Events in West Milford, NJ

Highlander Games hosts a BattleTech miniatures meet-up featuring a format that changes each week, with mission scenarios and casual play. Newcomers are encouraged, and the store or its Discord channel can share the latest week-to-week details.

Strengthen polite walking skills in a multi-week foundations course that helps dogs and handlers enjoy relaxed, pleasant walks with a slack leash. The program includes three 75-minute sessions and is priced at $225 per dog. For reservations or questions, call 201-499-4090.

Highlander Games hosts a weekly Commander meet-up featuring play across all power brackets. The entry fee is $10. Each participant receives one pack, and the winner of each pod takes two additional packs. Bracketing runs from 2 through 5, including cEDH. Bracket 2 welcomes upgraded preconstructed decks and casual builds that use few tutors, rely on minimal combo pieces, win more slowly, and emphasize fun over maximum efficiency. Bracket 3 suits focused, synergy-driven lists with some tutoring and interaction and the occasional combo, without being fully optimized. Bracket 4 is for high-powered decks tuned with efficient tutors, fast mana, strong interaction, and reliable win conditions that can close games quickly. Bracket 5 is cEDH, intended for fully optimized competitive decks built for maximum efficiency, fast combo wins, and heavy interaction.

Enjoy a relaxed pickleball social with pizza, featuring up to four hours on the courts. The cost is $20 for club members and $25 for basic non-members.

Celebrate community spirit at a family friendly festival filled with local food trucks, sweet treats, live music, games, entertainment, and community vendors. Admission is $5, children under 5 are free, and parking is free. Ticket sales help fund teacher grants for innovative programs and resources in West Milford schools.

Neighbors are invited to come together for the Saturday Luncheon Social, a weekly gathering focused on sharing a meal, conversation, and community. Lunch is prepared and served by local community and faith groups at no cost. Whether you are hoping to meet new faces, reconnect with others, or simply enjoy a warm, hearty plate, everyone is welcome at the table. The gathering takes place in the Parish Hall at St. John’s Church. Local groups or organizations interested in hosting a luncheon can email stjohnsboontonnj@gmail.com. #SaturdayLuncheonSocial #SLS #StJohnsBoonton

PCAC dedicates one evening each month to iconic artists whose work shaped art history and continues to inspire today. Bring your favorite beverages, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, and paint at your own pace. Admission is $10 per person.

An Oktoberfest picnic at St. Joseph's RC Church in West Milford features Oktoberfest and Golden Ale draft beer from Ramstein, a local Butler brewery, along with plenty of food available for purchase. Games provide fun for the whole family, and all proceeds benefit St. Joseph Church.

Jimmy Lee returns to Edenville General Store with a live set that blends country, bluegrass, and his own original songs. Enjoy great food while you listen. Grateful to be back, he is ready to share an easygoing performance in a familiar setting.

Part of Arts in Oakland’s 2026 Summer Concert Series at Great Oak Park, this free, family friendly show features SIMPLE performing the music of Phish together with the Steve Leonard Band. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, gather with family, and enjoy their own snacks and beverages for a relaxed experience in the park. The series is dedicated to keeping live music accessible to the community, and this event continues that spirit at Great Oak Park.

Acoustic Nailedshutt performs at Pennings Farm with a mix of alternative country, country rock, bluegrass, and acoustic interpretations of Dead.

A hayride brings you to the concert stage for the Jersey Swamp Cats' debut at the renowned Wright Family Farm. The performance blends jump blues, New Orleans rhythm and blues, and classic rock and roll, all driven by the band's signature guitar and piano interplay.

This artist talk features Mika Samuelle, a New York City native who grew up among artists, authors, and musicians, studied theatre in London, and built a stage management career across Off-Broadway, Broadway musicals, and operas in Italy. Experiences with New York City Ballet sparked stories that weave music and art, resulting in works such as Peter Plumber's Perfect Plan and Shuffle Off to Buffalo. The program offers live readings from her books and thoughtful insights from her time in New York City's theatre community, showing how creative careers can take surprising and meaningful turns. It concludes with an interactive tap dance segment for all ages, where participants can try basic steps, including the classic Shuffle Off to Buffalo.

Next Stop Comedy brings a stand-up showcase to Drowned Lands Brewery with a fresh roster of comedians at each show. Expect performers who have appeared on television and on podcasts, as this series highlights top stand-up talent at local venues. Every edition offers a different mix of acts for a lively night of laughs.

Goat yoga is back in Warwick, New York, and has shifted from morning to afternoon classes. The event welcomes both returning participants and newcomers.

Nailedshutt Band at D'Boathaus features a blend of alt country, jam grass, Americana, and a little GD.

