Morristown NJ Local News, Events, and Alerts
The Passaic County Fair runs Aug. 13-16 at Garret Mountain Reservation with rides, food, vendors and fireworks. County fair at Garret Mountain Park with rides, bounce houses, games, animal ambassadors, 4-H, food trucks, vendors, beer garden, music, VR gaming and bungee jumping. Listed hours: Thu/Fri 6-11 PM, Sat/Sun 3-11 PM; fireworks listed Friday and Saturday ... Read more
The free Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival returns to the Green on Aug. 15 with a full day of live music. Free outdoor music festival on the Morristown Green with jazz and blues performances throughout the day. The Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, from noon to 10 p.m. ... Read more
Jazz harmonicist Yvonnick Prené performs Aug. 15 at Spiotta Park for South Orange Downtown’s summer music series. Free outdoor Downtown After Sundown concert featuring Yvonnick Prené. Downtown After Sundown: Yvonnick Prené is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Spiotta Park in South Orange. The concert is part of ... Read more
The Stray Cats bring Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Aug. 16. Concert by The Stray Cats, featuring rockabilly music and hits associated with Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom. The Stray Cats perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown on Sunday, August 16, ... Read more
Wilma performs Aug. 18 at The Vail Mansion as part of MPAC’s free Arts in the Community summer series. Free outdoor performance by Wilma, a female-fronted band with harmonies and songs across pop, rock, folk, indie and other genres. Wilma performs Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. at The Vail Mansion, 110 South Street, ... Read more
The Aug. 19 South Orange Downtown Farmers Market features produce, baked goods, specialty foods and prepared meals. Weekly open-air farmers market with fresh produce, baked goods and specialty foods; held rain or shine at the Sloan Street Parking Lot. The South Orange Downtown Farmers Market is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 1 p.m. ... Read more
Orleans, Firefall, Pure Prairie League and Atlanta Rhythm Section perform at MPAC on Aug. 19. Classic 1970s hits concert featuring Pure Prairie League, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Orleans and Firefall. Orleans, Firefall, Pure Prairie League and Atlanta Rhythm Section perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 7 p.m. The ... Read more
Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert celebrates 1960s rock and soul at MPAC in Morristown on Aug. 20. Concert celebrating songs of the Woodstock generation, including music associated with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival and more. Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 8 p.m. ... Read more
Laredo performs Aug. 22 at Spiotta Park for South Orange Downtown’s free summer music series. Free outdoor Downtown After Sundown concert featuring Laredo at Spiotta Park Village Plaza, South Orange, NJ. Downtown After Sundown: Laredo is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Spiotta Park in South Orange. The concert ... Read more
The Aug. 25 program at Frelinghuysen Arboretum focuses on herbs, therapeutic plants and garden-based learning. Monthly herbal meet-up at Frelinghuysen Arboretum with hands-on experience growing and processing therapeutic plants, discussion of herbal philosophy and a tour of the plants. The Herbalist’s Garden is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ... Read more
The Aug. 26 South Orange Downtown Farmers Market features produce, baked goods, specialty foods and prepared meals. Weekly open-air farmers market with fresh produce, baked goods and specialty foods; held rain or shine at the Sloan Street Parking Lot. The South Orange Downtown Farmers Market is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 1 p.m. ... Read more
Dover’s Largest Carnival in Morris County runs Aug. 26-30 at Crescent Field with rides and food trucks. Dover carnival with kiddie rides, thrill rides, games of chance, food trucks, carnival treats, live DJ and family activities. Listing runs August 26-30. Largest Carnival in Morris County is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, through Sunday, August 30, ... Read more
Trumpeter, vocalist and songwriter Bria Skonberg performs Aug. 26 as part of Morris Museum’s Back Deck series. Back Deck concert at the Morris Museum featuring trumpeter, vocalist and songwriter Bria Skonberg. Bria Skonberg performs Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Morris Museum’s Back Deck concert series in Morristown. The concert ... Read more
Down to the Quick performs Aug. 29 at Spiotta Park for South Orange Downtown’s summer music series. Free outdoor Downtown After Sundown concert featuring Down to the Quick. Downtown After Sundown: Down to the Quick is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Spiotta Park in South Orange. The ... Read more
Lynette Sheard and John Lee perform Aug. 29 at Morris Museum’s Back Deck concert series in Morristown. Back Deck concert at the Morris Museum featuring Lynette Sheard with bassist John Lee, celebrating music connected to Charlie Parker and Dinah Washington. Lynette Sheard: Echoes of Bird & Dinah is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, at ... Read more