Happy Friday! Here are some great activities for you and your family brought to you by your Official Town Guru and Somerset County Tourism!
Friday Afternoon Movie at Bernardsville Library: “The Shape of Water”
October 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pmNJ United States + Google MapFree
Join us to watch “The Shape of Water” (2017) at Bernardsville Public Library on Friday, October 26 at 2:00 pm. The movie is an other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa’s life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment. A.O. Scott, movie critic for The New York Times, described “The Shape of Water” as “partly a code-scrambled fairy tale, partly a genetically modified monster movie, and altogether wonderful.” Viewers are encouraged to linger after the film showing to talk about it. Ed English will provide a brief document to start the discussion, and we always have spirited conversations about character, motivation and style! Bernardsville Library’s movie series is funded by gifts to the Friends of the Bernardsville Library. The movies are selected for cultural enrichment and for appeal to a wide variety of tastes and interests in the community. With the next film, “West Side Story” (1961), we mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein who wrote the score. Inspired by Learn More …Find out more »
Fall Family Festival
October 26 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pmNJ United States + Google MapFree
Join us for lots of family fun! Crafts, games, bounce house plus dress in your costume for our Trunk or Treat! Bring a decorated pumpkin to Participate in our Pumpkin Decorating Contest! It is also the kick off for Kangaroo Kids Food drive kick off so the only entrance fee is a can of food for the food bank.Find out more »
Brite Nites 2018
October 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)NJ United States + Google Map
The 7th Annual WFA’s Brite Nites event is back with over 1,000 lighted pumpkin, a new “Barn of Fear”, food trucks, hot cocoa, fruit bowls, treats, souvenirs, dancers and a dining pavilion. Meander down the “Pumpkin Path” and be mesmerized by the intricately carved pumpkins and displays. Try not to get frightened by the passing witches, ghouls and zombies while walking through the newly designed “Barn of Fear” with six very different ghoulish displays. Have a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the culinary delights of our local food trucks. Grab a t-shirt or souvenir to remember the night as we countdown to Halloween. Wagner Farm Arboretum is a non-profit dedicated to preserving the land within Warren Township and sits on over 70 acres of Open Space. Visit the website to purchase tickets and for more details about our upcoming projects. Price: Adults $15, Child $10, Senior $10, Children 3 and under are freeFind out more »
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
October 26 @ 11:00 pm – October 27 @ 11:00 pmNJ United States + Google Map$15
Join us for the ultimate audience participation film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and of course, Meat Loaf! Receive a FREE goodie bag of props, sing-along to the songs, dress up if you want to, and get ready to “Time Warp” for a Friday night you’ll never forget! Come early at 9pm, and enjoy the full service bar, and DJ. Plus, stop by the State Theatre New Jersey / NJ.com Social Media Center in the lobby and enter the “Time Warp Costume Contest.”Find out more »
Bernardsville Farmer’s Market Saturdays
October 27 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)NJ United States + Google MapFree
Every Saturday in the Summer and early fall. On Saturday, June 9, 2018 the Bernardsville Farmers’ Market opened for the season celebrating 24 years of providing a wide variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, and poultry products from New Jersey farmers: Silver Lake, Hensler and Griggstown Farms. Other fine products are offered by Valley Shepherd Creamery (award-winning cheeses), Baker’s Bounty (breads & baked goods), Pickelicious, and Krakus Deli. Working to keep the market current and even trendy, there will be pop-up events with new and diverse products from: Cooper’s Hollow Farm – native plants, Black River – spices & teas, Haines Farms – maple syrup, Best in Bouquets – cut flowers, Woods Edge local top-quality fashion-fiber-designs, and a diverse selection of heirloom garlic, nut butter, sweets, and more. We will feature a Peach Party and Apple Festival with tasty samples and ice cream at the height of the season. Our vendors are knowledgeable at answering questions on their produce as well as tips for diet, recipes and growing your own. Our market is open on Saturdays from 9 am to noon and runs until November 10 allowing orders for the Thanksgiving Holiday. It is located in the Bernardsville NJ Transit parkingLearn More …Find out more »
Celebrate Your Life Story: How to Write Your Own Obituary
October 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
SCLSNJ’s Warren Twp. Library branch, located at 42 Mountain Boulevard in Warren Twp. Learn to write your own obituary to help celebrate your life with writing coach Vanessa Young. Registration required.Find out more »
Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat at the Bernardsville Library
October 27 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pmNJ United States + Google MapFree
Halloween is coming early to Bernardsville and the party is right in the center of town! Young and old alike are invited to don a costume and join the fun on Saturday, October 27 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm at Bernardsville Public Library and in the parking lot! Inside the library, you can visit a not so spooky haunted house or step into our fun house story aisles and see some of your favorite books come alive. You will be entertained by a professional story teller, enjoy crafts, games and even an escape room. Patrons who check out books will receive a special Halloween treat. All events inside the library are free and only the escape room requires registration in advance. Get a complete schedule of events inside at www.bernardsvillelibrary/children. “Halloween is all about imagination and make-believe, and where better to celebrate the magic than at the library?” says Youth Services Manager, Tammy Shaw, “This is a great opportunity for families to build memories and connect with the community.” Of course, Halloween is also about candy which is why Bernardsville Special Events is hosting Trunk-or-Treat featuring local vendors and pumpkin decorating in the Library parking lot from 12:00-4:00 pm. ForLearn More …Find out more »
