THE NICETIES. An accomplished Ivy League professor holds routine office hours with an ambitious young student to discuss her thesis: if history is written by the victors, who tells the story of the oppressed? Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
BATTLE OF BOUND BROOK. Living History at the Abraham Staats House remembers Washington's army at Middlebrook with American and British soldiers re-enacting battles in street and field, Colonial crafters, encampment, children's activities, special programs and tours and more. 17 Steuben Lane. More...
TIBETAN AND HIMALAYAN SPRING FESTIVAL. Discover Himalayan culture through traditional food, art, and dance. See demos of Thangka Painting, Tibetan woodcarving, Sand mandala construction, butter sculpture and traditional Tibetan medicine. Enjoy Tibetan face painting and calligraphy. East Rutherford Community Center, 37 Vreeland Ave.
Folklife Center of Northern New Jersey
April 15; Morristown
A HISTORY OF HUMANS AND THE GREAT SWAMP. Presented by Pat Wells 6pm. Morris County Library. More...
Morris County Historical Society; 973/267-3465
April 17; Newton
BÉLA FLECK: BEATRIO. 8pm. 234 Spring Street.
The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700
April 18; Flemington
EARTH DAY FESTIVAL. Help us celebrate the one, the only, Planet Earth! Meet live animals with Rizzo's Wildlife World, enjoy a high- energy musical experience with recycled instruments with Bash the Trash. All day, meet animals and do other activities with local 4-H clubs. Make and take home a recycled or natural craft. Visit the tables of local environmental organizations to find out what they do. See what critters live in the stream (bring water shoes or boots), and try out casting a fishing line. 9:30am - 2:30pm. Free. Echo Hill, 42 Lilac Drive.
HISTORIC GARDEN TOUR. In honor of Earth Day 2026, trace the history of the garden from the first roses planted in 1810 to modern updates with native plant species to support biodiversity. 10am & 1pm. Free. 45 Macculloch Avenue. More...
SHAD FESTIVAL. Artists, crafters, shad hauling demonstrations, guide walking tours, entertainment, and a shad dinner. 12:30 - 5:30pm. Bridge and Union Streets. More...
Lambertville Chamber of Commerce; 609/397-0055
April 25; 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. Warren County Community College, 475 NJ-57.
THE INGENIOUS MR. HOPKINSON. A unique musical evening exploring the life and works of a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey, polymath Francis Hopkinson, a multi-talented musician, credited as the first native composer of the United States. 6:30 - 8pm. $35. 55 Stockton Street.
GREAT CONVERSATIONS. Dinner and engaging dialogue with celebrated hosts from the arts, education, food, medicine, entertainment, sports, industry and more. 6 - 9:30pm. $275. Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Avenue.
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
May 17; Princeton
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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..
THE WEDDING SINGER. Summerfest 2026. A wannabe rock star (aka professional wedding singer) is left at the altar and finally changes his tune. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
MORRIS COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Animals shows and presentations, exhibits, family activities, monster truck rides, hay ride, food trucks High View Farms, 416 Sand Shore Rd..
WARREN COUNTY FARMERS' FAIR AND BALLOON FESTIVAL. More than an agricultural fair, the Farmer's Fair boasts a hot air balloon festival, and a variety of shows and competitions you don't often find in today's world of digital entertainment. From demolition derbies and a rodeo, to fry pan throwing and hay bale rolling in the Agricultural Olympics, the Fair provides a great variety of entertainment for all! $9/ $5 ages 5-12. Farmer's Fairgrounds, Rt. 519 near Stryker's Rd..
MALTBY & SHIRE'S: CLOSER THAN EVER. Summerfest 2026 filled to the brim with the brilliance for which these musical theatre giants are known. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
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 5-7; Bridgewater
SOMERSET COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Family fun in 15 acres of exhibits, entertainment and food concessions recognizing the accomplishments of 1,000 Somerset County 4-H members. North Branch Park, Milltown Road.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RIVERSIDE FALL FESTIVAL & HISTORY TRAIL. In conjunction with the Explore Warren History Trail, activities at Ramsayburg will include apple tastings and cider press, apple baked goods sale, home grown produce and grains, country-style fine art, tours of the historic buildings and grounds. 10am - 4pm. Free.. Route 46 and Ramsaysburg Road on the Delaware.
EXPLORE WARREN HISTORY TRAIL. Historic sites in Warren County have coordinated plans for a self-guided county-wide tour, with family activities at each location. Join us for a weekend of fun and discovery as each stop along the trail offers something different and exciting for the whole family. Start at any site and pick up your trail map and guide. Or find schedule details and a digital map at WarrenHistoryTrail.org 10am - 4pm. Free. More...
