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Comedy Returns to the Brook with Billy Garan and Melvin George
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Performance- The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre
PeopleCare Center 120 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater, United StatesOpen 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.
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105th Far Hills Race Meeting
FeaturedMoorland Farms 100 Liberty Corner Road, Far Hills, NJ, United StatesThe 105th Running of the Far Hills Race Meeting takes place Saturday, October 17, 2026! Join us for a day of world-class steeplechase racing, timeless traditions, and unforgettable memories – all while supporting healthcare in our region. Far Hills Race Meeting is New Jersey’s premier social, charity and sporting event. For over a century, this annual gathering has attracted a large and loyal fan base who return, year after year, to watch the world’s finest steeplechases, reconnect with family and friends, network, support worthy causes and make memories to last a lifetime. Over the years, Far Hills Race Meeting has given more than $22 million to support local health-care organizations. With coverage on Fox Sports, wagering partnerships with NJRC, Monmouth Park and NYRA, Far Hills Race Meeting – which boasts the largest purses in the industry – is bringing steeplechase racing to new audiences, locally, nationally and globally.
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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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Snyder’s Farm Fall Festival
Snyders Farm 586 South Middlebush Rd, Somerset, United StatesCelebrate the fall Season with a trip to Snyders Farm Fall Festival where you can go pumpkin picking. You will find pumpkins of all sizes and shapes. Enjoy time in our field picking that perfect pumpkin to carve. Our Fall Festival attracts guests who travel far and wide from all over New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania for a day of fun at the farm. ? ?Admission to Fall Festival is required to enter the Pumpkin field plus the cost of Pumpkins. Do not pick pumpkins up by their stems. Do not throw, drop, or kick pumpkins. ?Tip: Best to enjoy activity’s first & pick your pumpkin towards the end of your visit.

