Events and Activities in Northwest New Jersey

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Landscape artist St. Clair Sullivan climbs the Red Dot trail to the top of Mt. Tammany every morning that weather permits. Each day he takes a photograph and emails it home to his wife, Rita. Beat feet and get your distance by following any number of paths and trails in Northwest New Jersey.

October

All events are subject to change or cancellation. Many may be canceled or postponed. Please click or call ahead to confirm.

Through October; Oxford

VIRTUAL SHIPPEN. The c. 1754 Ironmaster’s Residence at Oxford Furnace is a National Register Site. Until it reopens, the museum will be posting pictures and videos on Facebook and our website, warrenparks.com/wcchc/shippen-manor-news. 8 Belvidere Ave..

Shippen Manor Museum; 908/453-4381

Thursday, 8-11; Hackettstown

RENT CONTROL. A struggling actor falls backwards into an NYC rent-controlled apartment and turns it into a lucrative AIRBNB. $10-$25. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Avenue.

Centenary Stage Company; 908/979-0900

Saturday, 10-11; Augusta

VIRTUAL PETERS VALLEY CRAFT FAIR. The online event will replace the annual fair. 10am - 5pm. $10. Sussex County Fairgrounds, Plains Rd..

Peters Valley Crafts Center; 973/948-5200

Saturday, 10-11; Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE PAST. Select sites will be open Saturday, 10am – 5pm and Sunday, 12– 4pm according to County and State policies which are subject to change at any time. Sites will hold tours led by costumed interpreters and actors portraying historical figures, special collections and exhibitions, and a seemingly unending variety of activities for public involvement and enjoyment. Ask for free trading cards when visiting the participating sites. Each card features a notable person, place, event, or theme taken from four centuries of Somerset County history. Collect, trade… and play! Check the event website for site descriptions, special programs, and tour maps for this FREE event.The Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission asks that all visitors, and all participating historic sites and their attendant organizations comply with the current State and County health, safety and social distancing protocols during this event. 12 - 4pm. Free.

Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission; 908/231-7110

Saturday, 10-11; Sussex County

SUSSEX COUNTY HERITAGE WEEKEND. A self-guided tour of historical sites, and museums with COVID modifications. 133 Spring St., Newton.

Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council; 973/383-0027

Thursday, 22-25; Hackettstown

A TALE OF TWO CITIES AS COBBLED TOGETHER BY THE BROTHERS LOVEJOY. A Parlor Theatrical production by Craig Fols $10-$25. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Avenue.

Centenary Stage Company; 908/979-0900

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Ongoing Programs and Events

Paulinskill Valley Trail, Andover to Columbia

Saturdays • NATURE WALKS. Hike the Paulins Kill Valley Trail. Hike different sections with various themes. Hikes leave from Kittatinny SP, Warbasse Jct., or Footbridge Park in Blairstown. Free.

Paulinskill Vally Trail Committee; 908/684-4820

Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center , Oxford

Weekends • THE PEQUEST TROUT HATCHERY AND NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION CENTER hosts a series of programs about the natural world around us for young and old alike. Preregistration is usually required. Topics range from a child’s first introduction to nature to seminars for expert fly fishers.

; 908/637-4125

Ongoing Tours and Exhibits

Morristown National Historical Park Morristown

Ongoing • TOURS OF WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS AT THE FORD MANSION. The Washington’s Headquarters Museum includes includes three exhibit galleries, a 30-minute introductory video, and the Discover History Center. Tours of Fords Manion will be made available at 10 and 11am and at 1, 2, 3 and 4pm. There is no entrance fee to visit the park’s Washington’s Headquarters Museum.
The park’s grounds, parking areas, tour road, 27 miles of hiking trails, and restroom facilities at the Jockey Hollow area are open to the public, seven days a week, 9:30am - 5pm.

Events

Events and Activities in Northwest New Jersey

All events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click or call ahead to confirm.

October

All events are subject to change or cancellation. Many may be canceled or postponed. Please click or call ahead to confirm.

Through October; Oxford

Shippen Manor Museum; 908/453-4381

Thursday, 8-11; Hackettstown

Centenary Stage Company; 908/979-0900

Saturday, 10-11; Augusta

Peters Valley Crafts Center; 973/948-5200

Saturday, 10-11; Somerset County

Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission; 908/231-7110

Saturday, 10-11; Sussex County

Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council; 973/383-0027

Thursday, 22-25; Hackettstown

Centenary Stage Company; 908/979-0900

Upcoming Events...

Ongoing Programs and Events

Paulinskill Valley Trail, Andover to Columbia

Paulinskill Vally Trail Committee; 908/684-4820

Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center , Oxford

; 908/637-4125

Ongoing Tours and Exhibits

Morristown National Historical Park Morristown

30 Washington Place; 973/539-2016 x210