In a winter pose, the Asbury Mill used water power to grind grain, and later process graphite. It anchored the growth of Asbury’s Historic District, which includes a number of extravagant homes from the 19th century. The Mill underwent significant structural rehabilitation, completed in 2019, with plans to open as an Interpretive Center with exhibits. The Mill exemplifies people’s connection to the Musconetcong National Wild and Scenic River – a recognition based upon the Native American, industrial, agricultural, and recreational uses of the river. Photo: Alan Hunt
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February 1; Washington
FOUNDER'S DAY. Founder's Day is a celebration of Geshe Wangyal's arrival in the United States on February 5, 1955 and his ferocious efforts on behalf of Americans. Guests are welcome to the remembrance, which include prayers, a teaching, and sharing of stories of Geshe Wangyal's life. 2pm. 93 Angen Rd.
MAPLE SAP COLLECTION. Collecting the sap is a crucial step of the maple sugaring process! Many methods are used on commercial farms, but the basic idea is the same, moving the sap from the maple trees to the stove 1 - 2:30pm. $8/family. Echo Hill, 42 Lilac Drive.
Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158
February 8; Sussex
WINTER NATURE WALK . Enjoy beautiful scenery and hear interesting facts and anecdotes about nature and Lusscroft's rich history. 2 - 3:30pm. Free, donations appreciated for restoration efforts. P.O. Box 7191.
FIVE GENERALS NARRATED BUS TOUR. Narrated bus tours visiting the five houses of the Winter Cantonment of 1778-79. Learn how the area was divided up by General Washington's troops and how important Middlebrook was to the Army's efforts. $40 per person. Student under 18, $20. Tour begins at Van Horne House 941 East Main St, Bridgewater.
MAPLE SAP COLLECTION. Collecting the sap is a crucial step of the maple sugaring process! Many methods are used on commercial farms, but the basic idea is the same, moving the sap from the maple trees to the stove 1 - 2:30pm. $8/family. Echo Hill, 42 Lilac Drive.
Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158
February 26; Morristown
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY. Beethoven's Fifth Symphony 7pm. 100 South Street.
SCREECH OWL EXPLORATION. This nighttime walk will focus on the etiquette one must use when owling. 9 - 10pm. $8. Sunnyside Section of the South Branch.
RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION. A fusion of Irish and international dance with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. 100 South Street.
WOOD DUCK BOX WALK. A scenic riverside walk where we'll observe local waterfowl and prepare nesting boxes for the upcoming breeding season. 2 - 3:15pm. $8. Sunnyside Section of the South Branch.
Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158
March 8; Hackettstown
ST. PATRICK'S PARADE. The parade takes place on Main Street with numerous participants including Irish dance groups, Irish bands, community groups, bagpipes and drums, Centenary University and Hackettstown High School teams and clubs, Surrounding area fire departments and rescue squads, as well as hometown favorites Junior and Senior Colonial Musketeers and the Hackettstown Community Band. 3:30pm.
THE MIDDLEBROOK LEGACE. Symposium features David Emerson, Leslie Bramlett, Roger Williams, Dr. Robert Sigel, John Seidel on various topics 9am - 3:30pm. $35 per person. Student under 18, $20. Raritan Valley Community College.
MAPLE SUGARING LIVING HISTORY PROGRAM. Experience first-hand the North American tradition of maple sugarin. Native Americans discovered the sweet quality of sugar maple sap before written history. For hundreds, maybe even thousands of years, Native Americans would set up camp in a stand of sugar maples during the sap run. The sugar they produced was an important food for them and for the colonists, who learned the process from the Native Americans. It was only during the 1930s when maple sugar took the form we use today: syrup! 9am - 3:30pm. Free. Echo Hill, 42 Lilac Drive.
Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158
March 21-22; Morristown
NEW JERSEY BALLET. Icons of American Ballet featuring New Jersey Symphony 100 South Street.
BATTLE OF BOUND BROOK. Living History at the Abraham Staats House remembers Washington's army at Middlebrook with American and British soldiers re-enacting battles in street and field, Colonial crafters, encampment, children's activities, special programs and tours and more. 17 Steuben Lane. More...
AREA 57. The event is all about tech and aviation, including drone demonstrations by Warren Community College's nationally acclaimed Drone/Robotics/AI program. Warren County Community College, 475 NJ-57.
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.
HOT AIR BALLOONS, ARTS AND CRAFT FESTIVAL. A colorful and spectacular festival with an array of crafters and vendors, food trucks, a car and truck show, live music and family entertainment. A daily mass balloon launch, tethered hot-air balloon rides and drone demonstrations will fill the air. 2 - 9pm. Warren County Community College, 475 NJ-57.
ANNUAL DELAWARE RIVER SOJOURN. The 31st Annual guided paddling trip on the wild and scenic Delaware River, combining canoeing/kayaking, camping, educational programs, historical interpretation, and more. Join for all or any part of the trip. Call for fees. More...
MORRIS COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Animals shows and presentations, exhibits, family activities, monster truck rides, hay ride, food trucks High View Farms, 416 Sand Shore Rd..
WARREN COUNTY FARMERS' FAIR AND BALLOON FESTIVAL. More than an agricultural fair, the Farmer's Fair boasts a hot air balloon festival, and a variety of shows and competitions you don't often find in today's world of digital entertainment. From demolition derbies and a rodeo, to fry pan throwing and hay bale rolling in the Agricultural Olympics, the Fair provides a great variety of entertainment for all! $9/ $5 ages 5-12. Farmer's Fairgrounds, Rt. 519 near Stryker's Rd..
NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR / SUSSEX COUNTY FARM AND HORSE SHOW. New Jersey's Largest Agricultural Fair, features agricultural events and education, animals, exhibits, horse shows, carnival, petting zoo, vendors, craft tent, flower and vegetable shows, art, 4-H, chainsaw artist and auction, fair food, entertainment. Sussex County Fairgrounds, Rt. 206 & Plains Rd.. More...
New Jersey State Fair; 973/948-5500
August 5-7; Bridgewater
SOMERSET COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Family fun in 15 acres of exhibits, entertainment and food concessions recognizing the accomplishments of 1,000 Somerset County 4-H members. North Branch Park, Milltown Road.
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.
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.
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.
RIVERSIDE FALL FESTIVAL & HISTORY TRAIL. In conjunction with the Explore Warren History Trail, activities at Ramsayburg will include apple tastings and cider press, apple baked goods sale, home grown produce and grains, country-style fine art, tours of the historic buildings and grounds. 10am - 4pm. Free.. Route 46 and Ramsaysburg Road on the Delaware.
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. More...
