Kids & Family

Late Summer Fun Abounds

Don't waste what's left of the time before fall sets in.

Summer may be winding down, but the fun certainly isn't! We've got a calendar full of events for you to enjoy in and around Morris County.


When/Where: Saturday at 8 p.m. at Why Go: To enjoy a tribute to Bruce Springsteen in an outdoor setting
Cost: $20 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for kids, children under 10 free with adult

When/Where: Sunday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.at the  Hopatcong Municipal Building
Why Go: To get your supply of fruits, veggies, baked goods, and goodies.
Cost: Bring your wallet

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When/Where: Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woman's Club of Morristown, 51 South St.
Why Go: You're looking for bargains!
Cost: Bring your wallet


When/Where: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at 32 Cutler Drive, Morris Plains
Why Go: You are looking for some bargains; you want to support the fundraiser for Laurie Kammer, who is recovering from a spinal cord injury.
Cost: Bring your wallet


When/Where: Saturday, 11 a.m. in Dover
Why Go: You want to enjoy a Saturday filled with information and events sponsored by the Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs
Cost: Free


When/Where: Sunday, 4 p.m. at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, Morristown
Why Go: You want to hear some historically-accurate Civil War tuneage.
Cost: $8, regular museum admission

Hit a Home Run With the Patriots
When/Where: Friday at 6 p.m. at   in Bridgewater.
Why Go: Because it's baseball, and we all want to try to get that home run. Head out for an All-You-Can-Eat Barbecue Buffet, followed by the game against York Revolution at 7:05 p.m.
Cost: $9.50, depending on seats.

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Fireworks With the Patriots
When/Where: Saturday at 7:05 p.m. at  in Bridgewater.
Why Go: It's a game against York Revolution, followed by a great fireworks show at the stadium.
Cost: $9.50, depending on seats.

Opera at Stein with Julie Stevens
When/Where: Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence in Somerset.
Why Go: Because Soprano Julie Stevens will be performing some Opera classics at the center for all those wanting to hear.
Cost: Free.

Final Summer Concert Series
When/Where: Sunday at 7 p.m. at   in Bridgewater.
Why Go: Because it's the final celebration of the summer with the last concert in the series, sponsored by the Somerset County Parks Commission. This final week is "Standing in the Shadows: A Four Tops Tribute."
Cost: Free.

County Caper
When/Where:This Saturday and Sunday, full day event that has you chase down adventures throughout Somerset County's parks with a home base at the , 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. One day "Accelerated County Caper" for those 15 and older on Saturday.
Why Go: Learn about your county park system while playing a local version of “The Amazing Race” which will take teams to various destinations within Somerset County. Once they arrive, teams perform tasks, find clues, or gather information. Each team will be given a journal to collect stamps and/or record their findings. Bring your camera! Have fun and win prizes!
Cost: Free, register at www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.

 

 

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