Events for September 12, 2026
Underground – COUNTRY NIGHT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH Dust off your cowboy hat and boots and come on down to the Underground for another party with country line dancing and country music all night @djforresttaylor all night on the decks and line dance instructed by @eastcoastcowgirlent all night! 8:00pm-9:00pm +Line Dance Lessons w/ @brianna_eve from @eastcoastcowgirlent 9:00pm-11:00pm @djforresttaylor w/ occasional line dance lessons throughout the night 11:00pm-CL After party (50% country music 50% open format party music)
Bernardsville Farmers’ Market
Bernardsville Station 50 Mine Brook Rd, BernardsvilleThe market features farm fresh produce, food items made from farm products, and freshly prepared and frozen meals. In addition to fruits and vegetables, specialties include delicious baked goods, honey, soup, empanadas, pasture-raised meats and poultry, olive oil, pickles, Italian and Indian prepared foods, fresh locally grown flowers, and much more. Live music from the PB&J Band. Pop-up vendors with unique products are also welcomed.
Flower Picking
Abma's Farm 282 Amwell Road, HillsboroughGet Hands On and Pick Your Own Gorgeous Blooms! Stroll through our breathtaking flower field, soak in the sunshine, and fill your mason jar with fresh-cut flowers! From zinnias to snapdragons, you’ll find a rainbow of blooms ready to be snipped and styled. Take your time to explore our whimsical photo ops—perfect for making memories with family and friends. This self-paced experience is great for all ages. Choose from a basic bouquet or upgrade to our colorful keepsake mason jar. Pay For What You Pick – Bouquet Only $16 – Bouquet with Mason Jar $21 Please note: We accept CASH ONLY in the fields for what you pick. Tickets required, purchase online via www.abmasfarm.com
Welcome World to George Washington’s Rockingham
Rockingham State Historic Site 84 Laurel Avenue, Franklin TownshipNew Jersey welcomes the world to Rockingham State Historic Site for the 250th Birthday of the United States. Visit the historic New Jersey Dutch Barn for an illustrated introduction to George Washington’s final headquarters of the Revolutionary War. Handle reproduction artifacts of the Revolutionary War. Sign up for tours of the grounds. 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. The historic house remains closed due to construction for stabilization of the south elevation. ? 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.
Neshanic Garden Club Flower Show – “Joyful Harvest”
Hillsborough Municipal Building 379 S Branch Rd, HillsboroughThe Neshanic Garden Club promotes civic beauty to learn and apply the art of gardening in all aspects of horticulture, floral design, garden therapy etc. Our focus in 2026 has been planting pollinator gardens throughout Hillsborough in support of our environment. Neshanic Garden Club is one of the 99 Garden Clubs in NJ who report to The Garden Club of N.J. www.gardenclubofnewjersey.org. The Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc. provides education, resources and opportunities for adults and youth members to expand the love of gardening and floral design and encourages active participation in civic, environmental and historic preservation projects to protect the past for the future.
Meet the Continental 4th Light Dragoons, Moylan’s Horse
Colonel Stephen Moylan, in command of Washington's 4th Light Dragoons (Calvary) will be at the Van Horne House in Bridgewater for a special event! On September 12th, 1778, Colonel Stephen Moylan married Mary Van Horne. Colonel Moylan, an Irishman from County Cork, coined the phrase "The United States of America" On September 12th, 2026, from 10am until 3pm, The members of the 4LD will present a day of fun and a close up look at horses, uniforms and drills! 10:00am To Boot & Saddle--The Dragoons will mount their horses and start their Patrols. 11:00 am Drill and Demonstrations. 12:00-3pm Dragoons will address the spectators, make small patrols and entertain the crowds.
Full Fun Hayride, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, and Petting Zoo Package
Abma's Farm 282 Amwell Road, HillsboroughCelebrate fall on the farm with a scenic hayride, two corn maze options, pumpkin picking, and a visit with our friendly farm animals! Your adventure begins with a round-trip hayride through the farm to our pumpkin patch and corn mazes. Choose the full corn maze or take a shorter trip along our family-friendly Popcorn Trail. Pick your favorite pumpkins in the field, then ride back to enjoy admission to our Petting Zoo. Pumpkins are sold separately by weight and must be paid for with cash in the field. What's Included In Your Ticket: - Round-trip hayride - Admission to our full-size corn maze - Access to our shorter, family-friendly Popcorn Trail - Access to the pumpkin patch - Admission to our Petting Zoo Ticket Purchase Required For All Ages 2+.
