Events for September 27, 2026

New 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.

Weekends 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

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. & Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rockingham State Historic Site, N.J. 84 Laurel Ave., Kingston, NJ 08528 Enjoy “A Taste of Cacao: The Mount Vernon Way” at Washington’s Headquarters. Susan McLellan Plaisted, Proprietress of Heart to Hearth Cookery, makes chocolate cakes on traditional metates, roasting fermented cacao beans and processing them into 100% pure chocolate. Susan introduces the cacao tree, explains the types of cacao, and follows the entire process from cacao bean to chocolate cake with tasting of an eighteenth-century chocolate beverage too. Free Registration Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-cacao-the-mount-vernon-way-at-washingtons-headquarters-tickets-1996238815033?aff=oddtdtcreator The Rockingham Association, friends of Rockingham State Historic Site, sponsor this program as part of Rocky Hill Day. ? 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. The Borough of Rocky Hill is a Revolution NJ Community.

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to New Brunswick. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!

The Center for Contemporary Art is pleased to present Fired En Masse, an exhibition of large-scale ceramic works by eight New Jersey artists. Curated by John Reinking, the exhibition will be on view September 25 through December 7, 2026. The public is invited to a free opening reception on Friday, September 25, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster. Fired En Masse features Jennifer Evans Arbo (Green Brook), Kaileen Campbell (Bridgewater), Keiko Inouye (Bridgewater), Sarah Poluszny (Sergeantsville), Mike Reed (Milford), John Reinking (Pittstown), Alicia Ulmes (Dunellen), and Kimberly Hardiman Winnicky (Hampton).

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to New Brunswick. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!

Join us for a spine-chilling adventure every weekend in fall. Our all-in-one adventure includes 2 Walking Trails and 2 Hayrides Our Haunted Hayride promises eerie sights and sounds. Explore our Walking Trail filled with ghostly tales. Starting September 25th to November 1st, Friday, Saturday and Sundays weather permitting.