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1. 'Baby-Sitters Club' Turns 40 As KidFest Returns To Morristown's Fest. Of Books (patch.com) — Families in Morristown can look forward to KidFest's return next month, bringing dozens of children's authors, illustrators, and hands-on activities to the lawn of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The event, part of the Morristown Festival of Books, will feature a 40th anniversary celebration of "The Baby-sitters Club," teen writing contest readings, and free author talks throughout downtown.
2. Forum on the Green Presents Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Stories Worth Singing, Sept. 30 (morristowngreen.com) — A free community evening of music and conversation is coming to The Presbyterian Church in Morristown on Sept. 30, exploring loneliness, resilience, and healing through songwriter Ryan Nealon's personal stories. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. at 57 East Park Place, with pre-event music and a post-show Q&A aimed at fostering deeper connection for Morristown residents.
3. CLASSIC AMERICAN TALES to Present Final Porch Reading for 2026 (broadwayworld.com) — Classic American Tales is wrapping up its 2026 porch-reading season in Cape May, but Morristown residents should note that its Revolutionary War-themed show, "Margaret's Diary During a Revolution," is coming to the Morristown and Morris Township Library. The nonprofit is expanding programming statewide, bringing historically rooted storytelling, workshops, and readers-theater productions to communities across New Jersey.
4. Revolutionary War Digital Scavenger Hunt (morristowngreen.com) — You can step into a Revolutionary War spy mission that starts in Morristown, where Washington's winter headquarters set the stage for a countywide digital scavenger hunt. Using the GooseChase app, participants follow missions through Morristown and nearby towns, decoding clues at historic markers and parks to earn a commemorative scroll.
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