Here Comes the Weekend—and Your Weekend Events

Where/When: From 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday at  in Chatham.
Why Go: Mothers and their babies can come to this fun, social time and receive expert advice in a safe and supportive environment.  
Pricing: Free.

 
Where/When: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the .
Why Go: Because it’s a great way to start keeping track of what you eat and the amount of physical activity you participate in each week.
Pricing: Free.

 
Where/When: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Railroad Plaza and Fairmont Avenue in Chatham.
Why Go: To get some of the best Jersey Fresh produce, Jersey Shore seafood, pasture-raised meat, poultry and eggs, honey, baked goods, fresh mozzarella, specialty prepared foods of all kinds, and more. The market will also have cooking demonstrations.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: From 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at .
Why Go: Bring in your antiques and have them appraised by Carolyn Remmey of Remmey Antiques.
Pricing: One free appraisal.

Where/When: From 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday at  in Morris Township.
Why Go: To spend a night enjoying jazz trumpet sensation Bria Skonberg and her all-star group perform.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at  in Morristown.
Why Go: To enjoy a night of specially priced wines, beers and cocktails while you do some networking, or just kick off your weekend with a relaxing night.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: All day on Sunday at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because this is the arboretum’s first annual high school photography contest. Come see pictures focused on nature, judged by professional photographers and come to the Artist's Reception on July 10 to meet the young artists and hear them speak about their work.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at The Merchant Block of Morris Plains.
Why Go: You can pick up some homemade mozzarella and ravioli, freshly baked bread and some of New Jersey's best cheesecakes.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: Classes range from 10 to 11:20 a.m. Friday through Monday at Ginty Pool and Streeter Pool in Morris Township.
Why Go: To bring the kids ages 4 and up to this fun and easy swim program.
Pricing: $30 per session.

Where/When: From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: You’re interested in seeing more than 130 artifacts from the museum's costume collection, ranging from the 18th to 20th centuries.
Pricing: $10 for adult museum admission, or $7 for senior and child museum admission.

Where/When: From 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Butler VFW, 69 Carey Avenue in Butler.
Why Go: Because you’d like to enjoy this Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness class.
Pricing: $10.

Where/When: At 3:30 p.m. on Friday at .
Why Go: Maci the pet therapy dog loves to hear children read. Why not read her your favorite story?
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 3:30 p.m. on Friday at .
Why Go: To learn to to speak, read and write in Spanish.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 3 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because this super magic is great fun for children of all ages.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Children ages 3 to 6 can come enjoy stories and have fun making a craft to take home.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the .
Why Go: Families can enjoy the benefits of yoga by learning a variety of classic poses, presented by Michelle Magnotti of Yoga Flows Inc.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday at .
Why Go: Because there's no better way to celebrate Jefferson Township Day’s special 25th anniversary than, well, by attending the 25th annual Jefferson Township Day. It features food, vendors, bands and kiddie attractions.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday at .
Why Go: Because the Jefferson Arts Committee will present this annual fireworks display to cap off the 25th anniversary of Jefferson Township Day.
Pricing: $2.

Where/When: At 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: To practice your poses at these free bi-weekly yoga sessions. Don’t forget to dress comfortably.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: To learn the art of Tai Chi with instructor Gary Carbone.
Pricing: $48 for eight sessions or $10 per class at the door.

Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Friday at the .
Why Go: Because adults need some time to relax too, and this is the perfect spot for fantastic concerts and performances, holiday crafts and informational seminars.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Parsippany adults ages 55 and older can enjoy an afternoon of bingo at the senior center.
Pricing: Free.

 
Where/When: From 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday .
Why Go: To bring the whole family by and belt out some tunes with Kip.
Pricing: Free.

 
Where/When: From 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. on Thursday at  in Hopatcong.
Why Go: To learn to defend yourself from a potentially life-threatening situation with the help of the Gen Lee Ju-Jitsu Club.
Pricing: $10 per class.

Where/When: From 9 to 11 p.m. on Thursday at  in Hopatcong.
Why Go: It’s karaoke. What else do you need to know?
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 2 p.m. on Saturday at  in Madison.
Why Go: This 90-minute version of Shakespeare’s rarely-produced play, under resident director Brian Crowe, mixes up a sublime blend of Grand Guignol, Vaudeville and Brechtian theatricality in an inventive adaptation.
Pricing: Ranges from $32 to $55

Where/When: From 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at  in Madison.
Why Go: To practice the yoga of voice, using sound to balance and soothe your mind and uplift your heart. Finish with 15 to 20 minutes of guided meditation.
Pricing: $10 suggested donation.

Where/When: From 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at The Learning Lab, 36 Main St. in Madison.
Why Go: Families with children ages 3 to 6 are welcome to come to the center to hear stories, create crafts and have a snack.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the .
Why Go: To have fun on Friday moving, playing and singing around a giant rainbow colored parachute.
Pricing: Free.

 
Where/When: From 11 to 12:45 a.m. on Thursday at the  in Long Valley.
Why Go: Because the center will be offering two types of yoga classes including “chair” yoga and “gentle” yoga, directed by instructor Charlene Gattuso.
Pricing: $10 per class, or $37 for six classes.

 
Where/When: From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday at 50 Rock Rd. in Long Valley.
Why Go: Because the Washington Township Recreation Program is sponsoring a trip to see the “The Odd Couple” on Thursday, Sept. 29, and you don’t want to miss your spot.
Pricing: $52 for residents, $56 for non-residents.

Where/When: At 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the  in Long Valley.
Why Go: You’re interested in starting your weekend by enjoying a morning of Mahjong.
Pricing: Free.

 
Where/When: At 11 a.m. on Saturday at the  in Long Valley.
Why Go: To enjoy a mid-morning Saturday with the family at the public library enjoying a fun story-time.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Saturday at the  in Long Valley.
Why Go: To spend your Saturday enjoying a movie with your family. Snacks will be available.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at 214 West Mill Rd. in Long Valley.
Why Go: The Fuzzbox is a place for students in grades seven through 12 can hang out in a fun, supervised atmosphere where they can go to be involved in sports, games, music, art, and more, while being provided with free food and drinks. Fridays are for high school students and Saturdays are for middle school students.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Perry Street in Chester.
Why Go: Because dozens of vendors with organic and home-grown goods will be on-hand to sell their products.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: From 10 a.m. to noon on Monday at the .
Why Go: To spend your afternoon playing some scrabble with friends.  
Pricing: Free.

 
Where/When: From 2 to 3:15 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Ellis Jacob, a retired electrical engineer and author of "The Shanghai I Knew," will describe the culture and religious practices of the Chinese, along with the city's occupation by Japanese Imperial forces, bombing by American troops and four different government transitions. 
Pricing: Free.

 
Where/When: From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday at the .
Why Go: To spend some time this weekend playing bingo with the family.
Pricing: Free.