Weekending ‘Round The Towns: October 16-18, 2026

Weekend and Multi-Day Events

• Welcome World to George Washington’s Rockingham, Franklin Township: Rockingham State Historic Site, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 16-18, 10 to 11 a.m. daily. Visitors can explore the history of George Washington’s final Revolutionary War headquarters through an illustrated presentation in the site’s historic Dutch barn. The program includes reproduction artifacts and information about tours of the grounds. The historic house remains closed for stabilization work. Admission is free. Visit Somerset NJ
• Snyder’s Farm Fall Festival, Franklin Township: Snyder’s Farm, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The farm continues its annual fall celebration with pumpkin picking and seasonal farm activities. Visitors can choose pumpkins directly from the field. Festival admission is required; pumpkins cost extra. Visit Somerset NJ
• Fall Family Fun Weekends, Princeton: Terhune Orchards, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 30 activities include pony rides, corn mazes, pumpkin painting, pedal tractors, barnyard animals and pumpkin picking. Wagon rides run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and live music is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $19.95; children younger than 3 are free. Advance tickets required. Festival information and tickets Terhune Orchards
• Fall Harvest Days, Hillsborough: Norz Hill Farm & Market, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The farm features a 7.5-acre corn maze commemorating America’s 250th anniversary, hayrides, livestock visits and pumpkin picking. The last haywagon departs at 5 p.m. Admission listed at $17.99. Visit Somerset NJ
• “Jersey Boys,” New Brunswick: State Theatre New Jersey, Friday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 and 7:30 p.m. The Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, featuring hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” The show runs approximately 2½ hours. Tickets start at $52, including fees. Show information and tickets stnj.org
• “A Beat of Our Own,” Princeton: McCarter Theatre Center, Friday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m. The new musical comedy follows rival college bhangra dance teams competing for a national championship. The production features 18 actors, 10 musicians and a blend of traditional Indian dance and contemporary theatrical music. Tickets required; prices vary by seating. Recommended for ages 10 and older. Performance schedule and tickets McCarter
• “Midnight at the New Dawn,” West Windsor: Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, Friday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m. The world premiere of an original romantic comedy follows several couples whose lives intersect at a diner on New Year’s Eve. As midnight approaches, relationships are tested and new possibilities emerge. Tickets are $24 for adults and $22 for students and seniors. Rated PG. Kelsey Theatre schedule kelsey.mccc.edu
• “Almost, Maine,” Basking Ridge: Farmstead Arts Center, 450 King George Road, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m. The Lord Stirling Theater Company presents John Cariani’s romantic comedy, a collection of interconnected stories about love, loss and relationships in a fictional Maine town. Tickets are $25 general admission, $23 for seniors, students, children and military personnel, and $20 for Farmstead Arts members. Visit Somerset NJ
• “The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre,” Bridgewater: PeopleCare Center Auditorium, 120 Finderne Ave., Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m. Open Door Arts Center presents a theatrical murder mystery in which audiences can try to determine who committed the crime. Tickets are $20; tickets purchased at the door are cash only. Visit Somerset NJ
• Scare Farm, Hillsborough: Norz Hill Farm & Market, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 16-18, evening hours; the county calendar lists 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Halloween attraction features two haunted walking trails and two hayrides, combining spooky scenes, ghost stories and seasonal scares. Tickets required; prices vary. Weather permitting. Visit Somerset NJ

Friday, Oct. 16

• Chris Redd, New Brunswick: Stress Factory Comedy Club, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17, 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights. Former Saturday Night Live cast member Chris Redd performs four stand-up shows. The club requires patrons to be at least 16 years old and has a two-item minimum per person. Tickets required; prices vary by performance. Show information and tickets newbrunswick.stressfactory.com
• Flashlight Corn Maze Featuring the Headless Horseman, Hillsborough: Abma’s Farm, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17, 5 to 9 p.m. Visitors begin with a nighttime hayride before exploring the farm’s corn maze by flashlight. A shorter trail is available for younger guests, and the Headless Horseman makes appearances throughout the evening. Tickets required for the maze experience. Visit Somerset NJ
• Non-Spooky Halloween Party, Hillsborough: Space Play Academy, Friday, Oct. 16, 4 to 7:30 p.m. A Halloween celebration designed for younger children includes a dance party, bubble show, games, play areas, character appearances and goodie bags. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $40 for children ages 1 and older; babies younger than 1 are $25 or free with a paid sibling. Visit Somerset NJ
• “And Then There Were None,” Lambertville: Music Mountain Theatre, Friday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m., with additional weekend performances. The theater continues its production of Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery, in which 10 strangers gather on an isolated island and begin dying under mysterious circumstances. Tickets required. MMT
• “Jersey Boys.” State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $52, plus fees. The 20th anniversary tour plays three performances in New Brunswick.
• “The Unexpected 3rd.” New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 7:30 p.m. Admission not listed.
• Comedy Returns to the Brook, with Billy Garan and Melvin George. Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton St., Bound Brook. Time and ticket price are not posted on the venue ticketing page.
• Fired en Masse. The Center for Contemporary Art, 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster. 6 to 8 p.m. Free.
• Middlesex County 4-H Haunted House and Hayride. Middlesex County 4-H Youth Center, East Brunswick. 7 p.m. $8 for one activity, $15 for both. Also runs Saturdays in October.
• Fall Harvest Festival. East Jersey Old Town Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway. 10 a.m. Free.
• Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience. Starland Ballroom, 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. 8 p.m. Ticket prices not posted on the venue calendar.
• Farm of Horrors. Schaefer Farms, Flemington. Hours and admission not listed.
• Circus Vazquez. Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge. Showtime not listed. $22.88.

