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Superunknown & The Outcrops

Friday, Oct. 15

6 - 9:30 p.m.

Mercer County Park Festival Grounds 

On Friday, Oct. 15, join us at the Festival Grounds with Superunknown- Soundgarden Tribute Band and The Outcrops. Gates for the event will open at 5 p.m., opening act will start at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Superunknown covers all eras of Chris Cornell, playing the music of Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog. Reedstan in particular uncannily recreates the howling vocals Cornell became celebrated in the Seattle grunge scene. Opening for Superuknown will be The Outcrops.

Guests welcomed to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and sealed bottles of water. Outside food and alcohol, coolers, and glass bottles are PROHIBITED. Date, time, and location are subject to change. $5 parking fee will apply for Festival Grounds events. For any questions or concerns call (609) 443-8560.

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Howell Farm Corn Maze

corn maze

The Howell Living History Farm Corn Maze will be open on Friday, Oct. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16 from noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 17 from noon to 4 p.m., WEATHER PERMITTING. This challenging course will take visitors through a four-acre maze with two miles of paths where you will need to navigate with games, hidden clues, and a time clock to complete the course. On all dates, the maze closes one hour after the latest entry time.

The Maze Courtyard also features pumpkins, a food tent, and private hayrides. There's no limit on time spent in the maze, but entry is timed, and tickets are limited so pre-order yours today at https://howellfarm.org/corn-maze.

For any questions or concerns  call the farm office at (609) 737-3299. On weekends, call (609) 397-2555.

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Lawrence Hopewell Trail Full Moon Bike Ride

Saturday, Oct. 16

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Rosedale Park, Pennington, NJ

full moon bike ride

Adults and youngsters aged 12 and up are invited to join the LHT Full Moon Bike ride on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. This ride will take you through the Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) and Mercer Meadows on a six-mile route for a unique experience out in the park. Helmets are required, and cyclists are encouraged to use headlights and creatively decorate their bikes.

  • Suitable for all experience levels
  • Children under 12 are not permitted on bikes 
  • No vendors on-site, bring snacks and water
  • Extra tubes and small repair kits encouraged 
  • FREE, no registration required; donations are welcomed
  • Masks encouraged 
  • Dress accordingly
  • WEATHER PERMITTING

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