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Ichabod Crane and Washington Irving
October 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
SCLSNJ’s Manville Library branch, located at 100 South 10th Avenue in Manville Actor Neill Hartley presents an interactive one-man interpretation of Washington Irving’s story about the the headless horseman and Ichabod Crane set in the sleepy world of Tarrytown, New York. This program is funded by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.Find out more »
Spooky Skies
October 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)NJ United States + Google Map$10.00
This Halloween, come to the RVCC Planetarium to witness spine chilling tricks and treats of Spooky Skies! Spooky Skies takes viewers back to medieval Ireland to explore the roots of the Halloween holiday, then goes into the heavens to draw parallels between some celestial objects and famous monsters. What does a werewolf have on an inescapable Black Hole; a noxious, deadly planet like Venus; or a crushing, dangerous supernova?(8 to adult) Reservations recommended Shown on Oct. 27 @ 3:00 pm & 7:00 pmFind out more »
Fright Light Laser Concert (family version)
October 27 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)NJ United States + Google Map$10.00
The Witches and Ghouls continue to haunt the planetarium. They love our laser songs, including “Time Warp,” “Monster Mash,” and “Thriller.” Reservations recommended (8 to adult) Shown on Oct. 20 @ 8:00 pm and Oct. 27 @ 4:00 pmFind out more »
Brite Nites 2018
October 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)NJ United States + Google Map
The 7th Annual WFA’s Brite Nites event is back with over 1,000 lighted pumpkin, a new “Barn of Fear”, food trucks, hot cocoa, fruit bowls, treats, souvenirs, dancers and a dining pavilion. Meander down the “Pumpkin Path” and be mesmerized by the intricately carved pumpkins and displays. Try not to get frightened by the passing witches, ghouls and zombies while walking through the newly designed “Barn of Fear” with six very different ghoulish displays. Have a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the culinary delights of our local food trucks. Grab a t-shirt or souvenir to remember the night as we countdown to Halloween. Wagner Farm Arboretum is a non-profit dedicated to preserving the land within Warren Township and sits on over 70 acres of Open Space. Visit the website to purchase tickets and for more details about our upcoming projects. Price: Adults $15, Child $10, Senior $10, Children 3 and under are freeFind out more »
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
October 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmNJ United States + Google Map$10
The Garden State Theatre Organ Society (GSTOS) presents the 1920 silent horror film “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” at the Brook Arts Center on October 27th at 7:30 pm. A must see for film and art students, silent movie buffs or anyone interested in the art of silent movies. If you haven’t seen a silent movie before, this one will get you hooked! The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, the quintessential work of German Expressionist cinema, tells the story of an insane hypnotist who uses a somnambulist to commit murders. The film and artistic merit of German cinema had a major influence on American genre of horror and films. Critic Roger Ebert called it arguably “the first true horror film”, and film reviewer Danny Peary called it “cinema’s first cult film and a precursor to art house films” The film will be accompanied at the Brook 3/10 Wurlitzer by Brett Miller, a gifted fifteen-year-old organist who has studied with the top organists in the country. Tickets are $10 General Admission and $8 Students/Seniors. Tickets are available at the door. For more info visit GSTOS @ www.gstos.org or Brook Arts Center @ www.brookarts.org. The Brook Arts Center is located at 10 Hamilton Learn More …Find out more »
Fright Light(PG 13)
October 27 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pmNJ United States + Google Map$10.00
Not for young viewers or those easily scared! Features songs including Alive by Meatloaf, Thriller by Michael Jackson, and The Night Santa Went Crazy by Weird Al.(13 to adult) Reservations recommendedFind out more »
Grain House Halloween Brunch
October 28 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pmNJ United States + Google Map$4 – $29.95
Trick or Treat at the Grain House annual Halloween Brunch and see our spooky decorations! Halloween candy & trinkets, plus face painting & balloon animals for children! Adults: $29.95, Children 4-11 $12 Reservations recommended: 908-221-1150Find out more »
Impressions from an Antarctic Expedition
October 28 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pmNJ United States + Google MapFree
Bernardsville resident Daniel Murnick will give an illustrated talk at Bernardsville Public Library on Sunday, October 28 at 2:00 pm about his trip in January 2018 to the Antarctic. Light refreshments will be served. Mr. Murnick, who took advantage of his sabbatical this year, will present maps, photos and highlights of his “Antarctic Expedition” that included visits to South Georgia Island and Elephant Island?both significant sites on the legendary voyage and amazing rescue of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew in 1914-16. His expedition leaders included experts in Antarctic wildlife, geology, and environmental science. He’ll illustrate his talk with photographs and descriptions of the Antarctic Ocean; islands and continental sites will be shown as well as impressions of international scientific research activity. He’ll also cover the effects of climate change and human activity on the Antarctic environment with close up views of whales, seals, multiple penguin species, and sea-going birds, including the wandering albatross. Mr. Murnick is a Professor of Physics at Rutgers University with an interest in environmental science and conservation. His trip to Antarctica was organized by the MIT Alumni Association and was led by Professor Susan Solomon, a member of the National Academy of Sciences who is Learn More …Find out more »
Halloween Party at BSC!
