Events and Activities in Northwest New Jersey

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June 2-4; Washington

BalloonFestNJ.com; 908/283-0721

June 3;

ARC OF WARREN COUNTY FOOD TRUCK FEST. Outdoor fundraiser features gourmet food trucks, craft beer and hard seltzer, live bands and farm-fun activities throughout the day. 11am - 7pm. $8. Donaldson Farms.

The Arc of Warren County; 908/689-7525

June 3-4; Morristown

Harmonium Choral Society; 973/538-6969

June 3-4; Port Murray

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

June 4; Lebanon

COLONIAL BUTTER AND CHEESEMAKING. Join Bev Altrath and Arlene Soong at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead as they churn butter and discuss dairying in the 1700s. 1 - 4pm. Free. 114 Dreahook Road. More...

Readington Museums; 908/236-2327

June 4; Oxford

SHIPPEN TALKS. Brenda Heinrich Higgins discussed the history of Broadway (Warren Co.). 2 - 3:30pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.. More...

Shippen Manor Museum; 908/453-4381

June 9; Ringwood

CENTRAL BRASS . Popular, Broadway, Americana, jazz, folk, ragtime, and classical music. 6:30pm. $5. Skylands Botanical Gardens, 20 Morris Rd..

NJBG Summer Concerts; 973/962-9534

June 9-12; Morristown

Conscious Design Institute; 908/797-5225

June 10; Franklin Township

Colonial Park; 732/873-2459

June 10; Ringwood

Skylands Botanical Gardens; 973/962-9534

June 11; Milford

Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse; 908/86GRASS

June 11; Oxford

SHIPPEN TALKS. local author, Jeff Finegan, discusses the fourth book of his “I knew George Washington” series 2 - 3:30pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.. More...

Shippen Manor Museum; 908/453-4381

June 11; Ringwood

Skylands Botanical Gardens; 973/962-9534

June 15; Easton, PA

CANAL BOAT DINNER CRUISE FUNDRAISER. Dinner cruise on the canal boat Josiah White II to benefit D&R Canal restoration and maintenance 5:30 - 8pm. $100 pp.

Canal Society of New Jersey; 908/240-0488

June 16-23; Delaware River

ANNUAL DELAWARE RIVER SOJOURN. An eight-day guided paddling trip on the wild and scenic Delaware River, combining canoeing/kayaking, camping, educational programs, historical interpretation, and more. Call for fees.

Delaware River Sojourn; 646/205-2724

June 17; Delaware

Friends of Ramsaysburg

June 17; Washington

Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800

June 18; Oxford

LOST RAMBLERS. Bluegrass/Country 6 - 8pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts; 908/453-4381

June 22; Hackettstown

80S REVOLUTION. The ultimate show band highlighting the hits that drove people to the dancefloor in the incredible, decadent 80s. 8pm. $25.50. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Avenue.

Centenary Stage Company Summerfest; 908/979-0900

June 23; Ringwood

THE KOOTZ. 6:30pm. $5. Skylands Botanical Gardens, 20 Morris Rd..

NJBG Summer Concerts; 973/962-9534

June 24; Long Valley

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

June 24; Stanhope

Byram Township Historical Society; 201/304-2383

June 25; Oxford

PYRENESIA. Gypsy Folk and Hot Jazz 6 - 8pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts; 908/453-4381

June 29; Readington Township

Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars; 908/782-1158

July 1; Long Valley

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

July 2; Milford

Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse; 908/86GRASS

July 2; Morristown

Morris County Historical Society; 973/267-3465

July 2; Oxford

CIROTTI AND COMPANY. Americana Roots 6 - 8pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts; 908/453-4381

July 3; Bedminster

FIELD OF HONOR CELEBRATION. 200 American flags on display, patriotic musical performance by the Whitehouse Wind Symphony, blacksmith, spinner, lace-making demonstrations. 11am - 2pm. Free. Vanderveer House, 955 US Highway 202/206.

Friends of Jacobus Vanderveer House; 908/735-7985

July 4; Bridgewater

Washington Camp Ground Assn; 732/356-2692

July 4; Bridgewater

Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200

July 6-16; Hackettstown

Centenary Stage Company Summerfest; 908/979-0900

July 7; Ringwood

LORETTA HAGEN. A rising folk music star, her lilting sound will charm you. 6:30pm. $5. Skylands Botanical Gardens, 20 Morris Rd..

NJBG Summer Concerts; 973/962-9534

July 8; Milford

ANNIE AND THE NATURAL WONDER BAND. 4 - 6:30pm. $10 per person, resv essential. ?369 Stamets Road.

Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse; 908/86GRASS

July 9; Bridgewater

VITO PICONE & THE ELEGANTS. Doo-Wop 6:30pm - 8. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.

Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200

July 9; Oxford

DREW NUGENT & MIDNIGHT SOCIETY. 1920s & 1930s Jazz 6 - 8pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts; 908/453-4381

July 9; Ringwood

Skylands Botanical Gardens; 973/962-9534

July 12; Morristown

Morris County Historical Society; 973/267-3465

July 13; Readington Township

CAPTAIN JACK BAND. Billy Joel tribute band. 7 - 9pm. Free. Deer Path Park, West Woodschurch Road.

Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars; 908/782-1158

July 15; Oxford

PINE LEAF BOYS. Cajun/ /Creole/ Zydeco 6 - 8pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts; 908/453-4381

July 15; Ringwood

Skylands Botanical Gardens; 973/962-9534

July 16; Bridgewater

HERE'S ELTON. Elton John Tribute 6:30pm - 8. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.

Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200

July 16; Morristown

FROM APPLES TO ORANGES: TWO GENTLEMEN FARMERS IN MORRISTOWN. Visit the world of two gentlemen farmers whose estates were central to the life of rural 1800s Morristown. 1 - 3:30pm. $15 to $20. Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Ave. and Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 MacCulloch Ave.,. More...

Morris County Historical Society; 973/267-3465

July 16; Oxford

MOSS HENRY & BRYOPHYTES. Unrepentant Honky-Tonk 6 - 8pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts; 908/453-4381

July 20; Readington Township

BEST OF THE EAGLES. 7 - 9pm. Free. Deer Path Park, West Woodschurch Road.

Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars; 908/782-1158

July 21; Ringwood

THE GUTHRIE BROTHERS. 6:30pm. $5. Skylands Botanical Gardens, 20 Morris Rd..

NJBG Summer Concerts; 973/962-9534

July 22; Hackettstown

EARTH, WIND & FIRE TRIBUTE BAND. 8pm. $30/ 35. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Avenue.

Centenary Stage Company Summerfest; 908/979-0900

July 23; Bridgewater

K BROWN EXPRESS. Funk/Pop/Soul 6:30pm - 8. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.

Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200

July 23; Oxford

STONEHEARTH. Classic Bluegrass 6 - 8pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts; 908/453-4381

July 27; Readington Township

COUNTRY COMFORT. 7 - 9pm. Free. Deer Path Park, West Woodschurch Road.

Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars; 908/782-1158

July 27-6; Hackettstown

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL. Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! NEXTstage Repertory. 8pm. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Avenue.

Centenary Stage Company Summerfest; 908/979-0900

July 29-5; Harmony

Warren County Farmer's Fair; 908/859-6563, www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org

July 30; Bridgewater

KICKIN NASH. Country 6:30pm - 8. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.

Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200

July 30; Delaware

Friends of Ramsaysburg

July 30; Easton, PA

CANAL ROAD WALK AND ROLL. Enjoy a day with friends and family along the scenic D&R Canal with no cars! 10am - 4pm. Griggstown Causeway. More...

Canal Society of New Jersey; 908/240-0488

July 30; Oxford

CARAVAN OF THIEVES. Dark Cabaret 6 - 8pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts; 908/453-4381

August 3; Readington Township

AMISH OUTLAWS. Since Rumspringa, the Amish Outlaws have become well acclimated to the pleasures and vices of the modern world... music, most of all. 7 - 9pm. Free. Deer Path Park, West Woodschurch Road.

Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars; 908/782-1158

August 4; Ringwood

CARNABY STREET. 6:30pm. $5. Skylands Botanical Gardens, 20 Morris Rd..

NJBG Summer Concerts; 973/962-9534

August 4-12; Augusta

New Jersey State Fair; 973/948-5500

August 6; Bridgewater

SUPER TRANS AM. ‘70s & ‘80s Music 6:30pm - 8. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.

Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200

August 6; Milford

SUPERNOVA. Festival Jazz: classic and modern jazz with a jam vibe, from Chick Corea, Pat Methany, and John Scofield to classic 60s funky jazz like Eddie Henderson and Wes Montgomery. 4 - 6:30pm. $15 per person, resv essential. ?369 Stamets Road.

Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse; 908/86GRASS

August 6; Oxford

NA'BODACH. Scottish Electric Fusion 5 - 7pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts; 908/453-4381

August 10; Readington Township

HUNTERDON CHORAL ALLIANCE. 7 - 9pm. Free. Deer Path Park, West Woodschurch Road.

Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars; 908/782-1158

August 13; Oxford

JERSEY SOUND. Doo Wop 5 - 7pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts; 908/453-4381

August 19; Delaware

Friends of Ramsaysburg

August 20; Oxford

THIS WAY TO THE EGRESS. Steam Punk 5 - 7pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts; 908/453-4381

August 21; Ringwood

NO FUSS AND FEATHERS ROADSHOW. 6:30pm. $5. Skylands Botanical Gardens, 20 Morris Rd..

NJBG Summer Concerts; 973/962-9534

August 26; Lafayette

DESSERT IN THE DAHLIAS. Specialty desserts and beverages at a beautiful garden table in the middle of the flower fields 1:30 - 3:30pm. $30. 27 Pierce Rd.

Sunset View Farm; 973/579-7382

August 26-27; Harmony

WARREN COUNTY ANTIQUES SHOW AND VINTAGE MARKET PLACE. Shop the best in both high end and country casual antiques, with 100 dealers on site. 10am - 4pm. $8. Warren County Farmers' Fairgrounds, Route 519.

Warren County Antiques Show; 908/343-5873

August 27; Easton, PA

CANAL ROAD WALK AND ROLL. Enjoy a day with friends and family along the scenic D&R Canal with no cars! 10am - 4pm. Griggstown Causeway. More...

Canal Society of New Jersey; 908/240-0488

August 27; Oxford

DULCIMER BOYS. Gospel, Folk, Traditional 5 - 7pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts; 908/453-4381

September 2-3; Port Murray

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

September 3; Budd Lake

Scandinavian Fest; 610/868-7525

September 3; Oxford

PADDY AND THE PALE BOYS. Irish Pub Music 5 - 7pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts; 908/453-4381

September 9; Belvidere

BELVIDERE VICTORIAN DAY. This annual event transforms Belvidere into the Victorian village of yesteryear. Rt. 80, Exit 12, Rt 519 South to Belvidere.

Belvidere Victorian Days; www.belvidereheritage.com

September 10; Oxford

Shippen Manor Museum; 908/453-4381

September 16; Washington

FESTIVAL IN THE BOROUGH. Warren County's largest music and street festival features three music stages, artisans, crafters, exhibitors, food, family fun area, farmers market and more throughout the downtown business district. 11am - 10pm. Free.

Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800

September 16-17; Newton

Wilbur's Country Store; 908/362-8833

September 23; Hackettstown

Centenary Stage Company; 908/979-0900

September 23-24; Augusta

PETERS VALLEY CRAFT FAIR. Shop beautiful American Craft made by 150+ exhibiting artists from across the country. There are always ongoing artist demonstrations, live music, great food and kid's art activities. 10am - 5pm. $10. Sussex County Fairgrounds, Plains Rd..

Peters Valley Crafts Center; 973/948-5200

September 23-24; Washington

HOT AIR BALLOONS, FUN AND GAMES FESTIVAL. Car and motorcycle shows, drone racing, quoits, archery, carnival games, balloon flights. 2 - 9pm. $10 adult, / $8 advance. Warren County Community College, 475 NJ-57.

BalloonFestNJ.com; 908/283-0721

October 1; Sussex

ANNUAL AUTUMN LEAVES HIKE . Educational and scenic hike for casual and novice hikers. 2 - 3:30pm. Free. P.O. Box 7191.

Friends of Lusscroft Farm; 973/940-8855

October 12-16; Hackettstown

SIX ROUNDS OF VENGEANCE. In post-apocalyptic "Lost Vegas," a young gunslinger named Jess December enlists the help of a mysterious samurai cowboy to help avenge the murder of her sister. NEXTstage Repertory. 8pm. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..

Centenary Stage Company; 908/979-0900

October 26; Washington

DAY OF THE DEAD--DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION. 5 - 9pm. Free. Pocket Park, 44 E Washington Ave..

Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800

October 31; Washington

HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN. Trick or Treating in the downtown shopping district of Washington Borough, DJ playing Halloween music, prizes for best costume, best group costumes and best pet costume. 3 - 5pm. Free.

Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800

December 1; Washington

HOMETOWN HOLIDAY. Free family event with tree lighting, selfies with Santa and the Frost Princess, strolling brass band, Victorian photo booth, hot cider & cookies, horse drawn carriage rides (weather permitting). 5 - 8pm. Free. 44 East Washington Avenue.

Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800