--- title: Don't miss out on all the fun this summer description: Make sure you get all you can out of this summer. Our August Event Calender is your go-to guide for fun and adventures in and around Sussex County. image: https://www.deboersauto.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/fair.png --- [![KO_DeBoers_Insignia_LOGO_Final_01](https://www.deboersauto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KO_DeBoers_Insignia_LOGO_Final_01.png?width=282&height=200&name=KO_DeBoers_Insignia_LOGO_Final_01.png) ![Copy of Deboers_LOGO_Final_01-01](https://www.deboersauto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DeBoers%20Auto%20Logo%202018/Copy%20of%20Deboers_LOGO_Final_01-01.png?width=250&height=144&name=Copy%20of%20Deboers_LOGO_Final_01-01.png) ](https://www.deboersauto.com/) [![(973)529-836083 State Route 23 NorthHamburg, NJ 07419](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/354552/9a49b6ea-d33c-4ef3-b93b-8d71b1708c47.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/354552/9a49b6ea-d33c-4ef3-b93b-8d71b1708c47) [**](https://www.deboersauto.com/blog/dont-miss-out-on-all-the-fun-this-summer#tmpmodule_1568761248550301) ** ###### 7 min read # [Don't miss out on all the fun this summer](https://www.deboersauto.com/blog/dont-miss-out-on-all-the-fun-this-summer) By [Bill DeBoer](https://www.deboersauto.com/blog/author/bill-deboer) on Jul 30, 2022 7:16:26 AM ###### Topics: [Summer Activities](https://www.deboersauto.com/blog/topic/summer-activities) [August Event Calendar](https://www.deboersauto.com/blog/topic/august-event-calendar) ![enjoying fair](https://www.deboersauto.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/fair.png)   Finish off this summer with some family fun this August. Sussex County this summer has been filled with kid-friendly activities and this trend continues. For many people in Sussex County and the tri-state area, the season's biggest event and maybe the year is finally here. The New Jersey State Fair Sussex County Farm & Horse Show starts the first weekend of August and ends Sunday, Aug 13, 2022. While the fair only last a week the Sussex County Libraries have families covered with a whole month of activities. Wrap up your summer in style in our beautiful Sussex County. Lay in the grass with your loved ones at Hardyston Township’s Movies in the Park. Every Saturday of August starting August 13th enjoy a film under the stars at the Hardyston Township Sports & Recreation Complex. Enjoy family favorites like Disney’s Encanto and Universal Pictures Sing 2. Don't forget to bring out your blankets, chairs, and snacks. Being a teen in Sussex County can be a bit difficult to find fun but not this august. Teen Tuesday at Dorthy Henry Library has teens covered this summer. Enjoy a fun Bermuda Triangle Escape Room with your friends' thanks to the Sussex County Libraries. If escape rooms aren't for you take a swing at Trivia Night. The county libraries have events for all ages keeping you cool while having fun. Whether it's the adult-exclusive Franklin Foodies or Fruit fun for Kids there is fun to be found everywhere. Learn new skills in Sussex county this august. Join the Sussex County Needlers to learn how to crochet or knit in Newton. You can also learn the sacred art of Origami at Dorothy Henry Library. You can also learn with your little ones at lowes to Build a Muscle Car. If you are looking for some more adult-oriented activities visit Tranquility Farms for a Sip and Create. Sussex County has it all this August.[![August 2022 Calendar-1](https://www.deboersauto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/August%202022%20Calendar-1.png?width=820&name=August%202022%20Calendar-1.png)](http://sussexcountyfairgrounds.org/) 08/01/2022 Delectable Delights Summer Picnic[ https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/delectable-delights-summer-picnic-dennis/](https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/delectable-delights-summer-picnic-dennis/)  @ Dennis Monday, August 1, 2022, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dennis Branch 101 Main Street Newton, NJ 08/02/2022 Groovy Guppies Summer Storytime [https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/groovy-guppies-summer-storytime-sussex-wantage-3/](https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/groovy-guppies-summer-storytime-sussex-wantage-3/)  @ Sussex-Wantage Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639 Wantage, NJ 08/02/2022 Paint a Treasure Chest[ https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/paint-a-treasure-chest-franklin/ ](https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/paint-a-treasure-chest-franklin/) @ Franklin Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Franklin Branch 103 Main Street Franklin, NJ 08/02/2022 Mah Jongg for Everyone [https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/mah-jongg-for-everyone-main-library/2022-08-02/](https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/mah-jongg-for-everyone-main-library/2022-08-02/)  @ Main Library Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike Newton, N 08/02/2022 Vernon Night Out [https://www.facebook.com/VernonCoalition/](https://www.facebook.com/VernonCoalition/)  Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 5:30-8:30 pm Maple Grange Park, Vernon, NJ 08/02/2022 Bermuda Triangle Escape Room [https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/teen-tuesday-bermuda-triangle-escape-room-dorothy-henry/](https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/teen-tuesday-bermuda-triangle-escape-room-dorothy-henry/) Teen Tuesday:  @ Dorothy Henry Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94 Vernon, NJ 08/03/2022 Sussex County Library Needlers [https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/sussex-county-library-needlers-main-library/2022-08-03/](https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/sussex-county-library-needlers-main-library/2022-08-03/)  @ Main Library Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike Newton, N 08/04/2022 Cut Your Own Flower Bouquets [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tranquillityfarms/734340/](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tranquillityfarms/734340/) Sip and Create:  Thursday, Aug 4, 2022, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tranquillity Farms Pavilion, 47 Decker Pond Rd, Andover, NJ 08/04/2022 Origami Workshop [https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/origami-workshop-dorothy-henry/](https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/origami-workshop-dorothy-henry/)  @ Dorothy Henry Thursday, August 4, 2022, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94 Vernon, NJ 08/05/2022 New Jersey State Fair Sussex County Farm & Horse Show [http://sussexcountyfairgrounds.org/](http://sussexcountyfairgrounds.org/)  August 5 - 13, 2022 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 08/06/2022 Changing the Face of Addiction Walk [https://allevents.in/franklin/changing-the-face-of-addiction-walk-8th-annual/200022973644545](https://allevents.in/franklin/changing-the-face-of-addiction-walk-8th-annual/200022973644545)  Saturday, August 6, 2022, 9:00 AM Franklin Fireman's Pavilion, Franklin, NJ 08/09/2022 Trivia Night [https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/trivia-night-dorothy-henry-2-2022-08-09/](https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/trivia-night-dorothy-henry-2-2022-08-09/)  @ Dorothy Henry Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 08/13/2022 Happy Tails Adoption Event [https://sussexcountylibrary.org/eve](https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/happy-tails-adoption-event-dorothy-henry-2/) @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94 Vernon, NJ[nt/happy-tails-adoption-event-dorothy-henry-2/](https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/happy-tails-adoption-event-dorothy-henry-2/)  @ Dorothy Henry Saturday, August 13, 2022, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94 Vernon, NJ 08/13/2022 Movies in the Park Encanto [https://www.hardyston.com/wp-content/documents/recreation/Summer%20at%20the%20Park-2022.pdf?v=2](https://www.hardyston.com/wp-content/documents/recreation/Summer%20at%20the%20Park-2022.pdf?v=2)  Saturday, August 13, 2022, 8:00 PM Hardyston Township Sports & Recreation Complex, Hardyston, NJ 08/15/2022 Monday Movers with April [https://www.friendsofhighpointstatepark.org/event/monday-movers-with-april-at-hpsp-half-scenic-road-half-lake-marcia/?instance_id=54](https://www.friendsofhighpointstatepark.org/event/monday-movers-with-april-at-hpsp-half-scenic-road-half-lake-marcia/?instance_id=54)  at HPSP Half Scenic Road Half Lake Marcia Monday, August 15, 2022, 10:00 AM High Point State Park1480 NJ-23 Sussex, NJ 08/16/2022 Fruit Fun for Kids [https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/fruit-fun-for-kids-sussex-wantage-2/](https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/fruit-fun-for-kids-sussex-wantage-2/)  @ Sussex-Wantage Wednesday, August 16, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639 Wantage, NJ 08/18/2022 Wedding and Bridal Show [https://allevents.in/dover/wedding-and-bridal-show-at-the-club-at-picatinny/10000359007409827](https://allevents.in/dover/wedding-and-bridal-show-at-the-club-at-picatinny/10000359007409827)  at The Club at Picatinny Thursday, August 18, 2022, The Club at Picatinny, 121 Buffington Road 08/18/2022 How to Avoid Scams and Frauds for Seniors [https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/how-to-avoid-scams-and-frauds-for-seniors-dorothy-henry/](https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/how-to-avoid-scams-and-frauds-for-seniors-dorothy-henry/)  @ Dorothy Henry Thursday, August 18, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94 Vernon, NJ 08/20/2022 Movies in the Park Sing 2 [https://www.hardyston.com/wp-content/documents/recreation/Summer%20at%20the%20Park-2022.pdf?v=2](https://www.hardyston.com/wp-content/documents/recreation/Summer%20at%20the%20Park-2022.pdf?v=2)  Saturday, August 20, 2022, 8:00 PM Hardyston Township Sports & Recreation Complex, Hardyston, NJ 08/20/2022 Pupstock Festival https://www.pupstock.com/  Saturday, August 20, 2022, 12pm - 5pm The Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ 08/20/2022 Build a Muscle Car with Your Mini-Mechanic[ https://www.lowes.com/events/register/build-a-muscle-car-with-your-mini-mechanic](https://www.lowes.com/events/register/build-a-muscle-car-with-your-mini-mechanic)  Saturday, August 20, 2022, Hampton Township Lowe's 39 Hampton House Road, Newton, NJ 08/21/2022 Food Truck Festival [https://www.facebook.com/events/532980285166351/?ref=newsfeed](https://www.facebook.com/events/532980285166351/?ref=newsfeed) PBA #404  SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2022 AT 12 PM – 5 PM Sterling Hill Mining Museum 08/23/2022 Sussex Wantage Singalongs [https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/sussex-wantage-singalongs-2/](https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/sussex-wantage-singalongs-2/)  August 23, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639 Wantage, NJ 08/23/2022 Franklin Foodies [https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/franklin-foodies-franklin-2/](https://sussexcountylibrary.org/event/franklin-foodies-franklin-2/)  @ Franklin August 23, 2022, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Franklin Branch 103 Main Street Franklin, NJ 08/27/2022 Tour de Farm Sussex County [https://www.tourdefarmnj.com/sussex-august-27-2022](https://www.tourdefarmnj.com/sussex-august-27-2022)  Saturday, August 27, 2022, 7am -3pm 997 New Jersey 23, Sussex, NJ 07461 08/27/2022 Movies in the Park Clifford [https://www.hardyston.com/wp-content/documents/recreation/Summer%20at%20the%20Park-2022.pdf?v=2](https://www.hardyston.com/wp-content/documents/recreation/Summer%20at%20the%20Park-2022.pdf?v=2)  the Big Red Dog Saturday, August 27, 2022, 8:00 PM Hardyston Township Sports & Recreation Complex, Hardyston, NJ Whether you want to lay out under the stars or learn a new skill Sussex County has you covered. 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