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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Ceramic Painting Workshop

Mosaic Art Studio Belmont Drive, Franklin Township

Our Ceramic Painting Workshop follows a flexible pricing model that allows you to create exactly what you want, without any surprises. 1. Studio Fee A flat fee that covers your entire painting experience: • $10 per person • Includes: • Access to all paints, brushes, tools, and aprons • Guidance from our instructors • Glazing and kiln firing • Use of our beautifully designed studio space 2. Ceramic Bisque (Choose Your Project) Once you arrive at the studio, you’ll select the ceramic piece you’d like to paint. Each item has its own price depending on size and shape. • Small Items (e.g., coasters, ornaments, small plates): $10 – $20 • Medium Items (e.g., bowls, mugs, salad plates): $20 – $35 • Large Items (e.g., dinner plates, vases, serving bowls): $35 – $60 You only pay for what you paint!

Carols & Concerts

Hunterdon Academy of the Arts Holiday Music

Bridgewater Commons Commons Way, Bridgewater

Join Hunterdon Academy of the Arts for a Holiday Carol Medley, performed by Susan Lento, Hunterdon Academy’s Voice and Theatre Arts instructor, and her talented students. The program features an eclectic variety of the most popular Holiday songs of all time, from "Silent Night" to "All I want for Christmas is You." Based in Flemington, award-winning Hunterdon Academy of the Arts ("HAA") is the largest performing arts school in the area, offering Music Lessons and Theatre Arts classes to students ages 2 and up. This well-known institution is the six-time winner of the "Hunterdon Happening Award for Best Music School of Hunterdon County." HAA promotes performing arts education as a vehicle for building important life skills, such as confidence, social skills, teamwork, communication, and public speaking. It has recently moved to a state-of-the-art performing arts center, where it is developing a thriving theatre arts program. Center Court, by Santa Saturday, December 20, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

NJ Audubon: Saturday Winter Solstice Hike

Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville

Celebrate the days getting longer with a guided 2-mile nature hike. Led by Sue Predl, Nature Store Assistant Celebrate the days getting longer and join Sue for a guided two-mile nature hike to enjoy the trees, birds, and plant life at Scherman Hoffman Nature Sanctuary on the day before the shortest day of the year. The trails we hike will vary, but we can guarantee beautiful views of our sanctuary. Walking time is flexible but will be approximately 2 hours. Please dress for the winter weather and wear sturdy shoes; be prepared to walk on uneven ground and up hills. The hike will go rain or shine. We will meet at the Scherman Hoffman Nature Store at 2:00 PM. COST: Free for members, $5 nonmembers. Location: 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ Registration required at Eventbrite by 12/20 at 12:00 PM. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! 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

Holiday Astronomy Shows for All Ages at the RVCC Planetarium!

Planetarium/RVCC 118 Lamington Road Park, Branchburg

Join us Saturday December 20 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

Sleigh Bell Swing

RVCC 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg

Get ready to swing into the season! Santa’s gonna be jumpin’ and jivin’ as the George Gee Swing Orchestra spices up your holidays with Sleigh Bell Swing, delivering big band versions of your favorite holiday classics. A native New Yorker and Chinese American big band leader, George Gee has delighted audiences for over four decades, performing at Lincoln Center, SWING46, and top venues around the world. Known for igniting the dance floor for swing dancers of all generations, George Gee and his Orchestra promise a joyful, toe-tapping celebration for the season, capturing the magic of swing’s golden era for today’s audiences.

VBC x Underground – CHRISTMAS PARTY

Village Brewing Company 34 West Main Street, Somerville

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20TH Join us at the Underground at 9pm for our annual Christmas Party. DJ Osbel G will be spinning while we bring out drink specials and a crowd-favorite ugly sweater contest. Start your holiday weekend with a night out.

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