10:30pm, weather permitting.
Line Dancing @ Tiptons Tavern
Tuesdays are for dancing! Come out to Tiptons for drink and tacos specials every Tuesday along with DJ Dave Ruppell spinning the tunes.
Barnyard Buddies @ VonThun Farms
VonThun's Barnyard Buddies are designed for kids ages 2 and up who have an interest in farm life and love the outdoors. Purchase tickets, $12, in the farm market when you arrive. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen & hat.
Yoga in the Garden @ Rutherfurd Hall
Join Amanda for an all-levels yoga class on the upper lawn of Rutherfurd Hall. Classes are Sundays with a bonus Monday class in September.
Summer Soiree Series @ Brook Hollow
This marks the final Summer Soiree of the season at Brook Hollow, with live music (no cover!), a tasty food truck, and your favorite Brook Hollow wines.
Cruise Night @ Zeek's Place
This is the final Cruise Night of the 2025 season with Blood Moon Performance automotive at Zeek's! Open to all types of cars, from classic to modern muscle, tuners and trucks.
Friday Grill Night @ Alba Vineyard
Wind down summer with Chef Jack as he fires up the grill for a special evening under the Arbor! Menu includes an entree, which comes with a twice-baked potato and a summer vegetable medley.
UACNJ Saturday Astronomy Talks 2025
Free public programs at Jenny Jump State Forest, presented Saturday evenings through October. The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the club's telescopes until 10:30pm, weather permitting.
Harmony Township Community Day
Celebrate community! Kids activities, tethered balloons, food trucks, car show, vendors, live music (3-7pm), plus fireworks at dusk. No rain date.
Liberty Township Community Day
Grab the family for some fun activities and food along with fireworks at Liberty Community Day!
Phillipsburg Farmers Market @ Riverside Way
Phillipsburg's Open Air Market is in its fourth year, and changes are occurring! As of August 9, 2025, the market moved from Shappell Park to Riverside Way near the "Free Bridge" connecting Phillipsburg and Easton, and is held on Saturday from 9am-1pm (formerly Sunday). Enjoy vendors with farm, arts, bakery, flowers and other goodies along with live music and food.
Blairstown Farmers Market
Held each Saturday through November, this market features local farmers, fresh produce foods, vendors and music. Located in the parking lot next to the Blairstown Fire House at 5 Stillwater Road with excess parking is available in the elementary school lot across the street.
Washington Borough Farmers Market
Come out to Washington's market for fresh-picked produce, farm-fresh eggs, fresh-cut flowers, local honey, handmade soaps, jewelry, crafts, and live music! August 23: Flower Power Day with Paradise Lost for entertainment. August 30 will be an End of Summer Bash/ Labor Day Celebration with Surprise Guest!
West End Farmers' Market in Hackettstown
Hackettstown own West End Farmers' Market is open from 9:30am-1pm with local farmers, artisans, bread makers, bakers, artisans and more! Running through October 26!
Lopatcong Township Community Day
Food, drinks, rides, activities for kids and adults, live music, exhibitors, Car and Bike Show, fireworks at dusk! Rain date: Sept. 13.
Tastefully British Fish (or Chicken) 'n' Chips Dinner
Tastefully British Fish n' Chips or Chicken n' Chips Dinner offered by Belvidere United Methodist Church. Grab 'n' Go or Dine In. Orders & payment must be received by 9/8/25.
2025 Tour De Farm NJ
Registration open - discounted fee through Sept. 6! Gear up for the 13th Annual Tour de Farm and Fondo Cycling Tours through the northwest NJ farmlands, a cycling and culinary journey like no other! Start the day with a delicious farm-cooked breakfast, choose from one of the routes to visit farms, and then complete your day with a farm-cooked lunch. The tour begins and ends at Race Farm. There is a driving option for non-cyclers. This helps support our NJ farmers and their farms.
The Mane Event Equine Expo and Family Day
The Centenary University Equine Program presents this fundraiser, aiming to unite the community to benefit the university horses and he Equine Studies Program. The event will feature educational talks, various discipline demonstrations, horseless horse show, kids activities, tricky tray, food and beer trucks and more!
Sweet Corn & Garlic Festival @ Donaldson Farms
Celebrate the season's best at Donaldson's Sweet Corn & Garlic Fest! This family-friendly event is packed with fun activities, delicious food, and live entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Browse and shop from a selection of local artisans, crafters, and food vendors offering unique products and tasty treats. Kids will experience fresh-air fun activities including face painting, pony visits, hayrides, and more!
Concert Under the Stars @ Villa Milagro: Full Grown Men
Rock out to classic tunes from the Beatles, Stones, and more with Full Grown Men Band. Pack a picnic and enjoy wine by the bottle. Advance tickets $20; $25 at the door. Tickets guarantee table and chairs.
4th Annual NJ Railroad Festival in Phillipsburg
The festival features three walkable areas and celebrates the rich history of 173 years of transportation in Phillipsburg! The main festival, complete with live music, food and crafts, is at Shappell Park. Walk over to Phillipsburg Railroad Historians to tour their museum and ride their free miniature train. Stroll down South Main Street to the Phillipsburg Union - PU Tower and tour this ex-CNJ railroad switch tower, and continue on to Delaware River Railroad Excursions!
Tricky Tray hosted by Washington Woman's Club
$25 admission includes three sheets of tickets, one door prize chance and more (various levels). Additional bundles of tickets available for purchase. Food available for purchase, or may be brought in. Information/reservations: Diana Weidner, 908-283-3022 or ddmouse5@gmail.com. Doors open at noon, drawing at 2pm. At Belvidere Manor.
9th Annual Hackettstown Oktoberfest
Kick off the fall season with one of Hackettstown's biggest town-wide events of the year! Join the Hackettstown BID, Czig Meister Brewing Company, Man Skirt Brewing Company, and Grand Avenue Tavern as they host events throughout the weekend that include food, activities, vendors, and contests.
Fall Foliage Helicopter Rides @ Alba Vineyard
Get a bird's eye view of Alba beautiful estate vineyard and the Delaware River with Platinum Helicopters for a fall foliage helicopter ride.