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Please note, we make every effort to be sure the event information is listed properly, but please use the contact information to verify cost, time, date and place.
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Antonio Petruccelli: His Life & Art
The opening of the art exhibit of one of the America’s finest illustrators of the twentieth century. Through October 31.
Day: Sunday
Time: 2-4
Admission: Fee
Location: Mount Tabor Museum
31 Simpson Avenue, Mount Tabor
For more information: 973.586.1564
www.mounttabornj.org
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ABC’s of Furniture
A showcase of furniture styles from Queen Anne to Phyfe including Hepplewhite and Chippendale. Through August 2009.
Time: Museum Hours
Admission: Fee
Location: Macculloch Hall
45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown
For more information: 973.538.2404
www.maccullochhall.org
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Crafting Cures
A new exhibit of sickness and health in early American life.
Time: Museum hours
Admission: Fee
Location: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
9 Main St., Madison
For more information: 973.377.2982
www.metc.org
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New Jersey: Now and then Now
The exhibit can be seen through September 14
Location: Morris Museum
6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown
For more information: 973.971.3700
www.morrismuseum.org
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"Through a Child's Eyes" Exhibit
Fosterfields presents this color photographic exhibit composed of images taken by children at Fosterfields last summer. Come and see their unique perspective of the farm that Caroline Foster loved so well. Through October 31.
Time: Museum Hours
Fee: Admission
Location: Fosterfields Farm
73 Kahdena Road, Morristown
Contact Information: 973.326.7645
www.morrisparks.net
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Islam Berwana-wani: The Many Colors of Islam
A new exhibit by and for children of artwork from Indonesia showing the human and compassionate realities of Islam that those in other countries rarely get a chance to experience. Workshops will be held throughout August. Through September 20.
Time: Museum Hours
Admission: Fee
Location: Community Children’s Museum
77 E Blackwell St., Dover
For more information: 973.366.9060
www.communitychildrensmuseum.org
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Farmers Markets |
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Boonton
Upper Plane Street Parking Lot
June 14 – October 25,
Saturdays, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm |
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Chatham Borough
Train Station Parking Lot, Plaza South
at Fairmount Ave
June 28 - October 25
Saturdays, 8am-1pm |
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Netcong
Main Street & Rt. 46,
Netcong Train Station
June 14 - October 25
Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm
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East Hanover
Eagle Rock & Ridgedale Avenue, Lurker's Park
June 16 - October 27
Mondays, 12 - 6 pm |
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Madison
Bailey Ellard H.S. Parking Lot
205 Madison Ave.
June 26 – October 30
Thursdays, 2 -7 pm
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Morristown
Spring Street & Morris Street,
Morristown Public Parking Lot #10,
Dumont Place, behind Post Office
June 17 - October 28
Sundays, 8:30 am - 2 pm
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Morris Plains
Speedwell Avenue Extension,
Off Rt. 202
June 14 - October 18
Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm |
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Weekend Events
Friday, September 5 — September 7 |
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Fall Craft Show
This show features some of the regions finest artisans.
Day: Saturday, September 6
Time: 10-5pm
Admission: $3
Location: Municipal Field, Chester
For more information: 973.377.6600
ilovechester.com
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Olde Suckasunny Day
This old fashioned street fair offers a variety of vendor and community booths, with festivities including activities, games, crafts, and food.
Day: Saturday, September 6
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Admission: Free
Location: Main Street from Hunter to Hillside,
Roxbury
For more information: 973.584.2400
www.roxburylibrary.org
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Fall Craft Show
This show features some of the regions finest artisans.
Day: Sunday, September 7
Time: 10-5pm
Admission: $3
Location: Municipal Field, Chester
For more information: 973.377.6600
ilovechester.com
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1920’s Country Fair & Harvest Festival
Join in the festivities as an old-fashioned country fair is recreated! Period music, crafts, exhibits, a farm market, and hands-on activities will be offered.
