2,000 Grinches Coming To Morristown: Everything To Know About GrinchCon

MORRISTOWN, NJ — If you’ve noticed that your heart has grown three sizes, you may be experiencing cardiomegaly. Or, it could be a sign that GrinchCon is returning to Morristown soon.

Morristown’s third annual GrinchCon is returning in December, and more than 2,000 Grinches are expected to come together to love hating Christmas.

On Dec. 6, Morristown's streets and bars will be flooded with imitations of Dr. Seuss’ green, Scrooge-inspired misanthrope. There will be photo ops, DJs, and more abound.

Participating bars, which will be fully decked out in Christmas decor, are offering drink specials and Grinch-green beer. See the schedule for the barhop below:

• Horseshoe Tavern, noon to 2 p.m.
• Laundromat Speakeasy, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Homestead Bar, 4 to 6 p.m.

There will be a Best Dressed Grinch Character costume contest as well, with a prize of $200. Contestants are encouraged to bring out “spirit, attitude, and originality.”

A scavenger hunt is also being organized, and there is up to $1,000 to be won.

The Grinch, after stealing Christmas, had a change of heart and left 50 “presents” between the three participating bars. Each box is an opportunity to win $20.

Here’s how the scavenger hunt works:

1. Organizers will drop bird’s-eye GPS screenshots showing the general areas where the boxes were dropped.

2. If you find one, open it, and take a selfie holding the box number you discovered.

3. Send the selfie to @Morristown.NJ on Instagram. (One per person).

4. You’ll receive your $20 prize via Zelle or Venmo.

Participating Grinches can also expect surprise games, giveaways, and more throughout the afternoon.

GrinchCon started in 2023 with around 900 guests, and returned last year with around 1,600 guests. More than 2,000 Grinches are expected to come out to steal Christmas this year.

Click here to purchase tickets, which start at $19.03.