Morris County Events

Let’s Celebrate! exhibition

Celebrations have been used for centuries to mark momentous occasions, such as coming-of-age events, getting married, and remembering historical events, including the first celebration of American Independence in Philadelphia on July 4th, 1777. The exhibit will explore different celebrations from the past and how they have influenced how we choose to party today. As we […]

01 Apr - 31 Oct

All Day

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

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

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Let’s Celebrate! exhibition

Celebrations have been used for centuries to mark momentous occasions, such as coming-of-age events, getting married, and remembering historical events, including the first celebration of American Independence in Philadelphia on July 4th, 1777. The exhibit will explore different celebrations from the past and how they have influenced how we choose to party today. As we […]

01 Apr - 31 Oct

All Day

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

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

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“This is u.s.” – Folk life, lore and culture exhibition

As we approach the United States 250 Anniversary of Independence, the exhibit will explore the unique elements of American folk that make up the American experience and its unique shared identity. Displays of folk expression, tools created and used by folk makers from the 19th century that represent the role of folk in American life, […]

01 Apr - 31 Oct

All Day

Historic Speedwell

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We The People

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 individuals for one common cause- freedom. Not everyone was on the same side, and not everyone agreed. MCVS students imagine how individuals and groups […]

01 Apr - 30 Jun

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Morris County Vocational School

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Fermenting a Communal Spirit

Fermenting a Communal Spirit: Morris County Taverns, Speakeasies & Social Clubs Journey through Morris County’s past with the Morris County Historical Society’s new program, “Fermenting a Communal Spirit.” This engaging event will take you back in time to explore the vital social hubs that shaped the region: its historic taverns, speakeasies, and clubs. We’ll examine […]

10 Jun

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Morris County Historical Society

68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ

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Arts in the Atrium: From Many to One, A New Tribe

Hosted in partnership with Morris Arts, Arts in the Atrium, and Mayo Performing Arts Center, the Morris Museum will present the Juneteenth Arts Celebration: Night at The Morris Museum on June 18. Beginning at 6:00 PM, the evening will feature a celebratory program that includes a special curator-led tour of works on view throughout the […]

11 Jun

All Day

Atrium Gallery

10 Court St., Morristown, NJ 07960

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Fermenting a Communal Spirit

Fermenting a Communal Spirit: Morris County Taverns, Speakeasies & Social Clubs Journey through Morris County’s past with the Morris County Historical Society’s new program, “Fermenting a Communal Spirit.” This engaging event will take you back in time to explore the vital social hubs that shaped the region: its historic taverns, speakeasies, and clubs. We’ll examine […]

11 Jun

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Morris County Historical Society

68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ

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17th Annual Bicycle Tour: Ride the Crossroads of the American Revolution

Welcome to the 2026 Revolutionary Ramble, our 17th anniversary ride. The Ramble is organized by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; since our inception we have raised in excess of $375,000. Our primary beneficiaries (two-thirds of proceeds) are local area volunteer first aid and rescue squads, with the remaining funds supporting various […]

13 Jun

7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Raritan Valley Community College

Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg, NJ

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Time Traveling with Plants

The smells and tastes of wild plants have the power to connect us with indigenous and colonial peoples’ lives in a very meaningful way. Learn to identify plants used through history, explore their purposes, and sample a few in this naturalist-led program.

13 Jun

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

247 Southern Blvd, Chatham, NJ 07928

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America’s 250th Celebration in Chester

America’s 250th Celebration in Chester Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th in Chester on June 14th, 2026. Join us on Main Street for Colonial Demonstrations (Blacksmithing, Basket Weaving, Colonial Games), a History Walk, Music and more sponsored by the HCBA. The day kicks off at 10:15AM with the Colonial Musketeers Fife & Drum Corps! […]

14 Jun

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Chester, NJ

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Fermenting a Communal Spirit

Fermenting a Communal Spirit: Morris County Taverns, Speakeasies & Social Clubs Journey through Morris County’s past with the Morris County Historical Society’s new program, “Fermenting a Communal Spirit.” This engaging event will take you back in time to explore the vital social hubs that shaped the region: its historic taverns, speakeasies, and clubs. We’ll examine […]

14 Jun

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Morris County Historical Society

68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ

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Chester 250 Day

Come celebrate Chester 250! A Celebration 250 years in the making! Live music all day with headliners New Power Soul taking the stage at 5:30pm. Come enjoy Food Trucks, Arts and crafts, Kids Inflatables, Historic Reenactments, give aways and more! Free for the entire family!

14 Jun

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Municipal Field

170 Main St, Chester, NJ 07930-2537, United States

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