Day: Sunday, September 7
Time: 1-5 pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farms,
Kahdena Road, Morristown
For more information: 973.326.7645
www.morrisparks.net
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Caboose Train Rides
Take a nostalgic trip back in time and view the train and countryside as only Railroaders did for over 100 years. Excursion is a 10-mile, 45-minute round trip.
Day: Sunday, September 7
Time: 1,2,3 & 4 pm
Fee: Adult: $12.; Child (under 12) $8.
Location: 1 Railroad Plaza,
Route 10 West & Whippany Road, Whippany
For more information: 973.887.8177
www.WhippanyRailwayMuseum.net
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A Street Car Named Desire
Tennessee William’s American classic.
Through October 5
Time: Please call theatre
Admission: Fee
Location: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre,
36 Madison Ave, Madison
For more information: 973.408.5600
www.ShakespeareNJ.org
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Boz Scaggs
Thirty years of pop chart-toppers such as "Lido Shuffle," "Lowdown," "Look What You've Done To Me," "It’s Over," "We're All Alone" and "Jo Jo."
Time: 8 pm
Fee: $47-67
Location: The Community Theatre,
100 South St, Morristown
Contact Information: 973.539.8008
www.mayoarts.org
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Weekend Events
Friday, September 12 — September 14 |
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National Milling Day
Celebrate inventor Oliver Evans' 253rd birthday! Learn how Evans created the first automatic flour mill and much more. View a collection of pictures of mills and antique printed flour bags.
Day: Saturday, September 13
Time: 1-4 p.m
Fee: Program is FREE. Suggested donation to
tour the mill is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors (65+),
and $1 for children ages 4-16. Children under
age four are FREE.
Event Location: Cooper Gristmill, County
Route 513,Chester Township
Contact Information: 908.879.5463
www.morrisparks.net
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Caboose Train Rides
Take a nostalgic trip back in time and view the train and countryside as only Railroaders did for over 100 years. Excursion is a 10-mile, 45-minute round trip.
Day: Sunday, September 14
Time: 1,2,3 & 4 pm
Fee: Adult: $12.; Child (under 12) $8.
Location: 1 Railroad Plaza, Route 10 West &
Whippany Road, Whippany
For more information: 973.887.8177
www.WhippanyRailwayMuseum.net
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Weekend Events
Friday, September 19 — September 21 |
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Family Day
An old fashioned fall festival for the whole family with hayrides, pumpkin painting, fun and more!
Day: Saturday, September 20
Time: 12 – 4pm
Admission: $5 members/$7 non-members/
adults accompanying children are free
Location: Craftsman Farms, 2352 Rt. 10W at
Manor Lane, Morris Plains
For more information: 973.540.0311
www.stickleymuseum.org
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Antique Fire Truck Muster and Flea Market
Day: Saturday, September 20
Time: 9-5
Admission: Free
Location: NJ Fireman’s Home,
Wooton and Lathrop Ave., Boonton
For more information: 973.335.8704
combob1@msn.com
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Hacklebarney Mines, Black River, & Kay Environmental Center Walk
Join Chester historian Len Taylor and learn the history of the area during this walk. See the remains of the Kay estate. Meet at the Cooper Gristmill and wear appropriate footwear for the 3.6 mile round trip walk.
Day: Saturday, September 20
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Fee: Program is FREE. Suggested donation to tour
the mill is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors (65+), and
$1 for children ages 4-16. Children under age four
are FREE.
Event Location: Cooper Gristmill, County Route 513,
Chester Township
Contact Information: 908-879-5463
www.morrisparks.net
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Natural History Walk: On the Wing
Join in an easily-paced walk around Fosterfields to discover its unique natural history. Also look for late summer butterflies and early autumn's migratory birds around the farm. Walk should last about 45 minutes. Intended for ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Day: Saturday, September 20
Time: 1:45 p.m.
Fee: Admission to farm is $6 for adults, $5 for
seniors (65+), and $4 for children 4-16. Children
under age four are FREE.
Event Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm,
73 Kahdena Road, Morristown
Contact Information: 973.326.7645
www.morrisparks.net
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On the Move: Transportation Day!