Acoustic Nailedshutt delivers an unplugged performance at Trail's End Taphouse at GWL Garden Market, featuring alternative country, newgrass, acoustic takes on Dead material, and country rock.

A community fundraiser hosted by the West Milford First Aid Squad features a beefsteak dinner, an array of locally donated tricky tray baskets, and a 50/50 raffle. Funds raised will support the Babcock Family Rebuild, providing housing assistance and essential items after a devastating house fire destroyed their West Milford home. The Babcocks have long been connected with the Squad, and this gathering turns that bond into practical help as they start over. Tickets are $65 per person, availability is limited, and attendees must be 21 or older.

New Jersey singer songwriter Rick Barth brings an engaging acoustic set to Grasshopper Irish Pub & Restaurant, spanning rock, pop, country, and even metal, all reimagined with a stripped down, high energy approach. This performance highlights live local music in New Jersey and offers a night of familiar favorites in a fresh acoustic style.

At Boonton Day, look for the blue NorthStar Pet Rescue tent to meet adoptable dogs. A live drawing for the 2026 Super 50/50 will take place during the festivities. Raffle tickets cost $10 each and are available in advance from volunteers, at the organization’s events, or by mail or email through the organization’s website. Tickets will also be sold at the tent while supplies last. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Last year’s prize exceeded $28,000.

Enjoy a blend of roots music, blues, and rock and roll presented together for a spirited showcase of these classic sounds.

During Boonton Day, the 2026 Super 50/50 raffle winner will be selected. The drawing takes place at the NorthStar tent and will also be streamed live on Facebook. Last year's payout exceeded $28,000, setting the stage for another exciting drawing.

The Spiral and the Compass is a men’s fall retreat shaped by the wisdom that every season has its purpose. Over three days at Warwick Conference Center, the gathering explores the outer cycle of spring, summer, autumn, and winter as guides for the inner life. Participants engage in contemplative council within small groups, time in nature, drumming, ritual, and moments of surprise. The path is not straight. It unfolds like an ever widening spiral that encourages listening to the earth, honoring the changing seasons of the heart, and finding direction by a steadier inner compass.

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Classic Thunder makes its first appearance at the Whiske Wolf Tavern with a rock show to mark the debut.

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A spirited blend of roots, blues, and rock and roll, celebrating timeless grooves with an upbeat, toe-tapping sound.

Enjoy a live performance by J.P. at D'Boathaus Restaurant.

First Chapter Connections brings speed dating to the library in a relaxed, friendly format for adults. Participants rotate through a series of quick two-minute conversations guided by playful prompts and lighthearted questions, moving to a new chat each time the timer signals. To help everyone mingle comfortably, attendees choose from three age groups: ages 25 to 35, 35 to 50, and 50 and up. Whether the goal is to spark a romantic connection or simply enjoy a unique social night, it offers a welcoming way to meet people in the community. Advance registration is requested.

Each month at PCAC, an evening is dedicated to celebrating The Greats, highlighting artists whose work shaped art history and still inspires today. This paint and sip experience features a relaxed setting where you can create your own piece while enjoying your favorite beverages. Admission is $10 per person.

Jimmy Lee returns to Edenville General Store with a mix of country and bluegrass, along with his own original songs. Food is part of the experience alongside live music.

Acoustic Nailedshutt brings a genre-blending performance to Trail's End Taphouse at GWL Garden Market, mixing alternative country, newgrass, acoustic takes on Dead tunes, and country-tinged rock.

EG brings a rocking show to the Roadhouse.

Mid-Life Crisis brings a night of rock to Sunset Pub & Grill. The lineup features Christy and Dani on vocals, Dave on vocals and lead guitar, Chuck on bass with backing vocals, and Scott on drums. The evening combines live music with the pub's food and drink offerings.

Whiskey Crossing brings a set of country tunes to the Pennings Cidery Stage at Pennings Farm, pairing the music with crisp fall air, countryside views, and cider. Settle in for a relaxed performance that reflects the feel of the season.

Professional dancer and educator Dajhia Ingram Maddox leads a conversation and guided practice centered on community building through the arts. The session explores the connection between mind and body using dance, movement, and writing. With Maddox’s guidance, participants turn written words into movement that expresses their personal stories, identities, and emotions. The experience concludes with a sharing of the created movement, a group discussion, and a brief mindfulness exercise.

Next Stop Comedy brings a stand up showcase to Drowned Lands Brewery, featuring a rotating cast of comics at each performance. Look for comedians with television and podcast credits and a fresh mix of acts every time.

The Foster Children make their debut at Whiskey Wolf Tavern in West Milford, New Jersey, marking their first time at the venue.

