Things to do in and around Franklin this weekend
SOMERSET, NJ – Do you have plans this weekend?
If you don’t, check out our editor’s picks for some of the best things to do in and around Franklin Township.
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Friday, June 22
Arrive early and tour Bedminster’s historic Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum. Then, sit back and enjoy the hit family movie, Night at the Museum 3, on an outdoor movie screen.
Nothing like a delicious farmers market to walk around and fest on some yummy treats like fresh bread, cookies and pastries. By stopping by the Rutgers Gardens tent you can sign up for a market card. After shopping at the market 6 times you can get a free market bag! This week we are celebrating summer since school is out. Bring the kids to the market this Friday for some fun with our Community Partners.
Saturday, June 23
Girl Scout Troop 60151 will be donating a free library to Colonial Park. A handmade bookcase will be cemented to the ground and will consistently be stocked with books for all to enjoy. The event will start at 4 pm near Lot C.
Troop 60151 of Franklin Township
The 2018 Franklin Township Community Farmers Market is returning with its mission of supporting Franklin Township and New Jersey agriculture! The Market, with its carefully curated mix of produce and specialty vendors, was the 2017 winner of the Healthier Somerset Award!
Please include, on your “Saturday To Do List”, shopping with the vendors at the Market Fair. The vendors are different each week, but each one has something good and with a great price. When you support the vendors you are helping The Citizens Club of Franklin Township Inc raise funds to maintain our building. Are you interested in being a vendor? Call Aurtherine at 732-939-0514.
Please join us for the 3rd Annual North Jersey Walk-n-Roll on June 23rd at Roosevelt Park! The morning will feature a walk around the beautiful lake in Roosevelt Park, kid-friendly games, refreshments, entertainment, and more!
2018 Cure SMA North Jersey Walk-n-Roll
The Sourland Music Festival will be held Saturday, June 23 from 3-10 p.m. at the Hillsborough Golf & Country Club at 146 Wertsville Road, rain or shine, to benefit the Sourland Conservancy. Discounted advance-sale tickets are available online only, Children under 12 are admitted free.
Thousands Expected in Hillsborough for Sourland Music Festival
Sunday, June 24
Tonight is your last chance to catch Hairspray at Villagers Theatre. The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
Hairspray at Villagers Theatre
Two day Craft Beer event, Saturday, 6/23 from noon – 9pm and Sunday, 6/24 noon – 7 pm. Taking over N. Bridge St between Main and High streets for our 5th Annual craft beer celebration!
Somerville’s Craft Beer Fest 2018
Moorland Farm provides a venue unlike any other, open just two weekends a year in providing the rare ability to get behind the gates at one of Somerset County’s most majestic properties.
MARS Essex Horse Trials & Family Weekend Returns June 23-24
Somerset County Tourism’s Weekend Top 10:
Weekend Top 10: 6.21 to 6.24
1. Somerville Craft Beer Fest 2018, Downtown Somerville
2. Sourland Music Festival, Hillsborough Golf & Country Club
3. Full Moon Campfire & Night Hike, Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve
4. Tour & Movie in the Park, Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum
5. Sing-A-Long Grease: 40th Anniversary, State Theatre New Jersey
6. Farm to Table Market, Duke Farms
7. Lavender Workshop, Hidden Spring Lavender
8. Mars Essex Horse Trials & Family Country Fair, Moorland Farms (Check out this video for all the details!)
9. Meet the Artist Weekend, Gallery On Division
10. Annual Members’ Non-Juried Exhibition Opening Reception, The Center for Contemporary Art
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