NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary Enjoy a quiet morning at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. Enjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature’s wonders waiting for us to discover. The walks are cancelled if there is snow, rain, or weather warnings. Registration required by 4:00 PM the day before the walk. Pre-registration Required. COST: Free for members, $5 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please bring binoculars if you have them. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Loaner bioculars will be available. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance

Festival of Trees 46th Anniversary December is the time to visit the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center (EEC) to welcome winter and get into the holiday spirit! The festival is an indoor exhibit of decorated trees by various community groups and individuals alike. Enjoy holiday music and relax while viewing the beautiful trees! Please call 908-722-1200 (ext. 5328) or email mjuhasz@scparks.org to participate as an exhibitor and decorate a tree, to make group reservations or for more information. Suggested donation: $5 per person. Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 29, 2024, 9:00am-4:30pm **Please note the EEC will be closed December 24 & 25** See you in December at the EEC – the perfect lead into the holiday season! Donate new, unwrapped Toys while you visit for Toys For Tots!  

Walk an Alpaca - Saturday Mornings PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!! NON REFUNDABLE!!!!! NON CHANGEABLE!!!! Alpaca Halter Training (Walking): Walk one of our beautiful, friendly Alpacas around our property. Enjoy their wonderful personalities and cuteness overload. You will be instructed on how to handle your alpaca and we will give you a little bit of information on our Alpacas. 1 reservation is 1 Alpaca and 1 Person. Children under the age of 9 cannot walk by themselves. Your walk will last around 15 minutes. Feel free to take lots of pictures with your alpaca and if you need assistance doing so, please as one of our Volunteers for help. This is a rain/snow or shine unless torrential rain then we will postpone. PLEASE BE ONTIME! IF YOU ARE MORE THAN 5 MINUTES LATE FOR YOUR SCHEDULED WALK, YOUR WALK WILL BE CANCELLED!!!!! Our helpers are all volunteers, so tipping is appreciated.

Santa at the Commons Santa will begin welcoming children of all ages for visits and photos filled with holiday magic. Located in Center Court on the shopping center’s Lower Level, visits to Santa Celebration will begin Saturday, Nov. 16 through Tuesday, Dec. 24 ‘Tis the season for Santa, shopping, and holiday events. Photos with Santa November 16 – December 24 Santa Cares Day Sunday Dec 1st 10am – 12pm Bridgewater Commons welcomes families to a sensory-friendly Santa experience. Make holiday memories in a soothing environment. PET Photos with Santa Tuesday December 3 & Thursday December 5 3pm-7pm Bring your furry, four-legged family members to meet Santa! Cats and dogs are welcome with their pet parents on a leash or in a carrier. A percentage of sales benefit the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter.

Crystals, Stones, and More: Advice and Readings with Shannon Stumped and at a crossroads? Ready for the next step? Uncertain of what the future holds? Whether it's finding soul mates, love and relationships, career, soul healings, or sage spiritual guidance along the journey, come see Shannon and set the course for happier ever after in your life. All sessions always free. Sign-ins from noon to 2PM, with Shannon, who specializes in miracle-making (and a whole lot more), including: Decision-making Problem-solving Spiritual Guidance Wisdom Inspiration Encouragement Prayer Letting Go Cutting Soul Ties Soul Healings Wishes & Dreams Blessings Anointings Commitment Ceremonies Happiest Ever Afters NEW: Text Sunnyside Gift Shop to sign-up! 908-409-3884 What to Know: All sessions are in Divine timing (sign-ins by arrival time only); always free (no costs, no strings); complementary with all belief systems (secular or nonsecular) and all walks of life. For more information, you are welcome to contact Shannon @ JoyAlchemy.com.

Old English Christmas at the Old Dutch Parsonage Visit a festive Old Dutch Parsonage for a reading and discussion of passages from Washington Irving's “Old English Christmas” in The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Trace the history of the holiday among the colonial Dutch before the American Revolution and the contributions of Washington Irving’s work to the customs of the holiday season today.

Holiday Lights Hayride Nov 28, 2024 to Dec 1, 2024 Dec 5, 2024 to Dec 8, 2024 Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 Dec 19, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024 Looking for family Christmas activities and holiday fun? Bring your family and friends for a festive holiday lights tractor-drawn hayride! It's that feeling you get when Christmas time comes, and you smell the cookies baking in the oven and the sound of holiday music coming from your Bluetooth speakers. So why not upgrade your yuletide joy with a holiday lights hayride at Norz Hill Farm! Join for a Magical Journey Through a Winter Wonderland Under the Twinkling Lights! Christmas time at Norz Hill Farm is always a special experience. There's something about the chilly air and Christmas lights that makes the whole place feel magical. One of our favorite Christmas activities here on the farm is the holiday lights hayride. Bundling up in a warm blanket and snuggling close to your loved ones as you ride through the farm, taking in the sights and sounds of Christmas. The best part is when you get back to the farmhouse and can sit by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate, feeling all