Stone Birds bring a Rocktober set to Shortways Barn in Hawthorne, NJ. The event features music from the band and food available at the venue.

J&S Roadhouse hosts a Halloween show with Wonderloaf, a five-piece that calls itself the best band you have not heard yet. The set draws from classic rock and reaches beyond, and no two performances share the same set list. The mood is spontaneous and welcoming, capturing a drop-in-on-a-whim spirit that often turns newcomers into friends. Wonderloaf describes itself as a band, a family, and a team of co conspirators, and that shared spirit comes through on stage.

A blend of rock, blues, and country unfolds in a laid-back speakeasy-style atmosphere.

Naughty Humphrey returns to Whiskey Wolf Tavern this fall, offering a chance for fellow werewolves at heart to howl in the Halloween spirit.

Enjoy a festive Halloween-themed hunter pace at Quiet Creek Stable LLC that welcomes riders from every discipline. Costumes are optional and encouraged. The course features optional jumping with go-arounds, and competition is offered in Open, Novice, and Hilltopping divisions with ribbons awarded through sixth place. This event is included in the Virginia Martin Memorial Pace Series, and results from this outing together with the Thanksgiving Hunter Pace will decide series winners based on points earned by riders who ride in at least three of the Fall Windy Hollow Hunt and Quiet Creek hunter paces. Pre-registration is required via an emailed entry form, with forms and detailed instructions to be posted; same-day entries are not accepted. Helmets and a current coggins are needed, and riders under 18 must have a parent or trainer sign the entry. Entry fees are $60 for adults and $35 for juniors. Tailgating is welcome.

The CruZadors bring their debut performance to Pennings Farm Cidery & Orchard, delivering a lively mix of sing-along hits and crowd favorites. Celebrate apple-picking season with an afternoon of live music, family-friendly fun, and plenty to enjoy, including food along with craft beer, wine, and cider. Visitors can relax with a drink, explore the farm, and take in the fall orchard atmosphere while the band keeps the energy high.

MSQ presents a program that moves from classical to jazz to pop in a welcoming, close-up library setting at Boonton Holmes Library. The concert features lively and lyrical selections created to appeal to a broad range of listeners. There is no cost to attend, and everyone is welcome.

At PCAC, a monthly paint and sip highlights the masters of art, celebrating creators who shaped art history and still inspire today. Enjoy a relaxed setting while you paint, and bring beverages you like to sip as you create. Admission is $10 per person.

New Jersey singer and songwriter Rick Barth delivers a lively acoustic set that spans rock, pop, country, and even metal, reworked with a lean, energetic touch. Familiar favorites are reimagined in a stripped back format that puts the songs front and center. Celebrate live local music in New Jersey.

Jimmy Lee returns to the Edenville General Store with country and bluegrass, plus his own original songs. He expresses gratitude for being back at this venue. Food from the general store is available alongside the music.

Wonderloaf is a five-piece dedicated to high-voltage RAWK, anchored in classic rock and reaching beyond. They never repeat a set list, so every performance feels spontaneous and new. The atmosphere welcomes spur-of-the-moment listeners and sends them off feeling like friends. Mixing the tight chemistry of a band with the closeness of a family and a hint of playful co-conspiracy, this act leans into its claim of being the best group you have not discovered yet.

Author, poet, freelance journalist, ghostwriter, blogger, and school climate and culture consultant Felicia Sherrelle leads a special artist talk featuring a live poetry reading and an open reflection on her journey from emerging writer to self-published author and established journalist. Through a selection of personal pieces shaped by key moments in her life, Felicia shares the experiences that inform her voice. The session offers practical insight on quieting self-doubt, moving past a blank page, navigating the self-publishing process, and sharing creative work with others. The program concludes with a creative conversation and time for audience questions. It is designed for writers, poets, artists, and other creatives seeking inspiration and guidance.

A Thanksgiving Hunter Pace at Quiet Creek Stable/Borderland Farm welcomes riders of any discipline. The event is part of the Virginia Martin Memorial Pace Series, and results will help determine the series winners, based on points earned by riding in at least three of the Fall Windy Hollow Hunt and Quiet Creek hunter paces. Pre-registration is required and day-of entries cannot be accepted. Participants will need to download an entry form and email it, with the full process and form to be posted at a later date. The pace offers Open, Novice, and Hilltopping divisions, with ribbons awarded through sixth place. Jumping is optional and all fences have go-arounds. Helmets and a current Coggins are required. Riders under 18 must include a parent or trainer signature on the entry. Entry fees are $60 for adults and $35 for juniors. Tailgating is welcome before the fields close for the night.

Warwick Pottery’s Annual Show and Sale presents handmade pieces in a festive setting that signals the start of the holiday season.