Saturday, Oct. 17

• 105th Far Hills Race Meeting, Far Hills: Moorland Farm, Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. One of Somerset County’s signature sporting and social events returns with international steeplechase racing, tailgating and charitable fundraising. The annual event has raised more than $22 million for regional health care organizations over its history. General admission is $110, plus a $20 processing fee per order. Children 13 and younger are admitted free with an adult. Race information and tickets Far Hills Race Meeting
• Edison’s Fall Family Spectacular Street Fair and Food Truck Fest, Edison: Amboy Avenue, between Waltuma and Jackson avenues, Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 to 9 p.m. The township’s large community street festival includes eight blocks of vendors, two stages of live music, food trucks, carnival attractions, a children’s activity area, a classic car display, BMX demonstrations and professional wrestling exhibitions. Admission is free. Patch
• Third Annual Mushroom Harvest Festival, Hillsborough: Zell’s Farm, Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can learn about specialty mushroom cultivation, pick mushrooms, participate in games and treasure hunts, and attend workshops covering growing and cooking mushrooms. The farm grows more than 10 varieties of specialty mushrooms. Admission is free. Farm and festival information Visit New Jersey
• NJ TCG Trading Card Festival, Bridgewater: Bridgewater Commons, Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hundreds of tables featuring trading cards, collectibles and related merchandise will occupy the mall’s lower level. The event includes vendors, music, giveaways and opportunities for collectors to buy, sell and trade. Admission information was not listed. Visit Somerset NJ
• Halloween Happenings, North Brunswick: North Brunswick Community Park, 2051 Route 130, Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 to 4 p.m. The township’s family Halloween celebration includes pumpkin decorating, hayrides, a petting zoo, a trick-or-treat area and other activities. Visitors are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations for the North Brunswick Food Bank. Admission is $5 per child with advance registration or $7 per child at the event, cash only. Last admission is 3:30 p.m. Rain date is Sunday. Township event information North Brunswick
• Diwali Festival of Lights, South Brunswick/Princeton: Brandywine Princeton by Monarch, Saturday, Oct. 17, noon to 3 p.m. The second annual celebration features Indian cultural performances, Bollywood dancing, live music, henna, yoga demonstrations, traditional food and a vendor marketplace. The event is open to the community. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Call 732-329-8888. Patch
• Triumph Brewing Oktoberfest, Princeton: Palmer Square Green, 10 Palmer Square, Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 to 5 p.m. Triumph Restaurant and Brewery joins the Arts Council of Princeton for its annual outdoor Oktoberfest celebration. Admission is free. Arts Council of Princeton
• Oktoberfest at Abma’s Farm, Hillsborough: Abma’s Farm, 282 Amwell Road, Saturday, Oct. 17, 5 to 9 p.m. The farm hosts an evening of German-style food, live music by Nikki Briar and a stein-holding contest. The flashlight corn maze and petting zoo will also be available separately. Oktoberfest admission is free; food, beverages and additional attractions cost extra. Visit Somerset NJ
• 45th Annual Somerville High School Pioneer Marching Band Festival, Somerville: Somerville High School, 222 Davenport St., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 to 8:30 p.m. Sixteen marching bands from New Jersey and New York will perform at Brooks Field. The event concludes with an exhibition performance of the Somerville Marching Pioneers’ 2026 production, “Outlaw.” Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Children younger than 5 are free. Visit Somerset NJ
• Four on the Floor 2026: Princeton AltRock Fest, Princeton: Arts Council of Princeton, Saturday, Oct. 17, 6 to 9 p.m. The Arts Council presents its alternative-rock music festival, showcasing the genre in an intimate local setting. Admission price was not listed on the organizer’s calendar. Festival information Arts Council of Princeton
• Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody, Princeton: Richardson Auditorium at Princeton University, Saturday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m. The Princeton Symphony Orchestra presents pianist Dmitry Shishkin performing Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. The program also includes works by Joan Tower and Béla Bartók. Tickets required; children ages 5 and older receive a 50% discount when accompanied by a ticket-buying adult. Concert information and tickets Princeton Symphony Orchestra
• Underground Second Anniversary Party, Somerville: The Underground at Village Brewing Company, 34 W. Main St., Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday. The club celebrates its second anniversary with Jersey club and electronic music. The lineup includes UNIIQU3, DJ Jayhood, Refilled Music and local DJs. Admission is listed as free. Visit Somerset NJ
• “The Unexpected 3rd.” New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Admission not listed.
• RVCC Planetarium Halloween programs. Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg. “Earth, Moon, and Sun (and Coyote),” 3 p.m.; “Monster Mash Laser Concert,” 4 p.m.; “Halloween: Celestial Origins,” 7 p.m.; “Fright Light Laser Concert,” 8 p.m. $11 for one show, $20 for two back-to-back shows. Tickets are sold at the door on the day of the show. The planetarium advises that the 8 p.m. laser concert is not for young viewers.
• Halloween-A-Palooza. Manville Recreation, Manville. 4 p.m. Admission not listed.
• Bernardsville Farmers Market. Bernardsville Station, 50 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free.
• Halloween Happenings. North Brunswick Community Park, North Brunswick. 1 p.m. $5 to $7.
• Fall Family Spectacular Street Fair and Food Truck Fest. Amboy Avenue, Edison. 1 p.m. Free admission.
• “Curious George: The Golden Meatball.” Stephen J. Capestro Theatre at Roosevelt Park, Edison. 1 p.m. $4 adults, $2 children.
• Fall Family Fun Weekends. Terhune Orchards, Princeton. Hours and admission not listed.
• Pumpkin Train. Black River and Western Railroad at Everitt Farms, Flemington. Departure times and fares not listed.
• “New Jersey Stories of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,” film premiere. River Union Stage at the Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse, Flemington. 7 p.m. Admission not listed.

