Events for September 20, 2026

This September, something extraordinary rises at Bridgewater Commons. In partnership with Canstruction®, Bridgewater Commons will transform into a larger-than-life gallery of imagination and impact—where towering sculptures are built entirely from canned food to benefit Food Bank Network of Somerset County. Top design professionals from across the county will come together for a multi-day showcase, competing to create awe-inspiring structures using nothing but cans—and their creativity. From iconic landmarks to playful, larger-than-life creations, each build is a masterpiece with a mission. And you’re part of the experience. Explore the exhibit. Be inspired. Then cast your vote for your favorite design as teams compete for top honors—including the coveted People’s Choice Award. But the impact goes far beyond the display. When the event concludes, every single can used in the builds will be donated to support local families facing food insecurity. Part art installation. Part design competition. All for a powerful cause. Join us as Bridgewater Commons becomes a destination where creativity feeds community.

New 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.