4 Holiday Events Taking Place In Morristown

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The holidays are alive and well in Morristown, with plenty of celebrations taking place throughout the season. Here are four events taking place in town:

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Christmas Festival

The Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green kicks off with Santa's Arrival at 5 p.m. Sunday. Last year, Santa Claus sat behind glass because of the pandemic. But children will be able to enter the Santa House this year. Accompanying adults must show proof of vaccination to enter without a mask.

Family activities, entertainment and Santa visits and photos will take place from 12-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays throughout December until Dec. 19. The festivities will also take place on three Fridays — Dec. 3, 10 and 17 — from 3-8 p.m. Activities are free for visitors, with the exception of a $10 fee for a photo with Santa. Read more: Christmas Festival, Santa Claus Are Coming To Morristown

2 Hanukkah Celebrations

Two of Hanukkah's eight nights will include celebrations on the Green.

The Morristown Jewish Center's event will take place from 5-6 p.m. Dec. 1, in conjunction with Temple B'nai Or. The Morristown Rabbinical College's event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2. The celebration will feature a menorah lighting, music, a free raffle and more. Read more: 2 Hanukkah Celebrations Coming Up On The Morristown Green

Theatre of Light

Soon, the universal symbol of light will illuminate Morristown and transform the Vail Mansion Plaza. "Theatre of Light" will take place from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the plaza.

Theatre of Light is a free Arts in the Community event from the Mayo Performing Arts Center, which is adjacent to the Vail Mansion Plaza. A curtain of stars and lights will welcome the community onto the plaza, and church bells will signal the beginning of the event. Read more: Vail Mansion Plaza To Transform For Holidays In Theatre Of Light

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