by Nola Hansen | Nov 4, 2025
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa Claus
Saturday, December 13 • Drop in anytime 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Free admission • Donations appreciated
Join us in the festively decorated barn for a cheerful holiday visit with Santa Claus! We’ll have warm cocoa, sweet cookies, and plenty of opportunities to snap those fun, memory-making holiday photos. Families are welcome to bring letters for Santa, and for those who haven’t written theirs yet, we’ll have blank letter pages along with crayons and colored pencils so little ones can create their notes right here at the farm. No tickets or reservations are needed, simply stop by, say hello, and enjoy a little holiday magic at the Ross Farm.
by Nola Hansen | Nov 4, 2025
Cruise on over to the 5th annual North Pole on North Maple Ross Farm Holiday Lights Drive-Through! Experience the magic as the historic estate comes alive with twinkling lights, festive decorations, and holiday cheer on December 12, 13 & 14 from 5–8 p.m.
Drive through the beautifully lit grounds, wave to Santa and his helpers, and enjoy the spirit of the season with family and friends. Donations will be merrily accepted to help support the Friends of the Boudinot-Southard-Ross Estate and future community programs.
Don’t miss Cookies & Cocoa with Santa on Saturday, December 13, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – the perfect chance to snap some festive photos!
No tickets or registration required for these events!
Come celebrate the holidays with us at 135 N. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge, NJ – it’s the brightest stop on North Maple this December!
by Nola Hansen | Nov 4, 2025
Cruise on over to the 5th annual North Pole on North Maple Ross Farm Holiday Lights Drive-Through! Experience the magic as the historic estate comes alive with twinkling lights, festive decorations, and holiday cheer on December 12, 13 & 14 from 5–8 p.m.
Drive through the beautifully lit grounds, wave to Santa and his helpers, and enjoy the spirit of the season with family and friends. Donations will be merrily accepted to help support the Friends of the Boudinot-Southard-Ross Estate and future community programs.
Don’t miss Cookies & Cocoa with Santa on Saturday, December 13, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – the perfect chance to snap some festive photos!
No tickets or registration required for these events!
Come celebrate the holidays with us at 135 N. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge, NJ – it’s the brightest stop on North Maple this December!
by Nola Hansen | Oct 7, 2025
We’re proud to once again participate in Somerset County’s Weekend Journey Through the Past – now celebrating its 20th year! This beloved annual event invites visitors of all ages to explore the rich history of our region by touring 34 historic sites across the county, all open specially for this weekend of discovery.
Join us at the Ross Farm in Basking Ridge as we open our doors and share the stories that make this place so special. Located on land once owned by Elias Boudinot – President of the Continental Congress and a key figure in our nation’s founding – the Ross Farm offers a glimpse into Revolutionary-era life alongside the legacy of the Ross family, the property’s most recent residents.
Activities include live music, a 15-minute play about Elias Boudinot, lectures on the history of the Old Oak Tree in Basking Ridge, site tours, scavenger hunts, kite flying, and opportunities to learn about the evolution of this beautiful property – from its 18th-century roots to its role today as a hub for music, history, and giving.
We love being part of this county-wide celebration of history and look forward to welcoming you to the Ross Farm during this milestone Journey Through the Past! No tickets or registrations are required for this free event – drop in anytime!
Sunday’s activities include:
12 to 1:30 p.m. – Old Oak Tree Guitars & Discussion with Dave Schneck, Ally Lambie and Michael Lavecchia
12:30 p.m. – Founding Connections: Ross Farm & the Birth of the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church – Discussion by BRPC and Ross Farm Historian Bruce McArthur
1:30 p.m. – The Life & Times of Elias Boudinot, a one-act play
1:45 to 4 p.m. Live music from PB&J, The four-piece acoustic rock group serves up classic rock and Americana
by Nola Hansen | Oct 7, 2025
We’re proud to once again participate in Somerset County’s Weekend Journey Through the Past – now celebrating its 20th year! This beloved annual event invites visitors of all ages to explore the rich history of our region by touring 34 historic sites across the county, all open specially for this weekend of discovery.
Join us at the Ross Farm in Basking Ridge as we open our doors and share the stories that make this place so special. Located on land once owned by Elias Boudinot—President of the Continental Congress and a key figure in our nation’s founding—the Ross Farm offers a glimpse into Revolutionary-era life alongside the legacy of the Ross family, the property’s most recent residents.
Activities include live music, a 15-minute play about Elias Boudinot, lectures on the history of the Old Oak Tree in Basking Ridge, site tours, scavenger hunts, kite flying, and opportunities to learn about the evolution of this beautiful property – from its 18th-century roots to its role today as a hub for music, history, and giving.
We love being part of this county-wide celebration of history and look forward to welcoming you to the Ross Farm during this milestone Journey Through the Past! No tickets or registrations are required for this free event – drop in anytime!
Saturday’s scheduled activities:
11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The Life & TImes of Elias Boudinot, a one-act play
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Old Oak Tree Guitars & Discussion with Dave Schneck and Ally Lambie
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