From the prog rock of YES to a live Polynesian soundtrack for Moana, from Oktoberfest cheer to a classical sitar recital, this weekend offers something for every taste. Add in doo wop harmonies, magic illusions, three great guitarists for the price of one, and a blessing for your pets, and you’ve got Greater Morristown’s cultural sampler plate.
Scroll down for details. Check our handy calendar for even more activities–and add your own events, too.
THURSDAY, OCT. 2, 2025:
Free yoga continues at the Morristown & Township Library, upstairs in the F.M. Kirby Gallery, at 10 a.m. No registration necessary. At One Miller Road, Morristown. More info
The Mayo Performing Arts Center hosts YES: The Fragile 2025 Tour at 7:30 p.m. The pioneers of progressive rock will perform their hit album Fragile in its entirety, alongside classics from their 20+ album catalog. Tickets: $99–$174. At 100 South St., Morristown. More info.
FRIDAY, OCT. 3:
Catch Disney’s Moana: Live-to-Film Concert at the Mayo Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. A full-length screening of the animated favorite will be enhanced by live performances from Hollywood studio musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters and vocalists. Tickets: $35–$79. At 100 South St., Morristown. More info.
The Folk Project’s Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents David Wilcox with Todd Dennison at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35/$30 (members), free for ages 12 and under. At Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township. More info
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey enters its final weekend of Romeo & Juliet, directed by Bonnie J. Monte. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $44–$82. Runs through Oct. 5, 2025. At 36 Madison Ave., Madison. More info. READ OUR REVIEW.
SATURDAY, OCT. 4:
The Town of Morristown invites volunteers to its Fall Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Bishop Nazery parking lot. More info.
The penultimate weekend of the Morris Plains Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Merchant Block, 738 Speedwell Ave. Live music, produce, baked goods, spirits, and more. Free. More info.
Qigong returns to the Morristown & Township Library at 9:30 a.m. in the F.M. Kirby Gallery upstairs at One Miller Rd., Morristown. No registration or prior experience required. Free. More info.
The Macculloch Hall Historical Museum offers its Charity Begins at Home Walking Tour from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Explore the work of the 19th-century Female Charitable Society, with stops at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, homes along South Street and the graveyard of The Presbyterian Church in Morristown. $15; free for members. Includes museum admission. More info.
The Shakespeare Theatre presents Romeo & Juliet at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. See Friday entry for details.
Morris Township in Motion invites walkers and cyclists to Mansion, Mysteries & Harvest Time: Ride or Walk at 2 p.m., exploring the Traction Line and Convent neighborhoods. Rain date Oct. 5. More info.
The Hillside Hose Company hosts its annual Oktoberfest from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Hillside Firehouse, 132 Western Ave., Morris Township. Expect German food, beer, music and family fun. Free.
A classical sitar recital, Soulful Strings in Sunset Hues, begins at 3:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall at Drew University. Anupama Bhagwat performs in this SamVaad Concert presented by Sanskriti of NJ. Tickets: $20–$75. At 36 Madison Ave., Madison. More info.
Pets of all kinds are welcome at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for the Blessing of the Animals, starting at 4 p.m. at 121 South St., Morristown.
The Mayo Performing Arts Center presents Pink Martini All-Stars with Storm Large at 8 p.m. The “little orchestra” mixes vintage pop, big band swing and Hollywood sparkle. Tickets: $57–$119. At 100 South St., Morristown. More info.
The Folk Project showcases The New Jersey Guitar Summit at 8 p.m., with Beppe Gambetta, Jefferson Hamer and Tony McManus uniting American roots, Celtic traditions and flatpicking flair. In-person tickets $35, livestream $20. At 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township. More info.
SUNDAY, OCT. 5:
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. Free. More info
It’s your last chance to catch the Shakespeare Theatre’s production of Romeo & Juliet at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. See Friday entry for details.
The Morristown & Morris Township Library presents Identifying the Unknown: How Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) is Solving Cold Cases at 2 p.m. Tracie Boyle of the Ramapo College IGG Center explains how DNA sleuthing is helping solve violent crimes. Registration required by Oct. 2. At One Miller Rd., Morristown. More info.
Friends, family and community members will gather from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to celebrate the life of the late Chris Martin, a pioneering public servant and civil rights advocate in Morristown. Born in Guyana in 1937, Martin became one of the first African American members of Morristown’s board of aldermen in the 1960s and went on to serve on the school board, planning board and numerous civic groups, while working as director of engineering for the Morristown Housing Authority. A poet, author and mentor, he often described becoming a U.S. citizen as his proudest moment. The program will include a service and repast, with time for sharing memories; the event also will be livestreamed. At 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township. Guests may RSVP.
An Afternoon of Doo Wop Gold follows at 3 p.m. in the Concert Hall at Drew University, with Emil Stucchio & The Classics, The Chimes and The Fireflies delivering harmonies from the golden age. Tickets: $50–$55. At 36 Madison Ave., Madison. More info.
Finally, the Mayo Performing Arts Center stages Masters of Illusion at 7 p.m., featuring award-winning magicians performing grand illusions, comedy and sleight-of-hand. Tickets: $47–$89. At 100 South St., Morristown. More info.
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