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WINE AND ART AT THE FARM. Art show, atered hors d'oeuvres, wine/beer, live band in restored farm buildings at historic Dvoor Farm, a 40-acre land preserve. 5 - 8pm. $125. Dvoor Farm, 111 Mine Street.
Hunterdon Land Trust; 908/237-4582
Saturday, 16; Hackettstown
MAIFEST. A traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring. Hackettstown businesses will host an assortment of live entertainment, activities, contests, cuisine, and craft beer. Free. Main Street.
RED WHITE AND BLUE SPRING SOCIAL AND CAR SHOW. Car show, live music, bouncy houses, cornhole Tournament, FD/PD/EMS touch a truck Lions Club Pavilion, 89 Rt. 46 (behind Smitty’s Liquors).
Ronald Wildrick Jr. VFW Post 12246
Saturday, 16; Pittstown
GREATEST HITS OF 1776. Music by Billings, Rossini, Haydn, among others 7:30pm. Bethlehem Presbyterian Church.
MORRIS CANAL & BOONTON IRONWORKS WALKING TOUR. See the remains of the ironworks, a Morris Canal Inclined Plane, the bases of two anthracite blast furnaces and the oldest worker houses in town 1:30 & 3:30pm. 210 Main Street. More...
DOVER WALKIING TOUR. Take a walk through Dover's Blackwell Street Historic District and 1851 Orchard Street Cemetery. 1 & 4pm. Entrance to the Orchard Street Cemetery.
MINE ROAD EXCURSION. Explore Old Mine Road from Route 80 to Millbrook Village and explore the surrounding areas for migrants and local residents. Possible sightings could include Hooded Warbler and Worm-eating Warblers. 6am - 2:30pm. $37. Deer Path Park.
SLAVERY AND THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: THE DELETED CLAUSES. OAH (Organization of American Historians) Distinguished Lecturer Holly Brewer discusses the deleted clauses of the Declaration, and why those condemning the actions of the English king related to slavery were removed. 2 - 3:30pm. $20. 55 Stockton Street.
MEMORIAL DAY MADNESS CAR SHOW. This family event, which 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.
MEMORIAL DAY COMMUNITY PICNIC. Anniversary of America flag raising, nature scavenger hunt, lawn games. Bring your own blanket and a covered dish to share. Grills & cutlery will be provided. Rain or shine. 12 - 3pm. Ramsaysburg Rd, and Rt 46.
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.
FEATHERFEST. The Raptor Trust’s 11th Annual Community Day—a special opportunity to connect with nature, learn about bird rehabilitation, and celebrate the incredible work of caring for wild birds. Meet our resident raptors up close, enjoy a tasty lunch from our featured food truck vendor, plus arts & crafts, face-painting, a silent auction, tricky tray, raffle prizes and more. 11am - 3pm. Free, registration required. 1452 White Bridge Road. More...
SPRING FEST. Guided bird walks, Manor House tours, avian wildlife lectures, photography contest, plant sale, barn sale, cottage sale, vendors and more. Presented by The Heritage and Agriculture Association, Inc., in cooperation with the NJ DEP/Div. of Parks & Forestry. 10am - 4pm. $5 admission, under 18 free. 50 Neilson Road.
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. Spend the late afternoon on the lawn of the farmhouse, listening to Celtic music for the modern masses. 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.
WILD FEST. Food truck and music festival with Creeping Charlie, CC Coletti, Joe Cirotti Trio, Whole Lotta Led, and a special appearance by The Black Cross Band. 12 - 7pm. $10. Clinton Elks Lodge.
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.
MOE-TION DANCE THEATRE. A series of compelling vignettes that honor the changes, wisdom, and beauty that come with growing older 7pm. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
ANNUAL DELAWARE RIVER SOJOURN. The 31st Annual guided paddling trip on the wild and scenic Delaware River, combining canoeing/kayaking, camping, educational programs, historical interpretation, and more. Join for all or any part of the trip. Call for fees. More...
PESTS AND DISEASE IN THE GARDEN. Join us to learn about how to prevent, identify, and manage common problems in the garden. 10:30 - 11:30am. Free. 3 Shotwell Dr.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension; 908-475-6505
Thursday, 25; Hackettstown
A TASTE OF IRELAND. World - class performers blend melodic folk mashups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartwarming story telling. 7:30pm. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
PETER KARP. 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..
November 21-April 30, 2026 • ICONIC: KATHLEEN GILJE REPAINTS ART HISTORY. Kathleen Gilje is a NYC-based painter (b. 1945) who trained in Italy as a conservator and is known for her liberal appropriation of the Old Master canon. The exhibit showcase’s the artist’s work and its relationship to the major art historical legacies of Leonardo da Vinci, Francisco Zurbaran, Gustave Courbet, and others.
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.
