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The Time of Your Life
This rarely produced play by William Saroyan is a haunting ode to American life and the American dream. Performances run September 4-30, Tuesday through Sunday, check for times.
Admission: $28-$52
Location: Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Avenue, Madison
For more information: 973.408.5600
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Stepping Out In Style: Outerwear from the Last 150 Years
This exhibit is an elegant assortment of capes, coats, jackets and furs from the museum’s collection. Opens September 4th.
Admission: Fee
Location: Morris Museum
6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown
For more information: 973.971.3700
www.morrismuseum.org
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Collection Treasures Exhibit
A vast variety chosen for their value, beauty and eccentricity from the Morris County Historical Society's extensive collections.
Admission: Fee
Location: Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Avenue, Morristown
For more information: 973.267.3465
www.acornhall.org
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The Splendors of Silver
Shows how silver has played a significant function in society for centuries.
Time: 1-4pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Macculloch Hall, 45 Macculloch Avenue,
Morristown
For more information: 973.538.2404
www.maccullochhall.org
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Guided Garden Tours
This is a weekend event from now through September. Tours feature plants that grew during that week and the Home Demonstration Gardens.
Time: 2 pm
Admission: Free
Location: The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 55 E.
Hanover Avenue, Morristown
For more information: 973.326.7601
www.morrisparks.net
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Silent Spring: Andy Warhol’s Endangered Species and Vanishing Animals
Sixteen original prints by renowned Pop artist Andy Warhol. Opens Sept 4th.
Admission: Fee
Location: Morris Museum
6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown
For more information: 973.971.3700
www.morrismuseum.org
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Farmers Markets:
Boonton
Upper Plane Street Parking Lot
Saturday 9 am – 1 pm
East Hanover
Lurker’s Park, Ridgedale Avenue
Monday Noon – 6 pm
Morris Plains
Speedwell Avenue Extension
Morristown
Spring Street and Morris Avenue
Sunday, 8:30 am – 2 pm
Netcong
Main Street and Route 46
Saturday 9 am – 2 pm
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Weekend Events,
Saturday, September 1 — Sunday, September 2 |
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Opening Day! Giant 10 Acre Corn Maze!
Day: Saturday
Admission: Fee
Location: Alstede Farms,Rt. 513S, Chester
For more information: 908.879.7189
www.alstedefarms.com
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Sussex Hills Kennel Club Dog Show
Days: Sunday
Admission: Fee
Location: Mennen Arena, Hanover Avenue, Morris
Township
For more information: 973.326.7651
www.morrisparks.net
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Explore the Farm “Horse Drawn Wagon Ride”
Join Farmer Rob for a horse drawn carriage ride through Fosterfields.
Days: Saturday
Time: 10:15 am
Admission: Fee
Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73
Kahdena Rd., Morristown
For more information: 973.326.7645
www.morrisparks.net
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Lead East 50’s Weekend
Drive-in movies in hotel lot, indoor and outdoor bands, 50’s Collectibles Show, dance lessons and exhibitions. 1400 Old Cars and 36 Bands and acappella groups.
Days: Saturday and Sunday
Time: Saturday 9 am – 11 pm, Sunday 9 am- 5 pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Hilton, Route 10 West, Parsippany
For more information: 908.876.9100
www.leadeast.net |
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Sunday, September 1 — Sunday, September 30 |
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The Time of Your Life
This rarely produced play by William Saroyan is a hunting ode to American life and the American dream.
Days: Tuesday through Sunday
Times: check for times
Admission: $28-$52
Location: Shakespeare Theatre,
36 Madison Avenue, Madison
For more information: 973.408.5600
www.shakespearenj.org
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Monday, September 3 |
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Schooley’s Mountain Kennel Club Dog Show
Admission: Fee
Location: Mennen Arena
Hanover Avenue, Morris Township
For information: 973-326-7651
www.morrisparks.net
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Weekend Events,
Friday, September 7 — Sunday, September 9 |
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The Folk Project-Minstrel Coffeehouse
Presents the Wiyos
Day: Sunday
Time: 8 pm
Admission: $7
Location: Morristown Unitarian Fellowship,
21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown
For more information: 973.335.9489
www.folkproject.org
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Walking Tour of Boonton
This guided walking tour explores The Park
Day: Saturday
Time: 10 am
Admission: Fee
Location: Meet at the gazebo in Grace Lord Park
For more information: 973.402.8840
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Craft Show Days: Saturday and Sunday
Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Admission: $3
Location: Municipal Field, Chester
For more information: 973.377.6600
www.chestercraftshow.com
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Old Suckasunny Day
Days: Saturday
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Admission: Free
Location: Roxbury Township, Roxbury
For more information: 973.584.2400
www.roxburylibrary.org
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Hayrides and Pick your Own Pumpkins
Opening weekend! Free pumpkin with hayride!
