9/22/24 - We attended the hot air balloon festival in September, when the weather was still quite…read morewarm. It seems to be held 2-3 times between June and September. According to their website, this is the first of three hot air balloon festivals in Warren County, created in 2021 for artists and crafters. This event was called the "Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival," and there were vendors, food trucks, live music, as well as activities and entertainment (mostly geared toward kids) such as axe throwing, a video arcade trailer, bounce house, face painting, crafts, a clown walking around doing tricks, a robo-dog, drone flying demo, rocket building & launch, and my toddler's favorite - a giant tub of Legos lol. You could also pay to go up in a tethered balloon ($30 adult/$20 child 4-12yo), but the line was long and didn't seem to be moving too fast so we abandoned that idea. The highlight was of course the balloon launch, which began in the late afternoon into early evening, one after another. It was a sight to behold as the colorful balloons drifted over the horizon. We laid out our picnic blankets on the grass, ate food and walked around while watching the balloons take off. Toward the end of the evening, 7-8ish, there was a dance party with a DJ and pretty good music, which lasted until sunset. Very fun for the kids (and me!), and the DJ booth gave away light-up bracelets and other glow-in-the-dark accessories to everyone! Finally, we stayed to watch the special monster balloon be inflated before leaving as it was getting dark and colder. Parking and check-in were a beeeze and very organized. The event is family friendly and we thought the price was reasonable especially if you buy a family pack.

3.5 Have been to a balloon festival and fair just once…read morebefore - there was a lot to do/see and many hot air balloons were released. Had some expectations when we decided to go last-minute to this one held in Warren Community College, Washington NJ. It was the last for this summer. Pay for admission on their website or at the location. $10/adult, $5/parking. Got the family rate at $35, for up to 5 people, parking included- good deal. Parking was very organized. Our QR code was scanned at ticketing tent and got wristbands. Was told we could leave and return with the bands (Could have gone to an outdoor bbq place we drove by on the way.) Festival started at 2pm, we got there at 3pm. In the open grassy field of the college so was warm under the sun. Shade under trees, tents. Make sure to have sun protection and something to sit on. Had my yelp blanket in the car so laid it on the nice grass and used my yelp Mets fan to cool off. No balloons yet so we decided to see what's at the fair. First we saw a remote-operated dog. It was walking around, checking out food menus haha and interacting with people. So cool. For food/drinks, prices from $4 for hotdogs with different toppings, to $10-$25 from the various food trucks/tents. We just ate so got fried oreos and funnel cake at $10 each; iced coffees from The Laughing Goat in the cutest food truck (a local coffee place). Their iced americano had good flavor, more than their iced coffee. Not much for us adults to do there so didn't need to come too early. Unless you want to pay to go in one of the 3 tethered balloons, which went on til dark; axe-throwing (not bad at $5 for 5 min) or the "walk-into" inflated balloon for photo-op $3pp. We just checked out the few vendor tents; got our video taken in a grounded balloon basket with flames shooting up, flew a small drone. There was a juggler with different props - learned how to use the chinese yoyo, etc. Little kids had face-painting; made paper rockets and launched them; a small bounce house, etc. Heard there was going to be a dance party too. At close to 5pm, we got our spot with a great view of the balloons being inflated. First one went up about 45min later. 8 balloons so not as many as our first experience. Still, nice to watch. At about 7pm, 4 more balloons were inflated, which included the finale Monster balloon. We decided to leave when it got dark and the monster was still down. Too bad. We wish they started on it much earlier.

My favorite Easton area festival. I look forward to it every year. It gets bigger every year but if…read moreyou're a local and know how to navigate it all, it's totally worth it! The options seem endless and you can only eat so much but I make it my goal to try something new each year and also pick up one favorite each year too. It's swine heaven!

So decided to go to bacon feast this year in Easton,PA and when I say it didn't disappoint. I read…read morea lot of people last year saying THREE OAK HAS the BEST Bacon burger. So i got the family and we got there at 9am which was perfect timing even though it started at 10am lol. The line was short but if you wait till like 10:30 the line was around the block ! Yes we try to go back for another round of burgers lol but line was too long lol. NOW I DONT eat burgers I like cheese burgers lol but this burger here was just mouth watering amazing and I'm not just saying that my 8rld who is so picky about what's on his burger . He doesn't like mayo or onions or any sauce besides bbq sauce and ketchup lol. This kid pretty much ate my whole burger and half of my husband lol needless to say he enjoyed every moment of it the way we did. $15 the most I've ever spent on a burger lol.

