Although December can seem like an overly busy time of the year, it can feel a little disappointing once the holiday merriment ends. When you have no more shopping, wrapping, baking and holiday visiting to do, January can seem a bit dull.
To keep from falling victim to cabin fever, here are some fun things to do in January.
Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium Shows
The Planetarium – Raritan Valley Community College
118 Lamington Road, Branchburg
- Many different shows happening throughout January
- Admission is $6 for all shows and all ages
- Visit the planetarium website or call (908) 231-8805 for more information
An Evening with Author Jordan Sonnenblick
Bernardsville Public Library
1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville
- Wednesday, January 4, 7pm
- Author of Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie, Dodger and Me, and After Ever After.
- Admission is free, but registration is required.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 766-0118 for more info.
Dog Walks at Lord Stirling Stable
Lord Stirling Stable
256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge
- Saturday dog walks are held 10:30am – 11:30am
- January 1 dog walk will be 1:30pm – 2:30pm (to allow for recovery time?) 🙂
- Fee is $1 per dog
- Contact Lord Stirling Stable at (908) 766-5955 for more information.
Winter Horse Riding Lessons at Lord Stirling Stable
Lord Stirling Stable
256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge
- January 3 thru March 10
- English balanced seat riding lessons are offered one hour a week for 10 weeks.
- Beginner through advanced jumping classes are available for riders from ages 9 through adult.
- Fees vary
- Contact Lord Stirling Stable at (908) 766-5955 for more information.
Nature Through A Child’s Eye
Environmental Education Center
190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge
- Daily January 3 thru February 27, 9:00am – 4:30pm
- Admission is free
- Call (908) 766-2489 for details.
Duke Island Walkers
Duke Island Park
Old York Road, Bridgewater
- Wednesdays, January 4 thru December 26, 9:30am
- Free
- Visit this website or call (908) 722-1200 ext. 226 for more info
Cupcake Boss
Somerset County Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater
- Tuesday January 10, 7pm-8:15pm
- For grades 6-12
- Admission is free, but registration is required.
- Everyone will decorate and take home their own jumbo cupcake.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 526-4016 for more info.
Friday Night Movie – Moneyball
Somerset County Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater
- Friday January 13, 7pm-9:00pm
- Admission is free, but registration is required.
- Register at the library website or call (908) 526-4016
Mariah’s Puppets – ‘The Giving Tree & The Selfish Litterbug Giant’
Somerset County Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater
- Saturday January 14, 11am-12:00pm
- For ages PreK – 5
- Free.
- Through the escapades of the Selfish Litterbug Giant, students learn about the problems caused by litter.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 526-4016 for more info.
Friend’s Concert – Jersey Harmony Express
Somerset County Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater
- Friday January 20, 7pm-9:15pm
- Jersey Harmony Express, formerly known as the SomerTones, will be performing.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 526-4016 for more info.
4-H Rutgerscience Saturday – Our Ocean World
Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences
71 Dudley Road, New Brunswick
- January 21, 10am – 2pm
- Includes a tour of the Coastal Ocean Observation Laboratory and a chance to meet face to face with an underwater robot
- Capacity is limited to fifty people from grades 6 thru 9
- Admission is $25 per child, $16 per parent.
- Register here or call Janice McDonnnell at (848)Â 932-Â3285 for more info
Somerset Valley Orchestra – Winter Concert
Bridgewater-Raritan High School, Bridgewater
- January 22, 3pm
- Visit the Orchestra’s website for more info.
Annual 4-H Winter Train Show
4-H Center
310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater
- January 28, 29 10am-5pm
- Demonstrations and hands-on activities
- Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12
- Click here for the brochure or call (908) 526-6644 for more info
Winter Craftacular!
Somerset County Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater
- Saturday January 28, 10:00am-11:00am
- For ages 3-8
- Admission is free, but registration is required.
- A story and craft to celebrate the winter season.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 526-4016 for more info.