Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along in Newton on November 8, 2026
The Sussex County Oratorio Society invites singers and music lovers to Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 3 PM at Christ Church, 62 Main Street in Newton....
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The Sussex County Oratorio Society invites singers and music lovers to Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 3 PM at...
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Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along in Newton on November 8, 2026
The Sussex County Oratorio Society invites singers and music lovers to Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 3 PM at Christ Church, 62 Main Street in Newton....
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Shop Sussex County is an independent local media brand covering the 24 towns of Sussex County, New Jersey, from Newton and Sparta to Vernon, Hopatcong, Franklin and Wantage. We publish event roundups, things to do, food and drink features and community news, with a focus on the farms, festivals, trails and small businesses that make the Skylands special. Want the best of it every week? Subscribe free.
Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along in Newton on November 8, 2026
The Sussex County Oratorio Society invites singers and music lovers to Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 3 PM at...
November 5, 2026
Hanukkah 2026 in Sussex County NJ: Menorah Lightings and Events
Hanukkah Sussex County NJ 2026 starts at sundown Dec. 4. Menorah lightings in Vernon and Sparta, Chabad of Sussex County and local synagogues to contact.
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Vernon EMS: Volunteer Ambulance Service in Vernon Township, NJ
Vernon Emergency Medical Services (VEMS) is the volunteer-driven nonprofit ambulance service for Vernon Township in Sussex County, NJ. Our team put together this...
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Delaware Water Gap on the Sussex County Side: Walpack, Millbrook Village and Trails
Explore the Delaware Water Gap in Sussex County NJ: Walpack Center, Van Campen Inn, Peters Valley, Millbrook Village and the best ridge trails.
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Sussex Branch Trail Guide: Kittatinny Valley State Park and Beyond
Everything to know about the Sussex Branch Trail, the flat rail trail from Byram to Branchville, including trailheads, Kittatinny Valley State Park, the...
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Day Spas in Sussex County, NJ: 7 Places to Relax
The best day spas in Sussex County, NJ range from nationally ranked resort spas at Crystal Springs in Hamburg and Vernon to small...
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Sussex County Rail-Club Holiday Train Displays in Wantage and Stanhope, December 2026
The Sussex County Rail-Club will set up its holiday model train displays on two December Saturdays in 2026: December 5 at the Sussex-Wantage...
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Season of Hope Toy Drive 2026: How to Help Sussex County Kids
Project Self-Sufficiency’s Season of Hope Toy Drive is collecting new, unwrapped gifts now through December 7, 2026, at its offices at 127 Mill...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sussex County
Quick answers about Sussex County, New Jersey, from the Shop Sussex County team.
What is Shop Sussex County?
Shop Sussex County is an independent local guide to Sussex County, New Jersey. We cover events, things to do, food and drink, and community news across all 24 municipalities. We are the sister brand of Shop Morris County, and local businesses reach our audience through advertising.
What towns are in Sussex County, NJ?
Sussex County has 24 municipalities: Andover Borough, Andover Township, Branchville, Byram, Frankford, Franklin, Fredon, Green, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Hopatcong, Lafayette, Montague, Newton, Ogdensburg, Sandyston, Sparta, Stanhope, Stillwater, Sussex Borough, Vernon, Walpack and Wantage. Newton is the county seat.
What are the best things to do in Sussex County?
Sussex County is New Jersey's outdoor county. Popular picks include High Point State Park, home to the highest point in the state, Stokes State Forest, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Lake Hopatcong, Mountain Creek in Vernon, and the Appalachian Trail. Families also love Space Farms Zoo and Museum, Wild West City in Byram, and the mineral museums in Franklin and Ogdensburg. Check our Things To Do section for what is happening this week.
Where is the New Jersey State Fair held?
The New Jersey State Fair Sussex County Farm and Horse Show is held each summer at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, part of Frankford Township. It is one of the biggest annual events in the county.
Why is Franklin called the Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World?
The zinc mines of Franklin and Ogdensburg produced minerals that glow under ultraviolet light, many found nowhere else on earth. You can see them at the Franklin Mineral Museum and the Sterling Hill Mining Museum.
Where can I go apple and pumpkin picking in Sussex County?
Fall is peak season in Sussex County, with farm stands, orchards, corn mazes and pumpkin festivals across Vernon, Newton, Wantage and beyond. We publish updated fall guides every season, so check our Events section for current dates and hours.
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