From peach pies in Chester to Shakespeare in Madison, this weekend offers fresh flavors, civic action, and musical tributes—plus jazz under the stars, vintage vinyl harmonies, and a rock band rooted in Kings Road.
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THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2025:
Morristown & Township Library continues its free Morning Yoga upstairs in the F.M. Kirby Gallery at 10 a.m. No registration necessary. At One Miller Road, Morristown. More info
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey roars into the final weekend of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] at 7:30 p.m. in a rapid-fire romp through all 37 plays in 99 minutes. Tickets: $44–$82. Runs through this Sunday. At 36 Madison Ave., Madison. More info. READ OUR REVIEW
At 8 p.m., St. Elizabeth University welcomes David Clark’s All About Joel, a musical tribute to Billy Joel, at Dolan Performance Hall. Tickets: $47.47. At 2 Convent Rd., Morris Township. More info
FRIDAY, AUG. 1:
The Morris Plains Rotary Club meets at 7:45 a.m. in the upstairs room at Uncle Giuseppe’s, 1171 Route 10 East, Morris Plains. This week’s speaker is local entrepreneur Jim Myers, who will share tales from his international travel business, Myers Tours. Fee: $15, includes all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast. More info
At 6 p.m., the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts hosts a free lawn concert featuring the Kings Road Band at 9 Main St., Madison. The five-piece band blends melodic pop and rock with layered vocals and deep local roots. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy this Downtown Development Commission-sponsored performance as part of METC’s summer series. Free. More info
At 6:30 p.m., Great Swamp Watershed Association leads a twilight trek for curious kids and their grown-ups with Nature Detectives: Night Magic Family Walk at the Conservation Forest of Madison’s Recreation and Conservation Complex. Follow naturalist Ginger Van Ryzin as she guides families through the woods to investigate animal tracks and other signs of nocturnal life, wrapping up at dusk with a chance to spot fireflies and moths. Ideal for ages 7–10 with an adult. Admission is $5–$10. At 184 Ridgedale Ave., Madison. More info.
At 7:30 p.m., The Folk Project’s Troubadour Series presents Grover Kemble & Elaine Silver, a dynamic duo blending jazz, folk, Beatles favorites, and original compositions. Admission: $20, $15 for members, free for kids under 12. Webcast: $10. At the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township. More info
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey continues The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] at 7:30 p.m. See Thursday’s entry for details.
SATURDAY, AUG. 2:
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Morris Plains Farmers Market hosts its starriest event of the season: the Annual Watermelon Carving Contest, featuring WNBC’s Produce Pete as celebrity judge. Carved creations must arrive by 10 a.m. sharp to enter for a shot at the Provident Bank-sponsored grand prize. Pete will stick around for meet-and-greets and book signings throughout the morning. Adding musical flair, Steve X-man and Friends perform live as part of the market’s Saturday Spotlight series. Sponsored by Weichert Realtors and Provident Bank. Free admission. At 771 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains. More info
Community members are invited to join Meringolo for Morristown and GOP council candidates for a Park Clean-Up at 9 a.m. at Pocahontas Lake Park, at the corner of Martin Luther King Ave. and Coal Ave. Gloves encouraged; bags provided. All ages and civic groups welcome. More info
Community Presbyterian Church of Chester hosts its annual Peach Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy peach pies, homemade peach ice cream, fresh peaches, jellies, jams, and a massive rummage sale. Free admission. At 220 Main St., Chester. More info
It’s the penultimate day of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. See Thursday’s entry for details.
At 4:30 p.m., Morris County Park Commission invites you to bring a blanket and enjoy some moo-sic at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm. The Moo-sic on the Farm concert features the foot-stomping, family-friendly tunes of The Johnny Woods Band. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and the show runs until 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person. All ages welcome. At 73 Kahdena Rd., Morristown. More info.
Jazz pianist and film producer Richard Baratta and his Gotham City Latin Jazz Sextet perform Live on the Back Deck at the Morris Museum at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $63 for two-person block, $33 for solo seating. Bring your own chairs. At 6 Normandy Heights Rd., Morris Township. More info
SUNDAY, AUG. 3:
The Morristown Partnership hosts the Morristown Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Morristown Parking Authority Lot at Spring and Morris Streets. Featuring Jersey Fresh produce, meats, cheeses, honey, mushrooms, pickles and more. Free. More info
At 2 pm, the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents the final performance of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]. See Thursday’s entry for details.
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