The Living Sculpture: A Seward Johnson Exhibition at Willowwood Arboretum

All ages. 

The Living Sculpture is an art installation at the Willowwood Arboretum, on loan from the Seward Johnson Atelier. Due to limited capacity, timed ticket reservations are required for general admission to guarantee entry.

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• Date:
  Saturday, July 1—Wednesday, November 15
• Time:
  10 am - 4 pm
• Location:

  Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931

• Cost:
  There is a suggested donation fee of $10 per person.
• Contact:
  For more information, please call 973.326.7601.

Fall Farm Fun

All ages. 

Saturdays and Sundays, September 30, October 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 30

Fall festivities have begun at Fosterfields! Experience the Autumn season the old-fashioned way! Watch apples being pressed into cider, take a wagon ride and pick your own pumpkins! Pumpkin guaranteed with pre registration only. Come to the farm on Saturdays and Sundays starting Saturday, September 30 - Sunday, October 29. Pumpkin guaranteed with preregistration only.   

Register here.

• Date:
  Saturday, September 30—Sunday, October 29
• Time:
  10 am - 3 pm
• Location:

  Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960

• Cost:
  $15 per person, children 2 & under are FREE.
• Contact:
  For more information, call 973.326.7645

Scarecrows in the Garden

All ages. 

Throughout the month of October, visitors can take a stroll through the gardens to see dozens of ghoulish, historic and colorful scarecrows including Gary the Gardener and the Lampshade Sisters tasting tea.    

• Date:
  Sunday, October 1—Tuesday, October 31
• Time:
  8 am - 5 pm
• Location:

  Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

• Cost:
  FREE.
• Contact:
  For more information, call 973.326.7601.

Lenape Day

All ages.

Our annual Lenape Day event is back! Join members of the Ramapough Lenape Tribe to learn all about Lenape history, experience ceremonial dances and drumming, touch real Lenape artifacts from thousands of years ago, make crafts and more!

**Parking is available at Southern Blvd. School**
Located at 192 Southern Blvd. Chatham
FREE transportation shuttles will be provided from 11:45 am - 4:15 pm

• Date:
  Saturday, October 7
• Time:
  12 pm - 4 pm
• Location:

  Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928

• Cost:
  $5 per person ages 3 & up.
• Contact:
  Preregistration not required. For more information, call 973.635.6629

Strangest Things

Ages 16 & up.

Friday, October 20 & Saturday, October 21

Friday, October 27 & Saturday, October 28

Calling all thrill seekers! Do you love the macabre and stranger side of history? Join us for a night of horrifying historic happenings at Historic Speedwell. Experience the scary side of the past in the haunted Vail House, and the bone-chilling true events of murder, mystery and mayhem surrounding Antoine LeBlanc and the Morristown Ghost are sure to horrify - because the truth is stranger than fiction. 

Register here.

• Date:
  Saturday, October 21—Saturday, October 28
• Time:
  7 pm - 9 pm
• Location:

  Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

• Cost:
  $45 per person.
• Contact:
  For more information, call 973.285.6537

Teeny Tiny Trail Tales

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.

Families with small children will enjoy a guided walk full of silly and nature-themed tales told by costumed storytellers along the decorated trails of the Great Swamp. Wear your own costume too! Make sure to sign up for your time slot in advance!

Register here.

• Date:
  Saturday, October 28
• Time:
  1 pm, 1:30 pm, or 2 pm
• Location:

  Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928

• Cost:
  $5 per person.
• Contact:
  Preregistration is required. For more information, 973.635.6629.

Trail Tales

Ages 6 & up with an adult. 

Hear silly, slightly spooky and nature-themed tales told by costumed storytellers along the decorated, glowing nighttime trails of the Great Swamp. Time slots every 15 minutes starting at 5:30. Sign up in advance for a slot - they fill up quickly!

Register here.

• Date:
  Saturday, October 28
• Time:
  5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
• Location:

  Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928

• Cost:
  $10 per person.
• Contact:
  Preregistration is required. For more information, 973.635.6629.

S’more Fun Trail Run & 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk

All ages and skill levels.

The S’more Fun Trail Run features a chip-timed 5k race or a 1-mile family fun run/walk at Central Park of Morris County’s cross-country course. After your run, stop by the campfire to warm up and roast some marshmallows! Everything is S’MORE fun around the campfire! The deadline for T-Shirts is October 20th, so be sure to register before then to secure an awesome shirt!

Not in the area? We have you covered! Sign up for our virtual option and run (or walk) the race wherever you please. 

Register today with friends & family, its S’MORE fun together! 

• Date:
  Sunday, November 12
• Time:
  8:30 am Packet Pickup, 9:15 am 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk, 10:00 am 5K start
• Location:

  Central Park of Morris County, 1 Governor Chris Christie Drive, Parsippany

• Cost:
  $30 per person. Preregistration is required.
• Contact:
  For more information, please call 973.326.7616 or email recreation@morrisparks.net.