Diya painting and Rangoli Competition Diwali, the “festival of lights,” is a vibrant celebration of joy, hope, and liberation across South Asia and the diaspora. To celebrate the triumph of good over evil, freedom over oppression, and the interconnectedness of all life at Montgomery’s farmers market we invite you to paint your unique diya and/or create community through a rangoli competition. Activities are from 10:30am to noon. Open to anyone. Ages 16 and above for rangoli painting. No registration or fees required, just come to the activity table next to the Montgomery Friends of Open Space table and say you want to participate. Supplies provided. LOCATION: Montgomery Municipal Center, 100 Community Dr., Skillman

Prepare to be amazed and transported to an enchanting world of bubbles with The Gazillion Bubble Show! This mind-blowing spectacle combines the joy of bubbles, the wonders of lasers and lights, and musical science fun for the whole family. Get ready to rediscover the sheer delight of bubbles as you embark on a one-of-a-kind interactive journey through the hour-long show. The extraordinary stage design and production features awe-inspiring bubble artistry, high-energy music, and captivating lights and lasers that will leave you spellbound. The incredible bubble artists behind this phenomenal show are siblings Deni and Melody Yang, who have captivated audiences worldwide. Coming from a family of performers, their parents worked tirelessly to infuse their passion for performance with a perfect blend of art, science, and entertainment that makes this show so special.

Prepare to be amazed and transported to an enchanting world of bubbles with The Gazillion Bubble Show! This mind-blowing spectacle combines the joy of bubbles, the wonders of lasers and lights, and musical science fun for the whole family. Get ready to rediscover the sheer delight of bubbles as you embark on a one-of-a-kind interactive journey through the hour-long show. The extraordinary stage design and production features awe-inspiring bubble artistry, high-energy music, and captivating lights and lasers that will leave you spellbound. The incredible bubble artists behind this phenomenal show are siblings Deni and Melody Yang, who have captivated audiences worldwide. Coming from a family of performers, their parents worked tirelessly to infuse their passion for performance with a perfect blend of art, science, and entertainment that makes this show so special.

Sunday, October 18, 2025, 3 p.m. Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 Did you know the Celts invented Halloween? Long before Christianity reached Scotland and Ireland’s misty shores, Celts celebrated the 31st of October as the eve of Samhain, a time when the boundaries of our world and the 'Otherworld' are at their thinnest and all manner of spirits, spectres, fairies and fell creatures are free to roam the mortal realm. Join storyteller David MacCaffrey, the "Shannachie of Glenndunbun Ballybegg," as he tells traditional and modern Celtic tales of terror. Drawing on the ancient folkways and legends of the people who practically invented horror his stories present a macabre menagerie of ghosts and ghouls, devils and demons, banshees and beasties and things that go bump in the night. David Emerson of History on the Hoof portrays David MacCaffrey, the Shannachie of Glenndunbun Ballybegg. Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets for this outdoors program on an autumnal afternoon on the grounds of the Wallace House. This program is part of a series made possible by the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association, Proud Partner of Revolution NJ, with the

Join us Saturday October 18 for 4 exciting shows here at the RVCC Planetarium! 3:00 pm Earth, Moon, and Sun (and Coyote) (ages 6-12) 4:00 pm Lasers Monster Mash (ages 6-adult)? 7:00 pm Halloween: Celestial Origins (ages 8-adult) 8:00 pm Fright Light Laser Concert (ages 10-adult) Tickets will be $11 per person for one show, $20 per person for two. Reservations are recommended but not required. Please call the Planetarium at (908) 231-8805 for more info. Full show schedule can be found here: https://www.raritanval.edu/planetarium/public-shows

Grab your pajamas and get ready for night filled with laughter, friends, and fun! We’ll kick things off with a short and sweet Havdalah service, followed by cheesy pizza, buttery popcorn, and a kid-friendly outdoor movie under the stars (weather permitting). It’s the perfect way for kids ages 5–11 to unwind after a long week of school and enjoy an evening of community, comfort, and connection. Parents, drop your kids off and give yourself a well-deserved night off, we’ve got the fun covered! Open to members and non-members!

Join NASA Ambassador and Educator James Falletti under the new moon for amazing stargazing at Raritan Headwater's Fairview Farm October 18th from 6-8pm Hike, campfire and smores included (weather permitting)

Just say the words Devil State and everyone knows you're talking about New Jersey. Bernards Township in northern New Jersey is home to the infamous Devil’s Tree. Deep in the Pine Barrens lurks one of the most legendary creatures in American folklore: the Jersey Devil. From north to south, east to west, every corner of the Garden State is steeped in eerie tales—arguably home to some of the most famous legends, from your favorite childhood stories to modern-day myths. The questions remain: How many can you name? How many do you believe in? And how many have you actually seen with your own eyes? Join us on this one-of-a-kind, frightening, fascinating, and most definitely entertaining journey—and see for yourself… if you dare!

The Lord Stirling Theater Company will perform “Hound of the Baskervilles” in the English Barn Theater at the Farmstead Arts Center, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ. “Hound of the Baskervilles” will open on Friday, October 17, at 7:30PM, with additional performances on October 18 at 7:30PM, October 19 at 2:00PM, October 24 and 25 at 7:30PM, and October 26 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://farmsteadarts.org/what-we-do/theater.html or at the door (cash only). Tim Kelly’s stage adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most spine-chilling mystery features suspense, humor, and terror. Sir Henry is heir to the vast Baskerville fortune, a legacy that comes with a family curse of death at the fangs of a horror that prowls the moor. Only Sherlock Holmes can stop the beast. While mysterious lights signal Baskerville Hall and the hound terrifies the countryside, the sleuthing begins and suspicion falls on sinister servants, butterfly collectors, ladies in distress, and escaped convicts. “Hound of the Baskervilles” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. (www.concordtheatricals.com).