5 Things To Check Out This Weekend In Morris County

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Hello, neighbors! The weekend is almost here, and it appears that the sun is finally making an appearance after a rainy weekend last week.

So, while you're enjoying the nice weather, here are five things to do in Morris County this weekend.

Scroll down for more information on everything from bar crawls to museum events, and don't forget to check Patch's event calendar for even more activities—and to add your own.

Morristown Official Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

Cinco de Mayo is back in Morristown. On Saturday, May 6, come prepared to eat tacos and drink Morristown tequila with your best amigos all day. The first step is to purchase a ticket, which can be done here.

On the day of the event, you'll be given a wristband and access to the digital crawl map.

Tea and Talk at Gilded Age Mansion in Morristown

The Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown will host a "Tea and Talk" on Sunday, May 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets range in price from $50 to $70 per person.

Afternoon tea will be served in the beautiful dining room of this historic Gilded Age mansion, which overlooks formal Italian gardens. Sally Lunn's Tea Room in Chester will provide tea sandwiches and desserts for the event.

For more information, click here.

Free Comic Book Day

Two Morris County comic book stores are participating in this annual promotion of independent comic book stores. Dewey's Comic City, 62 Union St., Dover, will be passing out free sketches and autographs starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 6.

FUNNYBOOKS Comics & Stuff, 98 N. Beverwyck Rd., Lake Hiawatha, will have offerings for all ages from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Free Comic Book Day falls on the first Saturday in May each year. Shops have different policies on how many free comics each customer can receive, but patrons will get at least one free comic from each participating location.

The Pathways of History, Museum & Site Tours

The Pathways of History – Museum and Site Tours of Morris County will take place rain or shine on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7, from 12 to 5 p.m.

Explore over two dozen Morris County historic sites and museums while watching live historic craft and music demonstrations. For more information, click here.

Family Fun Day

The event, which was rained out last weekend, returns to Morristown's Burnham Park on Sunday, May 7, and is celebrating the Burnham Park Association's 75th anniversary.

The following free activities begin at 10 a.m.:

• Children's games
• Watercolor workshop
• Scavenger hunt (the flamingos are back!)
• Sit Spot nature exercise
• Snakes 'n Scales live animal demo
• County Sheriff K9 demo
• Guided walks presenting the history of the area, flora/fauna, and the trails in Jones Woods / Green Strip
• Tasty snacks, sandwiches and beverages