Saw this on my Facebook feed and had to buy tickets to it. I wasn't able to make the Sat morning…read moreaccession because I was out late on Friday but it worked out as balloons did not ascend that morning. We came for Sunday morning and had to wake up bright and early to make the drive down. The event is super well organized with many signs and people pointing to the parking lot. Be prepared with cash for the $10 parking. Yup people charging for parking in the middle of a field in NJ. Wish they would just add the price of parking to the ticket price. Also they are very strict about bottles of water and made us throw out our bottles even though barely any vendors are open for the morning accession. I had to rate it a 4 stars because of how much fun I had and I think if you don't get a chance to see the balloons ascend, it's pretty much a bust - so gambling on the weather for the weekend. Fortunately weather worked out for me - look at all the balloons. Love that they played music while balloons are inflating and when they are released - for example they played the Tasmanian devil soundtrack when it took off. There was barely a breeze on the ground but the winds higher up must have been wild because the balloons did not even hang around and quickly went out of view. Therefore I wasn't able to get the shot of probably like 40 plus balloons in the sky. Right after the balloons took off, they had a 5K and the human cannonball was the starting gong! Very exciting start to the race. We then went for a tethered ride which was 25 bucks for 2 minutes in the air and total 5 minutes (getting in and out and going up). Worth it to float above ground and get a sense of you feel comfortable in a balloon basket before spring for 200 per person for a real balloon ride. We didn't hang around for the rest of the day but your ticket allows you to re enter so if you did live nearby you could probably come back during the evening for the afternoon accession. Tips: - check the weather forecast before buying tickets (the organizers cannot control the weather and they need perfect weather for balloons to go up) - bring lots of cash - be open minded and have loads of fun.

This event changed sponsors so it also changed the name. Great event, lots of traffic so arrive…read moreearly. ~6:30 AM and PM launches (weather dependent) along with typical carnival/festival rides, food vendors along with live music and fireworks etc etc. *** TIP *** - attend the MORNING launch, if the weather messes things up, you can still return for the PM launch.  If you show up at night and the weather messes things up, your tickets won't be valid the next day.

This FREE Fair is held every year, FREE parking, FREE admission, many FREE giveaways, tasty food in…read morethe food tent (that, you do pay for) many animals and exhibits. No rides for the kids, but what do you want for free? Fair Warning: If you're expecting rain, the fair might open but you might want to park elsewhere. The parking lot tends to get muddy and at least one year many cars got stuck deep in the mud.

This annual event, always on a W-Th-F in mid-August, is an area tradition. Unlike other county…read morefairs, there's never a charge to get in or park. The food tent is 100% local non-profits (fire departments, churches, Boy Scouts, etc.), so you know the "profit" is going to a good cause. A not-insignificant chunk of the food revenue goes to the 4-H and helps fund this very expensive event. There are no rides, but you can visit politicians at various tents and stands. The emphases are agriculture and education. You'll see cows, chickens, goats, cats, dogs, horses, and a host of other critters. There are also bands and stuff for the kids like operating a back-hoe (really); the Children's Museum exhibit; model trains, cars, and planes; the Rutgers Extension service; clubs; etc. There are commercial displays for mulch, basement waterproofing, etc., but you don't feel like it's a hard-sell trade show by any stretch. If the weather is dry, there is some parking at the site, though parking at Raritan Valley Community College (a few miles away, but with free bus shuttles) is recommended. If it rains, they quickly curtail or close on-site parking and it may take longer for the shuttle service (which is now air-conditioned buses!). The smart move is to take off a day from work if you can, and spend a few hours. Evenings are far more crowded, in addition to dealing with rush-hour traffic in general. FULL DISCLOSURE: My church operates a stand under the gigantic food tent, and I spend a lot of time there volunteering.

