As always, we've scouted out all the fun things for you to do this weekend, with or without the kids. Take your pick and enjoy!
Where/When:Β There will be a special school-time performance on Thursday, May 19 at 10 a.m. as well as 8 p.m. performances on FridayΒ andΒ SaturdayΒ andΒ a 2 p.m. performance on Sunday. All shows at theΒ Β in Morris Township.
Why Go:Β Because youβve been meaning to make it to the play all month, but know this is your last chance. Or because you hate Hamlet too!
Pricing:Β $40 for general admission, $36 for senior citizens, $33 for museum members, $20 for students.
Where/When:Β From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the site of the proposedΒ Β on ThursdayΒ andΒ Friday, May 19Β andΒ 20.
Why Go:Β Because exhibitors will highlight green building productsΒ andΒ services, focusing on healthy living, organicΒ andΒ local food production,Β andΒ sustainability.
Pricing:Β Free.
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Where/When:Β Β from 9 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, May 19.
Why Go:Β Do you really need a reason to eat, drinkΒ andΒ sing?
Pricing:Β Depends how big your appetite is.
Where/When:Β From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at theΒ Β in Madison on Friday, May 20.
Why Go:Β How often will getting a haircut help the American Cancer Society?
Pricing:Β There's a 15 percent discount for any service. Proceeds will be donated to the ACS.
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Where/When:Β From 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, May 20 at theΒ .
Why Go:Β Because the proceeds will benefit the PAL Redhawks Football program,Β andΒ there will be all-you-can-eat beefsteak, salad, ice cream,Β andΒ salad.
Pricing:Β $35 per person.
Where/When:Β 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at theΒ Β in Hopatcong on Saturday, May 21.
Why Go:Β Because you need to protect your dog or cat.
Pricing:Β Free.
Where/When:Β 8 p.m. at theΒ Β in Chester on Friday, May 20Β andΒ Saturday, May 21.
Why Go:Β Because many local actorsΒ andΒ actresses are performing in the play, which is described as a βfilm-noirβ-like story.
Pricing:Β $18, or $16 for studentsΒ andΒ for seniors 65 or older.
Where/When:Β TheΒ Β in Kinnelon on Saturday, May 21 from 7 to 11 p.m.
Why Go:Β Because you want to try some fine wineΒ andΒ participate in a silent auction while raising funds for the Smoke Rise Riding Club.
Pricing:Β $75 per ticket.
Where/When:Β From 1 to 3 p.m. at theΒ Β in Morris Township on Sunday, May 22.
Why Go:Β Because Triolo will focus on locally grown seasonal foods, recipes will be distributedΒ and, most importantly, there will be a tasting.
Pricing:Β $20 for members, or $25 for non-members.
Where/When:Β At 7:30 p.m. at theΒ Β in Whippany on Sunday, May 22.
Why Go:Β The chairman of the Executive Jewish Agency for Israel, Nathan Sharansky, will speak. There will also be a dessert reception.
Pricing:Β Free, but reservations are requested by calling 973-929-3027.
Where/When:Β Β Saturday,Β May 21 at the homeΒ andΒ garden of Andrea Filippone (129 Pickle Road, Pottersville) from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go:Β It's New Jersey's pre-eminent horticultural event. Shop for rare plantsΒ andΒ garden antiques, attend a lecture,Β andΒ help benefit the legacy of Leonard J. Buck Garden. Make sure you take time to smell the flowers.
Pricing:Β General admission is $35. Student admission: with valid student ID is $25. CheckΒ this siteΒ for registration for lecture series.
Where/When:Β Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m. atΒ
Why Go:Β Β To reel in a lesson in casting,Β andΒ to listen to stories of the "one that got away!" Free hotdogs, burgersΒ andΒ hats will be available for all.
Pricing:Β Free to Warren Township residents. Proof of residency is required.
Where/When:Β Β Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at theΒ
Why Go:Β To drop in, make a great craftΒ andΒ hang with library friends.
Pricing:Β Free. Registration is not required.
Where/When:Β Sunday, May 22 at 1:35 p.m. atΒ Β in Bridgewater.
Why Go:Β Β The Five-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots compete against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.Β There will be free autograph booksΒ andΒ an opportunity to get your favorite players to sign.
Pricing:Β $7 to $13.50 per ticket.
GRABΒ ANDΒ GO KIDS PLANNER
Where/When:Β AtΒ Β in Morris Township on Thursday, May 19 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Why Go:Β Because students can learn about the history of the farm, specifically how the FostersΒ andΒ the farm residents communicated.
Pricing:Β $6.
Where/When:Β From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at theΒ Β on Thursday, May 19.
Why Go:Β If you donβt think this race for 2- through 8-year-olds sounds like a ton of fun, then you must have never owned Power Wheels as a child.Β AndΒ you were deprived.
Pricing:Β $20 registration,
Where/When:Β 6 to 7 p.m. at theΒ Β on Thursday, May 19.
Why Go:Β Because you are a beginner who wants to start running, regardless of age.
Pricing:Β Free.
Where/When:Β From 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 19 atΒ Β in Hopatcong.
Why Go:Β Because you or your child want to learn self-defense through multiple styles of martial arts, including judoΒ andΒ karate.
Pricing:Β $10 per class
Where/When:Β From 4 to 8 p.m. at theΒ Β in Pine Brook on Friday, May 20.
Why Go:Β Because there will be carnival games, food,Β andΒ many more fun activities for the whole family.
Pricing:Β All tickets are $18 at the door.
Where/When:Β From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 at ο»ΏΒ in Chatham.
Why Go:Β Because you like to wanderΒ andΒ you like wildflowers, so why not enjoy both at the same time? Plus, the kids are welcome.
Pricing:Β $3.
Where/When:Β From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 at Black River County Park in Chester Township.
Why Go:Β Because visitors will learn about early industries along the Black River while taking this 3.5 mile hike.
Pricing:Β $5 per family.
Where/When:Β 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. atΒ Β in Morristown on Saturday, May 21.
Why Go:Β Because youβre interested in textiles, want to check out a historic fabric presentation, or want to participate in some hands-on history lessons.
Pricing:Β $4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens, or $2 for children.
Where/When:Β 2 p.m. at the Morris County Library in Whippany on Saturday, May 21.
Why Go:Β Because children ages three or older can hear some storiesΒ andΒ make a craft.
Pricing:Β Free.
Where/When:Β At 1:30 p.m. at theΒ Β in Morristown on Sunday, May 22.
Why Go:Β Because the tale of Sleeping Beauty will told with narration, the music of TchaikovskyΒ andΒ ballet.
Pricing:Β $12.
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