Greater Morristown weekend preview: Thanksgiving turkey trots…and Santa!

SANTA IS BACK! Santa returned Sunday to the Morristown Green for the 2012 holiday season. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
SANTA IS BACK! Santa returned Sunday to the Morristown Green for the 2012 holiday season. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
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Compiled by Katrina Langer and Kevin Coughlin

Let us give thanks for all the art, culture and fun that Greater Morristown offers us, week after week!

Even during a holiday weekend… there is a plenty to do. Like, a turkey trot. Or a bike ride.

There are Christmas performances–several, in fact.

And to top it all off, Santa himself makes his long-awaited return, to kick off an annual holiday festival on the Green that marks its centennial this year.

Need more? Don’t forget to eyeball our handy calendar for even more choices.


THANKSGIVING, 2013:

The Morris Township Turkey Trot 5K is back!  Rain or shine, get ready to race at Ginty Field, 49 Woodland Ave. There also is a mile-long fun walk/run and a Kids’ Trot (ages 12 and under), along with music, refreshments, awards and t-shirts.  The fun starts at 8:30 am. The cost ranges from $10 to $30, with proceeds benefiting the Interfaith Food Pantry and the Literacy Volunteers of Morris County.   Call 908-245-3000 for more details.


FRIDAY, NOV. 29:

A Blast from the Folk Project Past at The MinstrelThe monthly Critical Mass bike ride rolls from town hall at 6:30 pm for a leisurely 3 1/2 mile loop. Riders of all abilities are welcome. Cost: Free.

It’s a post-turkey blast from the past from the Folk Project at The Minstrel. Enjoy the crooning of four Folk Project members who make their triumphal return: Jean Farnswarth, Bill Hall, Claire Reynolds, and Liza & AJ. All have built careers outside the Minstrel, but are coming back to Morris Township at 8 pm. Admission: Adults $8, children 12 and under are free. The Minstrel is located at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship at 21 Normandy Heights Road.

Manheim Steamroller

Put away the stuffing and cranberries and get out the Christmas decorations. But first, get into the spirit with Manheim Steamroller at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, at 8 pm. As the Number One Christmas music artist in history, this performance is one every member of the family will enjoy! Admission is $69-$89. At 100 South St., Morristown. Call 973-539-8008 for more.

 

 

 


SATURDAY, NOV. 30:

Suzzy Roche
Suzzy Roche

It’s “Small Business Saturday” in Morristown, with a special one-day offer for anyone who “shops local.” The Morristown Partnership’s annual Gift Greenbacks gift certificate program will be boosted today: For every $50 of gift certificates that shoppers buy, they will receive an extra $20 in gift certificates, instead of the usual $10 holiday bonus, according to Jennifer Wehring, marketing director for the Partnership. More than 200 Morristown businesses honor these certificates, which are valid for one year, Jennifer said. But hurry–supplies are limited.  The Partnership office is at 14 Maple Ave. on the second floor

The Sanctuary series in Chatham presents a Wainwright/Roche Family reunion at the Presbyterian church, 240 Southern Boulevard, at 8 pm. Featuring  Loudon Wainwright IIISuzzy Roche of The Roches, and their daughter Lucy Wainwright Roche. Tickets are $25.


SUNDAY, DEC. 1:

The Presbyterian Church in Morristown presents The First Nowell, featuring The Chancel Choir, chamber orchestra and soloists performing Vaughan Williams’ The First Nowell as a musical service of Worship. There will be two services, one at 9:15 and one at 11 am.

Mooseltoe returns to Morristown’s Mayo Performing Arts Center at 1:30 pm and 4 pm. “Meet a Moose with an impossible dream – to fly with Santa’s reindeer!” Catch the holiday spirit in this enchanting holiday “moosical.” Ages 4-8. Tickets: $12-$15.  At 100 South St. Call 973-539-8008 for more.

Santa Claus is back, too!  The festivities start at 5 pm when Kris Kringle descends from the roof of Century 21, to take up his holiday residence on the Morristown Green, for the Christmas Festival on the Morristown Green.   This marks the 100th year that the Yule season has been celebrated on the historic town square.

SANTA IS BACK! Santa returned Sunday to the Morristown Green for the 2012 holiday season. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
SANTA RETURNS! Santa will return Sunday to the Morristown Green for the 2013 holiday season. Photo by Kevin Coughlin

The annual Elf Ride commences at 6:30 pm from Marty’s Reliable Cycle at 177 Speedwell Ave. in Morristown. Riders will welcome Santa, and then repair to a local tavern or two.

The annual Elf Ride will welcome Santa to Morristown.
The annual Elf Ride will welcome Santa to Morristown.

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