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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...
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 - 2pm. $1. Echo Hill, 42 Lilac Drive.
Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158
March 10; Boonton
SPRING CAR TREK. Explore the small-town charm of the northern Highlands region in Sussex and Passaic counties. 35$ per vehicle. Reservoir Tavern.
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.
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..
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..
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.
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
BACKWARDS, FORWARDS, BACK. When soldiers returns from war carrying the ghosts of their tour, they're faced with a sobering decision. This electric, vivid, one-person show explores the power of healing and finding strength in vulnerability. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE EVENT. View the eclipse at the observatory in Jenny Jump State Forest. Digital cameras will be attached to some of the telescopes to provide a live view of the eclipse. Registration not required but suggested because of limited parking. 1 - 6pm. Free. Jenny Jump State Park, 333 State Park. More...
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL. As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
WOMEN PLAYWRIGHTS SERIES. Presentations on three consecutive Wednesdays of short-play competition, playwrighting classes, and panel discussions with visiting playwrights provide a working forum for the unique voice of women writing for theatre today. The WPS has helped to develop the work of over 60 playwrights from around the country, producing more than 14 world premieres on the CSC mainstage. Staged readings are followed by a lively discussion with the playwrights and casts. 7:30pm. Free. Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Center.
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...
THE FUTURE OF NJ FORESTS. We have been invaded by the Emerald Ash Borer, Spotted Lanternflies, a Nematode killing Beech Trees. If it has not already occurred, we are about to be invaded by the Elm Zigzag Sawfly and Asian jumping worms. Join Paul Kurtz from the NJ Dept. of Agriculture as he presents on the state of our forests and informs us on the biology, impacts and current research in handling these new forest invaders. Virtual Program. 7 - 8pm. Free,, registration required. Echo Hill, 42 Lilac Drive.
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
AREA 57. The event is all about tech and aviation, including drone demonstrations by Warren Community College’s nationally acclaimed Drone/Robotics/AI program and Combat Robots, organized by the newly formed Garden State Combat Robotics League. Of course, there will be a few hot air balloons. with presentations on How a Balloon Works, suspected alien Fred G Monster special shape hot air balloon and tethered rides, as weather allows! Warren County Community College, 475 NJ-57.
ROCK N ROLL STEAMPUNK FAIR. Come enjoy a full day of live music, artisan vendors, street performers, costumes and general steampunk shenanigans. Music lineup: Crash Gordon & Debra Dynamite, Frenchy and the Punk, Victor and the Bully. Plus dangerous feats of skill and tricks to amaze by Professional Monstrosity. Come dressed for the occasion or come as you are; you won't want to miss this unique festival! 10am - 5pm. Washington Ave.
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..
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.
NA'BODACH, CELTIC MUSIC FOR THE MODERN MASSES. Spend the late afternoon on the lawn of the farmhouse listening to great music. Enjoy selections from our delicious farm to fork picnic menu with culinary delights made from our own farm products! Family friendly, BYOB. No dogs please. 3 - 6:30pm. $15 per person, resv essential. ?369 Stamets Road.
SUSTAINABLY GREEN MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. A live music, original art, and crafts, celebration in conjunction with GreenFest and the Washington Borough Farmers Market kick off, Explore upcycled and recycled goods vendors, gardening and outdoor groups, environmental preservation exhibitors and related non-profit organizations and vendors. 10am - 5pm. Downtown borough.
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.
GITAN MAGIQUE. Steeped in the 1930s French jazz of Django Rienhart and Stephan Grapelli, but with contemporary attitude, Gitan Magique performs unique arrangements of well known jazz and classical repertoire as well as engaging original works. Enjoy the farm’s delicious foods which are available for purchase. Seating will be on the farmhouse lawn, with reservations limited in order to observe social distance guidelines. Family friendly, BYOB. No dogs please. 3 - 6:30pm. $15 per person, resv essential. ?369 Stamets Road.
WARREN COUNTY FARMERS’ FAIR AND BALLOON FESTIVAL. Where else can you thrill to a hot air balloon ride, eat cotton candy on a carnival midway, watch traditional craftsmen at work, get down-and-dirty in a Mud Bog competition, and cheer your neighbor on in a tractor pull... all in the same place? The Farmers' Fair, and Hot Air Balloon Festival is truly a family affair. Come out and play! $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 18; Milford
MARIBYRD. Spend the late afternoon on the lawn of the farmhouse, listening to great music and enjoying great food. Enjoy selections from our delicious farm to fork picnic menu with culinary delights made from our own farm products! Family friendly, BYOB. No dogs please. 3 - 6:30pm. ?369 Stamets Road.
CANAL DAY MUSIC & CRAFT FESTIVAL. The old time country fair celebrates the Morris Canal and its contributions to the development of the communities along its banks. with historical demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, narrated boat tour, kayak rides, live music and more! 10am - 5pm. Free. Hugh Force Park, 170 West Central Ave.
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.
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.
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..