Events and Activities in Northwest New Jersey

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. Music by Golden Gup from his custom pink 1965 Ford F-100. 9am - 3pm. Free. The Westin Governor Morris. More...

WHY GO NATIVE?. What exactly are native plants, and why do they matter? Join the Morris County chapter of the Native Plant Society to learn the many ecological benefits of growing native plants in our gardens. 2pm. Free. 45 Macculloch Avenue. More...

AUDUBON: SPRING NATURE WALK. Don Torino of the Bergen County Audubon Society will lead you on a walk through the Botanical Garden to look for early spring birds visiting NJBG, as well as the many different species that inhabit our region. 10am. Free. 20 Morris Rd.. More...

SPRING ENCAMPMENT AT JOCKEY HOLLOW. Throughout the weekend, visitors can explore the sights and sounds of a recreated 18th-century military encampment. Demonstrations will include musket drills, military inspections, cooking, sewing and other camp chores. Younger guests are invited to take part in the “children’s muster,” where they’ll be taught how to march and drill like Revolutionary soldiers. This year’s encampment includes additional interpretive demonstrations sponsored by the Friends of Jockey Hollow. Visitors can observe 18th-century carpentry with Scott Lance of At the Sign of the Adze, Ace, and Chisel, historical laundry methods, and trade interactions with the camp sutler. 11am - 4pm. Free Admission. Jockey Hollow, 586 Tempe Wick Road.

PLANT SALE. Perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, hanging baskets and potted plants. Knowledgeable Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice, and the plants are lush and healthy. Come early for the best selection. 9:30am - 4pm. Free.. 20 Morris Rd.. More...

FRENCHTOWN WALKING TOUR AND SKY MANOR AIRPORT. The downtown Frenchtown Tour with historian and author, Rick Epstein, will explore the Great Fire of 1878, the rise of the Odd Fellows, the oldest house in town, the silent-movie theater, Senator Martin's alligators, the Queen of Bridge Street, how Frenchtown got its name, and more. Lunch at Sky Manor Airport Café 12 - 8pm. Deer Path Park, West Woodschurch Road.

NATIVE PLANT SALE. Buy your plants online and pick them up on Saturday. Or just show up and buy them live.  Native plants can eliminate the need for pesticides and the need less water to survive. 9am - 2pm. River Resource Center, 10 Maple Ave..

ART IN THE PARK DAY. This is the perfect day to visit the Peters Valley School of Craft campus, in the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Visitors can participate in hands-on craft activities and watch live demonstrations by local artists. Shop our galleries, visit with the artists selling their work and visit community booths from around the area. 10am - 4pm. Free. 19 Kuhn Road (Rt. 615). More...

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.

April - June • ONLINE WORKSHOPS. Peters Valley is excited to offer some innovative online workshops in the fall, winter & spring. Workshops will be added to the calendar on a regular basis and will complement our in-person learning. Register online.

March 15-April 20 • SECOND CAREER MAKERS. The exhibit highlights the work of individuals who have either held a previous career before transitioning into a full time maker or are balancing a career alongside their creative practices. We aim to highlight the deep and storied backgrounds that often contribute to an artists process as well as gain insights into the steps one may take if they are planning to transition into making full time. We’re pleased to be showcasing ceramics, woodworking, collage, textiles, jewelry, blacksmithing, glass, and more in this well rounded display. There are 53 artists represented in this exhibition.

April 1-April 30 • FEATURED ARTISTS. The month of April will showcase ceramic artist, Ellen Mulligan and potter, Sandy Pancrazi.
Mulligan enjoys “making mugs; bowls, plates and platters. I like to imagine my pots stacked in the dishwasher – sturdy, dirty and well-used. The idea of my pieces being invited to your table is what makes this all so special to me.”
Sandy Pancrazi works out of her basement studio in northern New Jersey making functional pottery in earthenware and stoneware.
Both artists will offer 10% off any one item with a coupon at checkout during the month of April

Through April 27 • THE ORCHID SHOW: MEXICAN MODERNISM. A very special sensory treat awaits at “The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism” through April 27 in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx. In a tropical paradise, orchids partner with palm trees, cacti, water gardens and the designs of Mexican modernist architect Luis Barragan. Plus fun for 21+ at Orchid Evenings. More...

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.