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You have discovered a community-driven online resource connecting residents of Bridgewater, Raritan, Somerville, and surrounding Somerset County, NJ communities with independent contractors, family-owned small businesses, local service providers, freelancers, and self-employed entrepreneurs. Unlike traditional business directories that are focused primarily on large companies, EXPLORE BR helps consumers discover and support the independent businesses that make their communities unique. 

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Local Events


Get all of your local event information for Central New Jersey in one spot!

Discover a variety of community events and fundraisers from the small businesses of EXPLORE BR and other establishments in Bridgewater, Raritan, Somerville, Branchburg, Basking Ridge, and throughout Somerset Country!

Glow Slime Workshop: Bioluminescent Art ...

Start Date: 11/06/2026
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Thanksgiving Cupcake Class: Raritan Cand...

Start Date: 11/06/2026
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Thankful Lights: Floating Luminaries in ...

Start Date: 11/06/2026
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Mountain View Card Expo: Trade Show in H...

Start Date: 11/07/2026
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Redcoats to Rebels: Laser Rock Concert i...

Start Date: 11/07/2026
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BubbleMania: Family Bubble Comedy at RVC...

Start Date: 11/08/2026
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Diwali Together: Community Dinner in Som...

Start Date: 11/08/2026
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Fall Wine Tasting: Iron Peak in Hillsbor...

Start Date: 11/11/2026
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Mozzarella Making Workshop: Village Brew...

Start Date: 11/11/2026
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Fall Harvest Dinner: Food Bank Gala in B...

Start Date: 11/12/2026
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MENO The Sacred Transition: Menopause Ta...

Start Date: 11/12/2026
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Joe Russo's Almost Dead: Live at State T...

Start Date: 11/12/2026
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Capybara Adoption Night: Kids Art in Rar...

Start Date: 11/13/2026
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Horror RAD Mall Market: Hillsborough Ven...

Start Date: 11/14/2026
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Santa @ The Commons: Photos at Bridgewat...

Start Date: 11/14/2026
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String Art Workshop: Craft Afternoon in ...

Start Date: 11/14/2026
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Drill Master of the Revolution: Von Steu...

Start Date: 11/14/2026
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Date Night Drop Off: Painting and Slime ...

Start Date: 11/14/2026
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Kids Night Out: Swim and Crafts at Bridg...

Start Date: 11/14/2026
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Revolutionary Skies: RVCC Planetarium St...

Start Date: 11/14/2026
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CLUE Live: Trilogy Rep Whodunit in Baski...

Start Date: 11/14/2026
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Geet & Ghazal Night: Live Indian Music i...

Start Date: 11/14/2026
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Bouquets Ballads and Bites: Woman's Club...

Start Date: 11/15/2026
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Diwali for Kids Part 2: Pizza and Crafts...

Start Date: 11/15/2026
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Celebrate with EXPLORE BR: Party & Event...

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