Events for July 31, 2026

New Jersey welcomes the world to Rockingham State Historic Site this summer for the 250th Birthday of the United States. Rockingham was George Washington's final wartime headquarters. Arriving from New York, Washington stayed at Rockingham from August 23, 1783 and left November 10, 1783. While at Rockingham, Washington entertained guests, issued his Farewell Orders to the Army, and learned the United States became formally independent with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Free registration on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcome-world-to-george-washingtons-rockingham-tickets-1991099777032?aff=ebdsoporgprofile The Rockingham Association are friends of Rockingham State Historic Site. ? Revolution NJ is New Jersey’s official observance of the 250th anniversaries of New Jersey’s first Constitution July 2, 2026 and the American Revolution in New Jersey from 2024 – 2033.

Rockingham was George Washington’s final wartime headquarters in the fall of 1783, but the American Commander in Chief’s stay makes up just a few months in over 300 years of Rockingham’s story. Follow Rockingham through history from its earliest construction in the 1710s to relocation and preservation in the twenty-first century. Learn about Rockingham as home to the Higgins, Berrien and Cruser families of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Rockingham’s role in the early Rocky Hill Quarry Co., and the transformation of Rockingham over the past 125 years into a historic shrine of the Washington Headquarters Association and then a State Historic Site of New Jersey. Free registration on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evolution-of-rockingham-three-centuries-at-washingtons-headquarters-tickets-1591599800849 The Rockingham Association, friends of Rockingham State Historic Site, sponsors this program. ? Revolution NJ is New Jersey’s official observance of the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution in New Jersey from 2024 – 2033.

Get ready to get a little messy in the ceramics studio! Join Kaileen Campbell for an evening of creating in the pottery studio. She will guide you through the handbuilding process and offer options for decorating your piece. Participants will choose their glaze, and we will handle the firing and finishing for you. Finished pieces can be picked up approximately two weeks after the event. Light refreshments will be available. Remember to wear or change into clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Adults only, 18+. Non member tuition: $95 Member tuition: $70

A beloved summer tradition reimagined in Pendry style. Join us for our annual summer Clam Bake on the grand lawn – an evening of al fresco indulgence featuring passed hors d'oeuvres, lobster, clams, grilled shrimp, seasonal sides, and decadent dessert. Sip on beer, wine, and a signature summer cocktail as you enjoy the live ambiance and sweeping views of the estate.

Join Twisted Duo John & Chris for an acoustic set at The Landing!

Get ready to kick up your boots and dance the night away! Come join us at Norz Hill Farm for a one-of-a-kind Summer Barn Bash Line Dancing Event! On June 26, July 31, and August 28, experience the thrill of line dancing under the starry night sky. Gates open at 6 pm, where you'll be treated to delicious Norz Hill Farm Hamburgers included with your ticket. Followed by open dancing from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Flounder Brewing will also be there to quench your thirst, an additional fee. Tickets are $22 each, with $2 from each ticket going to Lowe's Employee Disaster Relief Fund. Purchase all 3 tickets before June 23, 2026, for just $60. Don't miss out on a night of dancing, music, and laughter with the whole family! **Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of fun!**   Policies Refund Policy: No refunds or returns. Cancellation Policy: An event can only be canceled by the venue and/or event organizer. If the venue or event organizer cancels an event, you will be refunded within 4 business days of the event date for your purchase.  

Join us in celebrating the beloved Harry Potter's birthday on July 31st! Witches and wizards welcome. 7:00 pm: Skies Over Hogwarts (8-adult) 8:00 pm: Skies Over Hogwarts (8-adult) 9:00 pm: K-Pop Laser Concert (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

Promotion: Mickey Mantle Bobbleheads Fans will receive a Mickey Mantle bobblehead when they enter the ballpark as part of our Yankees Heritage Night. | Presented By Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey | First 1,000 Adult Game Highlight: Danny Mantle Appearance As part of our Yankees Heritage Night honoring Mickey Mantle, the Patriots will welcome his son Danny Mantle to the game. Danny Mantle will participate in a pre-game moderated Q&A, throw out a ceremonial first pitch and meet fans on the main concourse during the event.