Fall Harvest Days @Norz Hill Farm
Norz Hill Farm & Market 120 South Branch Road, HillsboroughWeekends starting Sept 12th 10 am to 6 pm Weekdays starting Sept 28 noon to 6 pm Last Haywagon leaves at 5 pm everyday. Until 11/01/2026 Join us during the fall for our 7.5 acre corn maze commemorating the 250th anniversary, hayrides to visit with the farm livestock, picking your own perfect pumpkin
A Painting With Alpacas Experience
Join us for a Painter's Choice event at Hidden Spring Lavender and Alpaca Farm on Saturday, September 12th from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. During this special afternoon, you’ll be guided step-by-step in painting a delightful 11"x14" painting of your choice! Choose among 4 paintings: Sparkle Pumpkin, the Raven, Scarecrow and Late Summer Flowers. No painting experience is needed; our instructor will provide easy-to-follow directions, ensuring that beginners and seasoned painters alike can create a work of art to be proud of. As part of your ticket, you’ll also enjoy an exclusive photo opportunity with the alpacas, a perfect keepsake of the day and a memory to share with friends and family. Bring your own snacks or lunch to enjoy while you paint, but please note that alcohol is not permitted on the farm. Your tickets also includes a donation to the farm. Whether you come on your own, with a friend, or as part of a group, this event promises to be a fun-filled afternoon of laughter, creativity, and connection. Tables can be reserved in advance for groups who would like to sit together, making it the perfect outing for a work gathering, or girls’ day out. Please reach out no later than 2
Pork Roll vs. Taylor Ham Food & Music Festival
Saturday, September 12 Iron Peak Sports & Events 12 PM – 7 PM THE ULTIMATE JERSEY FOOD BATTLE IS HERE… Call it Pork Roll or Call it Taylor Ham....Just call it delicious! Join us for a high-energy Food & Music Festival packed with bold flavors, creative eats, and a full day of fun! WHAT TO EXPECT: Food Vendors Bringing the Heat – Creative pork roll & Taylor ham dishes (way beyond the classic sandwich) – BBQ, seafood, international eats, desserts & more Live Music All Day – High-energy bands + festival vibes Beer Garden & Drinks – Cold beer, cocktails & more Kids Adventure Zone – Inflatables, games & family fun ISPW Pro Wrestling – Live, action-packed entertainment inside the festival PICK A SIDE! Are you Team Pork Roll or Team Taylor Ham? Try them both and cast your vote! Admission: – $3.85 in advance – $5 at the door – Kids 5 & under FREE Don’t miss one of the most fun, unique food festivals of the year! Bring your friends, your appetite, and your opinion…
“Nothing More Agreeable”: George Washington’s “Good Music”
“Nothing is more agreeable, and ornamental,” George Washington wrote at Middle Brook, New Jersey 250 years ago, “than good music.” John Burkhalter and the Practitioners of Musick, drawing from research in manuscript documents and rare books and playing period instruments, present a lecture and musical entertainment of “Good Music” the Washingtons knew. The Rockingham Association, friends of Rockingham State Historic Site, sponsor this program hosted at Kingston United Methodist Church. Free Registration Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nothing-more-agreeable-george-washingtons-good-music-tickets-1996236288476?aff=oddtdtcreator ? Revolution NJ is New Jersey’s official observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution on now through the 250th anniversary of George Washington’s Final Wartime Headquarters at Rockingham in 2033. George Washington, whilst a fine dancer and avid theatergoer, is not known to have ever played a musical instrument of any sort. When Francis Hopkinson, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey, composed of a book of songs dedicated to George Washington, he wrote in reply, “I can neither sing one of the songs nor raise a single note on any instrument.” A recently-identified ledger book entry however reveals that an adolescent Washington on September 10, 1748 paid 3 shillings, 9 pence to “a music master for my entrance,” suggesting the
Somerset Patriots (NYY) vs. Hartford Yard Goats (COL)
Game Highlight (2): Fireworks Don't miss the best fireworks in New Jersey after the game. Game Highlight: Italian Heritage Night Celebrate Italian Heritage at the ballpark with food, music, special performances and more!
Underground – GRIFFIN MOONSTONE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH We have @griffin_moonstone running another fire night at the Underground