Early modes of transportation will be celebrated. Featured are the Foster family's sleigh, wagons, and carriages including a 1905 Rockaway carriage. Also see Caroline Foster's 1922 Model "T" Ford and 1929 Hupmobile. "Meet" Alice Huyler Ramsey who will describe her 1909 cross-country automobile trip!
Day: Sunday, September 21
Time: 1 3:30 p.m.
Fee: Admission to the farm is $6 for adults,
$5 for seniors (65+), and $4 for children ages 4-16.
Children under age four are FREE.
Event Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm,
73 Kahdena Road, Morristown
Contact Information: 973.326.7645
www.morrisparks.net
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Autumn Botanical Remedies Walking Tour
Join teacher/naturalist Dorothy Smullen as she leads participants on a walking tour through the Great Swamp in search of medicinal plants typically used as remedies and cures during Early America and today. Rain or Shine. Advanced registration required.
Day: Sunday, September 21
Time: 2 PM – 4 PM
Fee: $4 for Members and $8 for non-members.
Event Location: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts,
9 Main Street, Madison
Contact Information: 973.377.2982
www.metc.org
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Wednesday, September 23 |
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Willie Nelson & Family
American music icon Willie Nelson performs decades of country and pop favorites.
Time: 8 pm
Fee: $70-90
Event Location: The Community Theatre,
100 South St, Morristown
Contact Information: 973-539-8008
www.mayoarts.org
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Weekend Events
Friday, September 26 — September 28 |
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Sundowner Walk at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Evening light casts its spell as John Morse, Manager of Horticulture, walks us through his favorite autumn spots in the garden. Meet at the Haggerty Education Center and wear comfortable shoes. Bring your camera and bug spray. Afterwards, we’ll all enjoy a cocktail on the Waterwise Deck—it’s the perfect plant lovers’ Friday night date. Space is limited; register early
Day: Friday, September 26
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $10 members / $15 non-members
Location: The Frelinghuysen Arboretum,
53 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown
Contact information: www.arboretumfriends.org.
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Morristown Madams vs Hudson Valley Horrors
Morristown's women's roller derby team will be taking on the Horrors for a fight to the finish out on the rink. Come see the cute and brutal Madams rock the rink!
Day: Saturday, September 27
Time: 7:00 pm
Fee: $10 adv/$12 door Kids under 12 free/
$5 students/seniors!
Location: Morristown Rink, 38 Dumont Street,
Morristown
Contact Information: 973.879.7431
www.morristownmadams.com
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House Tour
The Morris Plains Museum will present a self guided house tour. Introduction and refreshments will be given at the Bretton Woods before the tour..
Day: Saturday, September 27
Time: 9 am
Admission: Fee
Location: Morris Plains
For more information: 973.538.0946
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Museum Day
The Museum will offer free admission to Smithsonian magazine readers. Present the Museum Day Admission Card found in the September issue of Smithsonian or on their website and you and a guest receive free admission.
Day: Saturday, September 27
Time: Regular Hours
Fee: FREE to Museum Day Admission
Card holders
Event Location: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts,
9 Main Street, Madison
Contact Information: 973.377.2982
www.Smithsonianmagazine.com
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Festival on the Green
Music, Food and more!
Day: Sunday September 28
Time: 12-5 pm
Admission: Free
Location: Downtown around the Green, Morristown
For more information: 973.455.1133
www.morristown-nj.org
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Wilderness Day
Learn how to survive in the wilderness. Shelter building, first aid and more.
Day: Sunday September 28
Time: 12 – 4pm
Fee: $3 per person
Location: Great Swamp, 240 Southern Blvd.,
Chatham
For more information: 973.635.6629
www.morrisparks.net
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Fungus Fest!
Extensive exhibits, guided outdoor mushroom walks, presentations, cooking and craft demonstrations and much, much more. The place to be to satiate your fancy for fungi!
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Fee: Free. Suggested donation: $2 per adult
and $1 per child.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum,
53 E. Hanover Avenue, Morristown
For more information: 973.326.7628
www.njmyco.org
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