THIS PAGE FROM TOP: DUKE FARMS; MARICEL’S KITCHEN/MARICEL’S KITCHEN SLOW IT DOWN Take a day to slow life down and explore Duke Farms ’ meditation gardens, bike trails, educational classes, orchid greenhouse, cozy cafe and more—all set within a sprawling park of 2,700 acres in Hillsborough dedicated to environmental stewardship. DINE & DRINK Enjoy the umami flavors and traditions of Asian and Filipino cuisine at Maricel’s Kitchen , where exclusive chef’s table events and cooking classes make an ideal date night or ladies’ night in East Brunswick. Try expertly crafted beers in Milford at Descendants Brewing Company , the first brewpub in the state to brew beer since Prohibition, and where house ales await at benches removed from the original Staten Island ferry. DIVE DEEPER Catch an Event CENTRAL JERSEY REGION SPONSORED CONTENT LAMBERTVILLE SHADFEST™ April Downtown Lambertville lambertvillechamber.com/ shad-fest -Enjoy two days of art, fish and food with hand-crafted art, jewelry, home goods, a beer garden, live music and fun. GARDEN STATE SHEEP BREEDERS FIBER FESTIVAL September 13 -14 Hunterdon County 4-H Fairgrounds, Ringoes njsheep.net -Experience breed exhibits, sheep shearing demos, fleece sale, spinning & weaving demos, educational speakers and more. Do. Soar. Explore. RUTGERS DAY April 26, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Rutgers University, New Brunswick rutgersday.rutgers.edu -Celebrate all things Rutgers! Choose from 500 exhibits, demonstrations and performances across 4 campuses. Parking and admission are free. FAR HILLS RACE MEETING October 18 Moorland Farm, Far Hills farhillsrace.org -New Jersey’s premier steeplechase horseracing event offers pari-mutuel wagering, exciting races and supports local charities. TOUR OF SOMERVILLE May 26 Somerville tourofsomerville.com -The longest-running bike race in the U.S. Tour of Somerville showcases new talent and legendary cyclists, including national champions and Olympians. BATTLES OF TRENTON REENACTMENTS December 27 Warren Street (between the Battle Monument & Mill Hill Park, Trenton) patriotsweek.com -The centerpiece of “Patriot’s Week;” immerse yourself in history while re-enactors fight through the First and Second Battles of Trenton. From fine art to fossils, there’s always something to discover here! Free admission, free weekend parking. Learn more & get showtimes at statemuseum.nj.gov 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 VisitNJ.org 51
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