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2026 Cruise Nights
Main Street - Somerville NJ, United StatesOne of the region’s most beloved classic car shows. Each Friday night, Main Street transforms into a showcase of vintage automobiles while visitors enjoy music, outdoor dining, and extended shopping hours. This free weekly event consistently draws thousands of spectators throughout the summer. May 22 - September 4, 2026 6PM - 9PM (Friday Nights)
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Independence Day Fireworks
North Branch Park 355 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, New Jersey, United StatesThe Annual July 4th Fireworks Display will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9:30 P.M. at North Branch Park on Milltown Road in Bridgewater. Admission is free to the Independence Day celebrations. North Branch Park gates will open at 6:00 P.M. to allow vehicles to enter the park and families to picnic on park grounds. The fireworks display will begin at 9:30 P.M. Visitors should plan to arrive early. Milltown Road will be closed at approximately 9:00 P.M. Heavy car and foot traffic is expected. The NJ 3rd Regiment Revolutionary War encampment will be onsite. Park visitors should bring lawn chairs or blankets while they enjoy time in the park before the Independence Day fireworks begin. Food trucks will be available and picnic baskets are allowed, but alcohol is prohibited. Personal fireworks are not allowed. Milltown Road will remain closed at the conclusion of the fireworks for 30 minutes to one hour while local neighborhood pedestrians walk from the park. Bridgewater Police will be on hand to assist park staff with traffic flow. Please read the Event Advisory before joining the fun! Updates will be available on the Activity Hotline at 908-722-1200, ext. 5351 and on social media.
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Nighttime Moth Walk
Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough, NJ, United StatesJoin Educator Toni on a nighttime walk in search of local moth species with a chance to see them up close! Butterflies often steal the spotlight. Moths deserve attention, too. These remarkable insects pollinate flowers and provide food for birds, bats, and other wildlife. Some species fly during the day. Many become active only after sunset. Join us for a nighttime walk and discover the amazing diversity of moths at Duke Farms. We’ll use a blacklight to attract moths for close observation. Learn how to identify different species and explore the important role they play in local ecosystems. You may never look at moths the same way again. We will be meeting first behind the Farm Barn Orientation Center before departing for our program! This class involves traveling less than 1 mile on mixed (paved and unpaved) surfaces, with participants moving for the entire duration. Most program routes can be adapted to accommodate mobility needs.
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Bernardsville Farmers’ Market
Bernardsville Station 50 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville, United StatesThe 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.
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Welcome World to George Washington’s Rockingham
Rockingham State Historic Site 84 Laurel Avenue, Franklin Township, United StatesNew 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.
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History on the Green
FeaturedSomerville Courthouse Green Main Street - Between North Bridge and Grove Street, Somerville, NJ, United StatesStep back into the past and visit Revolutionary-era New Jersey at Somerset County's free living history event for the whole family - History on the Green! Celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary and learn about Somerset County's rich local history during this fun-filled day of Revolutionary War-era activities and performances. Join us on the Historic Somerset County Courthouse Green in Somerville to: Explore a pop-up encampment & visit with Revolutionary War soldiers! Meet George and Martha Washington! (Don't forget to get their autographs!) See early-American artisans in action! Experience cannon and musket firing demonstrations! Play colonial toys & games! Listen to live period music! And SO MUCH MORE 2026 ACTIVITIES, PERFORMANCES & DEMONSTRATIONS Meet Famous Historical Figures! General George Washington and his wife Martha, along with Benjamin Franklin, will be visiting History on the Green to tell the story of how they met and how their lives were affected by the Revolution. Don't forget to get their autographs! New Jersey Militia - Heard's Brigade Experience everyday life in an encampment during the American Revolution! It wasn’t all battlefields and fighting- see how the NJ Militia would have spent their time cooking, cleaning, playing games, and more. Music of the Colonies Enjoy traditional
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