Fall may be on the horizon, but there’s still time to make priceless summer memories. Need some ideas on how to spend the last days of summer? We have some 2025 Happening List faves for you right here, so get out and enjoy some of Hunterdon’s most loved summer spots!
Photo credits: Hunterdon Land Trust
2025 Happening List Winner: Nature Spot
The Hunterdon Land Trust encompasses seven land preserves in five Hunterdon County towns. The land trust has helped to protect over 12,000 acres of open space and farmland in Hunterdon County. You can explore wooded trails, streams, wetlands, and meadows. View trail guides for each preserve on the Hunterdon Land Trust website. Dvoor Farm in Flemington is the Hunterdon Land Trust Headquarters and hosts the Hunterdon Community Farmer’s Market every Sunday.
Photo credits: Red Mill Museum Village
2025 Happening List Winner: Museum and Historic Spot
Known for being one of the most photographed sites in New Jersey, the Red Mill and surrounding historic village, are a slice of life from an earlier time in Hunterdon County. The museum works to preserve agricultural, industrial and domestic artifacts. The village includes historic buildings such as an 1860s schoolhouse, a Blacksmith shop, a Dynamite Shed, and a Tenant House.
There are a couple more opportunities to take part in Summer Discovery Days at the Red Mill this year. These family-friendly events include tours of the property, costumed re-enactors, and live trade and craft demonstrations. On Fridays, learn to spin yarn using drop spindles and spinning wheels in the weekly “Spinning Bee.” On the final summer discovery day, Saturday, August 23, you can learn bobbin lacing and basket making with local artisans.
Photo Credits: Hunterdon County 4H & Agricultural Fair
The Hunterdon County 4H & Agricultural Fair, celebrating 25 years, will have live music and entertainment including circus performers, a magician, and exotic animal shows. The fair also has amusement park rides, 4-H exhibits and tents, giveaways and competitive events. Animal exhibitions and shows include cattle, sheep, llamas, alpacas, rabbits and more. Home growers and bakers can compete for biggest vegetables or best baked goods. View the online schedule for a full list of shows and events.
–August 20th through 24th-
Photo credits: Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
2025 Happening List Winner: Theater
Hunterdon Hills’ next show “Never Too Late” will begin on September 16. This farce follows a middle-aged couple who learn that they will be parents again, 24 years after their first child. Call the box office or visit the Hunterdon Hills website for tickets.
Photo credits: Beneduce Vineyards
2025 Happening List Winner: Live Music Venue
This Pittstown winery and vineyard is working to put New Jersey wines on the map. Beneduce Vineyards has group tastings available Wednesday through Sunday, Walk-Up Seating Wednesday through Saturday, and two weekly themed live music events. Sunday Picnics for the family and Saturday adults-only “Group Therapy” are both running until the end of August.
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