THERE'S SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO!
We've created this page to share ongoing and date specific events, venues that always have something going on, and sources of even more things to do, all for your enjoyment!
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Events / Happenings in Chronological Order by Start Date
Now open - Basking Ridge - Pleasant Valley Pool - town complex of pool and waterpark is open for the summer season!
Now open - Bernardsville - Pickleball Courts on Seney Road courts are open daily until dusk - please note rules and etiquette!
Now open - Basking Ridge - Coakley-Russo Memorial Golf Course Opens - our in-town Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed par 35, nine-hole course is open!
Now open - Bedminster - Farmers Market - Saturdays - local farmers and vendors - list attached.
Now open - Basking Ridge - Crane Farm - stop by for seasonal farm fresh produce!
Now open - Basking Ridge - Dogwood Farms (formerly English Farms) - stop by for delicious products all sourced within 50 mile radius!
Now open - Liberty Corner - English Farms - Peony's Envy Cut Flower Fields - Cut your own herbaceous peonies as they bloom!
Now accepting Membership - Basking Ridge Home Delivery - Flocktown Farm - locally grown CSA Organic veggies delivered once a week - signup closes soon!
Now through June 4 - Basking Ridge - Farmstead Arts Center - Fantasies and Fairytales - 24 artists present their work in various mediums.
Now through June 9 - Morristown - Morris Museum - Sand and Sea - explore beach vacations with this exhibit featuring objects from their collection.
Now through June 10 (Saturdays) - Gladstone - Gladstone Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve - Nature Days Bugs and Blooms Gardening Program - parents and children are guided by staff through fun, hands on learning in our organic vegetable and flower gardens!
Now through June 11 - Bernardsville - Peony's Envy Display Garden - Enjoy fabulous displays of ground and tree peonies during their blooming season!
Now through June 15 Thursdays, Gladstone - Gladstone Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve Nature Days Outdoor Program, a popular outdoor learning program for ages 3-8.
June 2 - Bernardsville - Public Library - Annual Senior's Breakfast - Continental breakfast and musical entertainment from MRB Jazz Project.
June 2-4 - Basking Ridge - Farmstead Arts Center - Blithe Spirit - presented by The Lord Stirling Theater Company, a "spirited" Noel Coward play.
June 2-4 - Morristown - Mayo Performing Arts Center - Matilda the Musical - join the spirited Matilda who uses the power of imagination to change her world.
June 3 - Basking Ridge - St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Father's Day Suit & Tie Canvas Painting Workshop - PreK to 6th grade (staggered) pop up art from Wee Little Arts.
June 3 - Far Hills - J. Malcolm Belcher Fairgrounds - Miles for Matheny - annual fun fundraiser for Matheny to help support their amazing facility - wheel.walk.run.fun!
June 3 - Basking Ridge - Allen Street Gazebo - Boy Scout Troop 351 Yard Sale - loads of gently used items to support the local troop!
June 3&4 - Basking Ridge - Sieminski Theater - Evening of Romance and Dance - Roxey Ballet presents a concert of “Evening of Romance and Dance” featuring a mixed repertoire of dances dedicated to the joys of romance.
June 3 - Hillsborough - Hillsborough YMCA HOP 5K Walk & Run - Annual event to benefit the local YMCA's programs.
June 3 - Hamilton - Grounds for Sculpture - Family Open Studios Dino Design - first Saturdays of the month offer art making and materials exploration for family friendly fun, included in admission.
June 4 - Bernards Township - 33rd Annual Pleasant Valley Twilight Challenge 5K - the 5K run, 1 Mile Healthwalk or the Kids Lollipop Loop benefits the Township Alliance Against Substance Abuse.
June 4 - Basking Ridge - St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Expressions 2023 Art Exhibition and Sale - The Meraki's Art Exhibition by local artists showcasing pottery.
June 4 - Bedminster - Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve - Spring Shedfest Musical Festival - Raritan Headwaters presents music, kids activities, food trucks and more!
June 4 - Chatham - Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center - Lenape Life - ages 7+ explore what indigenous life in NJ was like.
