Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960

Step inside the fascinating world of ballet with New Jersey Ballet for an engaging and interactive introduction to one of the world’s most beloved art forms. Designed for families, curious minds, and first-time audience members, this experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at how professional dancers train, rehearse, and perform. Meet New Jersey Ballet artists and discover the strength, discipline, and artistry that brings ballet to life on stage. Through live demonstrations and performance excerpts, children will learn how dancers develop their technique, build strength and flexibility, and work together to tell stories through movement. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore some of the essential tools of a dancer’s craft, including costumes, pointe shoes, dance flooring, and other items used everyday in the studio and on stage. Along the way, dancers will share personal insights into their training and careers, offering a unique glimpse into the dedication and passion required to become a professional artist.Ticket Prices: $23 (Youth), $28 (Morris Museum Members), $33 (General Public)

Local Event: New Jersey Ballet: Ballet Insider - Discover the World of Ballet

Morris County

Morristown

New Jersey

New Jersey Ballet: Ballet Insider - Discover...

Step inside the fascinating world of ballet with New Jersey Ballet for an engaging and interactive introduction to one of the...

New Jersey Ballet: Ballet Insider - Discover the World of Ballet

Go behind the curtain with New Jersey Ballet Artistic Director Maria Kowroski for an intimate evening of conversation, performance, and artistic discovery. Join us at the Morris Museum as Maria Kowroski shares insights into New Jersey Ballet’s upcoming 2026–2027 season and reflects on the experiences that have shaped her artistic vision. A former principal dancer with New York City Ballet for more than 25 years, Kowroski performed many of the most celebrated works in the classical and contemporary ballet repertoire while working closely with some of the world’s leading choreographers and artistic innovators. Through conversation and live performance excerpts by New Jersey Ballet artists, audiences will gain a unique perspective on the creative process behind building a season, selecting repertory, nurturing dancers, and honoring ballet’s rich traditions while embracing new artistic voices.Ticket Prices: $48 (Morris Museum Members) - $53 (General Public)

Local Event: New Jersey Ballet: Ballet Insider

New Jersey Ballet: Ballet Insider

Go behind the curtain with New Jersey Ballet Artistic Director Maria Kowroski for an intimate evening of conversation,...

This event is part of a lecture series, Breakfast University, dedicated to arts and culture.What is the American Sound? Does such a thing exist in the realm of concert music? During the 1920s and 30s, composers, music critics, entertainment executives and audiences believed in the idea of an American Sound, and they worked hard to promote their various points of view in the concert hall, via newspaper articles, through advertising and on film. This course explores the origins of two quintessential American masterpieces — George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Duke Ellington’s Symphony in Black — and their relationship to contemporary American culture. Using film clips, music excerpts, and popular dance steps from the 1920s and 30s, Professor Anna Celenza of Johns Hopkins University introduces participants to the wide range of musical genres and styles that influenced Gershwin and Ellington (from spirituals, blues, and Klezmer music to Tin Pan Alley songs, opera, Ragtime and even symphonic forms). 
Doors open at 9:15 AM for coffee, and the lecture starts at 10:00 AM.

Local Event: Gershwin, Ellington, and the Search for the American Sound: Anna Celenza / Johns Hopkins

Gershwin, Ellington, and the Search for the...

This event is part of a lecture series, Breakfast University, dedicated to arts and culture.What is the American Sound? Does...

Gershwin, Ellington, and the Search for the American Sound: Anna Celenza / Johns Hopkins

Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated, but this major show hosted by London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum was an event like no other. With exclusive access to both galleries, the film documented this landmark exhibition while interweaving Rembrandt’s life story with behind-the-scenes preparations at these world-famous institutions. The exhibition focused on highlights from the final years of Rembrandt’s life, widely regarded as his finest. The masterpieces he produced during this period could be considered his defining works, each so soulful and honest that it helped shape our idea of Rembrandt as a man and as an artist.

Local Event: Film: Rembrandt

Film: Rembrandt

Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated, but this major show hosted by London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’s...

As Halloween approaches, the acclaimed early music ensemble the Sebastians explore the darker side of the Baroque. From Bach’s dramatic D minor Toccata and Fugue and Tartini’s legendary Devil’s Trill Sonata to musical portraits, storms, ghosts, and follies, this program uncovers the strange and theatrical imagination of the eighteenth century. Performed on period instruments, these works reveal a world where virtuosity, mystery, and storytelling meet.

