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. atΒ 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 Β Hopatcong Municipal Building
Why Go: To get your supply of fruits, veggies, baked goods, and goodies.
Cost:Β Bring your wallet

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


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


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


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

Hit a Home Run With the Patriots
When/Where:Β Friday at 6 p.m. atΒ ο»Ώ Β in Bridgewater.
Why Go:Β 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:Β $9.50, depending on seats.

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

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

Final Summer Concert Series
When/Where:Β Sunday at 7 p.m. atΒ ο»Ώ Β in Bridgewater.
Why Go:Β 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:Β 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 theΒ , 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. One day "Accelerated County Caper" for those 15 and older on Saturday.
Why Go:Β Learn about your county park system while playing a local version of β€œThe 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:Β Free, register atΒ www.somersetcountyparks.orgΒ or callΒ 908-766-2489.

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