Throughout the week, from Sunday, December 5 through Sunday, December 12, the Morris Museum will be transformed into a winter wonderland. The Holiday Tree Festival will showcase decorated holiday trees, wreaths, garlands, table top trees and gift items. The Holly Shoppes will offer holiday gifts available for purchase, including items for babies and children, toys, jewelry and accessories, as well as many beautiful one-of-a-kind hand crafted decorations and ornaments.
As a gift to the community, entrance to the Holiday Festival and admission to the Morris Museum are free during the Holiday Festival week.
Dates & Times for Holiday Festival and Holly Shoppes:
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Sunday, Dec. 5: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 6: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Tuesday, Dec. 7: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 8: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 9: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 10: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec.11: Teddy Bear Tea (three seatings) 11a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 12: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Community Trees, Music and Tea Room
Also on view will be exquisitely decorated community trees, each with its own unique theme. These trees are sponsored by individuals, and donated to charities at the end of the festival. Several local schools are participating in a tree decorating contest. Come in and vote for your favorite tree; the "people's choice" winner will be announced at the end of the festival.
Throughout the week, local community and school music and choral groups will perform in the museum's entrance pavilion. Groups scheduled to-date are:
December 6 at 3:00 p.m.: Pingry School Boys' Chorus
December 8 at 4:30 p.m.: Brightest Star Select Chorus (grades 8-12)
December 10 at 1:00 p.m.: Winston School Chorus
December 12 at 1:00 p.m.: Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains - Bell Choir
December 12 at 2:00 p.m.: St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Whippany: Ukranian Bandura (stringed instrument) and Carols
When you visit the Holiday Festival, Holly Shoppes and museum exhibitions, enjoy a tasty lunch in the Holiday Tea Room, which will be serving soup, sandwiches and light fare, catered by Morristown's C'est Cheese. Sunday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
