Morristown NJ Local News, Events, and Alerts
We The People, an art exhibit created by Morris County Vocational School District students, developed as part of the American Revolution 250th Anniversary Celebrations. In celebration of REV 250, the art students of Morris County Vocational School present their exhibit, “We the People.” The exhibit runs April-June 2026. The Revolutionary War brought together many different ... Read more
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, July 1, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sloan Street Parking Lot in South Orange. The market runs every Wednesday ... Read more
Food truck festival in Paramus with live music, family activities and fireworks at dusk. Just Jersey Fest: Paramus Fireworks Food Truck Festival is scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Paramus. Morristown Minute currently lists the location as TBA, and Just Jersey Fest also lists the July 3 Paramus ... Read more
Reading of The Declaration of Independence on July 4th at the Ford Mansion: come celebrate the 4th of July with an interactive reading of the Declaration of Independence. There will be toasts, volleys of musketry from Continental soldiers, followed by an open house of the Ford Mansion. Bring your own chair and/or blanket and remember ... Read more
Free outdoor Downtown After Sundown concert featuring Becky Crosby. Downtown After Sundown: Becky Crosby is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Spiotta Park in South Orange. The concert is part of South Orange Downtown’s Downtown After Sundown summer music series, which brings live music to Spiotta Park on ... Read more
Food truck and music festival at White Oak Park with food trucks, kids activities, bars, live music and fireworks. Just Jersey Fest Food Truck & Music Festival: Branchburg is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2026, from noon to 9 p.m. at White Oak Park, 235 Baird Road, in Branchburg. The event includes food trucks, kids ... Read more
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, July 8, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sloan Street Parking Lot in South Orange. The market runs every Wednesday ... Read more
Reading of The Declaration of Independence on July 8th at the historic Morris County Courthouse. Join us in keeping the lights shining through Wednesday, July 8, when Morris County will participate in "Sharing the Spirit of America," a nationwide synchronized reading of the Declaration of Independence unfolding across all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and in the U.S. territories. ... Read more
Annual Randolph Freedom Festival at County College of Morris with evening activities, food and fireworks scheduled for July 11 at 9:45 PM. Listed hours: July 9-11, 6-11 PM nightly. The Randolph Freedom Festival is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, through Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. nightly at County College of ... Read more
Full-band concert by Emmy and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss featuring songs from television, theater and his career. Darren Criss performs at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 8 p.m. Tickets are listed at $57 to $114. MPAC describes Criss as a Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe winner whose ... Read more
Patriotic Boat Parade to Lead America 250 Celebration on Lake Hopatcong Free festivities on Saturday, July 11, will bring boaters, paddlers, families and lake communities together for a day of music, recreation and patriotic events marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. LAKE HOPATCONG, N.J. — A patriotic boat parade, coordinated sail and paddling events, live music ... Read more
Free outdoor Downtown After Sundown concert featuring Viva Flamenco. Downtown After Sundown: Viva Flamenco is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Spiotta Park in South Orange. The event is listed as free on Morristown Minute. The concert is part of South Orange Downtown’s Downtown After Sundown summer music ... Read more
Stand-up comedy performance by Janelle James, known for her role on Abbott Elementary; listing notes mature language and themes. Janelle James performs stand-up comedy at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. Tickets are listed at $45 to $79. MPAC describes the event as an evening of stand-up ... Read more
Morristown Farmers Market Returns June 21 for 2026 Season The Sunday market will run through Nov. 22 at Lot 10J, bringing New Jersey farms, food producers and specialty vendors to downtown Morristown alongside free parking, live music and children’s activities. MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown Farmers Market will open its 2026 season on Sunday, June ... Read more
Free salsa night with Latin rhythms, dancing and instruction for attendees. Salsa at Sunset is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. as part of Mayo Performing Arts Center’s free summer event series. Morristown Minute currently lists the location as Vail Mansion Plaza, but MPAC lists the event location as Pioneer Park at ... Read more