Events for October 7, 2026
Chinese Lantern Making Workshops
Bridgewater Commons Commons Way, BridgewaterThe Center for Cultural & Creative Exchange (CCCE) brings the beauty and tradition of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival to Bridgewater Commons with a spectacular celebration of light, culture, and creativity. Guests can explore 15 illuminated, handcrafted Chinese lanterns—some soaring up to 10 feet tall—displayed throughout the center’s first two levels. Hands-on lantern-making and cultural craft workshops will also be offered in the Events Space. Also known as the Moon Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a cherished celebration centered on family, togetherness, and gratitude. Traditionally, families gather to share mooncakes, admire the full moon, and enjoy colorful lantern displays and festivities. Mid-Autumn Chinese Lantern Exhibit Date/Time: Sat, October 3 – Sun, October 11; On display during open mall hours. Location: Lower and Main Levels Date/Time: Sat, October 3 – Sun, October 4, 12pm – 6pm Location: Events Space, located next to Vans on the Main Level Cost: $5 for your Lantern Kit Established in 2019, CCCE is a non-profit organization founded in New Jersey and its mission of CCCE is twofold: to help preserve Chinese culture and heritage and to promote unity, harmony, and respect for all demographic groups within the community. Through sharing East Asian culture and art, CCCE provides
Shadowline farm woodland Halloween photo props
Looking for something different to do this fall? Come walk our private farm’s Halloween photo-prop trail! ? 20+ Halloween scenes ? Pets welcome ??????? Families & friends welcome ? $15 per person/group up to 6 ? October 1–31 ? 2–5 PM, weather permitting ? 345 Burnt Mills Rd, Bedminster, NJ Bring your phone/camera and take your own Halloween pictures! Book your time slot: shadowlinefarmpropshots.wordpress.com
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+. Saturdays from 10am-4:30pm; weekdays from 3pm-4:30pm; holidays from 10am-4:30pm; closed on Sundays.
Fired en Masse
The Center for Contemporary Art 2020 Burnt Mills Road, BedminsterThe 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).
