Mark your calendar! Throughout the entire year, Somerset County, NJ wows with distinctive diversions. Lively. Enlightening. Internationally recognized. Gather with community members for events and entertainment encompassing arts, culture and music, open-air and athletic activities, revealing classes and tours, and wholesome fairs, festivals and farmers markets.
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Underground – LATIN HOUSE NIGHT

Village Brewing Company 34 West Main Street, Somerville

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH LATIN HOUSE NIGHT! Bring a toy for Toys for Tots because nothing says "I deserve presents" like donating one first. Get on the Nice List before Santa checks it twice... See you there! Holiday spirit optional, rhythm required.

Free

4-H Science-sational Day (register by Nov. 20)

Ted Blum 4-H Center 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater

Children in grades K–6 are invited to 4-H Science-sational Day: Air & Space, a day of interactive science workshops. Using 4-H's “Learn by Doing” approach, youth engage in hands-on activities to learn about a variety of air and space topics—plus enjoy the “Fizz Bang BOOM” larger-than-life science show with family entertainer Conrad Cologne! The cost is $25 per 4-H member and $35 per non-4-H member. Parents/guardians—this Dec. 13 event is drop-off, so you can enjoy some holiday prep time while the children have all the fun! Registration is required by November 20, 2025.

$35

4-H Science-Sational Day: Air & Space

Ted Blum 4-H Center 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater

9:30 AM-2:30PM | Saturday, December 13, 20254-H Center, 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 4-H Science-sational Day is a day of interactive science workshops for children in grades K-6. Using a “Learn By Doing” approach, youth engage in hands-on activities to learn about a variety of science topics. The theme for 2025 is “Air & Space”. The cost is $25 per 4-H member, $35 per non-4-H member. Parents/Guardians—this Dec 13 event is drop-off, so you can enjoy some holiday prep time while the children have all the fun!

Montgomery Indoor Holiday Market

Montgomery Township Municipal Building 100 Community Drive, Skillman

Come shop for fresh local farm products and locally made gifts for the holidays! Join Montgomery Friends of Open Space for our 11th Holiday Market, indoors again this year! We’ll have over 20 local farmers, growers, food artisans, makers, and artists. Located at the Municipal Center, in the Meeting Chambers across the lobby. Fill your holiday table and baskets with gifts for all!

Abma’s Farm Candy Cane Hunt

Abma’s Farm Candy Cane Hunt

Abma's Farm 282 Amwell Road, Hillsborough

Join us for a festive outdoor adventure inspired by the classic holiday egg hunt- only this time, you’ll be searching for bright, pepperminty candy canes instead of eggs! Watch out- someone’s been up to no good! This holiday season, a certain green, grouchy mischief-maker has been spotted sneaking through town, snatching up candy canes and hiding them in all sorts of tricky places! But don’t worry- our merry candy cane hunters (that's you!) are on the case! Once you’ve gathered your candy canes, bring them back to the Candy Cane Station for photos with our not-so-mean green visitor (he might just be learning what holiday cheer is all about!). Booking Required, Purchase Online

BattleBots and Combat Robotics

Bridgewater Commons Commons Way, Bridgewater

BattleBots and Combat Robotics   Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025   10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday, December 13, 10am – 6pm Sunday, December 14, 10am – 6pm Community Hub, Lower Level by Chico’s Come deck the halls with robot carnage! Watch sparks fly and meet the teams as robots shred, chomp, and pulverize their opponents in the largest ever Combat Robotics Event to rock the Garden State. With over 100 robots across three divisions, this 2-day event is not to be missed. Pose for photos with robots from the Las Vegas based TV show BattleBots. Don't miss a sneak-peak at the 2024 version of Bloodsport before it makes its television debut.

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa Claus

Ross Farm 135 N Maple Ave, Basking Ridge

Join us in the festively decorated barn for a cheerful holiday visit with Santa Claus! We’ll have warm cocoa, sweet cookies, and plenty of opportunities to snap those fun, memory-making holiday photos. Families are welcome to bring letters for Santa, and for those who haven’t written theirs yet, we’ll have blank letter pages along with crayons and colored pencils so little ones can create their notes right here at the farm. No tickets or reservations are needed, simply stop by, say hello, and enjoy a little holiday magic at the Ross Farm. This is a free event, but donations will be merrily accepted! No ticket or registration necessary!