Sunday, Oct. 18

• The Temptations and The Four Tops, New Brunswick: State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., Sunday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. Two legendary Motown vocal groups share the stage for an evening of classic soul music. The program includes hits such as “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There” and “I Can’t Help Myself.” The concert runs approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including intermission. Tickets start at $70, including fees. Concert information and tickets stnj.org
• Fall Fest 2026, Princeton: Palmer Square Green, Sunday, Oct. 18, 1 to 4 p.m. Downtown Princeton celebrates autumn with live music, seasonal food, games, family activities and promotions at local businesses. The outdoor event is designed as an afternoon community gathering. Admission is free. Rain date is Oct. 25. princetonol.com
• Revolutionary Sundays, Princeton: Princeton Battlefield State Park, Sunday, Oct. 18, 1 p.m. The Princeton Battlefield Society presents an interpretive history program examining the Battle of Princeton, the Ten Crucial Days campaign and the experiences of people affected by the American Revolution. The program is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary observances. Advance registration is requested; admission cost was not specified in the listing. princetonol.com
• The Stony Brook Quakers in the American Revolution, Princeton: Friends House, Princeton Quaker Meeting, 470 Quaker Road, Sunday, Oct. 18, 12:30 p.m. Historian Maxine Lurie, professor emerita at Seton Hall University, discusses the experiences of the Stony Brook Quaker community during the Revolutionary War. Admission is free. princetonol.com
• Somerville Elks Vendor Fair, Bridgewater: Somerville Elks Lodge, 375 Union Ave., Sunday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 50 local vendors will offer handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing, baked goods, photography and other merchandise. The event supports the Elks Drug Awareness Program. Admission information was not listed. HappeningNext
• Princeton History Walking Tour, Princeton: Downtown Princeton, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 to 4 p.m. The Historical Society of Princeton leads a guided walking tour examining the town’s architecture, notable residents and connections to American history. Tickets required.
• New Brunswick Oktoberfest. George Street, downtown New Brunswick. Noon to 6 p.m. Free. This is the festival’s rain date; the original date was postponed.
• “The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre.” Open Door Arts Center at the PeopleCare Center auditorium, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater. 2 p.m. $20.
• “The Unexpected 3rd.” New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 2 p.m. Admission not listed.
• “Almost, Maine.” Lord Stirling Theater Company at Farmstead Arts, English Barn Theater, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge. 2 p.m. $25 general; $23 for seniors, students, children and military; $20 for members.
• “A Beat of Our Own.” Matthews Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton. 2 p.m. Prices not listed. See editorial flag 4.
• Art City Festival. Downtown New Brunswick. Free.
• Ghostbusters in Concert. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. 7 p.m. $45 to $91, all-in pricing including service fees. An orchestra performs the score to the 1984 film.

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