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Juneteenth Celebration, Father's Day: Weekend Events In Morris County

It's Father's Day weekend, and there is plenty on the calendar around the area. Here are some ideas:

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Looking for something to do around Morris County on this Father's Day weekend? Patch has a few ideas, including taking Dad to breakfast on the farm, finding him a unique gift, or taking him to see a well-known musical.

Here is a selection of events on the calendar for Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16:

"Godspell"

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A North Jersey community theater company kicks off this well-known musical, about Jesus and his followers, on Friday night. (Read more on Patch)

  • Time and date: 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday
  • Location: Morristown United Methodist church, 50 South Park Place, Morristown.

Craft & Vendor Fair

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Shop unique gifts, including jewelry, fashion, crocheted goods, and home decor.

  • Time and date: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Location: Rockaway Town Square, 301 Mount Hope Avenue, Rockaway

Juneteenth celebration

This day of music, community, and reflection includes conversations at the Presbyterian Church, and a walking tour of Morristown's history of slavery with local historian Michael Snyder.

  • Time and date: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday
  • Event locations: Morristown Green, Pioneer's Pavilion, and the Presbyterian Church in Morristown.

Father's Day BBQ

Alstede Farms is cooking up a farm-to-table feast, and dads can have some fun on the farm with their kids with this special event Sunday.

  • Time and date: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Sunday (ticket purchase required).
  • Location: 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ.

Morristown Farmers Market

It's the opening weekend for this popular market, bringing all sorts of New Jersey vendors in to sell their wares.

  • Time and date: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday
  • Location: Spring and Morris Streets, Morristown

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