Greater Morristown weekend preview: Harmony, Heritage, and Happy Together

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From Revolutionary-era reflections to diversity celebrations, from family-friendly stage adventures to harmony in turbulent times, Greater Morristown offers a weekend that ranges from civic engagement to cultural enrichment.

Want to help shape the future of Morristown’s parks? Prefer reliving the soundtrack of the ’60s? Or perhaps you’d rather celebrate the community’s many cultures on the Green? This weekend has you covered.

Scroll down for details. Check our handy calendar for even more activities–and add your own events, too.


THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2025:

Free yoga continues at the Morristown & Township Library at 10 a.m., upstairs in the F.M. Kirby Gallery. No registration necessary. At One Miller Road, Morristown. More info

The Town of Morristown invites residents to help shape its new Open Space and Recreation Plan during Park Night, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Town representatives will be stationed at Lidgerwood Park, Speedwell Lake Park, Cauldwell Playground/Pool and Burnham Park to gather ideas about the future of local parks and open spaces. Free. Various locations throughout Morristown. More info

The Morristown & Township Chess Club returns to the Morristown Green from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., weather permitting. Players of all skill levels are welcome, and no registration is required. Free. Morristown Green, Morristown. More info  

The Morristown & Township Library presents You Say You Want a Revolution? Films About the American Revolutionary War: The Devil’s Disciple at 6:45 p.m. As part of the library’s America 250 programming, this free screening of the 1959 film starring Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier follows a rebellious scoundrel and a peace-loving minister drawn into the Revolution. Light refreshments will be served. Free. Morristown & Township Library, One Miller Road, Morristown. More info


FRIDAY, JUNE 5:

The Madison Community Arts Center hosts Healthy Italia 10-Year Celebration from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Madison’s beloved culinary business marks a decade with food and wine tastings, live music and family-friendly festivities. Free. Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Road, Madison. More info

The Mayo Performing Arts Center welcomes Happy Together 2026 at 7:30 p.m., bringing together an all-star lineup of classic hitmakers including The Association, The Troggs, Gary Puckett, The Cowsills and others for an evening of nostalgia. Tickets: $67-$144. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. More info

At 7:30 p.m., the Folk Project presents The Black Feathers and Junior Mack, at 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township. Tickets: $15-$20; children 12 and under, free with adult; livestream $10. Read our preview! More info

The Black Feathers. Source: FolkProject.org
Junior Mack. Source: FolkProject.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 6:

The Town of Morristown’s Clean Communities Program hosts a free document shredding event from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., or until the truck is full. Morristown residents may bring up to five boxes or 100 pounds of documents; proof of residency is required. Town Hall parking lot, 200 South St., Morristown. Free.

Qigong continues at the Morristown & Township Library at 9:30 a.m. Free; no experience required. At One Miller Road, Morristown. More info

Historic Garden Tour: Women’s Land Army & Macculloch Hall explores the contributions of local women during World War I at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown. The guided garden tour highlights the story of the Woman’s Land Army, created in 1917 to address farm labor shortages as men left for military service. Participants will learn about Dorothea Post, great-granddaughter of the Macculloch family, who organized the local chapter in Morristown, and discover how women helped sustain the nation’s agricultural production during the war. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students, and children. More info: More info.

The Mayo Performing Arts Center presents Blippi: Be Like Blippi Tour at 1 p.m. and again at 5 p.m. Young fans can join Blippi and Meekah for a lively, interactive adventure featuring favorite songs, dancing and plenty of curiosity-fueled fun. Tickets: $47-$67. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. More info

The Film Society of Summit screens The Bengali at 7 p.m. This documentary explores identity, family and cultural heritage through a deeply personal lens. Tickets: $16.50. Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Road, Madison. More info

The Harmonium Choral Society presents Ride the Storm at 7:30 p.m., a timely concert exploring America’s revolutionary ideals and ongoing conversations about justice, identity and unity. Featuring texts by Alexander Hamilton, Abigail Adams, Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin and Lafayette, the program also includes works by winners of Harmonium’s annual high school composition contest. Tickets: $30 advance, $25 teachers, $5 students; children 12 and under free. Morristown United Methodist Church, 50 South Park Place, Morristown. Universal tickets may be used for either weekend performance. More info


SUNDAY, JUNE 7:

Pride Fest returns to Morris Township’s Ginty Field from 11 am to 2 pm. Featuring inspirational speakers, a DJ, entertainment and more. More infoThe Diversity Coalition of Morris County presents Diversity Day from noon to 5 p.m. on the Morristown Green. An interfaith service featuring Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim traditions begins at 1 p.m., followed by live music, cultural foods and community celebrations. Free. Morristown Green, Morristown. Rain location: Presbyterian Church Parish House, 65 South St., Morristown. More info

The Harmonium Choral Society repeats Ride the Storm at 3 p.m. at the Morristown United Methodist Church. See Saturday’s entry for details.

The New Jersey Jazz Society presents Jersey Jazz LIVE! The Anderson Brothers Trio at 3 p.m. The acclaimed trio brings its energetic blend of jazz standards and original arrangements to Madison. Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Road, Madison. More info

 

 

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