Local Event: A Baroque Halloween with the Sebastians

A Baroque Halloween with the Sebastians

As Halloween approaches, the acclaimed early music ensemble the Sebastians explore the darker side of the Baroque. From Bach’s...

The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey (BONJ) returns to the Bickford Theatre for the next installment of the Music Box Series. Inspired by the Morris Museum’s Guinness Collection of Mechanical Musical Instruments &amp; Automata, BONJ’s Maestro Robert Butts has selected music boxes from the collection with which to celebrate the work of Johann Strauss.

Local Event: Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey: A Viennese November Fest

Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey: A Viennese...

The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey (BONJ) returns to the Bickford Theatre for the next installment of the Music Box Series....

Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey: A Viennese November Fest

This event is part of a lecture series, Breakfast University, dedicated to arts and culture.From its introduction in 1839, photography has transformed the ways in which we see the world. Photographs capture events and transform them; they depict reality but also tell a story. Examining the histories of these images, and learning how to read them, provides a deeper understanding of how photographs have shaped, and continue to shape, American society and culture. We’ll explore: Dorothea Lange’s&nbsp;Migrant Mother, Joe Rosenthal’s&nbsp;Flag Raising on Mt. Suribichi, Nick Ut’s&nbsp;Napalm Girl, Stanley Forman’s&nbsp;The Soiling of Old Glory, and Thomas Franklin’s&nbsp;Raising the Flag at Ground Zero. 
Louis Masur is Board of Governors Distinguished Professor of American Studies and History at Rutgers University. 
Doors open at 9:15 AM for coffee, and the lecture starts at 10:00 AM.

Local Event: Photographs That Changed America: Louis Masur / Rutgers

Photographs That Changed America: Louis Masur /...

This event is part of a lecture series, Breakfast University, dedicated to arts and culture.From its introduction in 1839,...

Photographs That Changed America: Louis Masur / Rutgers

This event is part of a lecture series, Breakfast University, dedicated to arts and culture.
While countless books have been published since the printing press, a small number have had a true impact on American culture, history, and society.  Literature tells the American story by capturing the nation’s evolving cultural landscape through a variety of diverse perspectives. Themes of individualism, race, fantasy, and even the “American Dream” bridge gaps left by traditional, objective history. This presentation will unveil the mysteries of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, Joseph Heller’s&nbsp;Catch 22, Toni Morrison’s&nbsp;Beloved, Margaret Atwood’s&nbsp;The Handmaid’s Tale, and more. 
Joseph Luzzi is the Asher B. Edelman Professor of Literature at Bard College. 
Doors open at 9:15 AM for coffee, and the lecture starts at 10:00 AM.

Local Event: The Story of America in Four Remarkable Books: Joseph Luzzi / Bard

The Story of America in Four Remarkable Books:...

This event is part of a lecture series, Breakfast University, dedicated to arts and culture.
While countless books have been...

The Story of America in Four Remarkable Books: Joseph Luzzi / Bard

This event is part of a lecture series, Breakfast University, dedicated to arts and culture. This engaging talk describes empirical research showing how engaging with the arts benefits psychological and physical well-being. You’ll learn why visiting museums helps reduce anxiety, depression, and loneliness, and how simply looking at art can reduce stress and boost the immune system. We’ll also explore why creating art improves cognitive functioning as well as life satisfaction.  We’ll  investigate how music, literature and performance serve as sparks for experiencing, processing, and understanding human feeling. This talk ends by providing practical, evidence-based strategies that audience members can immediately apply to enhance well-being. Catherine A. Sanderson is the Manwell Family Professor of Life Sciences (Psychology) at Amherst College. Doors open at 9:15 AM for coffee, and the lecture starts at 10:00 AM.

Local Event: Happiness, Health, and the Arts: Catherine Sanderson / Amherst

Happiness, Health, and the Arts: Catherine...

This event is part of a lecture series, Breakfast University, dedicated to arts and culture. This engaging talk describes...

