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6^th Best Place to Raise a Family

Forbes.com ranked Morris County the 6^th best place to raise a family in the United States. Morris County's quality of life was cited as factor and "ample recreation opportunities" contributed to this ranking, according to the Daily Record.

Upcoming Events:

Mt. Hope Miners' Church Ice Cream Social

• View the interior of the historic church before its restoration
• Rededication ceremony at 2:30 p.m., commemorating the 140th anniversary of the original dedication
• Tour Ford-Faesch House, the historic iron master’s house being restored by the Historical Society of the Rockaways
• Music by the Ford Faesch Carolers and Friends
• Highlights from the exhibition “Forging the Future: Morris County’s Iron Industry”
• Ice cream and other refreshments—$1 each
• An opportunity for those with memories of Mt. Hope to have their stories recorded by folklorist Elinor Levy
• Free parking and shuttle service to Wharton Canal Day

Date: Saturday, August 23
Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Mount Hope Miners' Church, Mt. Hope Rd., Rockaway
Cost: $1 for ice cream and other refreshments
Contact Information: 973-267-3465

1920s Country Fair and Harvest Festival

Join the festivities as an old-fashioned country fair is re-created! Period music, crafts, food, exhibits, a farm market, and hands-on activities will be offered.

Date: September 7
Time: 12 Noon - 5 p.m.
Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors (65+), $4 kids ages 4-16. FREE kids under age 4 and Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Gristmill.
Contact Information: 973-326-7645

Learn to Skate Program

Sign up for Mennen Arena's Learn to Skate classes. Programs available for three year olds to adults!

Signup for Summer Camps

Register now for summer camps.

Whether you're interested in junior golf clinics, hockey, history, junior police, or nature adventures, be sure to register early because space is limited.