Mark your calendar! Throughout the entire year, Somerset County, NJ wows with distinctive diversions. Lively. Enlightening. Internationally recognized. Gather with community members for events and entertainment encompassing arts, culture and music, open-air and athletic activities, revealing classes and tours, and wholesome fairs, festivals and farmers markets.
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Bernardsville Farmers’ Market

Bernardsville Farmers’ Market
Bernardsville Station 50 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville

The 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.

Free

Mosaic Lamp Workshop

Mosaic Lamp Workshop

Create your own Turkish mosaic lamp in in Somerset, NJ! Perfect for all skill levels, includes materials, Turkish tea, and delights. Jump into the vibrant world of mosaics in this fun and relaxing workshop in Somerset, NJ! In this mosaic class, you’ll dive into the art of crafting stunning Turkish lamps while enjoying a creative day. Whether you’re with friends, family, or coworkers, this experience promises laughter, creativity, and a gorgeous handmade piece to take home. Using 12 dazzling colors of hand-cut glass and beads, you’ll design and assemble your very own lamp. Choose from different styles and personalize your creation with your favorite colors for a truly one-of-a-kind design. Perfect for beginners, this class makes it easy for anyone, regardless of artistic experience, to craft something they’ll cherish. Your friendly instructor will guide you step-by-step through the decoration process, ensuring you feel confident and inspired as you bring your lamp to life. Ideal for a day out with friends, a unique birthday party, or a solo creative escape in Somerset, this hands-on experience will leave you with both a beautiful keepsake and wonderful memories!

Wreath Making Workshop

Wreath Making Workshop
Abma's Farm 282 Amwell Road, Hillsborough

Join us for a festive hands-on workshop! Create your own custom decorative wreath with our homegrown dried flowers while sipping on your favorite beverage. BYOB. Arrive 30–60 minutes before your session to enjoy the petting zoo, then choose your wreath materials and pay before the workshop stars. We'll have all other materials to help you create your wreath. Admission: $25 per adult, plus the cost of materials. Booking Required, Purchase Online

Wreath Making Workshop

Wreath Making Workshop
Abma's Farm 282 Amwell Road, Hillsborough

Join us for a festive hands-on workshop! Create your own custom decorative wreath with our homegrown dried flowers while sipping on your favorite beverage. BYOB. Arrive 30–60 minutes before your session to enjoy the petting zoo, then choose your wreath materials and pay before the workshop stars. We'll have all other materials to help you create your wreath. Admission: $25 per adult, plus the cost of materials. Booking Required, Purchase Online

Astronomy Shows for All Ages at the RVCC Planetarium!

Join us Saturday November 21 for 4 exciting shows here at the RVCC Planetarium! 3:00 pm: Rockin’ Rocket Ride (ages 3-8) 4:00 pm: Lasers for Littles (ages 3-8) 7:00 pm: Revolutionary Skies (ages 10-adult) 8:00 pm: Redcoats to Rebels Laser Concert (ages 10-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/community-events/category/planetarium/

$11

Diwali Evening Concert

Sri Venketeswara Temple and Community Center 1 Balaji Temple Dr, Bridgewater

This Diwali, join us for an extraordinary musical tribute celebrating the timeless legacy of the legendary maestro, Late Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki. Revered as one of India's most influential composers, vocalists, and visionaries, Pandit Abhisheki transformed Hindustani classical music and Marathi musical theatre through his unparalleled artistry and innovation. Presented as a heartfelt retrospective of his most beloved musical works, this special concert brings together three distinguished torchbearers of his rich artistic tradition: acclaimed vocalist Shounak Abhisheki, rising artist Abhed Abhisheki, and one of his foremost disciples, Makarand Hingne. Through unforgettable compositions, devotional masterpieces, natya sangeet, and classical treasures, the evening offers a rare opportunity to experience the depth, beauty, and enduring influence of Pandit Abhisheki’s musical genius. As families gather to celebrate the Festival of Lights, this concert promises an inspiring morning of reflection, nostalgia, and artistic brilliance. Join us in honoring a legacy that continues to illuminate generations of music lovers around the world. Evening Concert • Approx. 160 minutes including intermission. Hot snacks & beverages available for purchase prior to doors opening

Fired en Masse

Fired en Masse
The Center for Contemporary Art 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster

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).

Free

New Jersey New Voices

Spend an evening celebrating New Jersey's homegrown playwrights at Open Door Arts Center's New Jersey, New Voices. Six playwrights will showcase their original work in staged readings, followed by a talkback with the playwrights and audience. This community theater event offers an opportunity to discover new stories and engage directly with the people creating them.

$20

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A Christmas Story: The Musical
State Theatre New Jersey 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

From the songwriting team behind the smash hit Tony® Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the critically-acclaimed films La La Land and The Greatest Showman, A Christmas Story: The Musical, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage! Set in 1940s Indiana, a young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Nominated for three 2013 Tony® Awards including Best Musical, the Associated Press calls A Christmas Story: The Musical, “a joyous Christmas miracle,” while The New York Times writes “I was dazzled. You’d have to have a Grinch-sized heart not to feel a smile spreading across your face.”

$52

Performance- The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre

PeopleCare Center 120 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater

Open 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.

$20
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