September Events

Here are some things to do in September.

The Hay Honey Farm
130 Stevens Lane, Far Hills

Saturday September 8, 10am-4pm.
Explore the private garden at The Hay Honey Farm, open for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy.
No reservations required; rain or shine.
$5 per person; children 12 & under free.
Visit the website, or call (845) 265-2029 for more info.

Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall
1890 Washington Valley Rd, Martinsville

Sunday September 9, 8am-1:30pm.
Blood Drive conducted by New Jersey Blood Center. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus #5959.
Donors will receive $10 Shop Rite gift card.
$5 per person; children 12 & under free.
Call John Arcoleo at (908) 964-0006, Joe Beotsch at (908) 722-2132, or Bridget Schindo at (973) 676-4700 Ext. 155 for details.

Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC
775 Talamini Rd., Bridgewater

Sunday September 9, 10:00am.
The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center will be hosting the first ever Dog Day at the J. This event is designed for dog owners and their dogs to attend together.
Activities include behavioral seminars and information on pet adoption and rescue. There will be a variety of dog related vendors present, children activities and more.
Free.
Visit the website or call (908) 725-6994 ext. 206 for more info.

Bouman-Stickney Farmstead
114 Dreahook Road, Whitehouse Station

Sunday September 9, 1pm-4pm.
Noted New Jersey artist Deborah Mores will be on hand to teach 19th century techniques for room and floor stenciling.
Free, donations accepted.
Visit the website or call (908) 236-2327 for details.

East Main Street, Somerville

Sunday September 9, 1pm-6pm.
The 4th annual Somerville Jazz Fest, hosted by the DSA, held rain or shine.
Featuring Christian Sands, Antoinette Montague, Nat Adderley, Jr., Will Calhoun and The Jazz House Kids. Artists and artisans will be exhibiting throughout Downtown.
Visit the website or call (908) 541-1600 for more info.

Somerset County 4-H Center
310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater

September 14 and 15, 10am-3pm.
Giant rummage sale. Lots of bargains for all. Come help support Somerset County 4-H.
Visit the website or call (908) 526-6644 for more info.

Somerset County Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater

Friday September 14, 7pm-9pm.
Your Gentlemen is a home-grown New Jersey rock band that started in a suburban basement in central Jersey, where seemingly every bored teenager with a few guitars and a couple of friends had the same idea.
Free, no sign-up needed.
Visit the library website or call (908) 526-4016 for more info.

White Oak Park
Baird Rd, Branchburg

Saturday September 15, 11:00am.
Branchburg’s signature event of the year features live music, crafters, children’s activities, food vendors and fireworks.
Contact Bob Bouwman at (908) 526-3094 for all questions regarding participation as a vendor, sponsor, or community group.

Harry Dunham Park
490 Somerville Rd, Basking Ridge

Sunday September 23, 8am-12pm.
Help Educate and Empower Parents, and a Commnity of National Children’s Hospital and Health and Human Service Personnel on Crib and Sleep Safety.
Registration fee by Sept. 13 is $25, $30 day of race, $23 and $30 for USATF-NJ members.
Visit the website for more info.

Somerset Street, Raritan

Sunday September 23, 1pm.
The annual John Basilone Parade honors Raritan’s most renowned World War II hero.
The celebration lasts the whole weekend long with many different events surrounding the parade itself. Visit the official parade website for the complete schedule.

Somerset County Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater

Saturday September 29, 11am.
StarFish is changing the face of family-friendly entertainment and making the young – and young at heart – sing, dance, and play air guitar. This 5-piece band electrifies kids’ music and gives parents the opportunity to share a real rock concert experience with their children.
Free, no sign-up needed.
Visit the library website or call (908) 526-4016 for more info.