Events for October 30, 2026
NJ Audubon Early Bird Walks
Join Ben Barkley, Program Director, for an early bird’s eye view of the fall migration. Join us for an early morning Friday bird walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. We will survey the morning migrants from the 3rd floor observation deck and then continue onto the trails for a short hike. The length of the hike will depend on bird activity. Registration required at Eventbrite by 4:00 PM the day before each walk. Note: the walk will be cancelled if there are severe weather warnings. COST: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers 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 may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.
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.
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.
Pumpkin Carving w/ Goats
Spend a Friday evening at Abma’s Farm Hillsborough carving pumpkins with goats! Bring your favorite beverage, settle into the farm atmosphere, and get creative while our goats keep you company. Arrive 30–60 minutes before your session to enjoy the petting zoo, select your pumpkin, and pay for it at the Farm Market. We’ll provide the carving utensils for your one-hour session. BYOB! What's included: -Petting zoo admission to enjoy just before your session -One-hour pumpkin-carving session with goats -Carving utensils for use during the session
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).
Somerville, NJ Haunted History Fringe Tour
Brace yourself for a FRINGE TOUR of SOMERVILLE, NJ every weekend through OCTOBER 2026. We're stepping outside the city limits of our usual stomping grounds in New Brunswick, NJ to share our NEW Somerville, NJ HAUNTED HISTORY TOUR. Here we walk you through the nooks and crannies of local history and mystery. You haven't heard our stories before! We have collected the best hidden tales and we are prepared to spill our secrets. Reservations are required. Book online or call ahead to guarantee a tour. Somerville tours meet on the corner just outside the historically haunted SOMERSET HOTEL (65 E Main St, Somerville, NJ) Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in with your tour guide.
Scare Farm @ Norz Hill Farm
Norz Hill Farm & Market 120 South Branch Road, HillsboroughJoin 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.
Get the Led Out
From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering. Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO recreate the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed live. When you hear three guitars on the album...GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants...a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart- thumping intensity. Dubbed by the media as "The American Led Zeppelin," Get The Led Out focuses on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever, heard in concert. GTLO also includes a special “acoustic set” with Zep favorites such as "Tangerine” and "Hey Hey What Can I Do." GTLO has amassed a strong national touring history, having performed at major club and PAC venues across the country. GTLO’s approach to their performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance.
“Agatha Christie’s Go Back for Murder”
Somerset Valley Players 689 Amwell Road, HillsboroughAgatha Christie delivers a gripping mystery filled with twists, revelations, and razor?sharp suspense. When Carla Crale discovers a letter suggesting her mother was wrongly convicted of murder, she sets out to uncover the truth. With the help of a determined young solicitor, she gathers the original witnesses to reconstruct the events of that fateful day. As memories clash and motives surface, the past becomes a puzzle only the audience can piece together. Go Back for Murder is classic Christie — clever, surprising, and irresistibly engaging.
Performance- The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre
PeopleCare Center 120 Finderne Ave, BridgewaterOpen Door Arts Center is proud to present its fall production, The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre, at the PeopleCare Center Auditorium, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, NJ. Can you figure out whodunnit? Performances will be held October 16–18 and October 23–25, 2026, with Friday and Saturday shows at 8pm and Sunday shows at 2pm. Tickets are only $20 and may be purchased in advance through the Open Door Arts Center website at https://www.opendoorartscenter.org/tickets or at the door. Please note that tickets purchased at the door are cash only.
