Events in Sussex County, NJ

A weekend retreat for women centered on wellness and the outdoors unfolds at the New Jersey School of Conservation in Stokes State Forest in Sussex County. Expect mindful birding, a hands-on blacksmithing class, an herbal tea blending workshop, and slow flow yoga with April Puciata, balanced with plenty of quiet time among the trees. The schedule begins at Kittatinny Hall, moves into shared meals, a sunset meditation at Piney Point or indoors, and a campfire at Piney Point. Mornings offer coffee and breakfast, optional bird walks, and additional yoga, with lunch midday and a sunset bird walk before dinner. The final morning features breakfast with a Trading Post and time to pack up. Cabin stays and campfire gatherings are part of the experience. The fee is $325 per woman, and attendance is limited to 20 to keep the group small.

Play the classic Family Feud game, where two families or groups compete to name the most popular responses to survey questions asked of 100 people. The cost is $12 per person.

Explore sales and vintage finds inside and outside the Grey Barn. The marketplace takes place rain or shine.

The Vernon High School Hockey team is collecting clothing donations. If you cannot drop off your donations in person, contact the Vernon Booster Club. Please do not contact Vernon PAL or leave bags of clothing in its parking lot.

Returning to Milk Street Distillery, this event pairs good drinks with a food truck.

Explore vendors and fresh ideas to help plan a memorable mountain wedding at this Wedding Expo.

Explore wedding ideas and meet vendors at a bridal expo at Mountain Creek Resort’s Red Tail Lodge. Discover inspiration and connections to help bring your wedding vision to life.

Celebrate the autumn season with a Victorian tea at The Whistling Swan Inn. The menu features savory bites, freshly baked scones, and harvest-inspired sweets, paired with fine teas and served in vintage china. The gathering brings together seasonal touches and a historic inn setting for a cozy, elegant experience. Reservations are required, and seating is limited to 20 guests.

Vernon Township’s Holiday Market brings together local makers, artists, crafters, bakers, creators, and small businesses for holiday shopping. Vendors may offer handmade gifts, festive décor, specialty foods, jewelry, candles, woodwork, and other unique items. Spaces are limited, and applications are reviewed before acceptance to support a diverse shopping experience.

Enjoy a few stories alongside a therapy dog from Creature Comfort, with time to spend with the dogs afterward. Parents or guardians must stay with their child throughout the program.

Enjoy breakfast while supporting the Kittatinny Education Foundation’s educational grants and direct assistance for KRHS students. The foundation has awarded more than $1,000 in grants so far. Ticket purchases and optional donations help fund classroom innovations, ease financial pressures for families, and expand opportunities for students, while bringing the Kittatinny community together.

Celebrate Friendsgiving with a potluck featuring food, drinks, and games. Admission is $20 per person, or $12 per person for those bringing a dish. Members attend free with a dish. Guests are asked to share what they plan to bring to help avoid duplicates.

Cousins Maine Lobster brings its food truck to Milk Street Distillery for a Thanksgiving Eve stop. Guests can order at the truck with cash or any major credit card, or place contactless orders through the Cousins Maine Lobster mobile app by selecting the Trenton, NJ-Philadelphia, PA location. The app accepts orders only during operating hours. During periods of high demand, ordering may be paused briefly to manage volume and maintain food quality.

Play or learn party games at Unplugged, featuring That's Not a Hat, Flip 7, Telestrations, and Just One. Try to remember gifts and bluff your way through That's Not a Hat, flip cards without repeating a number in Flip 7, sketch and guess in Telestrations, or work together to help a player guess mystery words in Just One. The games offer a mix of memory, strategy, drawing, guessing, and cooperative play.

Branchville Hose Company #1 presents the third annual Christmas Light Parade, a seasonal procession of lights. For more information, contact Khyle at 862-354-3336.

Enjoy two hours of Bunco, along with pastries, cookies, coffee, tea, and prizes.

Hosted by the Ogdensburg PTO, this second annual holiday market brings together a mix of returning favorites and first-time vendors for a festive shopping experience. Visitors can take photos with Santa and take part in raffles offering prizes for the community and students. Updates on vendors and other additions will be shared as the event approaches.

Celebrate the holiday season at Newton Town Hall with a tree lighting, music, refreshments, and a visit from Santa. The festivities are free and take place rain or shine.

Bakers can enter their homemade holiday cookies in a festive competition for the Golden Whisk and complimentary admission for two to a future Victorian Tea. Each participant brings three dozen cookies for sampling and judging, along with an ingredient card, then takes home an assortment with one cookie from each contestant. Participation is limited to 20 bakers. Admission is free, and complimentary refreshments include tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and apple cider.

Enjoy a festive afternoon featuring a live reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” a heartwarming tale of hope, kindness, and holiday cheer. The seasonal menu includes savory bites, freshly baked scones, decadent sweets, and fine teas served in vintage china. Candlelight, holiday décor, and the inn’s historic charm create a warm setting for this celebration of holiday tradition. Seating is limited, and reservations are required.

Jimmy Lee returns to Emily's Hearth to perform a blend of country favorites and original songs. Pizza is part of the offering alongside the live music.

Enjoy a festive afternoon featuring a live reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” a heartwarming tale of hope, kindness, and holiday cheer. The seasonal menu includes savory bites, freshly baked scones, decadent sweets, and fine teas served in vintage china. Candlelight, holiday décor, and the inn’s historic charm create a warm setting for this celebration of holiday tradition. Seating is limited, and reservations are required.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a relaxed evening of classic parlor games and modern favorites in the cozy setting of The Whistling Swan Inn. The gathering includes light fare and a charcuterie grazing board, along with a sparkling cider or Champagne toast at midnight. Guests may bring their own beverages, and Victorian, vintage, or festive costumes are encouraged.