Events and Activities in Northwest New Jersey

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March 1; Blairstown

KARAN CASEY. 8pm. 30 Main Street.

Roy’s Hall; 908/362-1399

March 3; Ringwood

MAPLE SUGARING & BONFIRE SOCIAL FOR ADULTS. Join us for a fun afternoon just for adults! First we’ll learn about the process, history and ecology of maple sap and syrup. 4 - 6pm. $22 per person. 150 Snake Den Road. More...

The New Weis Center; 973/835-2160

March 5; Hackettstown

KILLING STORM. U Boats off N.J. Coast 7pm. Free. American Legion, 494 Willow Grove. More...

Hackettstown Historical Society; 908/852-8797

March 7; Newton

SAMANTHA FISH. 7pm. 234 Spring Street.

The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700

March 9; Flemington

Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158

March 10; Boonton

SPRING CAR TREK. Explore the small-town charm of the northern Highlands region in Sussex and Passaic counties. 35$ per vehicle. Reservoir Tavern.

NJ Highlands Coalition; 973/588-7190

March 10; Hackettstown

ST. PATRICK'S PARADE. Streets fill with enthusiasm as families, residents and visitors line up along the curb, in store windows and porches to celebrate and witness the festive parade.

Hackettstown BID; 908/850-5004

March 14; Flemington

BUILD A BLUEBIRD BOX WORKSHIP. Learn about our Eastern Bluebirds and assemble boxes. 7 - 8:30pm. Echo Hill, 42 Lilac Drive.

Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158

March 14; Hackettstown

THE TARTAN TERRORS. Their own Celtic Invasion, mixing music energy with traditional folklore, dance, and humor. With an arsenal featuring classic bagpipes and fiddle, driving drum tones, and signature guitar style 7:30pm. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..

Centenary Stage Company; 908/979-0900

March 16; Blairstown

SERENE GREEN. NEPA’s young lions of Bluegrass! 8pm. 30 Main Street.

Roy’s Hall; 908/362-1399

March 16; Hopatcong

SPRING SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA. Fifty local vendors and crafters. 50/50 and food available for purchase. 10am - 4pm. Free. St. Jude’s Church, 40 Maxim Drive.

NJ Vendor Connect

March 23; Hackettstown

BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO JR. AND ILS SONT PARTIS BAND. The Creole cousin of jazz, Zydeco music will have you up dancing in the isles! 8pm. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..

Centenary Stage Company; 908/979-0900

March 23; Sussex

MAPLE SUGARING DEMONSTRATION. Live demonstrations of how to tap the maple trees, collect the sap, and make the delicious syrup. Fresh maple syrup available for purchase. Fun for the whole family! 10am - 3pm. P.O. Box 7191.

Friends of Lusscroft Farm; 973/940-8855

March 23; Newton

DEL MCCOURY BAND. 8pm. 234 Spring Street.

The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700

March 23; Flemington

WATERFOWL & WOODCOCK. Look for ducks and other water birds, as well as check on the eagles at Merrill Creek. 1 - 8pm. Echo Hill, 42 Lilac Drive. More...

Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158

April 4-14; Hackettstown

Centenary Stage Company; 908/979-0900

April 8; Great Meadows

United Astronomy Clubs of NJ; 908/459-4366

April 8-28; Hackettstown

Centenary Stage Company; 908/979-0900

April 10-24; Hackettstown

Centenary Stage Company; 908/979-0900

April 13; Blairstown

CHRIS SMITHER. 8pm. 30 Main Street.

Roy’s Hall; 908/362-1399

April 14; Morristown

THE MORRIS CANAL IN THE 21ST CENTURY: CREATING THE MORRIS CANAL GREENWAY TRAIL. Canal Society of New Jersey Lecture Series 2pm. 45 Macculloch Avenue. More...

Macculloch Hall Historical Museum; 973/538-2404

April 24; Flemington

Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158

April 27; Flemington

LICHEN WORKSHOP AND WALK. learn about these fascinating and ecologically important organisms followed by a walk to nearby spots where many of the common local species can be seen 2 - 4pm. $8. Echo Hill, 42 Lilac Drive.

Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158

April 27; Sparta

SPARTA SPECIAL OLYMPICS. Sixty+ vendors, food trucks, bulldog kissing booth. 10am. Free. 70 W. Mountain Rd.

Sparta Special Olympics

May 4; Washington

BalloonFestNJ.com; 908/283-0721

May 4; Washington

Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800

May 11; Newton

TOMMY EMMANUEL. 8pm. 234 Spring Street.

The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700

May 18; Flemington

OLD MINE ROAD EXCURSION. Explore the road from Route 80 to Millbrook Villageand explore the surrounds for migrants and residents. Possible sightings could include Hooded Warbler, Worm-eating Warblers, and others. 6:30am - 2:30pm. Free, registration required. Echo Hill, 42 Lilac Drive. More...

Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158

May 18; Hackettstown

STEVIEMAC. The annual Hackettstown Rotary Club Fundraiser presents a Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks experience Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..

Centenary Stage Company; 908/979-0900

May 18; Newton

JOHN HIATT. 8pm. 234 Spring Street.

The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700

June 1; Newton

ANDY SUMMERS. 8pm. 234 Spring Street.

The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700

June 1-2; Washington

BalloonFestNJ.com; 908/283-0721

June 9; Milford

Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse; 908/86GRASS

June 15; Washington

Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800

June 30; 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. 3 - 6:30pm. $15 per person, resv essential. ?369 Stamets Road.

Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse; 908/86GRASS

July 21; Milford

Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse; 908/86GRASS

July 27-3; Harmony

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

August 2-10; Augusta

New Jersey State Fair; 973/948-5500

August 18; Milford

Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse; 908/86GRASS

August 24; Wharton

Canal Day Association; 973/989-0237

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 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

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