Events

Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sunday, October 11, 2026, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Rockingham State Historic Site, N.J. 84 Laurel Ave., Kingston, NJ 08528 The Declaration of Independence was adopted 250 years ago in 1776 but another seven years of the Revolutionary War followed until independence was affirmed with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Visit George Washington’s Final Wartime Headquarters at Rockingham for an open house of “Endings and Beginnings” exploring documents from the start and end of the Revolutionary War including George Washington’s Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States composed in headquarters at Rockingham. Free Registration Online: Rockingham1783.eventbrite.com The Rockingham Association, friends of Rockingham State Historic Site, sponsor this program made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the New Jersey Historical Commission. Visit Rockingham as part of Somerset County’s Journey Through the Past. ? Revolution NJ is New Jersey’s official observance of the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution in New Jersey from 2024 – 2033. Franklin Township and Somerset County are Revolution NJ Communities.

Join us Saturday, October 10 for 4 exciting shows at the Planetarium at RVCC. 3:00 pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun (and Coyote) 4:00 pm - Monster Mash Laser Concert 7:00 pm: Skies Over Hogwarts 8:00 pm - Fright Light? Laser Concert $11 pp for 1 show, $20 pp for 2 shows on the same day. Reservations recommended. Please call (908) 231-8805 OR email planet@raritanval.edu for more information.

Join us for the first Kids Night Out of the school year on October 10, 2026! Bring your camp and school friends together for an unforgettable evening packed with swimming, sports in the gym, an ice cream sundae bar, a craft, and non-stop fun! Our supervised program will have everyone splashing in the pool, shooting hoops and playing games in the gym, and filling up on delicious pizza and sweet treats. Whether you're diving into the pool or diving into dessert, this is the perfect way to reconnect after the summer and celebrate a fantastic school year ahead! $30.00 - JCC Members $35.00 - Community Members

As Millstone Borough celebrates its 250th anniversary, The Final Tolling of the Bells brings the community’s Revolutionary-era history to life through an original historical drama by local playwright Vita Morales. Set in Millstone during a pivotal moment in the American Revolution, the play explores the people behind the history—their hopes, conflicts, courage, and difficult choices. Morales received a Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Medal of Merit for the play. Presented by local actors and community members, the free performance offers audiences an opportunity to experience Millstone’s history through live theater while reflecting on themes that remain remarkably relevant today. The performance will be followed by a question-and-answer session.