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Free Comics, Arbor Day, And Much More To Do In Morris Co. This Weekend

May is here! If you're looking to get out of the house this weekend, there is plenty to do around Morris County.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — There's a lot to do in Morris County this weekend, including historic tours, Free Comic Book Day, a food truck festival, and several live concerts.

Here is a selection of what's going on this weekend — Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5.

15th annual Pathways to History weekend

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Take a self-guided tour with free admission to 27 museums and historic sites across Morris County, including the Orchard Street Gatehouse in Dover and the Bridget Smith House Museums in Mine Hill.

  • Where and when: Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 - check each site for hours.
  • Fees/tickets: None needed
  • See more details: Here

Rummage sale in Morristown

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Promises to be the “biggest ever” for Morristown United Methodist Church; also returning on May 8 and May 11.

  • Where and when: Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morristown UMC, 50 South Park Place, Morristown.
  • Fees/tickets: None needed
  • See more details: Here

11th annual Arbor Day celebration

Join the Morristown Shade Tree Commission and Burnham Park Association for this celebration, where four Pin Oak trees will be planted.

  • Where and when: Saturday, May 4 at 4 p.m. at the Burnham Park basketball court, 1 Burnham Parkway, Morristown.
  • Fees/tickets: None needed.
  • See more details: Here

Free Comic Book Day giveaways

Fat Moose Comics, Expired Robot, Dewey's Comic City, and FUNNYBOOKS will be among thousands of local comic shops that celebrate Free Comic Book Day.

  • Where and when: Saturday, May 4 - check local shops for hours
  • Fees/tickets: None needed
  • See more details: Here

Grand re-opening of Party City

Party City is inviting nearby residents to a celebration this weekend as they re-open an updated store location in East Hanover, with several goodies in store.

  • Where and when: Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 346 Route 10 West, East Hanover
  • Fees/tickets: None needed
  • See more details: Here

Chester Food Truck and Music Festival

  • Where and when: Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Municipal Field, 124 Main Street, Chester
  • Fees/tickets: $5 for attendees five years old and up
  • See more details: Here

Jersey Jazz Live! With trombonist Mariel Bildsten

The "irrepressibly spontaneous" Bildstein will lead a quartet for this exciting performance, presented by the Madison Arts & Culture Alliance and the New Jersey Jazz Society. Students from high school and college music programs will perform as the opening act.

  • Where and when: Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at the Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Road, Madison.
  • Fees/tickets: $5 to $15
  • See more details: Here

Chatham Community Band's 40th anniversary concert

This concert is appropriate for all ages, ranging from Sinatra tunes to songs from "Wicked" to a medley of big band songs and patriotic marches.

  • Where and when: Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m. at Chatham High School, 255 Lafayette Avenue, Chatham Township.
  • Fees/tickets: Donation suggested, may be made at the door or online.
  • See more details: Here

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