October is jammed-packed with events. Here’s just a few.
Young Explorers Club
Somerset County Environmental Education Center
190 Lord Stirling Rd , Basking Ridge
- Mondays October 1, 15, 22, 29, 10:30am-11:30am.
- Children age infant to five with a parent will experience the wonders of nature through outdoor activities to stimulate the five senses.
- Fee is $30 per pair and $15 per additional child. Advance payment required.
- Visit the website or call (908) 766-2489 for more information.
Mixed Martial Arts Fitness Class
Somerset Valley YMCA
2 Green St, Somerville
- Fridays beginning October 5, 6pm-7pm.
- Every Friday beginning October 5.
- If you’ve always wanted to try MMA, now is your chance. Each Friday night, learn from a top competitor in the sport.
- Not a Y member? You can come for just $5 for each class. Members are free.
- Visit the website or call (908) 722-4567 for more info.
Saturday Samplers Book Group
Bernardsville Public Library
1 Anderson Hill Road Bernardsville
- Saturday October 6, 3:30pm.
- Bernardsville Library’s book discussion group, Saturday Samplers, will meet to discuss “The Lock Artist” by Steve Hamilton.
- Free, no sign-up needed.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 766-0118 for more info.
Open House at Cold Brook School
The Readington Museums
Cold Brook School on Potterstown Rd, Readington
- Sunday October 7, 1-4pm.
- Spend the afternoon in 1826. Visitors will have the chance to try their hand at ciphering, orthography, learn some history, roll hoops and more. Fun for the whole family.
- Visit the website or call Kimberly Costa at (908) 236-2327 for more info.
Somerset County 4-H Open House
Somerset County 4-H Center
310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater
- Thursday October 11, 7am-8:30pm.
- Find out what today’s 4-H program has to offer you. In 4-H, you can learn about science, go-karts, animals, rocketry, clothing, creative arts, food & nutrition, while developing leadership skills and public speaking and more.
- Visit the website or call (908) 526-6644 for more info.
Branchburg Woman’s Club’s Craft Fair & Bake Sale
Branchburg Central Middle School
220 Baird Road, Branchburg
- Saturday October 13, 9am-4pm.
- Branchburg Woman’s Club’s indoor craft fair and bake sale includes door prizes. Fund-raiser benefits BWC’s philanthropic fund for charitable donations and student awards.
- Free to attend. Craft table rental is $35.
- Visit the website or call (908) 359-3136 for more info.
2nd Annual Somerville YMCA Spooky Sprint 5K Benefit Run
Veterans Plaza on Grove Street, Somerville
- Saturday October 13, 9:30am.
- The 2nd annual Somerville Family YMCA Spooky Sprint 5K walk/run is a USA Track and Field certified event. The race begins at the corner of East High and Grove streets and run through the streets of downtown Somerville.
- Food, music and activities for children will be offered. Costumes are welcome.
- Before 10/3, $22, USATF members, $20. After 10/3, $25.
- Visit the website for more info.
Somerset County’s Weekend Journey Through the Past
Various Sites Throughout Somerset County
- Saturday October 13, 10am-4pm.
- Sunday October 14, 12pm-4pm
- Somerset County’s Weekend Journey through the Past, a collaborative heritage tourism program, will showcase 27 significant historic sites countywide that will be open to the public free of charge. This annual event will feature a contest for prizes, interpreted tours led by costumed docents, special collections and exhibitions and more.
- Free parking and admission to all sites.
- Visit the website for more info.
Barn Dance
Bouman-Stickney Farmstead
114 Dreahook Road, Whitehouse Station
- Saturday October 13, 7pm-9:30pm
- Join Betsy Gotta as she calls the second Barn Dance of the season. This family friendly event is great for all ages, no prior experience or partner needed.
- There is a $5 suggested donation for adults, $2 for children, refreshments served.
- Visit the website or call (908) 236-2327 for details.
Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter Heart & Sole Walk
Duke Island Park
Old York Road, Bridgewater
- Sunday October 14, 10am.
- The walk is approximately 3 miles in length and people may walk with or without a dog. Shorter route available.
- $25 registration fee – waived if $25 or more in sponsorships are collected.
- Visit the website or call (908) 725-0308 for more info.
Friends Concert Series: Kurt Gallagher
Somerset County Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater
- Saturday October 20, 10:30am.
- Join Kurt Gallagher’s “Songs for Playful Children” for an interactive music appreciation program with lots of silly songs like “Rocket to Chocolate,” ‘Twinkle Twinkle Broken Down Car.”
- For ages 3+, no registration required.
- Visit the website or call (908) 526-4016 for more info.
An Evening with Bill Moyers
Dolce Basking Ridge
300 North Maple Ave, Basking Ridge
- Friday October 26, 7pm.
- Benefit to support the Friends of Bernardsville Public Library.
- Journalist Bill Moyers, host of Moyers & Company on PBS, will discuss democracy and the writers, poets, and other thinkers who influence it.
- Tickets are $100. Light refreshments are included, and a selection of books by Mr. Moyers will be available for purchase and signing.
- Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 12.
- Call (908) 766-0118 for more info.