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HUNTERDON 4-H AND AGRICULTURAL FAIR. Old-fashioned country fair featuring 4-H youth and and adult shows and contests, amusement rides, tractors pulls, varied entertainment and all kinds of food. Free Adm, Parking $15. Fairgrounds, South County Park, Route 179.
Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair, Inc.; 908/782-6809
Saturday, 22; Delaware
FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL. 50/50 raffle drawing at 6pm. Free. 4 Roy Ace St..
WHARTON CANAL DAY. An all-day celebration on West Central Avenue honoring the town’s roots along the historic Morris Canal. The street comes alive with live music, local food trucks, and a marketplace of vendors and makers. 10am - 5pm. Free. Hugh Force Park, 170 West Central Ave. More...
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.
POCONO STATE CRAFT FESTIVAL. 60 juried artisans representing contemporary and traditional crafts, fine art, artisanal food and personal care products present their work. 10am - 5pm. $6, 12 and under are admitted free. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 1000 Turkey Ridge Rd..
THE ANNUAL GREAT TOMATO TASTING. Take a wagon tour of the farm to learn about the research and extension programs being conducted. Taste more than 50 tomato varieties! This event is made possible with the assistance of the Rutgers Master Gardener volunteers. 1 - 7pm. 140 Locust Grove Rd.. More...
JAMES MADDOCK BAND. A rock & roll lifer, the British-born singer/songwriter has been carving his path since the 1980s with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller’s sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock. The concert will take place outdoors in the Riverside Amphitheatre. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnic tables are available. 4pm. $10 suggested donation. Ramsaysburg Homestead, 140 Rt 46 at Ramseyburg Rd..
BIRD WATCHING HIKE. Stroll up the hill, past the grazing cows, to our back pasture, which is sure to be a-twitter with activity at dawn! 7 - 9am. 369 Stamets Road.
NJ HESSIANS. Professor Peter Lubrecht separates fact from myth about thei rmarch across New Jersey during the Revolutionary War 7 - 9pm. Free. American Legion, 494 Willow Grove.
FALL FLOWER FESTIVAL & CRAFT MARKET. Enjoy two beautiful full days of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of our spectacular gardens, as well as our Craft Market. There will be 25-plus juried craft vendors – many new! Free admission and parking.. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.
LABOR DAY MADNESS CAR SHOW. This family event, rescheduled from a Memorial Day rain-out, features as many as 500 cars and brings thousands of visitors each year, will include multiple exhibitor classes, including Antique cars and trucks, Muscle Cars, Foreign Sports Cars, a special Corvette class and much more. A variety of food vendors will also be onsite as well as several craft vendors and car related vendors. 9am - 3pm. $5. Mars-Wrigley headquarters, 800 High Street.
SCANDINAVIAN FEST. Discover the customs, the history, the ethnic variety of the six Nordic nations: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. 10am - 6pm. VASA Park, 1 Wolfe Rd.. More...
BLANC APRÉS LABOR DAY WITH MIKE DAVIS AND THE NEW WONDERS 2026. 7:30pm. 6 Normandy Heights Rd..
Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck; 973/971-3706
Saturday, 12; Blairstown
TOUR DE FARM WARREN COUNTY. A cycling and culinary journey through the northwest NJ farmlands. There is a driving option for non-cyclers. Race Farm, 87 Belcher Road.
CURTAIN UP WITH GUNHILD CARLING. Centenary Stage's 2026-2027 season opening performance is by Swedish musical sensation Gunhild Carling, an internationally acclaimed superstar whose show is a can’t-miss event! Whether she’s singing favorite swinging jazz standards, playing one of many 11 instruments (trumpet, trombone, harmonica, oboe, harp, flute, recorder, or jazz bagpipe!) or juggling and tap dancing, Gunhild’s sublime showmanship shines 8pm. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
WOMEN AND THEIR WOODS RETREAT. A hands-on morning for women landowners and nature lovers to learn practical ways to encourage native plants, manage invasive species, and support wildlife habitat. The program includes a short presentation, guided walk, lunch, and time to connect with others who care for woods and forests. Coffee, light refreshments & lunch included. Address will be provided following registration. 9am - 1:30pm. $100. 145 Spring St..
Ridge and Valley Conservancy; 908/362-7989
Saturday, 12-13; 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.
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
Saturday, 12-13; Ringoes
SHEEP AND FIBER FESTIVAL. Sheep shows, shearing, spinners, vendors, artisans, food, children's activities, llamas, alpacas, contests and more! 9am - 5pm. $10/carload, $5/single. Hunterdon County Fairgrounds, 1207 Route 179.
Garden State Sheep Breeders; 908/730-7189
Sunday, 13; Griggstown
CANAL HOUSE CHALLENGE. Five of the historic locktender and bridgetender homes will be open to the public. Pick up a passport at your first stop and have it stamped. If you visit all five buildings in one day, you will receive a small prize. Visitors will be invited to tour the homes in East Millstone, Blackwells Mills, Griggstown, Kingston, and Port Mercer. The friends group in charge of each home will welcome visitors and provide a tour and history of the building. 10am - 4pm. Griggstown Causeway. More...
CENTRAL JERSEY JAZZ FESTIVAL. Artists perform during three days of jazz in Flemington (Friday), New Brunswick (Saturday) and Somerville (Sunday). Free.
MORNING BIRD WALK AT DARK MOON. Learn how to identify birds by sight and sound, gain insight into their behaviors, and discover why Dark Moon is such an important refuge for wildlife. 9 - 10am. Free. Route 519.
NOBLE BROTHERS BAND. The concert will take place outdoors in the Riverside Amphitheatre. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnic tables are available. 4pm. $10 suggested donation. Ramsaysburg Homestead, 140 Rt 46 at Ramseyburg Rd..
