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March 2019

NJ Audubon: Spring Dance of the Woodcock Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - Friday, March 29, 2019 • Various times Negri Nepote Native Grassland

NJ Audubon: Spring Dance of the Woodcock at the Negri Nepote Native Grassland Field Trips Led by Chris and Paula Williams, NJA Associate Naturalists The American Woodcock, a long-billed woodland...

Iconic Culture: From Little Black Dress to Bell Bottoms Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - Thursday, June 13, 2019 • Various times Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall

Morris County Historical Society exhibit highlights more than 50 years of cultural history through nearly 100 pieces from its historic textile collection and how changes in clothing styles mirrored the...

Textile and Technology Saturday, March 30, 2019 • 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Museum of Early Trades and Crafts

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (METC) will offer loom demonstrations with handweaver Sally Orgren from 1 to 4 m. This is part of our ongoing programming in connection with...

Stone Soup and Other Stories Sunday, March 31, 2019 • 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM Investors Bank Theater

The Roxbury Arts Alliance is proud to present, in conjunction with The New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Stages Festival: Stone Soup and Other Stories—a charming, well-seasoned blend of folk tales from...

Fresh Perspectives Saturday, March 9, 2019 • Sunday, June 9, 2019

Now in its 30th year, the Morris Museum is proud to display the superb work of photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, and video by New Jersey's most talented young artists. Museum...

A Cache of Kinetic Art: Simply Steampunk Friday, March 15, 2019 • Sunday, August 11, 2019

Airships and time machines…experience invention and imagination, creativity, and fantasy through Steampunk art! This form of kineticism unleashes a 19th century aesthetic combined with 21st century technology. The second installment...

Pen to Paper Saturday, March 30, 2019 • Sunday, July 7, 2019

Pen to Paper: Investigating Famous, Historical Letters. Examine documents from our Founding Fathers, past presidents, famous writers, and inventors, as we discover the clues that letters can reveal. Learn about...

April 2019

Grilled Cheese Month at the Grain House Monday, April 1, 2019 • 11:30 AM - Tuesday, April 30, 2019 • 04:30 PM Grain House Restaurant

It’s that time again – Grilled Cheese Month at the Grain House! Our chef has created a new grilled cheese sandwich for lunch every weekday in April! There are just...

Stuffed Animal Sleepover @ METC Friday, April 5, 2019 • 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal or doll for a sleepover at the Museum! After snack and story time together, the stuffed friends are tucked in, kissed...

Brunch with the Easter Bunny Saturday, April 6, 2019 • 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM Alstede Farms

Includes a delicious all you can eat brunch, photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny plus all of our Springtime Family Festival activities including Easter egg hunts, baby farm animals, pony...

Easter and Springtime Family Festival Saturday, April 6, 2019 • 10:00 AM - Monday, April 22, 2019 • 04:00 PM Alstede Farms

Enjoy Easter egg hunts, baby farm animals, scenic hay wagon rides around the farm, pony rides, and more! Don't miss this popular springtime event! Please note we will be closed...

John Lloyd Young Saturday, April 6, 2019 • 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sitnik Theatre

Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young originated the role of Frankie Valli in Broadway's hit Jersey Boys. As Valli, Young garnered unprecedented accolades from New York and National Media. Young's...

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Sunday, April 7, 2019 • 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM The Bernards Inn

A special guest will be hopping to The Bernards Inn on Sunday, April 7th for our annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Join us for a festive breakfast buffet from...

3rd Annual Military Heritage Day Sunday, April 7, 2019 • 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Red Mill Museum Village

Join us as we celebrate our 3rd annual Military Heritage Day, featuring reenactors and artifacts representing America’s military history. FREE for all active duty military and veterans, regular museum admission...

27th Annual EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS Sunday, April 7, 2019 • 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Whippany Railway Museum

Celebrate the return of Spring, bring the kids, join in the fun and hop aboard the Easter Bunny’s favorite train ride at the Whippany Railway Museum. You’ll have an enjoyable...

