What’s Happening Somerset

Since 1984, the Somerville St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been a hallmark of Central New Jersey events, focused on being family friendly with a variety of high quality participants. The Biggest and Best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the U.S. — Forbes Magazine The success of the Somerville, NJ’s Saint Patrick’s Parade is due solely to the support of our dedicated volunteers, sponsors and community. Your generosity ensures this free family-oriented event will continue for years to come.

Learn the full cake pop process from start to finish! In this festive hands-on class, students will learn how to work with cake pop dough, properly portion and shape it, insert sticks, and master smooth chocolate dipping techniques. We’ll decorate our pops into adorable St. Patrick’s Day designs like leprechaun hats, beer mugs, and pots of gold using colored chocolate and festive sprinkles.

The second AND fourth Thursday of EVERY month! That means its time for our Irish Seisiún! What is an Irish Seisiun? Unlike a performance, the musicians at a seisiún are playing for enjoyment as much for each other as for anyone who comes to listen.

Join Mannion’s Irish Pub for their Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations including live music, bag pipes, step dancers & amazing Irish cuisine!

Come to our last annual Middlebrook Symposium to learn about Washington and the Continental Army here in Central New Jersey. Click here to read about it and register for our March 14th all-day conference at RVCC. Price to attend: $28, veterans; $20, students; $20 livestreaming

Speakers & Presentations: • “George Washington Remembers Middlebrook” presented by David Emerson of History on the Hoof with Paul Soltis of Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites • Leslie Bramlett: “Hannah Till, Witness to the Revolution” • Roger Williams: “The Legacy of the Forage War” • Dr. Robert Selig: “W3R at Middlebrook” • John Seidel: “The Legacy of the Pluckemin Artillery Camp” …and more! ?? Purchase tickets online from the Heritage Trail Association: https://heritagetrail.org/schedule Made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey Historical Commission. Supported by the New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution; Friends of Bridgewater History; and Washington Camp Ground Association.

Celebrating the 250th! “Music of the American Revolution” featuring Colonial Musicians Anne and Ridley Enslow Saturday, March 14, 2026 1:30 PM ~ 4PM at the Abraham Staats House 17 von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 Join Anne and Ridley Enslow for a concert of lively 18th-century songs about the struggle for American independence. The show will include “liberty songs,” humorous ballads lampooning the British troops, and songs celebrating American victories, plus drinking songs and a dance tune or two. There will even be a song by a signer of the Declaration of Independence about the so-called Battle of the Kegs. As always, Anne and Ridley perform in 18th-century dress and on instruments of the period—hammered dulcimer and a 1776 violin. They will have their little dancing man called a limberjack, who pleases audience members from 9 to 90! This program was created for the celebration of the U.S. Semiquincentennial. You’re invited! House open for seating at 1:30PM; performance at 2PM. Afterwards, tours of this historic house available until the house closes at 4PM. Admission: $10 per person with advance reservation / $15 at the door Seating is limited: Advance reservations encouraged at EventBrite or at www.staatshouse.org By Phone:

Welcome to the Big Show Card Show 2026 Description:Get ready for the ultimate Trading Card Game (TCG) experience at The Big Show! Event Highlights:Over 150+ tables featuring top TCG vendorsRare and exclusive card dealsMeet and network with fellow TCG fans New Location:Bridgewater Commons Mall400 Commons Way- Ground FloorBridgewater, NJ 08870 Admission:Free Event!

Stop by the Montgomery Municipal Center next Saturday to enjoy the Montgomery Friends of Open Space’s Winter Farmers Market!   Find fresh produce, jams, breads and more.

Wine Glass & Candy Dish Painting  Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 Time: 2:00–5:00 PM  Location: Robinson’s Chocolates (Hillsborough Location) Guests will paint one wine glass and one candy dish during a relaxed, instructor-led sip & paint experience that’s perfect for all skill levels. This is a freehand-style event, with stencils and plenty of inspiration provided to help spark your creativity. Guests will also have unlimited access to DIY dip their own strawberries and pretzel rods in our chocolate machine.