June 4 - Morristown - Vail Mansion Lawn - Celebrate Morristown Art Show - fine arts and crafts for purchase and enjoyment.
June 6 - Basking Ridge - Ridge Performing Arts Center - Ridge High School Choral Concert - Ridge HS Choral Concert!
June 7 - Basking Ridge - Ridge Performing Arts Center - WAMS Choral Concert - William Annin Middle School Choral Concert!
June 9-11 - Basking Ridge - Farmstead Arts Center - Blithe Spirit - presented by The Lord Stirling Theater Company, a "spirited" Noel Coward play.
June 9-11 - Hampton - Hunterdon Hills Playhouse - Dr. K's Motown Review - enjoy dinner and an amazing musical presentation of Motown era songs in costumes.
June 10 - Plainfield - Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church - Annilies - Somerset Hills Chorus and Rise Up Chorus perform together this musical based on Anne Frank's Diary.
June 10 - Bernardsville - Bernardsville Train Station - Farmer's Market Opens! - all your favorite vendors are back with their summer specials - support our local farmers and suppliers!
June 10 - Basking Ridge - Cross Road - Touch-A-Truck - Bernards PEC fundraiser let's kids get up close and personal with many trucks, trolley rides and more!
June 10 - Somerset - Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden - Rose Day Festival - live music, activity stations for kids, craft vendors and more!
June 10-11 - Bridgewater - Ted Blum 4H Center - Spring Train Show - family fun exploring miniature trains.
June 11 - Morristown - Presbyterian Church - Annilies - Somerset Hills Chorus and Rise Up Chorus perform together this musical based on Anne Frank's Diary.
June 15 - Morristown - Atrium Galley - Black Art in the Sun - featuring artist Ron ‘REAP’ Powell and including the work of 30 other artists.
June 15-17 - Morristown - Morristown Locations - Juneteenth Weekend - enjoy art, poetry, and live performances celebrating Juneteenth.
June 16 - Morristown - Morris Museum - Each One Teach One Happy Hour Event - meet the artists and hear live poetry, music and catering - free event!
June 17 - Basking Ridge - Ross Farm - Anna Rose with Rebecca Haviland - Songs with story craft, bring your chairs or blankets and picnic!
June 17 - Morristown - Morristown Green - Juneteenth Festival - music, dance, vendors all celebrating the emancipation of black slaves in the US.
June 18 - Whippany - Whippany Railway Museum - Father's Day Excursion Train - choose your train car as you travel through Morris and Essex counties.
June 23-25 - Hampton - Hunterdon Hills Playhouse - Kenny & Dolly in Harmony - enjoy dinner and a seasoned tribute to Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
June 24 - Basking Ridge - Ross Farm - Stephen Kellogg Plays 50th Concert - songwriting with humor, bring your chairs or blankets and picnic!
June 25 - Basking Ridge - Farmstead Arts Center - Fabio Mittino Simple Music for Difficult People - original music on electric guitar by classical guitarist.
June 28 - Warren - Mountain Blvd Municipal Field - Jersey Jukebox - the first in the Summer Concert Series is a talented group performing memorable music from the past.
Welcome New Businesses!
Basking Ridge - Hills of Herat - A new expansion of this wonderful Afghani restaurant, fresh and delicious chicken, rices, bread and other dishes with that warm home cooked feel!
Watchung - POURtuga Coffe Shop - Family owned Portuguese specialty cafe serving coffee, bread, pastries and rolls delivered fresh daily! Check Instagram for more info on this great addition on Stirling Road in Watchung.
Basking Ridge - StretchLab - One-on-one stretching sessions for your wellness: for sports performance, pain or just plain enhancing your body's abilities visit the studio at this new business on Mountain View Boulevard.
East Brunswick - Rock N Air - Kids climbing up the walls? Take them to Rock N Air to climb, bounce, run and play at this new indoor adventure park!
There's always something going at These Great Places!
Out There: Quest for Extra-Solar Worlds- Through April 29 (Fridays & Saturdays) - Randolph - County College of Morris Planetarium -adults and ages 8+, searching the night sky for other life, what we have found with our telescopes.
