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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...
BOTTLE HILL DAY. The annual street festival features four stages with live entertainment all day, vendor booths, amusement rides, great shopping, and delicious food. 10am - 5pm. Free.. More...
ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY. Visit the refuge and learn about the incredible wildlife it helps each year. 1pm - 5pm. $25. 676 County Road 513.
Woodlands Wildlife Refuge; 908/735-8300
Sunday, 4; Basking Ridge
THE LORD STIRLING 1770S FESTIVAL. Revolutionary War military detachment camps and conducts maneuvers, while Colonial trades and crafts, hayrides, clay crafts, stenciling, and toy making deploy on the lawns of the former Lord Stirling estate, who lived on the site and served under General George Washington. 11:30am - 4pm. $5. 190 Lord Stirling Road.
Environmental Education Center; 908/766-2489
Sunday, 4; Hackettstown
USTAD SHAFAAT KHAN - WHERE EAST MEETS WEST. Indian sitar and tabla musician Ustad Shafaat Khan that blends the cultural traditions of Indian classical and folk on sitar, tabla and vocals, with flamenco, pop, guitar, keyboards and western percussion. 2pm. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the district showcases more than two centuries of architectural design, from elegant Georgian and Classical influences to the ornate beauty of Queen Anne Victorian homes. Whether you are a history enthusiast, architecture lover, gardener, or simply curious to see behind doors that are rarely open to the public, this tour offers an unforgettable glimpse into one of New Jersey's most significant historic neighborhoods. 11am - 5pm. Free. 45 Macculloch Avenue. More...
HISTORY IN MOTION CAR SHOW. Dozens of classic cars, muscle cars, antique cars, hot rods, and exotic cars, foreign and domestic, will be on display at this fundraiser that celebrates automotive history 11am - 2pm. $25. 12 Dehart Street.
GROWING GARLIC WORKSHOP. An informative workshop hosted by Lynn Waclawski on the art of growing garlic in your home garden. Each participant will receive a fresh garlic bulb ready for planting. Space limited to 12 people. Refreshments will be served 10am. Free. 3 Shotwell Dr.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension; 908-475-6505
Friday, 9; Morristown
HISTORY & HOPS. Avery special evening full of food, fun, and fermented history featuring Glenbrook Brewery, Dismal Harmony Distilling, and Rebel Sheep Wine Co. No registration required. Age 21 & up. 4 - 8pm. $25. Acorn Hall.
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. 133 Spring St., Newton.
HERITAGE WEEKEND. Van Campen Inn and Walpack Village 12 - 4pm. Old Mine Road, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. More...
Walpack Historical Society; 973/362 5211
Thursday, 15-25; Hackettstown
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT 2B. NEXTstage Repertory presents an irreverent, darkly comic, modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous sleuth and sidekick by Kate Hamill 2pm. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
NORTHWEST NJ RIVERS CONFERENCE. A day of speakers, workshops and community for those who cares about this region, clean water and the rivers. This year’s Conference takes it all “Back to the Source” of Northern New Jersey’s clean and abundant water. The Conference explores the connection between land and water quality and quantity, the latest research and innovation and how to take action in your community. 9am - 4pm. $30. Centenary University Lackland Center. More...
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.
FAR HILLS RACE MEETING. A day of world-class steeplechase racing, timeless traditions, and unforgettable memories – all while supporting healthcare in our region.s. Moorland Farms 50 U.S. 202.
Somerset Medical Center; 908/234-9115
Saturday, 17; 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.
AUTUMN HOUSE TOUR. The annual self-guided tour includes historic public and private sites and canal walks. 11pm - 4pm. Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead, Rt. 29. More...
MARIBYRD, JOE CIROTTI, PETE LISTER, AND MIKE ALEXANDER. Spend the late afternoon on the lawn of the farmhouse listening to indie folk and Americana by this excellent quartet. Plus best farm to fork picnic ever, available for sale at the event. 3 - 6:30pm. $15 per person, resv essential. 369 Stamets Road.
FALL INTO AUTUMN BICYCLE RIDE. Ride a 9-mile loop along Sawmill and Park Ridge roads. 1am - 2:30pm. Donation of $5 per participant appreciated. High Point State Park, 1480 State Route 23. More...
GEOLOGY HIKE. Participants will learn about the four geologic units of the Newark Basin along the D&R Canal. Walk led by Pierre Lacombe, retired USGS geologist. 10am - 4pm. Free. Prallsville Mills, Rt. 29.
October 15-October 25 • MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT 2B. NEXTstage Repertory presents an irreverent, darkly comic, modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous sleuth and sidekick by Kate Hamill2pm.
Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave.. ; 908/979-0900
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.