Day: Saturday and Sunday
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Wightmans Farms, 1111 Mt. Kemble
Avenue, Morristown
For more information: 973.425.0840
www.wightmansfarms.com
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Caboose Train Rides
Take a nostalgic trip back in time aboard a restores caboose a view the train and countryside.
Days: Sunday
Time: 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm
Admission: $12 Adult/ Child $8
Location: Whippany Railway Museum
Rt. 10W Whippany Road, Whippany
For more information: 973.887.8177
www.whippanyrailwaymuseum.net
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Country Fair Harvest Festival
Join in the festivities as an old-fashioned country fair is recreated! Period music, crafts, exhibits, a farm market, and hands-on activities will be offered.
Day: Sunday
Time: 12 - 5 pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farms,
Kahdena Avenue, Morristown
For more information: 973.326.7645
www.morrisparks.net
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National Milling Day
Celebrate the 252nd birthday of inventor, Oliver Evans. Learn about his inventions which include the first automatic flour mill, high pressure steam engine and more.
Time: 1-4pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Cooper Mill
County Road 513, Chester
For more information: 908.879.5463
www.morrisparks.net
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Family Fun Day
Celebrate National Grandparents Day by bringing your Grandparents to the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts and making a special craft together. Grandparents get FREE admission to the Museum! Advanced registration recommended.
Days: Saturday
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts,
9 Main Street, Madison
For more information: 973-377-2982
www.metc.org
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The Art of Containment
Two exhibits: "The Art of Containment," an unusual, wide range display of containers, from inlaid wood and art glass to amunition
and explosive boxes; and "Roxbury, Then and Now," current and historic photographs from all the Roxbury neighborhoods.
Days: Sunday
Time: 1-4 PM
Admission: Free
Location: King Store and King Homestead
Museums, 209 Main Street Ledgewood
For more information: 973-927-7603
www.RoxburyNewJersey.com
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Weekend Events,
Friday, September 14 — Sunday, September 16 |
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Fall Harvest Celebration!
Pick your own pumpkins.
Day: Saturday
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Alstede Farms, Rt. 513S, Chester
For more information: 908.879.7189
www.alstedefarms.com
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Caboose Train Rides
Take a nostalgic trip back in time aboard a restores caboose a view the train and countryside.
Days: Sunday
Time: 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm
Admission: $12 Adult/ Child $8
Location: Whippany Railway Museum,Rt. 10W &
Whippany Road, Whippany
For more information: 973.887.8177
www.whippanyrailwaymuseum.net
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Parsippany Fall Festival
Entertainment, rides and other attractions.
Days: Sunday
Time: 12 - 5 pm
Admission: Free
Location: North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha
For more information: 973.335.7554
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Poets in the Garden
Seven New Jersey award winning poets will present their poetry in the historic gardens.
Days: Sunday
Time: 4 pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Macculloch Hall, 45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown
For more information: 973.538.2404
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Family Activity Center
During a visit to the Farm, families are invited to make a special craft and to play games that were popular a century ago. Pre-registration vequired.
Days: Sunday
Time 1-3:30 pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm,
73 Kahdena Road, Morris Twp
For more information: 973.326.7645 www.morrisparks.net |
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Hike to the Huts
It’s exercise and education all in one trip as you join a park ranger on a guided hike from the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center to the Soldiers Huts and back again along the yellow trail. The hike is approximately 2 ¼ miles long and should last about 2 hours. Please wear proper attire for the weather conditions, including good hiking shoes, and bring water. Reservation requested.
Days: Sunday
Time: 9:30 am
Admission: Free
Location: Morristown National Historical Park
Jockey Hollow Visitor Center,Tempe Wick Road,
Morristown
For more information: 973-543-4030
www.nps.gov/morr
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Open Stage
Presented by the Folk Project. The public are the stars!
Days: Friday
Time: 8 pm
Admission: $7
Location: Morristown Unitarian Church,
21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown
For more information: 973.335.9489
www.folkproject.org |
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Garlic Day with the Garden State Garlic Society
The Garden State Garlic Society hosts an afternoon of all things garlic! Tastings, recipes, Demos, Vendors...and free breath mints!
Days: Saturday
Time: 1-4 pm
Admission: Free
Location: The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 52 East
Hanover Ave. Morristown
For more information: 973.326.7601
www.arboretumfriends.org |
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Tuesday, September 18 |
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Dinner with Rover by the River
Dine with your best canine pal overlooking the river! To benefit St. Huberts Animal Shelter. Reservations required.
