Events and Activities in Northwest New Jersey

Upcoming events forward from September, 2024

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September 1; Oxford

PADDY & THE PALE BOYS. Irish Pub 6 - 8pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts; 908/453-4381

September 3; Hackettstown

WHAT AMERICA SOUNDS LIKE. 250 years of music 7pm. Free. American Legion, 494 Willow Grove. More...

Hackettstown Historical Society; 908/850-3365

September 7; 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 7-8; Chester

ANNUAL FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL. Visitors will enjoy masterfully-done, handmade wares of highest quality. 10am - 5pm. $5, under 12 free. . Municipal Field; Gazebo Park on Main Street.

Historic Chester Village; 908/879-2900

September 7-8; Delaware Water Gap, PA

CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS JAZZ FEST. Created in 1978 by Phil Woods, Rick Chamberlain, and Ed Joubert, the COTA festival has united world-class musicians, performing artists, and visual artists with music and arts lovers from near and far. Festival site activities include food concessions, arts and crafts booths, strolling musicians, a monitored childrens' area, storytelling and other surprises during stage changes. Plenty of free parking, a rain tent in case of inclement weather, and handicapped facilities are provided. More...

COTA Jazz and Arts; 570/424-2210

September 14; Morristown

MORRISTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL. The Hot Sardines, U.S. Navy Jazz Band The Commodores, LaBamba's Rock ‘n R&B Big Band, Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses, Joanne Shaw Taylor 12 - 10pm. Free. On the Green.

Town of Morristown

September 14; Morristown

MIKE DAVIS. 7:30pm. 6 Normandy Heights Rd..

Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck; 973/971-3706

September 14; Ringwood

FALL WILDFLOWER WALK. Magical sights and sounds of fall in the woodlands of the Wildflower Garden 1pm. Free. 20 Morris Rd.. More...

Skylands Botanical Gardens; 973/962-7031

September 15; Allamuchy

ROB STONEBACK & TROMBOSIS. Four trombones join a great rhythm section 2 - 4pm. $35. 1686 Route 517 (Mountain Villa School). More...

Jazz at Rutherfurd Hall; 908/852-1894 x338

September 21; Hackettstown

THE GREAT AMERICAN SOULBOOK. CSC's Curtain Up season opener features a journey through the decades of Motown, R&B, and other iconic Soulful music that inspired generations. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..

Centenary Stage Company; 908/979-0900

September 21; 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. 10am - 10pm. Free.

Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800

September 21-22; 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

September 22; Ringwood

AUTUMN NATURE WALK. Bergen County Audubon Society will lead a walk through the gardens and fields looking for and identifying the migrating birds and butterflies that visit the NJBG 10am. Free. 20 Morris Rd.. More...

Skylands Botanical Gardens; 973/962-7031

September 28; Delaware

WALT WILKINS AND MARC DOUGLAS BERARDO. Two accomplished singer/songwriters in an expansive and bucolic Riverside Amphitheater that has been landscaped between the 200-year-old barn and the Delaware River, part of the twelve-acre historical park. 4pm. $10 suggested donation. Ramsaysburg Homestead, 140 Rt 46 at Ramseyburg Rd..

Friends of Ramsaysburg

September 28; Mount Tabor

ANNUAL VICTORIAN HOUSE TOUR. Explore unique charm of an historic community with an inside look at more than fifteen Victorian cottages, historic buildings and sites. 11am - 4pm. $35/ $30 advance. 36 Simpson Ave. More...

Mount Tabor Historical Society; 973/975-0001

September 28-29; Chester

ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST WEEKEND AND CAR SHOW. A variety of authentic German food, live music Chubb Park, Rt. 513.

Chester Lions Club; 908/879-6543

September 29; Morristown

FALL FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN. Non-stop entertainment for all ages on up to four different stages, beer tent, 150+ exhibitors showcasing our local businesses, restaurants, and notable community groups.

Morristown Partnership; 973/455-1133

October 5-1; Millington

WE WALK FOR HAWKS. Early-bird registrants will be guaranteed to receive this year's limited edition t-shirt, so keep an eye out for when it opens! In the meantime, sponsorship opportunities are available! Gain visibility for your business while helping precious wildlife recover. The winners' package will be awarded to the top challengers who complete the most mileage during the week. $150. 1452 White Bridge Road. More...

The Raptor Trust; 908/647-2353

October 5; Port Murray

MUSHROOM HIKE & TASTING. Together with Olga Tzogas of Smugtown, mushrooms we will become familiar with what is growing around us, to become more comfortable and to start a relation with mushrooms, plants and more! 2 - 4pm. $65, resv required. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

October 5; Ringwood

HARVEST FEST. Hayrides and pumpkin painting, children's games, food trucks, a plant sale and an enormous garden to explore 10am - 5pm. Free. 20 Morris Rd.. More...

Skylands Botanical Gardens; 973/962-7031

October 12; Delaware

TREASURES BY THE RIVER. A fall art and antiques fair beautifully blending thirty artisans and antique vendors. Indoor and outdoor settings in a large historic barn and in the pristine riverside amphitheater. 10am - 4pm. Free. Route 46 and Ramsaysburg Road on the Delaware.

Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead

October 12; Port Murray

SOAP MAKING. Choose from a varied selection of fragrant essential oils and herbs to create your own specialty soap. 1 - 3pm. $42, resv required. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

October 12-13; Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY'S JOURNEY THROUGH THE PAST. 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. 12 - 4pm. Free.

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

October 12-13; Sussex County

14TH ANNUAL SUSSEX COUNTY HERITAGE WEEKEND. Historic sites welcome visitors to stop by during this annual self-guided tour. Many of the sites are run by volunteers of the historical societies - a few are private. We include historic markers and related locations on our interactive map. 8:30am - 6pm. 133 Spring St., Newton.

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

October 13; Allamuchy

HENDRIK MEURKENS QUARTET. The pre-eminent Jazz harmonica and vibraphonist 2 - 4pm. $35. 1686 Route 517 (Mountain Villa School). More...

Jazz at Rutherfurd Hall; 908/852-1894 x338

October 19; Augusta

SUSSEX COUNTY HARVEST, HONEY AND GARLIC FESTIVAL. The annual Sussex County autumn celebration features a farmers' market, family activities, craft demonstrations, agricultural exhibits, food vendors, local artisans, and live music. Shop our farmers' market for seasonal produce, flowers, and local wine. The Sussex County Beekeepers Assoc. will have educational displays, materials and an array of honey products. For those who love all things garlic, we'll have the Garden State Garlic Growers. Free family fun, rain or shine! 10am - 4pm. Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road.

Sussex County Farmland Preservation and Conservation ; 973/579-0500

October 19; Pohatcong

POHATCONG'S HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR. Explore an eclectic mix of stone and clapboard structures dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. 10am - 5pm. $25 / $65 winery train. Alba Vineyard, 269 Route 627.

Pohatcong Township Historic Preservation Commission; 908/387-1493

October 20; Port Murray

MAD HERBAL TEA PARTY. Join us for a delicious Sunday afternoon herbal tea and learn the multitude of factors that go into the perfect cup. 1 - 3pm. $49, resv required. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

October 24; Washington

DAY OF THE DEAD--DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION. Celebrate with a traditional Mariachi Band, sugar skull face painting, fire pit, vendors. 5 - 9pm. Free. Pocket Park, 44 E Washington Ave..

Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800

October 24-3; Hackettstown

SOUL SAMURAI. After avenging the death of her lover, a young samurai girl named Dewdrop, along with her faithful sidekick Cert, must now battle through vampire-infested Brooklyn to make it back home. NEXTstage Repertory Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..

Centenary Stage Company; 908/979-0900

October 26; Port Murray

AUTUMNAL WREATH. Usher in the spirit of fall by creating a 16? wreath using a grapevine base and a wide selection of dried flowers, artemisia, seed pods, and moss; color-schemed to your desire. 1:30 - 3:30pm. $53, resv required. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

October 27; Lambertville

AUTUMN HOUSE TOUR. The annual self-guided tour includes historic public and private sites and canal walks. 11pm - 5pm. $30/ $25 advance. Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead, Rt. 29.

Lambertville Historical Society; 609/397-0770

November 2; Flemington

TOUCH-A-TRUCK DAY. Dump trucks, fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, military jeeps and lots more parked in one place so kids of all ages can get a close-up look in “a parade that stands still”. 11am - 3pm. Free. Deer Path Park, 120 West Woodschurch Road.

Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158

November 2-3;

EXPLORE WARREN HISTORY TRAIL. Historic sites in Warren County have coordinated plans for a self-guided county-wide tour, with family activities at each location. Join us for a weekend of fun and discovery as each stop along the trail offers something different and exciting for the whole family. Start at any site and pick up your trail map and guide. Or find schedule details and a digital map at WarrenHistoryTrail.org 10am - 4pm. Free.

Explore Warren History Trail

November 7-10; Hackettstown

DR. GLAS. An aloof Swedish physician gradually unburdens his soul with the story of his obsession for another man's wife and the murder he plots to win her heart. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Avenue.

Centenary Stage Company Fringe Festival; 908/979-0900

November 14-17; Hackettstown

MY BUDDY. Legendary comedian Buddy Hackett is brought to life in a live musical, theatrical production, told by the person closest to him... his son, Sandy Hackett. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Avenue.

Centenary Stage Company Fringe Festival; 908/979-0900

November 21-24; Hackettstown

COURAGE. One-person adaptation of the life of J.M. Barrie, the man who first told Peter Pan's version of this story and whom Hook hates with a passion. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Avenue.

Centenary Stage Company Fringe Festival; 908/979-0900

December 1; Allamuchy

CUBANO BE, CUBANO BOP. Seven piece group with roots in the Tito Puente Orchestra. 2 - 4pm. $35. 1686 Route 517 (Mountain Villa School). More...

Jazz at Rutherfurd Hall; 908/852-1894 x338

December 20-22; Hackettstown

THE NUTCRACKER. The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet presents their timeless holiday classic. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Avenue.