Unquarantine: Things To Do This Weekend In Sussex County

SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this list of goings-on in Sussex County.

Eat Some Ice Cream For National Ice Cream Day
It’s National Ice Cream Day on Sunday and there are great stops in both Hopatcong and Sparta for ice cream. Don’t forget Dairy Queen specials on National Ice Cream Day for $1 off any dipped cone too. Find a location here.

Get Your Head Shaved For A Great Cause
Beginning at 10 a.m. at the Sussex Firehouse on 25 Loomis Avenue, there’s a Cornhole competition, dunk tank and of course, a shave for a good cause to benefit St. Baldrick’s. Find out more information here.

The Newton Theatre’s Back
After a long hiatus because of COVID-19, The Newton Theatre returns with its first show since 2020, with Asleep at the Wheel” on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Click here for tickets to all upcoming performances.

Head To An Outdoor Movie
Hopatcong Borough is hosting its “drive-in” movies on Friday night near the high school’s football field at 8:30 p.m., with a screening of “Raya and the Last Dragon,” with more details here. Sparta’s hosting its first “Movie Under the Stars” on Saturday, also a screening of Raya and the Last Dragon, at Dykstra Park. For Sparta’s screening, click here. The best part is both films are no cost, they’re giving out free popcorn and there’s other fun for moviegoers at each of the screenings.

Shop At A Farmer's Market
Sussex County has several community farmers' markets countywide, some making weekly and others twice-monthly appearances every month, with local produce, meats, dairy, honey and other items.
The Sussex County Farmers Market is open at the Fairgrounds, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Why not take in both the farmers market and Rock, Ribs & Ridges at the Fairgrounds on Saturday?
The indoor market, at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, runs every Saturday through October, with local seasonal produce, eggs, meats, dairy, wine and other Jersey Grown and Jersey Fresh offerings.
The Sparta Farmers Market is also on every Saturday at 89 Sparta Avenue, boasting more than 20 local growers, makers, bakers and farmers, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh local produce, handmade cheeses, breads, pasture-raised meats, eggs and more are in the market's lineup.
The Hopatcong Marketplace is another Saturday local market option this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, located in the Walgreens Shopping Center parking lot at 47 Hopatchung Road. This weekend, the House of Guenther is providing musical entertainment. The Marketplace is a blend of flea market items, from candles to pet products to jewelry to home decor to collectibles to direct sales companies and more. Queen of the Hill Farm, Jersey Pickles, A Slice of New Jersey Pizza, Rita's Italian ice and the BBQ Pit Catering Company are just a few vendors and eateries that are frequently there.

Cruise Over To A Car Show
Sussex County has two car shows happening on Saturday. Weather-permitting, the Godfather Gang Summer Cruise-In takes place each Saturday outside of Friendly's in the Hampton Plaza parking lot on Route 206 in Newton, beginning at 2 p.m. and running until sunset. Every week, there are classic cars that cruise in to the lot, bringing music, prizes and fun. Contact [email protected] for more information or visit the car club on Facebook.
Jumboland Saturday Cruise-In is also each Saturday at the Jumboland Diner at 438 Route 206 in Branchville, from 3 p.m. until close with the Sussex County Wanderers Car Club. Each Saturday the car show is on, there's DJ Doc South and a show trophy for autos in the show. Jumboland also has picnic tables and an open air pavilion. There are twice monthly theme nights and a mini drive-in movie. Email [email protected] for more details or visit their website.

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