We've gathered the best-of-the-best Farms & Artisans from the Raritan Watershed Region every Sunday from 10am - 1pm at Duke Farms. Stop by for all your grocery shopping needs & much more as our vendors will be fully stocked and ready! Alstede Farms- farm fresh veggies & fruits + baked goods America's Kettle Corn - fresh popped kettle corn Bon Nut Butters & Sweets - stone ground nut butters & more Bountiful Gardens - fresh flower bouquets & all things plants! CALDO Sauce / Hot Sauce 4 Good- local hot sauce & steak sauce Gorgeous Goat Creamery & Soap - goat milk, goat cheese, soap, lotion & pottery Haring Family Farm - eggs, pasture raised pork & grassfed beef The Healthy Hummus Broad - sweet/savory hummus & more Hoboken Farms - fresh bread, pastries & prepared meals Jams By Kim - artisan made jams *Japanese Weekend-cold processed soaps *JD Gourmet- olive oils, balsalmics The Kombucha Bar LLC- kombucha on tap Krakus Polish Delicatessen - kielbasa, pierogies & more Maha Premium Granola- all things granola Martenette Farms - farm fresh veggies, flowers & more Mediterranean Goods - argon oils, spices & cutting boards Neshanic Station Apiaries - all things honey &

2nd Annual Scarecrow Stroll and Contest Stroll the Watchung Lake and visit the Scarecrow displays along the fencing on the Green Village! Or join in the fun by creating a scarecrow for everyone to see! The stroll will take place from October 14th - November 3rd and the contest will be held on October 20th!

Snyder's Fall Festival Come to Snyder’s Farm Fall Festival and enjoy a well-organized day of family fun! From pumpkin picking and loads of fun activities to all your favorite fall comfort foods, like apple cider, cider donuts & yummy food trucks, we have something that is sure to please everyone. The Fall festival is held weekends only, hours are 11am to 6pm last entry and wagon ride to the event field is 4:30 Will not be open on Columbus Day FYI: The tractor pulled wagon is how you get to our fall festal event field, if you do not wish to take the wagon ride and want to walk, upon admission you must ask a team member to give you a driveway pass , those without passes will not be able to gain access to the driveway. Snyder's currently do not take credit cards; an ATM will be on premise should you need it. Visit Snyder's Farm Website for the list of activities included as well as additional charge activities!

Hand Build a Gnome or Two with Burnt Mill Potters ANYONE CAN DO IT...really!   No artistic skills necessary.  (age 10 and older) Hand-build one, two or three gnomes using slabs of clay and sculpture techniques under the watchful guidance of experienced clay artists. Many design ideas are available or bring your own creativity! You will also utilize various decorative techniques, such as underglaze painting, carving and attaching 3D elements. Finished glazed pieces will be available for pick up about 4 weeks later. 5 inch gnomes are $30 each. 7 inch gnomes are $40 each. 9 inch gnomes are $50. Payment will be accepted with Venmo, Zelle or cash the day of the event.

Fall Harvest Days at Norz Hill Farm Experience Fall Harvest Days at Norz Hill Farm: Fun for the Whole Family! Join us for an unforgettable day of farm fun, breathtaking scenery, and educational experiences! At Norz Hill Farm, we are proud to invite you and your family to Fall Harvest Days, a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates the beauty of the season while providing endless hours of fun and enjoyment. From farm tours to corn mazes, kids' corner, delicious food at Café 120(weekends only), and a scenic pumpkin patch, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Come and create lasting memories surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of Hillsborough! Embark on an Educational Adventure with Our Farm Tours Get Lost in the Thrilling Corn Maze Kids' Corner & Fun Things Satisfy Your Cravings at Café 120 - Food Stand (weekends only) Explore the Vast Pumpkin Patch Discover Delights at Our Farm Market

The story of Annie Sullivan and her student, Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months. With compassion, humor and dramatic tension, "The Miracle Worker" explores the volatile relationship between a lonely teacher and her headstrong charge.

  12 Angry Jurors is our next exciting production this October, at the People Care Center, 120 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater, NJ. 12 Angry Jurors is a play that contemplates the huge responsibility of 12 ordinary people as they consider the guilt or innocence of a young man accused of murder.  The 12 jurors bring their own histories, prejudices, and biases to the jury room as they work through this life-or-death decision.

Hand Build a Gnome or Two with Burnt Mill Potters ANYONE CAN DO IT...really!   No artistic skills necessary.  (age 10 and older) Hand-build one, two or three gnomes using slabs of clay and sculpture techniques under the watchful guidance of experienced clay artists. Many design ideas are available or bring your own creativity! You will also utilize various decorative techniques, such as underglaze painting, carving and attaching 3D elements. Finished glazed pieces will be available for pick up about 4 weeks later. 5 inch gnomes are $30 each. 7 inch gnomes are $40 each. 9 inch gnomes are $50. Payment will be accepted with Venmo, Zelle or cash the day of the event.

A Murder Is Announced The Lord Stirling Theater Company will perform the Agatha Christie murder mystery “A Murder Is Announced” in the English Barn Theater at the Farmstead Arts Center, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ. “A Murder Is Announced” will open on Friday, October 20, at 7:30PM, with additional performances on October 21 at 7:30PM, October 22 at 2:00PM, October 27 and 28 at 7:30PM, and October 29 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $25 general admission, $23 for seniors (65 and over) and students, $20 for Farmstead Arts members, and $15 for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased online at https://farmsteadartscenter.org or at the door (cash only). Based on Agatha Christie’s 1950 novel of the same name and adapted for the stage in 1977 by Leslie Darbon, “A Murder Is Announced” takes place in the quiet, little village of Chipping Cleghorn, where the residents are astonished to read an advertisement in the local newspaper that gives the date and time a murder will take place at the home of Letitia Blacklock. Unable to resist their curiosity, a group gathers at the house at the appointed time, when the lights go out and gunshots are fired. The body of a stranger is found lying on the drawing

Drumming Among the Trees Please Join Dana McCurdy in the Arboretum as he facilitates a beautiful, interactive experience for all those participating. Mr. McCurdy will guide the group in the drum circle, sure to be a therapeutic, meditative and recreational hour that initiates a deep human connection between rhythm, community and nature. No musical experience required. Children welcome if accompanied by an adult. Program is free to the public. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. All materials supplied

Hand Build a Gnome or Two with Burnt Mill Potters ANYONE CAN DO IT...really!   No artistic skills necessary.  (age 10 and older) Hand-build one, two or three gnomes using slabs of clay and sculpture techniques under the watchful guidance of experienced clay artists. Many design ideas are available or bring your own creativity! You will also utilize various decorative techniques, such as underglaze painting, carving and attaching 3D elements. Finished glazed pieces will be available for pick up about 4 weeks later. 5 inch gnomes are $30 each. 7 inch gnomes are $40 each. 9 inch gnomes are $50. Payment will be accepted with Venmo, Zelle or cash the day of the event.

Scare Farm at Norz Hill Farm Do you think you have what it takes to make it through Scare Farm, our haunted attractions? Scare Farm has 3 haunted attraction, Creepy Hollow & Paranoia which are both walking haunted trails and The Slay Ride, our haunted hayride. Scare Farm is open throughout the month of October on Friday, Saturday & some Sunday nights. Embrace the madness and mayhem. And brings your friends to be terrorized, too. Experience Scare Farm—voted one of the best in the tri-state area.