Compiled by Kevin Coughlin
The holidays are here!
Here are some fun things to do around Greater Morristown this weekend, between wrapping and unwrapping presents.
Scroll down for details. Check our handy calendar for even more activities–and add your own events, too.
Safe travels, and Happy Holidays to everyone!
THURSDAY, DEC. 22, 2016:
The Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green continues from 5 pm to 8 pm, courtesy of the Morristown Partnership. Here is the itinerary:
- Santa House: 5 to 8 p.m. – Santa visits and photos
- Tent: 5 to 8 p.m. – Gabby Toledo sings her holiday favorites
- Outdoors: 5 to 8 p.m. – Miniature Train Rides
Santa fan waves at the 2016 kickoff to the Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
The NJ Ballet’s Nutcracker dances into Morristown’s Mayo Performing Arts Center at 7 pm. Tickets: $29-$69. At 100 South St. Call 973-539-8008.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Dylan Thomas’s A Child’s Christmas in Wales at 8 pm. Tickets: $32-$75. At Drew University, 36 Madison Ave., Madison.
FRIDAY, DEC. 23:
The NJ Ballet’s Nutcracker has shows at Morristown’s Mayo Performing Arts Center at 3 pm and 7:30 pm. See Thursday entry for details.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Dylan Thomas’s A Child’s Christmas in Wales at 2 pm and 8 pm. See Thursday entry for details.
The Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green continues from 5 pm to 8 pm, courtesy of the Morristown Partnership. Here is the itinerary:
- Santa House : 5 to 8 p.m. – Santa visits and photos
- Tent: 5 to 8 p.m. – The Chocolate Bar – Dessert tasting event courtesy of KSA Capital Management
- Outdoors: 5 to 8 p.m. – Holiday Dance Party
Video: See you next year, Santa! Safe travels on Christmas Eve!
SATURDAY, DEC. 24: HAPPY CHANUKAH!
Best wishes to all who celebrate today!
The NJ Ballet’s Nutcracker has a performance at Morristown’s Mayo Performing Arts Center at 1 pm . See Thursday entry for details.
Carol for a Cause at 3:30 PM, outside of Morristown’s Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen. Sing holiday songs and enjoy hot chocolate, potato latkes and apple sauce — while benefiting the Community Soup Kitchen, and honoring late staff member Marla Drury. Suggested donation: $20. At 110 South St.
SUNDAY, DEC. 25: MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Peace and joy to all who celebrate!
