Weekend Events: Markets, Art, Musicals, Pride, And More In Morris Co.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Morris County? With summer approaching, there are plenty of options as we welcome the month of June.

Patch rounded up some ideas including local vendor fairs and a popular street festival, events on-stage and on the farm, and a chance to help hungry people in the community.

You could also celebrate Pride Month, support a local nature preserve at an outdoor movie screening, and taste fresh local wine from Morris County's first farm-based winery.

Here's what we found on the calendar for Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 around Morris County:

26th annual Chester Spring Craft Show

This popular event features 160+ vendors showcasing fine arts and handmade goods. Admission is $6 for people 13 years of age and older; no dogs.

• Where and when: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Municipal Field, 134 Main Street, Chester Borough
• Learn more: Click here or check out this Patch article.

"Beauty and the Beast" at MPAC

The cast invites you to "be our guest" for this beloved tale, presented as a full-length musical with songs both familiar and new. Tickets run $29-$49.

• Where and when: Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 12 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at The Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown.
• Learn more: Click here or check out this Patch article.

33rd Rose Squared Celebrate Morristown Art Show

This free event showcases fine arts and crafts artisans, including artisanal foods, ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, furniture, glass, painting, photography, and more.

• Where and when: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Vail Mansion, 110 South Street, Morristown.
• Learn more: Click here.

Opening Day at Stony Hill Farm/Grand Opening for Rebel Sheep Wine Co.

The market is re-opening for spring and inviting people to check out their brand-new winery on site, called Rebel Sheep. Tastings are available for $9.99.

• Where and when: Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Stony Hill Farm Market, 15 North Road, Chester.
• Learn more: Click here or check out this Patch article.

Schiff Nature Preserve's 15th annual Environmental Film Festival

This year's featured film, "American River," follows a 4-day, 80-mile kayak journey on the Passaic River. Tickets run from $15 to $25.

• Where and when: Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Wood Badge Lodge, 339 Schiff Drive, Mendham. Rain date is Sunday.
• Learn more: Click here.

Morristown Marketplace

Visit a variety of makers and merchants at this craft and vendor fair, which will take place on various dates throughout the spring and summer.

• Where and when: Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the lawn of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Avenue, Morristown.
• Learn more: Click here.

Chester Pride 2024

Local organization Common Thread will hold their second annual LGBTQ Pride celebration with music, crafts, snacks, and more.

• Where and when: Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Highlands Ridge Park barn, 100 North Road, Chester Township.
• Learn more: Click here or check out this Patch article.

41st Denville Rotary Street Festival

Celebrate the approaching summer season with food, rides, live music, a beer garden and more at this annual fair.

• Where and when: Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Broadway, Denville.
• Learn more: Click here.

Hunger Walk 2024

Join nourish.NJ at this fundraising walk to help end summer hunger for local families. Registration is free.

• Where and when: Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph.
• Learn more: Click here.