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
December 2 - Raritan - Raritan Valley CC Planetarium - Sensory Friendly The Sky Above - A special astronomy and music show designed for families with children on the Autism spectrum or those with developmental disabilities, all ages. https://www.raritanval.edu/planetarium/public-shows
December 2 - Berkeley Heights - Downtown - Winter Walk - Take a walk along downtown Berkeley Heights and stop by different tables, vendors and enjoy games, food, performances and more. https://www.berkeleyheights.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1663&month=12&year=2023&day=10&calType=0
December 2, 9, 16 - Raritan - Raritan Valley CC Planetarium - The Alien Who Stole Christmas - Discover winter sky stars and follow Santa through the solar system with a friendly alien. https://www.raritanval.edu/planetarium/public-shows
December 2, 9, 16 - Raritan - Raritan Valley CC Planetarium - Winter Wonder Laser Lights Concert - Holiday favorite songs with festive laser light show. https://www.raritanval.edu/planetarium/public-shows
December 2-9 - Chester - Barn at Highlands Ridge Park - Festival of Trees - A community wide celebration featuring decorated holiday trees in a rustic winter wonderland setting. https://www.srcnj.org/events/
December 3 - Basking Ridge - The Stable at Lord Stirling Park - Free Pony Rides - Toys for Tots - bring an unwrapped gift and enjoy a free pony ride (under 10). https://www.somersetcountyparks.org/stable-lord-stirling-park/news/toys-tots-free-pony-ride
December 3 - Branchburg - RVCC Nash Theater - Taylor Simon King - celebrating three musical icons with intertwining performances. https://rvccarts.org/taylor-simon-king/
December 3 - Raritan - Raritan Valley Community College - Concert Honoring the Fallen Families of the US Military - Vocal concert honoring and fundraising for Gold Star Fallen Families. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VdXzb4PoVtuNo8ibeQlazoXWXcbo_g3X/view
December 4 - Morristown - MPAC - Cat Kid Comic Club the Musical (Field Trip) - Dav Pilkey's character in madcap live performance for grades 1-5. https://www.mayoarts.org/shows/cat-kid-comic-club-the-musical-field-trip
December 6 - January 7 - Millburn - Papermill Playhouse - Fiddler on the Roof - Beloved classic will charm the whole family! https://my.papermill.org/overview/fiddler
December 7 - Basking Ridge - Chabad of Somerset County - Grand Outdoor Menorah Lighting - Join in the festive lighting, with Chanukah Gelt Drop raining from the sky, crafts and games, hot cocoa, and more! https://www.bernards.org/resident/calendar/grand-outdoor-menorah-lighting
December 7 - Basking Ridge - Chabad of Somerset County - Loaves of Love - Mix and braid homemade Challah bread. https://www.chabadcentral.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/6131271/jewish/Loaves-of-Love.htm
December 8 - Bedminster - The Center for Contemporary Art - Counterpoint: Artists from the Arts Access Program at Matheny - enjoy the creativity and talents of these artists!
December 8 - Bedminster - Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum - Cocktail Party 2023 - Enjoy Colonial music, decor, and libations to benefit the Revolutionary War's educational center. https://jvanderveerhouse.org/cocktail-party-2023
December 9 - Warren - Warren Municipal Complex - Holiday Festival - bonfire, carriage rides, petting zoo, tree lighting and fireworks! https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=725930312907218&set=a.548169904016594
December 9 - Basking Ridge - Sieminski Theater CAC - A Celtic Christmas - Thomaseen Foley's annual touring performance of Irish carols, dancers and more inspiring the season.
December 9 - Morristown - Presbyterian Church in Morristown - Readings and Carols - Music in the Somerset Hills heralds the start of the season with poetry and joyous music. https://www.musicsh.org/
December 9 - Peapack - SC Library - Gingerbread Placemats - ages 3+ design a special placemat for holiday dinners. https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/8819318
December 9, 16 - Raritan - Raritan Valley CC Planetarium - The Christmas Star - Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions are discussed. https://www.raritanval.edu/planetarium/public-shows
December 10 - Chatham - Reasoner Park - Menorah Lighting. https://www.chathamborough.org/resident/calendar/menorah-lighting-resoner-park
December 10 - Bernardsville - Bernardsville Shopping Center - Let's Glow Chanukah Menorah Lighting - Glow in the Dark Chanukah Fun - crafts, donuts and more. https://www.chabadcentral.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/6171904/jewish/Lets-Glow-Chanukah-Menorah-Lighting.htm
December 11 - Warren - Flag Plaza - Chanukah Memorial Lighting - Latkes, gelt, gifts and more. https://www.chabadcentral.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/3508956/jewish/Community-Menorah-Lightings.htm
December 12 - Watchung - Watchung Circle - Chanukah Memorial Lighting - Latkes, gelt, gifts and more. https://www.chabadcentral.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/3508956/jewish/Community-Menorah-Lightings.htm
December 14 - Morristown - Morris Museum - Ignight the Night - Adult evening out with Corning Museum of Glass workers demonstrating flame working while you sip cocktails and enjoy music. https://morrismuseum.org/learn/flame-working/ignite-the-night
December 14 - Basking Ridge - Allen Street Gazebo - Chanukah Memorial Lighting - Latkes, gelt, gifts and more. https://www.chabadcentral.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/3508956/jewish/Community-Menorah-Lightings.htm
December 14 - 17 - Morristown - Morris Museum - Flameworking Demonstrations - Corning Museum of Glass brings flame workers to demonstrate glassmaking process. Wrapped Toys for Tots appreciated! https://morrismuseum.org/learn/flame-working
December 15 - Branchburg - RVCC Nash Theater - Eileen Iver's A Joyful Christmas - Grammy award winning band brings full evening of music and fun. https://rvccarts.org/eileen-ivers/
December 16 - Bridgewater - Bridgewater Public Library - The Nutcracker: An Abridged Performance - A unique, magical reading for all ages. https://sclsnj.libnet.info/events
December 17 - Morristown - Morris Museum - Duke Ellington's Nutcracker and the New Grinch Suites - Watergap Jazz Orchestra swings into town for a festive concert! https://morrismuseum.org/jazz/water-gap-jazz-orchestra-nutcracker-and-grinch-suites-2023
December 24 - Basking Ridge Downtown Green - Holiday Community Sing - annual caroling event open to all. 6:55-7:30pm https://www.bernards.org/resident/calendar/holiday-community-sing-1703462100
December 31 - Martinsville - Martinsville Gardens - New Years Eve 2023 - Live DJ to Bollywood and Bhangra hits, Indian and fusion cuisine.
January 1 - Basking Ridge - Sieminski Theater - NJ Festival Orchestra: The Great American Songbook - celebrate the New Year as Broadway Soloists bring American Favorites to our door. https://sieminskitheater.org/event/nj-festival-orchestra-the-great-american-songbook/
Welcome New Businesses!
Basking Ridge - BarristeR Coffee House - delicious local roasted coffee and pastries with advocacy for special needs. Stop in and enjoy a freshly made cup! www.facebook.com/people/Barrister-Coffee-House/100088598742578/
Summit - Nakorn Thai Restaurant - Vibrant Thai flavors from Bangkok bring authentic flavors to our area.
Bridgewater - iCode - Do your kids want to learn to build games, produce videos, 3D print, or any other technology or digital based projects? Check out the classes and camps for this fabulous newly opened STEM resource business!
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!
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! - 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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