Carols & Concerts

NJ National Guard Army Band Holiday Concert

Bridgewater Commons Commons Way, Bridgewater

Celebrate the holidays with the spectacular 63rd Army Band of the NJ National Guard Holiday Concert. The Army Band, composed of 26 Soldiers of varying instrumentation along with selected tunes from our smaller performance groups, will perform two different hour-long sets at 1100 and again at 1400 in Center Court under the festive holiday decor. The performances will include holiday music from different cultures and of course some patriotic music as well. The 63rd Army Band is part of the New Jersey National Guard under the direction of CW3 Zachary Appleton and is part of a larger command led by the 57th Troop Command. Housed in Sea Girt, NJ, the band performs musical support for the NJ National Guard to include ceremonies, parades and other performances that promote the Army and the NJ National Guard.   Center Court, Lower Level Sat, December 13 11am – 12pm and 2pm – 3pm

5th Annual Kringle Market

5th Annual Kringle Market

Carriage Farm 2 Clerico Lane, Hillsborough

December 13-14th & 20-21st 11:00?AM  5:00?PM Flounder’s 5th Annual Kringle Market at Carriage Farm! Pictures with Santa in the Brewhouse Buddy the Elf onsite The Grinch at the Christmas Tree Lot (Saturdays only) Flounder’s Brass Band Local Carolers Kid Zone Local Dance Company Performances Multiple food trucks 45+ VETTED CRAFTER VENDORS - They make their items! *$10 per car parking covers expenses related to this huge event that supports 70+ small businesses!

Holiday Astronomy Shows for All Ages at the RVCC Planetarium!

Planetarium/RVCC 118 Lamington Road Park, Branchburg

Join us Saturday December 13 for 4 exciting shows here at the RVCC Planetarium! 3:00 pm The Alien Who Stole Christmas (ages 6-10) 4:00 pm Winter Wonder Lights Laser Concert (ages 6-adult)? 7:00 pm The Christmas Star (ages 10-adult) 8:00 pm Winter Wonder Lights Laser Concert (ages 6-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

$11

Holiday Astronomy Shows

The Christmas Star

Planetarium/RVCC 118 Lamington Road Park, Branchburg

Over the years, many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Was it an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions are discussed. The program includes a brief tour of the current night sky.  Recommended for ages 10 to adult.

Riverside Inn presents the Wet Bandits

Riverside Inn 102 Woodfern Road, Neshanic Station

We are happy to announce the return of the Wet Bandits to Riverside! Covering nostalgic rock, alternative, and emo songs from 90's - 00's.

Free

Underground – DJ NILLA

Village Brewing Company 34 West Main Street, Somerville

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH We’re so excited to welcome @djnillaofficial for the FIRST time at the Underground! Come dance and celebrate on this special night!

Free

5th Annual Kringle Market

5th Annual Kringle Market

Carriage Farm 2 Clerico Lane, Hillsborough

December 13-14th & 20-21st 11:00?AM  5:00?PM Flounder’s 5th Annual Kringle Market at Carriage Farm! Pictures with Santa in the Brewhouse Buddy the Elf onsite The Grinch at the Christmas Tree Lot (Saturdays only) Flounder’s Brass Band Local Carolers Kid Zone Local Dance Company Performances Multiple food trucks 45+ VETTED CRAFTER VENDORS - They make their items! *$10 per car parking covers expenses related to this huge event that supports 70+ small businesses!

Abma’s Farm Candy Cane Hunt

Abma’s Farm Candy Cane Hunt

Abma's Farm 282 Amwell Road, Hillsborough

Join us for a festive outdoor adventure inspired by the classic holiday egg hunt- only this time, you’ll be searching for bright, pepperminty candy canes instead of eggs! Watch out- someone’s been up to no good! This holiday season, a certain green, grouchy mischief-maker has been spotted sneaking through town, snatching up candy canes and hiding them in all sorts of tricky places! But don’t worry- our merry candy cane hunters (that's you!) are on the case! Once you’ve gathered your candy canes, bring them back to the Candy Cane Station for photos with our not-so-mean green visitor (he might just be learning what holiday cheer is all about!). Booking Required, Purchase Online

5th Annual Kringle Market

5th Annual Kringle Market

Carriage Farm 2 Clerico Lane, Hillsborough

December 13-14th & 20-21st 11:00?AM  5:00?PM Flounder’s 5th Annual Kringle Market at Carriage Farm! Pictures with Santa in the Brewhouse Buddy the Elf onsite The Grinch at the Christmas Tree Lot (Saturdays only) Flounder’s Brass Band Local Carolers Kid Zone Local Dance Company Performances Multiple food trucks 45+ VETTED CRAFTER VENDORS - They make their items! *$10 per car parking covers expenses related to this huge event that supports 70+ small businesses!

Holiday Astronomy Shows

The Christmas Star

Planetarium/RVCC 118 Lamington Road Park, Branchburg

Over the years, many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Was it an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions are discussed. The program includes a brief tour of the current night sky.  Recommended for ages 10 to adult.

5th Annual Kringle Market

5th Annual Kringle Market

Carriage Farm 2 Clerico Lane, Hillsborough

December 13-14th & 20-21st 11:00?AM  5:00?PM Flounder’s 5th Annual Kringle Market at Carriage Farm! Pictures with Santa in the Brewhouse Buddy the Elf onsite The Grinch at the Christmas Tree Lot (Saturdays only) Flounder’s Brass Band Local Carolers Kid Zone Local Dance Company Performances Multiple food trucks 45+ VETTED CRAFTER VENDORS - They make their items! *$10 per car parking covers expenses related to this huge event that supports 70+ small businesses!

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