Events

In this 2.5 -hour class, students will learn how to smoothly frost a cake with buttercream and decorate it with adorable fondant lemons, lemon slices, leaves, and daisy accents. Perfect for beginners and teens/adults looking to create a show-stopping dessert. All supplies are included.

The Montgomery Rev 250 Committee will stage an event at the Van Horn Park pavilion on June 6 at 11 am to commemorate the 1780 march through our area by George Washington and his troops with allied French forces led by the Compte de Rochambeau to their decisive victory over the British in Yorktown, Virginia. Montgomery resident Paul Blodgett, chairman of Montgomery's Revolution 250 Committee, said "George Washington and the Continental Army marched through Rocky Hill and Montgomery Township (both known then as the Western Precinct) four times" The event will include a short talk by Anna Mancilla of the Van Harlingen Historical Society and Paul Blodgett.

Green Brook is celebrating our 250th anniversary on June 6, 2026, at Washington Rock State Park, from 11AM to 4PM. There will be many festivities and attractions, including: NJ Fife and Drum; Outwater Militia; Colonial Medicine/Battlefield; General George Washington – who will give a wonderful lecture; DAR Chapter; Plainfield Historical Society; Recitation of the Declaration of Independence by a local High School Student; and lots more! Capital Craft will be catering the event for purchase and Danny’s Ice Cream will be there for purchase. * Shuttle bus service will be available from Green Brook Middle School to the event site at Washington Rock State Park.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 11:00am - 5:00pm (Rain or Shine) Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden Parking Lot A, 156 Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ 908 722-1200 Ext. 5721 Featuring: Activity station for kids, live music, artisan craft vendors, food trucks, rose plants for sale, picnicking on the lawn, and more! 11:00am - 12:30pm | Borderline (Bluegrass Trio) 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Zydeco-a-Go-Go (Zydeco & Cajun) 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Akeylah Simone (R&B, Rock & Jazz) ~Note that pets are not permitted in the Rose Garden~ FREE ADMISSION (Donations kindly appreciated) In collaboration with the Delaware & Raritan State Park & Commission