Festivals are back this weekend: The Fall Festival on the Green, the Morris Arts Fest, Bottle Hill Day, Shedfest…
The entertainment doesn’t stop there in Greater Morristown.
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 20, 2021:
Relax and decompress at 10 am, with yoga on the side lawn of The Morristown & Township Library. Please wear a mask to enter and exit the session, and bring your own yoga mat and desired equipment. The event is open to all ability levels and no sign-up is required.
Morrs Arts hosts a reception for its new exhibition, The Color of Life, from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Atrium Gallery in Morristown. Six artists will be on hand to discuss their works. Free. Masks and social distancing required. The gallery fills floors two through five of the Morris County Administration and Records Building at 10 Court St. The exhibition runs through Jan. 10, 2022, and can be viewed weekdays during business hours.
The Morristown & Township Library presents a virtual Poetry Evening at 7 pm, featuring New Jersey poets Robin Rosen Chang and Tina Kelley. Email here for your Zoom access link.
FRIDAY, OCT. 1:
The Folk Project’s weekly Troubadour concert series presents Mad Agnes with Tom Gala, at 7:30 8 pm in the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship in Morris Township. Admission: $10 at the door, $10.50 online; livestream, $2.99. Proof of vaccination required for live show; no children under 12 (until they are eligible for vaccination). At 21 Normandy Heights Road.
Morristown’s Mayo Performing Arts Center presents 38 Special at 8 pm. Tickets: $39-$79. Masks, proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test required for ages 12 and up. At 100 South St., call 973-539-8008.
SATURDAY, OCT. 2:
Ready for some fall cleaning? Shred sensitive documents, while supporting Morristown High School scholarships by the Kiwanis Club, from 9 am to noon, behind Morristown town hall, off Franklin Street. Price: $5 per bag or box.
The Morris Plains Farmers Market holds its penultimate Saturday session from 9 am to 1 pm; concludes on Oct. 9, 2021. Hosting eight vendors, and special guests. At 771 Speedwell Ave.
Assumption Church in Morristown holds its annual Blessing of the Animals at 9:30 am, by the statue of St. Francis near the rectory, at 91 Maple Ave. in Morristown. Rain or shine. Bring your pets!
Madison’s Bottle Hill Day festivities run from 10 am to 5 pm in the downtown. Four stages of live entertainment, 200 vendor booths, amusement rides, shopping, food and a Beer Garden. The festival is free. For more, email here.
Morris Arts presents its second annual Morris Arts Fest from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Doe Meadow area of Lewis Morris County Park, Mendham Road, Morris Township. An art exhibit and sale of works by Morris County area visual artists and crafters. Rain date: Oct. 3. Read more here.
SUNDAY, OCT. 3:
The Morristown Farmers Market is open every Sunday through Nov. 21, 2021, from 8:30 am to 1 pm, in parking lot 10J, behind the Morristown Post Office at Spring and Morris Streets. The Morristown Partnership welcomes 17 new vendors this year. Persons at high risk for COVID-19, as defined by the CDC, may be admitted early, at 8 am.
After a year’s pandemic hiatus, the 26th annual Morristown Festival on the Green returns to the downtown, from noon to 5 pm, rain or shine. Multiple stages featuring music; kids activities, restaurant booths, and more. Read a preview here. Presented by the Morristown Partnership.
For original music, join The Folk Project for Joe Guzzo’s Stayaway Sundays Show at 3 pm. Each week, Guzzo presents fans with video performances from events past, interviews with performers, and his own take on the world of music.
The nonprofit Raritan Headwaters Association presents Shedfest, from noon to 5 pm. Live music, food trucks, hayrides, a beer tent, cider, games, children’s activities, and more, at the nonprofit’s headquarters, the Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve at 2121 Larger Cross Road, Bedminster. Tickets: $30 for RHA members, $35 for non-members in advance; $50 per at event. Children 12 and under, free. Proceeds benefit the RHA. Rain or shine. Bring lawn chairs or beach blankets. For more, email here or call (908) 234-1852, ext. 320.
The Whippany Railway Museum’s “Pumpkin Patch Train” departs on the hour between 1 pm and 4 pm on a 10-mile, 45-minute round trip from Whippany to Roseland. A $15 ticket ticket entitles you to pick a pumpkin after the ride. It also includes a pumpkin decorating kit. Children are encouraged to come in their Halloween costumes. Call (973) 887-8177 for more.
Morristown’s Mayo Performing Arts Center presents Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $69-$129. Masks, proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test required for ages 12 and up. At 100 South St., call 973-539-8008.
All the nameless commentators seem to think they know more about my motives than I do. My choice is to be cautious to protect others. Nothing would make me happier than to be proven wrong and to find that not a single additional life has been lost to the still active Covid 19, as a result of joining the crowds, ignoring the warnings.
Gambling with the lives of children: Per NJ Covid Dashboard, there have been 3 deaths in school aged children from Covid. While 1 is 1 too many, an education in risk assessment seems in order.
Gambling with the lives of children? Hmmm how interesting. Have you stayed away from all crowded events during flu season since flu is far more deadly to children than COVID? You are staying away to protect children? I truly feel for those who live in this constant fate of illogical alternate reality. I guess you realize that masks don’t work (otherwise you could wear one whenever you wanted for protection and not be in fear) and I guess you don’t think vaccines work if you got yours and are still living in fear. Sad.
We all know Marge can’t wait for the numbers to spike. Worry about yourself Marge and let my kids and family live the life we want to live.
MY BODY MY CHOICE! MY BODY MY CHOICE!
I missed this special event because I feared the lack of precautions. Guess I’m just not a gambler, especially when the lives of children are involved. In a few weeks, we’ll know who was mentally deficient.
I for one appreciate the opportunity to attend the book fair, finding the required precautions are quite reasonable in these times, as covid 19 cases continue to increase, not just in NJ but in Morristown.
Excellent observation Enough Excuses. The virus is alive and well only at certain events run by a particular leaning group of people.
These people get aroused thinking that the the virus may be lurking around the corner; what a horrible way to live. These people are mentally deficient.
Actually Stuck – no restrictions at this event or the Jazz Fest! So weird because apparently if you want to go to the Book Festival, you need mask and vaccine card but for these other events, nada! I guess next weekend at more spread out book event, the virus is expected to be more rampant and virulent or maybe it targets book lovers, who knows? Ask Fauci??
This past weekend the virus must have been taking a rest.
Make sure you arrive with a negative Covid test, your vaccination card and a double masked face. Taking all of these precautions will ensure you’ll have a safe and memorable experience.