Time: 6:30pm
Admission: $45 per person/$5 per dog
Location: The Old River House Restaurant, 49 Main
Street, Clinton
For more information: 973.377.7094
www.sthuberts.org |
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Weekend Events,
Friday, September 21 — Sunday, September 23 |
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Antique Fire Apparatus Muster and Flea Market
Days: Saturday
Time: 9 - 5 pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Fireman's Home, Wooton Street, Boonton
For more information: 973.228.2188 or 973.335.8704
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Bluegrass “Hoot N’Nanny"
Bring the family to hear old time music and bluegrass while strolling the mill’s grounds. Donations appreciated.
Days: Saturday
Time: 12-4pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Cooper Mill
County Road 513, Chester
For more information: 908.879.5463
www.morrisparks.net |
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Hike to the Huts
It’s exercise and education all in one trip as you join a park ranger on a guided hike from the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center to the Soldiers Huts and back again along the yellow trail. The hike is approximately 2 ¼ miles long and should last about 2 hours. Please wear proper attire for the weather conditions, including good hiking shoes, and bring water. Reservation requested.
Days: Sunday
Time: 9:30 am
Admission: Free
Location: Morristown National Historical Park,
Jockey Hollow Visitor Center, Tempe Wick Road, Morristown
For more information: 973-543-4030
www.nps.gov/morr
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The Folk Project
The Jeremy Kittel Band and Nate & Kate
Days: Friday
Time: 8 pm
Admission: $7
Location: Morristown Unitarian Church, 21
Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown
For more information: 973.335.9489
www.folkproject.org |
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Fungus Fest
The New Jersey Mycological Society hosts their annual Fungus Fest at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum! Meet and speak with knowledgeable and entertaining experts who include cooks, scientists, hobbyists, artists, photographers, fabric dyers, and craft people...all of whom know more about mushrooms that you'd ever imagine!
Days: Sunday
Time: 10-4 pm
Admission: Free
Location: The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 52 East
Hanover Ave. Morristown
For more information: 973.326.7601
www.arboretumfriends.org |
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Autumn Open House
Days: Sunday
Time: 12-4 pm
Admission: Free
Location: Willow wood Arboretum, Longview Road,
Chester Twp.
For more information: 973.326.7600
www.morrisparks.net |
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Weekend Events,
Friday, September 28 — Sunday, September 30 |
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Fashionably Late: The Gardens of Autumn
A self guided tour of five local gardens. Presented by the Home Garden Club of Morristown. Call for tickets.
Days: Saturday
Time: 10-2 pm
Admission: $20
Location: Five Gardens in the Area
For more information: 973.377.3970/973.635.937
www.homegardenclub.org |
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North Jersey Dahlia Show
Days: Saturday
Time: 1-5pm
Admission: Free
Location: The Frelinghuysen Arboretum,
52 East Hanover Ave. Morristown
For more information: 973.326.7601
www.arboretumfriends.org
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Sweeney Todd
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street slashes his way through 19th century London.
Day: Friday
Time: 8 pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Pax Amicus Castle Theatre, 23 Lake Shore
Drive, Budd Lake
For more information: 973.691.2100
www.paxamicus.com
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Milltown School Days
Role-play a typical day in the Milltown School of 100 years ago.
Day: Saturday and Sunday
Time: 1, 2 & 3 pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Cooper Mill,Rt. 513, Chester
For more information: 908-879-5463
www.morrisparks.net
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Autumn Leaves Artisan Cheese & Foods Festival
Taste cheeses, breads, specialty produce, gelato and chocolates, music, hayrides and more!
Day: Saturday
Time: 10 - 4 pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Valley Shepherd Creamery, 50 Fairmount
Road, Long Valley
For more information: 908.876.3200
www.valleyshepherd.com
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Morristown Fall Festival
Now in its 13th year, the Morristown Festival on the Green is a showcase for food, entertainment, over 150 exhibits & displays and fun for families in a downtown setting. Join us rain or shine - this event is free to the public.
Day: Sunday
Time: Noon - 5 pm
Admission: Free
Location: Morristown Green, Morristown
For more information: 973.455.1133
www.morristown-nj.org
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Mt. Tabor House Tour
Victorian self guided house tour.
Days: Saturday
Time: 11 am - 4 pm
Admission: $20
Location: Simpson Avenue, Mount Tabor
For more information: 973.586.1564
www.mounttabornj.org |
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Liza Minnelli
Singer… actress… superstar… tour de force! Liza opens the 2007-2008 season at The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts.
Time: 8 pm
Fee: $100-175
Location: The Community Theatre, 100 South
Street, Morristown
For more information: 973-539-8008
www.mayoarts.org |
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