Steampunk 101: Scorsese's Hugo with Tour Sunday, April 7, 2019 • 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum

Join us in the Bickford Theatre for a big-screen showing of the film, Hugo, directed by Martin Scorsese. Parisian orphan Hugo discovers a mysterious automaton left by his father. Seeking...

Peg + Cat Live! Sunday, April 7, 2019 • 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

Based on the Emmy-winning PBS Kids series, this totally awesome musical features wild comedy, countless favorite songs from the show, and Peg’s super coolest pal Ramone!

Peg + Cat Live! Sunday, April 7, 2019 • 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

Based on the Emmy-winning PBS Kids series, this totally awesome musical features wild comedy, countless favorite songs from the show, and Peg’s super coolest pal Ramone!

Workers on the Farm:1900s Immigration Experience Saturday, April 13, 2019 • 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Experience a day in the life of Irish immigrant farm workers and house servants who worked for the Foster family during the 19th and 20th centuries. Take an exciting journey...

27th Annual EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS Saturday, April 13, 2019 • 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Whippany Railway Museum

Celebrate the return of Spring, bring the kids, join in the fun and hop aboard the Easter Bunny’s favorite train ride at the Whippany Railway Museum. You’ll have an enjoyable...

Moe-Tion Dance Theatre Saturday, April 13, 2019 • 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sitnik Theatre

Established in 2007, Moe-Tion Dance Theatre is a contemporary modern dance company based in New Jersey. Under the Artistic direction of Maureen Glennon, Moe-Tion Dance Theater, known of their diverse...

27th Annual EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS Sunday, April 14, 2019 • 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Whippany Railway Museum

Celebrate the return of Spring, bring the kids, join in the fun and hop aboard the Easter Bunny’s favorite train ride at the Whippany Railway Museum. You’ll have an enjoyable...

A Tribute to Opera Legend Licia Albanese Sunday, April 14, 2019 • 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM The Mansion, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 285 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ 07940

Opera at Florham presents sopranos Mia Pafumi and Amber Daniel performing a repertoire of famous and favorite roles of Licia Albanese as a young artist and established opera star. Licia...

Beethoven & The Baroque Sunday, April 14, 2019 • 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Dolan Hall, The Annunciation Center at The College of St. Elizabeth

Morristown, NJ-- The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey presents a concert entitled "Beethoven & The Baroque” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Dolan Hall, The Annunciation Center, at The...

Dragons Love Tacos and Other Stories Monday, April 15, 2019 • 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

This musical revue brings to life five beloved children’s books: Dragons Love Tacos, Interrupting Chicken, The Dot, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride and Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Days.

27th Annual EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS Saturday, April 20, 2019 • 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Whippany Railway Museum

Celebrate the return of Spring, bring the kids, join in the fun and hop aboard the Easter Bunny’s favorite train ride at the Whippany Railway Museum. You’ll have an enjoyable...

Easter Sunday Buffet at The Bernards Inn Sunday, April 21, 2019 • 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM The Bernards Inn

Celebrate Easter with family and a wonderful holiday meal from Chef Todd Mark Miller. Enjoy an extensive buffet and elaborate dessert display with those you love. Seatings for our Easter buffet...

The Sound of Music Friday, April 26, 2019 • 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

A new production of the spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award®...

Morris County Park Palooza Saturday, April 27, 2019 • 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM Lewis Morris County Park

Eat, drink, and have fun! Enjoy a day outdoors with 20+ food trucks, a biergarten, live music, free face painting and games for kids, fun activities for adults provided by...

Dino Day at the Morris Museum Saturday, April 27, 2019 • 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM Morris Museum

Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed New Jersey over 65 million years ago! Handle real fossils, meet a dinosaur expert, and participate in prehistoric themed fun in BASF’s...

Born to Be Shorn Saturday, April 27, 2019 • 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township

Celebrate spring, and join a fun and unique experience of turning fleece into woolen fiber at a NEW location. Spend a day on the farm, and watch a live sheep...