Finally, I have arrived!! It's been on my bucket list to…read morecome here and what an opportunity it was to catch the very last day of a very special show . Suleika Jaouad and Anne Francey: The Alchemy of Blood Jun 22--Oct 6, 2024 The mother daughter art show . it was very touching to see this You can see the mother's art . She made it while she was pregnant with Suleika. And did the same show we see daughter Suleika living through her illness with leukemia. See the two women going through life and their wonderfully creative way. The ups and the uncertainties and pain, but all along and together. It really was beautiful . How wonderful the mother and introduced her daughter to the art of Frida Kahlo. A wonderful inspiration. it's wonderful how women can support each other and empower each other and so many ways. It really was beautiful to witness ! It's hard to say my favorite part of that particular exhibit. Maybe with Suleika and her dog laying in bed together. The beautiful comfortably get from pets and those around us. And the things around us like art and nature. Just having an appreciation for these things and finding comfort as much as possible. Being open to it. ~~~~ BIRTH WHEEL by Amy Johnquest I love the wheel of fortune Birth wheel. It was also interesting to see the other options available to other spinners. The life that we were born into by the people that we are born from... Or adopted by. the wheel of life and see what life gives you. Let me say that it was wonderful to be at this museum. As soon as I came in, I felt very welcome from the attendant. I enjoyed the gift shop Upstairs I could see that there is an opportunity to have a weekly evening drawing event. I can see there was a pig figure... And the results of a previous event to draw this pig . And it's obvious that people sat different positions around the pig. I enjoyed seeing all angles. All the different charming styles by local people who happen to attend. What is delightful place. So much so , I can't wait to come back !!

ArtYard is a wonderful and vibrant atmosphere for anyone who enjoys a creative atmosphere. I am…read morebringing my class of adults with autism and other disabilities to this site so they can experience fun in action.

We had such a great time at the Scandinavian Festival today. It was the perfect weather and lots of…read moreattendees were there to enjoy themselves. They provided shuttles to get everyone there safely. The food and drink options were plentiful and delicious! There was also many vendors with their wares, arts, crafts, music, dancing and so much more. If you missed it, be sure to plan on attending next time.

I went to Scandinavian festival about 7 years ago and had a pleasant lovely memory of it. It has…read moregrown so big and the venders do not handle the amount of people they have to serve effectively. It was horrible. Just wait on massive lines for anything to eat or drink. Not my cup of tea.The food was not all that Scandinavian either. The music provided was fun. At least I saw families enjoying the Viking props so it appeared they were having fun. There were some nice things about the day but I walked away feeling kinda ripped off.

Becky's Drive-In Theatre is a historic drive-in movie theater that opened in Walnutport,…read morePennsylvania in 1946. It was founded by William D. Beck (known to all as "Becky") and his wife Alice. Possessing a love for the cinema at a young age, Becky first began showing movies in his parents' living room using a hung bed-sheet as a movie screen. By the late 1930s, he began working as a projectionist and screened movies at various sites throughout Pennsylvania. By 1946, he opened the drive-in theater at its present site (originally called "Route 45 Drive-In"). In the following decades, Becky would continue to upgrade the grounds and added a refreshment stand, a playground for children, free pony rides, live music on certain nights, and enough space to accommodate 440 cars. By the early 1970s, the business was renamed "Becky's". Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, at a time when drive-in theaters were in serious decline, Becky's began screening adult films in order to keep the business going. By the late 1980s, Becky's returned to screening family-oriented films. Becky passed away in 1987 and Alice followed him in 2007. Today the business is owned and run by the couples' children and grandchildren. It is open seasonally from April to October. On a recent trip to visit our cousins in Pennsylvania, they took us to Becky's, which they described as "the BEST drive-in theater in the area". On the evening that we visited, we had a choice to see either "The Odyssey" or a Double Feature of "Moana" and "Minions & Monsters". We opted for the more family-friendly double feature. This was the first drive-in movie experience for my two sons, who both had a blast playing at the playground before the movie started. Becky also offers portable radio rentals, which we decided to get so we didn't drain our car batteries. Before the movie started, we hit up the refreshment stand and ordered some "Pretzel Bites", "Chicken Fingers", "French Fries", a "Hot Dog", and a "Moana Burger" (bacon, pineapple, teriyaki sauce): a delicious menu special released just for the run of "Moana". We all ended up really enjoying the new live-action version of the film. Although we had planned to stay for "Minions & Monsters", we ended up leaving after the first film because we were all exhausted. It's nice to know that historic drive-ins like Becky's still exist. We highly recommend a visit!

As always spectacular service from driving up to ticket booth to concession stands…read more Workers drove around to make sure larger cars were parked in correct rows and hutches were down with string. Beautiful night to go to the drive in , the sky was clear and filled with of stars.

This place exceeded my expectations! There is so much to do on the farm and $15 for it is beyond…read morereasonable. Our family spent close to 3 hours there. Highly recommend for people with or without kids.

We had a great time on the farm at the West Portal Pumpkin Patch! We loved the hay ride and found…read moreone of their golden pumpkin prizes! The corn mazes were fun as we enjoyed our wonderful cider floats! Thank you WPPP for a wonderful day on the farm!!