On Oct. 30, 1938, radio star Orson Welles thrust West Windsor's "Grovers Mill" neighborhood onto the world stage as the site of a fake alien invasion. Many say his "War of the Worlds" broadcast panicked the nation. But now? We celebrate it!

COMMUNITY Events

A week of War of the Worlds-themed family-friendly fun! 
ONGOING
PARK MARTIAN (@West Windsor Parks)
Families can, on their own time, hunt for pictures of Martians hidden by West Windsor Recreation and Parks. Explore our town and the outdoors!  Don't worry - the Park Martian is out there...
DROP-IN ALIEN CRAFTS (Oct. 24-Oct. 31 at WW Arts)
Help us welcome our extraterrestrial visitors! Stop by any time we’re open to create your own alien craft. Add it to our lobby display as we celebrate the anniversary of the infamous broadcast and fill our walls with a fleet of flying creations. Your craft will be ready to take home after Oct. 31!
SAT, OCT. 24
TRUNK-OR-TREAT (2-4PM @Schenck Farmstead)
Martians and humans alike are invited to trick-or-treat in a family-friendly setting at the West Windsor History Museum. Arts/crafts, music, and more. Offered by the Historical Society of West Windsor and West Windsor Recreation and Parks. 
SUN, OCT. 25
MARTIAN BIKE RIDE (9AM @Grovers Mill Coffee)
Enjoy a guided ride past historic sites linked to the "War of the Worlds" broadcast. Offered by the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance and the Historical Society of West Windsor.
FRI, OCT. 30
RADIO REENACTMENT (7PM @Grovers Mill Coffee)
Enjoy drinks/desserts and listen to the broadcast heard 'round the country! Audience participation is a tradition in this interactive annual event. 
SAT, OCT. 31
HALLOWEEN PARADE (10AM @WW Farmers' Market)
Humans and Martians alike are invited to dress in their Halloween costumes and march in the West Windsor Community Farmers' Market's annual Halloween Parade!
SUN, NOV. 1
HAM RADIO STATION (12-5PM @Van Nest Park)
The Delaware Valley Radio Association will set up a station near the site of the fictional Martian landing site and communicate with other ham radio users from around the world.

Partners

Below are Martian Week's organizing partners! Logos link to their websites.