The Sound of Music Saturday, April 27, 2019 • 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

A new production of the spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award®...

The Sound of Music Saturday, April 27, 2019 • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

A new production of the spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award®...

Fresh Perspectives Saturday, March 9, 2019 • Sunday, June 9, 2019

Now in its 30th year, the Morris Museum is proud to display the superb work of photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, and video by New Jersey's most talented young artists. Museum...

A Cache of Kinetic Art: Simply Steampunk Friday, March 15, 2019 • Sunday, August 11, 2019

Pen to Paper Saturday, March 30, 2019 • Sunday, July 7, 2019

May 2019

Vocal Competition at Opera at Florham Sunday, May 5, 2019 • 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM The Mansion, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 285 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ 07940

Extraordinary young singers pursuing careers as vocal artists compete from around the world at Opera at Florham's 31st Annual Vocal Competition & Musicale honoring Violetta DuPont. Eight to 10 finalists,...

Charlotte’s Web Monday, May 6, 2019 • 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

Based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte, Charlotte’s Web explores bravery, selfless love and the true...

National Public Gardens Day Saturday, May 11, 2019 • 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM Macculloch Hall Historical Museum

Enjoy Macculloch Hall’s historic garden buzzing with family activities and presentations. Children and their caregivers create art and explore the garden. Includes a visit from Insectropolis. FREE. Pre-registration requested for...

Black Violin Thursday, May 16, 2019 • 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

Black Violin is led by classically trained violist and violinist Wil B. and Kev Marcus, who combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that...

Battle of the Big Bands: The Glenn Miller Orc Friday, May 17, 2019 • 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

Two legendary Big Bands face off to battle for the title of “The Greatest Ever.” Performing individually and jointly, the rival bands play the classic 1930s and 40s tunes that...

The Illusionists™: Live from Broadway™ Saturday, May 18, 2019 • 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The Illusionists: Live from BroadwayTM has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles...

The Illusionists™: Live from Broadway™ Saturday, May 18, 2019 • 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

Double Dare Live Sunday, May 19, 2019 • 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

On your mark, get set, GO! The messiest game show on TV is now the messiest game show on the road. Double Dare Live is coming to Morristown and will...

Double Dare Live Sunday, May 19, 2019 • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

On your mark, get set, GO! The messiest game show on TV is now the messiest game show on the road. Double Dare Live is coming to Morristown and will...

A Cache of Kinetic Art: Simply Steampunk Friday, March 15, 2019 • Sunday, August 11, 2019

Pen to Paper Saturday, March 30, 2019 • Sunday, July 7, 2019

June 2019

Build An Automaton! Children's Workshop Sunday, June 16, 2019 • 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM Morris Museum

Join the Guinness Collection staff at a maker's workshop where each child will receive one automaton kit to assemble, decorate, and then bring home! For children ages 5 and up....

Dr. K's Motown Review Saturday, June 29, 2019 • 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sitnik Theater

2019 Fundraiser for the Hackettstown Rotary! Without a doubt, The Motown Sound has left an indelible stamp on the heart, soul and mind of several generations of fans worldwide. Over...

A Cache of Kinetic Art: Simply Steampunk Friday, March 15, 2019 • Sunday, August 11, 2019

Teen Summer Camp Week 4 Monday, July 29, 2019 • Friday, August 2, 2019

Teens 12+ can learn the basics of glassblowing along with exploring other creative projects in this fun 5-day camp. Each morning will be spent learning the basics of glassblowing and...

Teen Summer Camp Week 4 Monday, July 29, 2019 • Friday, August 2, 2019

Teens 12+ can learn the basics of glassblowing along with exploring other creative projects in this fun 5-day camp. Each morning will be spent learning the basics of glassblowing and...

July 2019

Summer Fest: Nunsense Thursday, July 11, 2019 - Sunday, July 28, 2019 • Various times Sitnik Theater

Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need...

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