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April
Saturday, 25; North Branch
JANET'S PLANET. A tour through the Solar System 2pm. Rt. 28 and Lamington Road.
AREA 57. The event is all about tech and aviation, including drone demonstrations by Warren Community College’s nationally acclaimed Drone/Robotics/AI program. The program teaches piloting, design and development, maintenance and repair of drones, as well as AI and robotics. Several FRC (First Robotics Competition) robots will be on display, and the Da Vinci Science Center Mobile Fab Lab will demonstrate the principles of flight in a free hands-on workshop. Warren Technical School, 1500 Route 57.
NEW JERSEY LOYALISTS & THE BRITISH ARMY. Join New Jersey author and historian Todd Braisted to explore the loyalist experience in New Jersey. During the American Revolution, New Jersey resembled a civil war as bad or worse than what was to come four score and seven years later. 2pm. Free. 45 Macculloch Avenue. More...
THE INGENIOUS MR. HOPKINSON. A unique musical evening exploring the life and works of a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey, polymath Francis Hopkinson, a multi-talented musician, credited as the first native composer of the United States. 6:30 - 8pm. $35. 55 Stockton Street.
GREAT CONVERSATIONS. Dinner and engaging dialogue with celebrated hosts from the arts, education, food, medicine, entertainment, sports, industry and more. 6 - 9:30pm. $275. Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Avenue.
PLANT SALE. Perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, hanging baskets and potted plants. Knowledgeable Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice, and the plants are lush and healthy. Come early for the best selection. 9:30am - 4pm. Free.. 20 Morris Rd.. More...
RUN FOR THE RIVER. Participants will have the option to run or walk this course, which is a scenic loop that passes streams, pastures, historic buildings, and the beautiful Musconetcong River on a mostly flat course 10am - 12. $35. Asbury Fire Co., 410 Old Main Street. More...
NATIVE PLANT SALE. Buy your plants online and pick them up on Saturday. Or just show up and buy them live. Native plants can eliminate the need for pesticides and the need less water to survive. 9am - 2pm. River Resource Center, 10 Maple Ave.. More...
TREASURE OR TRASH. Clean out those closets and bring your finds to the Barn for an appraisal with expertJon Felz (RZM Fine Art & Antiques) 10am - 3pm. Free entry, appraisals:first item, $10; up to 3 items, $25; each additional, $5. 450 King George Road.
NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAY. Celebrate National Public Gardens Day in MHHM's historic garden! Join us for special presentations, nature scavenger hunts, and art activities in the garden. Rain or shine 10am - 1pm. Free. 45 Macculloch Avenue. More...
THE PATRIOTS BALL: A NIGHT HONORING GEORGE WASHINGTON. Held under a tent at Morristown National Historical Park, this elegant evening (black tie optional) will bring together community leaders, history supporters, and guests for cocktails, dinner, and dancing in honor of the legacy of General George Washington and Morris County’s central role in the American Revolution. 5:30 - 9:30pm. 30 Washington Place.
ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF BIRDING. Teams and individuals have up to 24 hours to count as many species as they can identify by sight or sound. Each species seen or heard counts as one. There are four levels of competition. Most teams use the event as a fund-raiser through pledges for an organization, bird club, or favorite conservation organization. More...
WINE AND ART AT THE FARM. Art show, atered hors d'oeuvres, wine/beer, live band in restored farm buildings at historic Dvoor Farm, a 40-acre land preserve. 5 - 8pm. $125. Dvoor Farm, 111 Mine Street.
Hunterdon Land Trust; 908/237-4582
Saturday, 16; Hackettstown
MAIFEST. A traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring. Hackettstown businesses will host an assortment of live entertainment, activities, contests, cuisine, and craft beer. Free. Main Street.
MINE ROAD EXCURSION. Explore Old Mine Road from Route 80 to Millbrook Village and explore the surrounding areas for migrants and local residents. Possible sightings could include Hooded Warbler and Worm-eating Warblers. 6am - 2:30pm. $37. Deer Path Park.
SLAVERY AND THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: THE DELETED CLAUSES. OAH (Organization of American Historians) Distinguished Lecturer Holly Brewer discusses the deleted clauses of the Declaration, and why those condemning the actions of the English king related to slavery were removed. 2 - 3:30pm. $20. 55 Stockton Street.
MEMORIAL DAY MADNESS CAR SHOW. This family event, which features as many as 500 cars and brings thousands of visitors each year, will include multiple exhibitor classes, including Antique cars and trucks, Muscle Cars, Foreign Sports Cars, a special Corvette class and much more. A variety of food vendors will also be onsite as well as several craft vendors and car related vendors. 9am - 3pm. $5. Mars-Wrigley headquarters, 800 High Street.
TOUR OF SOMERVILLE. Bicycle racers from as far as New Zealand, Canada, California and Mexico are expected to compete at the 79th Tour, America’s longest-running competitive cycling event. Thousands of spectators annually line streets of Somerville a series of twelve events that combine competition among world-class athletes with lawn parties, family reunions, music, and a kid’s play area near the County Courthouse Green. Free admission. Main Street.
FEATHERFEST. The Raptor Trust’s 11th Annual Community Day—a special opportunity to connect with nature, learn about bird rehabilitation, and celebrate the incredible work of caring for wild birds. Meet our resident raptors up close, enjoy a tasty lunch from our featured food truck vendor, plus arts & crafts, face-painting, a silent auction, tricky tray, raffle prizes and more. 11am - 3pm. Free, registration required. 1452 White Bridge Road. More...
November 21-April 30, 2026 • ICONIC: KATHLEEN GILJE REPAINTS ART HISTORY. Kathleen Gilje is a NYC-based painter (b. 1945) who trained in Italy as a conservator and is known for her liberal appropriation of the Old Master canon. The exhibit showcase’s the artist’s work and its relationship to the major art historical legacies of Leonardo da Vinci, Francisco Zurbaran, Gustave Courbet, and others.
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.
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 Mansion are available at 10 and 11am and at 1, 2, 3 and 4pm.
