Halloween is upon us, and Greater Morristown is getting into the spirit with trick-or-treating, pumpkin displays, creepy classics and music that ranges from Baroque chills to Led Zeppelin thrills.
There’s plenty for grownups, too, including a spooky terrarium workshop, a celebration of the Highlands in art, and a chance to do the Time Warp at the Mayo Performing Arts Center.
And once the ghosts and goblins have called it a night, Sunday brings a Día de Muertos celebration, a stroll through Morristown’s architectural past and some swinging jazz.
Here’s what’s happening around Greater Morristown this weekend. Have fun, and stay safe!
Scroll down for details. Check our handy calendar for even more activities–and add your own events, too.
THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 2026:
The Morristown & Morris Township Library offers Morning Yoga at 10 a.m. upstairs in the Gallery. All ability levels are welcome; no registration is necessary. Bring your own yoga mat and equipment. Free. One Miller Road, Morristown. More info
The 13th annual Highlands Juried Art Exhibit opens with a free artists’ reception and awards ceremony at the Atrium Gallery in Morristown, from 5 pm to 7 pm. The exhibition features photography, paintings, sculpture and mixed media inspired by the landscapes, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Highlands region. An accompanying Artists as Advocates Showcase features additional works. The exhibit continues through Jan. 7, 2027. At the Morris County Administration and Records Building, 10 Court St., Morristown. Free. More info
Get your hands dirty at a Spooky Terrarium Workshop hosted by Roots & Rivers at Glenbrook Brewery. Create a miniature Halloween ecosystem with live plants, moss, pumpkins, skulls and other spooky decorations. All materials and instruction are provided; beverages sold separately. From 6 pm to 7 pm. At 95 Morris St., Morristown. $41.78.
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The Morristown & Township Library presents the Oscar-winning dark comedy Little Miss Sunshine (2006), about a dysfunctional family’s cross-country quest to get its youngest member into a beauty pageant. Part of the library’s All in the Families film series. Rated R. At 6:45 pm, One Miller Road, Morristown. Free, with light refreshments; doors open 30 minutes before showtime. More info
A little Bach, a little devilry: The Morris Museum presents A Baroque Halloween with The Sebastians, an evening of eerie 18th-century music performed on period instruments. The program includes Bach’s dramatic Toccata and Fugue in D minor and Tartini’s Devil’s Trill Sonata. Costumes encouraged. At 7 pm, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township. $53; museum members $48. More info
The Mavericks & Friends bring the band’s genre-bending catalog back to the stage in a tribute to late frontman Raul Malo, who died in 2025. Guest vocalists Emily West and James Otto join a lineup spanning the band’s history. At 8 pm at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. Tickets $45-$101. More info
FRIDAY, OCT. 30:
The Morris County Library, at 30 E. Hanover Ave., Whippany, presents a Halloween double feature: Universal’s original Frankenstein and Dracula, at 2 pm. Free. More info.
The Town of Morristown Parks and Recreation Department hosts Halloween trick-or-treating outside town hall, 200 South St., Morristown, from 2 pm to 5 pm. Free.
The Morristown Partnership invites little ghosts, goblins and superheroes to trick-or-treat at participating South Street businesses, from 3 pm to 5 pm. Free. More info
The Adult School offers a Halloween Glass Painting Workshop at the Madison Community Arts Center. Create a spooky candle holder by painting a glass, vase or bowl. All supplies included. From 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, at 10 Kings Road, Madison. $47.
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The fourth annual Morris Plains Pumpkin Illumination invites everyone to bring carved jack-o’-lanterns to the Morris Plains Merchant Block by 6 pm. Lights will be provided, and pumpkin contributors will receive raffle tickets for prizes. The display runs until 8 pm. More info
Something is rotten in Madison. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey continues William Shakespeare’s Hamlet at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Brian B. Crowe, the tragedy follows the Prince of Denmark through a deadly maze of betrayal, secrets, conscience and revenge. Tickets: $45-$85. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Runs through Nov. 15, 2026. F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave., Madison. READ OUR REVIEW! More info.
The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents its Folk Project Member Halloween Show, a spirited evening of music to keep the darkness at bay. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Bring your friends, fiends and demons, if you dare! At 7:30 pm at the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township. Admission $20; $15 for Folk Project members; free for children 12 and under accompanied by an adult. More info
Get the Led out with Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, a tribute band devoted to recreating the legendary rock group’s live sound, from its greatest hits to deeper cuts. At 8 pm at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. Tickets $45-$79. More info
SATURDAY, OCT. 31, HALLOWEEN!:
Qigong continues at the Morristown & Township Library at 10:15 a.m. This traditional Chinese mind-body exercise system combines slow, flowing movements, breath work and meditation, and can be adapted for all ability levels. Free. Morristown & Township Library, One Miller Road, Morristown. More info
Hamlet continues at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, at 2 pm. See Thursday entry for more.
It’s just a jump to the left! The Mayo Performing Arts Center presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show, complete with a live shadowcast by Cosmic Light Cabaret, audience participation and a Halloween costume contest. Lobby festivities begin at 7 pm, costume contest at 7:30 pm and film at 8 pm. Every ticket includes a prop bag. At 100 South St., Morristown. Tickets $32. More info
For some truly vintage Halloween chills, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church presents the 1920 silent horror classic The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, accompanied live by organist Anthony Hammond. At 7:30 pm, 121 South St., Morristown. Free. More info
SUNDAY, NOV. 1:
The Morristown Farmers Market continues from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with produce, baked goods, specialty foods and more from local vendors. Free. Morristown Parking Authority lot at Spring and Morris streets, behind the Morristown Post Office. More info
Hamlet continues at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. See Thursday entry for more.
The Morristown & Township Library celebrates Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead, with a festival honoring life, culture and community. Visit the library’s ofrenda honoring deceased authors, enjoy a family craft and learn about local businesses creating their own memorial displays and activities. From 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, at One Miller Road, Morristown. Admission price not specified. More info
Take a walk through Morristown’s architectural past with Macculloch Hall Historical Museum’s Historic Architecture Walking Tour. The hour-long excursion explores 19th-century homes, building techniques and the Marquis de Lafayette’s role in historic preservation. Comfortable shoes recommended; light rain won’t stop the tour. At 2 pm, starting at 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown. $15; free for museum members. Includes museum admission. Advance registration required. More info
Hamlet continues at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. See Thursday entry for more.
Jersey Jazz LIVE! brings hard bop to the Madison Community Arts Center with a quintet featuring Ted Chubb on trumpet, Bruce Williams on alto saxophone, Oscar Perez on piano, Tom DeCarlo on bass and Carmen Intorre Jr. on drums. Young musicians from Newark Academy open the concert as the Rising Stars. From 3 pm to 5 pm, at 10 Kings Road, Madison. Tickets $15-$20. More info
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