October 28 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmNJ United States + Google MapFREE
Join us for our Annual Halloween Party at Branchburg Sports Complex (BSC) on Sunday, October 28th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Put on your craziest, funniest, wackiest costume and celebrate Halloween at BSC! Families will enjoy our “Trick or Treatville” complete with games, bounce houses and much more! This event is FREE and open to the publicFind out more »
Sweetheart of the Rodeo
October 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmNJ United States + Google Map$41 – $91
BYRDS CO-FOUNDERS ROGER McGUINN and CHRIS HILLMAN along with country music legend MARTY STUART and His Fabulous Superlatives celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sweetheart of the Rodeo See The Byrds co-founders Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman, along with country all-star Marty Stuart and his amazing band live in concert!Find out more »
Using the First Amendment to Combat Fake News
October 29 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch, located at 379 South Branch Road in Hillsborough Explore the movie “Good Night, and Good Luck,” followed by a discussion about the McCarthy Era and the importance of a free press to combat fake news and protect democracy.Find out more »
Professor Led Book Discussion: “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
October 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
SCLSNJ’s Warren Twp. Library branch, located at 42 Mountain Boulevard in Warren Twp. An evening discussion of the book “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez with special guest Professor Mary Schwartz from Rutgers University.Find out more »
Witchcraft Through the Ages
October 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmNJ United States + Google MapFree
Just in time for Halloween, on Tuesday, October 30 at 7:00 pm at Bernardsville Public Library, Prof. Deborah Hoeflinger will discuss witchcraft from the 1600s, when people were really chasing after witches and burning them at the stake, to today’s beliefs. She’ll talk about what caused people to believe in witches, what kind of people were accused of being witches, how they were treated, and what caused the witch craze to subside. From 1450 to 1750, thousands of people were tried as witches. In times when bad luck and illness had no obvious cause, it was convenient to blame witches, and catastrophic events like the Black Death fueled hysteria because there was no satisfactory explanation of the cause at the time. Even today, there are parts of the world where people still believe in witchcraft and hunt down anyone suspected of participating in it. Deborah Hoeflinger is an adjunct professor of History at County College of Morris. She holds a B.A. in Social Science from Montclair State University as well as a Master’s Degree in Political Science and one in Reading Education from the same school. She is retired from Butler High School where she taught History for over 30 Learn More …Find out more »
Aida Cuevas
October 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm$25 – $55
In this special performance, Aida Cuevas, the “Queen of Ranchera Music,” and her illustrious band, Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán, pay tribute to the dazzling music of late singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel—Cuevas’s personal mentor and Mexico’s highest-selling recording artist of all time. Performing Gabriel’s biggest hits from her new album Totalmente Juan Gabriel, Cuevas exhibits her stunning vocals on “Te Lo Pido Por Favor,” “Te Sigo Amando,” and “La Diferencia.” In 2018, Cuevas became the first female singer in the mariachi genre to win a Grammy®.Find out more »
Spooktacular
October 31 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
This is a community-focused event! Several different activities will take place on Division St., Main St., and at Borough Hall There will be music and entertainment! Fun for all ages! Free parking will be available in lots 1, 2, and 4 as a treat to parents.Find out more »
Olde Mill Inn “Your Engagement Party”
November 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmNJ United States + Google MapFree
You are invited to your own engagement party at the Olde Mill Inn! On Thursday, November 1st, we will be hosting a party just for newly engaged couples who have not yet selected their venue to start you off on this very important life journey. Please join us for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a small-plate tasting of wedding cuisine and sample signature drinks, along with live music. During the party, free engagement photos will be taken by Gary Flom Photography (saving you several hundred dollars), plus you can sample beauty and spa services by DePasquale the Spa (including a massage chair). Have some quick pics taken in a photo booth by Eclipse Entertainment, and check out some wedding flower arrangements. You can preview the “total wedding experience” and meet other newly engaged couples at the same time. Our wedding planners will be standing by to answer your questions and to help you prepare for your own unique wedding. And, you can meet our chefs to learn more about our wedding menus. Admission is complimentary for you and your guests (each couple may bring up to 4 guests), but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED at oldemillinn.com or through the link in this post. We Learn More …Find out more »
Brian Wilson: Greatest Hits Live
November 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm$59 – $129
See legendary singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, and co-founding member of The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson along with long time bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin in a greatest hits concert event! Brian Wilson is a Kennedy Center Honors recipient, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and a multiple-Grammy Award®-winner. As a member of The Beach Boys, Wilson was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and honored with The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.Find out more »
Something Rotten!
November 2 @ 8:00 pm – November 3 @ 11:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)$35 – $98
Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, Something Rotten! is “The Producers + Spamalot + The Book of Mormon. Squared!” (New York Magazine).Find out more »
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