Summer Nature Day Camp and Watershed University for High School Students - Raritan Headwaters, various towns - summer registration has begun for outdoorsy, environmentally minded kids from little ones (3 and up) through high school. Certificate program for high school student levels.
Somerset Patriots 2023 Season Tickets Now On Sale! - Bridgewater - Single game, full and half season tickets are available. First home game starts April 6!
The Stable at Lord Stirling Park Guided Public Trail Rides - Basking Ridge - special walk-only rides for new and beginner riders. Also Available: Grooming Lessons and Lead Line Pony Rides! Our horses are back!
The Rapture Trust - Millington - Another wonderful local resource! Self guided tours on the avian trail and the Education Center is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The Cooper Gristmill - Chester - Flour Fridays - Baking enthusiasts can take home a 1 lb bag of stone ground pastry flour or cornmeal with their Cooper Gristmill tour and demonstration
Kids Street Park - Bridgewater - when you need a get away for an hour or two and the kids need to get some exercise, consider Kids Street Park (weather permitting). This park has a lot of space to run around in!
Somerset County YMCA - One of the 5 YMCA's of Greater Somerset County, there is always something going on that is healthy, fun and community based.
US Golf Association Museum - Liberty Corner - Do you sometimes forget we have the countries largest and most significant golf museum in the country in our backyard? Filled with history, art, artifacts, research, minority history - the collection is amazing! Current special exhibits include photography and diverse stories.
Farmstead Arts Center - Choose from a variety of fine arts instruction classes right now!
Mayo Performing Arts Center MPAC - Music, ballet, comedy and holiday special events all here in Morristown. Don't miss Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Musical or The Nutcracker ballet!
NJPAC - From music to community discussions to poetry to dance to painting for kids, NJPAC in Newark has you covered for amazing one day activities in November and December!
Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium - Did you know we have wonderful shows for all ages at a local planetarium? Saturdays are packed with different options including a sensory-friendly one!
Bernards Township Library - Health Tote Bag Checkout - Informal conversational Spanish practice, monthly book and show discussions, Friday night Opera, and that's just for the adults! Are you keeping up with our library's amazing offerings?
Bernardsville Borough Library - Teen writing, book clubs, zoom meditations and history lectures, the library is an amazing resource for things to do for the whole family!
Clarence Dillon Public Library in Bedminster - Drop in Bridge lessons and practice, virtual yoga, and museum passes for NJ museums, the Woman's Forum, virtual author talks and great history archives and connections!
Somerset County Library System of NJ - 12 branch locations including Peacock & Gladstone and Bridgewater. Many programs and events so check the events calendar.
Delaware River Railroad Excursions - A Day Out with Thomas tickets for August 11-13 are available and always popular. Tickets for Dino Days Jurassic train ride in September are on sale also.
Ridge Performing Arts Center - YouTube Channel - Did you know you could watch recordings of ALL Basking Ridge school concerts and programs? Check the list here!
Movie Theatre Schedules:
Bernardsville Bowtie Cinema - Available only for parties and events
Great Resources by Topic and Location:
Visit Somerset County - Great collection of events, restaurants, and even a weekly top ten! We enjoy many of their links and highly recommend! You can even sort by zip code!
Only In Your State NJ - Varied and sometimes offbeat - there's something in here for everyone! Covers the whole state and we bet you will find things new to you here!
NJ Mom - Raising a family and looking for information on all things local? NJMom has loads of events and things to do, and even some health related articles!
Private Walking Tours - Are you interested in scheduling a private or group walking tour for NJ: Morristown, Princeton, Hoboken, Jersey City, Oyster Bay, or Garden City? Literally any type of tour of NYC: literary, museum, neighborhood, ethnic history, tasting, biography, film, children's etc? Text me and I'll send you the email and number of a small company NYC Discovery Walking Tours that runs on email and phone alone.
Weekend Open Houses - Basking Ridge, Bedminster, Bernardsville, Bridgewater, Long Hill Love this area so much you want to live here? Click the link and get acquainted with the area -- better yet, call me and we will show you the area as your local expert! It self updates!
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