OVER THE EDGE FOR CLEAN WATER. Safely rappel 20 stories while enjoying spectacular views of the NYC skyline and helping protect the source of drinking water for approximately 70% of New Jersey residents. 9am - 4pm. $30. 2 Meadowlands Plaza. More...
SOURLAND SPECTACULAR BIKE RALLY. Challenging routes for serious cyclists, as well as shorter alternatives for more casual bikers through lovely woods, scenic vistas, mountain streams and postcard-perfect farms. The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road. More...
OLDE SUCKASUNNY DAY. Enjoy food, local vendors, crafts, games, live performances, and the library book sale — all while marking America’s 250th Anniversary and Roxbury Township’s Revolutionary history. Free. Main Street.
Roxbury Public Library
Saturday, 19-20; 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.
YOUNG PATRIOTS DAY. The 2026 event features Revolutionary War reenactments, historical figures, and hands-on colonial activities. 10am - 4pm. Free. Princeton Battlefield State Park.
JOHN BASILONE PARADE CELEBRATION. The annual event honors the World War II Marine hero with a parade and and commemorative ceremonies. 1pm. Boro of Raritan, LaGrange St to Somerset Street. More...
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.
BOONTON DAY. Annual celebration brings residents, families, and local businesses together for an afternoon of live music, food vendors, craft and business booths, and activities for every age. 12 - 4pm. Main Street.
WOMEN BUILD DAY. Sponsor a team of up to 15 women, great team building day for groups and businesses. Breakfast, lunch, t-shirt, fun all included. 7:45am - 3pm. 1500.00 per group. Arc Camp Warren.
THE GREAT AMERICANA WEEKEND. Dave Murphy, 9/25, 7 pm; The Daniella Fischetti Bluegrass Quartet, 9/26, 7 pm; Jesse Bardwell and The Noble Brothers, 9/27, 4 pm Raritan Inn, 528 County Road 513.
WINE AND CIDER TASTING. Along with wine and cider tasting, your ticket includes a tour of the Mill, live music, and a guided wine and chocolate pairing table 5 - 8pm. $10. 336 Mendham Road West. More...
Ralston Cider Mill; 973/939-6222
Saturday, 26; Milford, PA
FESTIVAL OF WOOD. This popular family-friendly event offers a variety of activities and events that demonstrate the many ways people use and enjoy wood in our everyday lives.Handmade crafts, arts, programs, children’s activities, educational exhibits, and more! 10am - 5pm. Free admission and shuttle. More...
MORRISTOWN LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE. Visit to learn more about the Museum's artifacts related to our nation's founding and revolutionary history and experience everyday history where it happened. 11am - 4pm. Free. 45 Macculloch Avenue. More...
MOUNT TABOR 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. $40/ $35 advance. 36 Simpson Ave. More...
Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800
Saturday, 26-27; 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
Saturday, 26-27; Franklin
ANNUAL FRANKLIN-STERLING HILL GEM AND MINERAL SHOW. Dealers, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, stone carvings, lectures, literature, fluorescent mineral exhibits, mineral collecting, museum tours and the traditional swap/sell. Franklin Fire Department, 137 Buckwheat Road. More...
WALK FOR HAWKS. An 8-day migration challenge that lets you set your own pace and mileage! All registrants will receive a one-of-a-kind Walk For Hawks t-shirt, a commemorative patch, and a case study. Registration fees are $50 for adults, $40 for seniors and $35 for children 12 years of age or younger. 1452 White Bridge Road. More...
August 1-September 6 • FARMING: A HIGHLANDS HERITAGE. Two concurrent exhibits of paintings, photographs, ceramics, mixed i& more, featuring the rich agricultural heritage of the Highlands. Farming has always been vital to the Highlands economy, intrinsic to the Highlands culture and identity and a defining feature of the Highlands landscape.
Maxfield Engine House, 713 Main St, Boonton and Farmstead Arts Center, 450 King George Rd, Basking Ridge. ; 973-588-7190
NJAA Observatory, High Bridge
Weekends • ASTRONOMY PROGRAMS. New Jersey Astronomical Association Observatory
is open to the public every weekend from Memorial Day to Halloween.
Saturday
evening programs begin at 8:30 PM and include a tour of the facility and public
viewing of planets/deep space objects through the 26" telescope, as well as
other smaller scopes. On Sunday afternoons from 2-5 PM, the public is invited
to look at sun spots through the 10" scope equipped with special solar filters.
For additional information, call or visit NJAA’swebsite.
Above, the Rosette Nebula is approximately 130 light years in diameter and 5,000 light years from Earth. Young stars at the center excite the surrounding hydrogen gas and cause it to glow. The photograph was taken at the UACNJ site in Jenny Jump State Forest by Gregg Waldron, MMAS
Saturdays • ASTRONOMY TALKS. Presentations
followed by observing sessions, weather permitting, at the UACNJ Observatory located 1,100 feet above sea level in Jenny Jump State Forest. The site is one of the few dark sky locations left in the state and features several permanently mounted telescopes from a 7-inch APO refractor to a 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain.
Weekends • THE PEQUEST TROUT HATCHERY AND NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION CENTER hosts a series of programs about the natural world around us for young and old alike. Preregistration is usually required. Topics range from a child’s first introduction to nature to seminars for expert fly fishers.
Ongoing • TOURS OF WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS AT THE FORD MANSION.
The Washington’s
Headquarters Museum includes includes three exhibit galleries, a 30-minute introductory video, and the Discover History Center. Tours of Fords Mansion are available at 10 and 11am and at 1, 2, 3 and 4pm.