Happiness, Health, and the Arts: Catherine Sanderson / Amherst

This event is part of a lecture series, Breakfast University, dedicated to arts and culture. While it may be interesting to know which are the most expensive, the most famous, or the most historically significant works, such lists rarely bring us a greater understanding of what art is really all about. For that, you need to turn to a very different set of paintings that stand out in their own way; paintings that can provide new insight into unique and unexpected possibilities of art. This presentation will look at five exemplary works from different times, places, and genres.  The specific paintings discussed  are  by  Rembrandt, Raphael, van Eyck, Monet and Jackson Pollock. Bonus: a painting from the Morris Museum will be discussed as well! Tina Rivers Ryan is internationally renowned as one of the leading experts on contemporary art and art history. Doors open at 9:15 AM for coffee, and the lecture starts at 10:00 AM.

Local Event: Paintings Every Art Lover Should See: Tina Ryan / Columbia

Paintings Every Art Lover Should See: Tina Ryan...

This event is part of a lecture series, Breakfast University, dedicated to arts and culture. While it may be interesting to...

Paintings Every Art Lover Should See: Tina Ryan / Columbia

This event is part of a lecture series, Breakfast University, dedicated to arts and culture. Einstein’s name is synonymous with genius. His wild-haired, thoughtful-eyed face has become an icon of modern science. His ideas changed the way we see the universe, the meaning of truth, and the very limits of human knowledge. Einstein’s elevation to worldwide fame was closely tied to political and social developments such as World War I, Zionism, and the rise of the Nazis. As he became an incarnation of genius, people sought out his views on everything from world peace to the nature of God – and his opinions often had surprising links to his scientific work. The picture of Einstein we end up with, and what we’ll explore in this presentation, is a figure somehow both revolutionary and deeply traditional, emblematic of the modern age, but also profoundly uncomfortable with it. Matthew Stanley teaches and researches the history and philosophy of science. Doors open at 9:15 AM for coffee, and the lecture starts at 10:00 AM.<table><tbody><tr><td></td></tr>
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Local Event: Albert Einstein - The Man Behind the Myth: Matthew Stanley / NYU

Albert Einstein - The Man Behind the Myth:...

This event is part of a lecture series, Breakfast University, dedicated to arts and culture. Einstein’s name is synonymous...

Albert Einstein - The Man Behind the Myth: Matthew Stanley / NYU

Lorraine Heinen

 Jack Slocum

New York City Metropolitan Area

Morris Township-Morris Plains

Madison

East Hanover-Florham Park

Parsippany

Chatham

Randolph

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

Livingston

Union County

Summit

Mendham-Chester

Millburn-Short Hills

The Presbyterian Church in Morristown

Some stories begin with loss. They don't have to end there.Join Ryan Nealon for an evening of songs and stories about grief, healing, belonging, and the people who help us find our way.Part concert, part conversation, and part reflection, this special Forum on the Green event is an invitation to consider how we move through difficult seasons—and how we create connection and hope for ourselves and others.Reserve your seat at this free community event today: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fryan-nealon-an-evening-of-stories-worth-singing-tickets-1997751220679%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0SjZJdFM0dkdqblFVYzdSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHo4WqQkrQzHVWce2EYz7-NHUSZe3L2ywrBoK7O9aVNs6CEPJu_KQvHHBY22K_aem_kA_Nbg4F7infQ38-oBy7jw&amp;h=AUDSJRXRW3bNe6JzN-kwh8F5sUW4aF36kAQrJ0HLkjWxQRGQOwSiMO0IO98ZW4vkvZ4wET7O6gVIF0gg06pZzXi_4f7__KNUpVZq29W9E32tlqEE8IWkjXaVTY-lJSO1IKJJw3sNw6WDwg&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUCCE2ATjYgTwtbUkKtQPDkGLrgm3kEf5rnLx_klys4kn7oGbzJDgUBZh9vYBg1oomeqFLVU_pEkjhvi02bedxk1OLGrep_UbW--81ohPejnQrkT0RdDbhAGjVW22ZlnW8f1Bad4PqMBzRnl2tjSzFnL5o0klPAno68" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/.../ryan-nealon-an-evening-of...</a> See lessBelonging in the Age of Loneliness:
Many people experience loneliness or isolation due to life changes or the pull of digital connection that often replaces deeper relationships. Over time, this can quietly impact our wellbeing and sense of belonging. The Forum on the Green will explore this reality with speakers who bring lived experience and insight, helping us understand the causes of loneliness and how we can address it, both personally and as a community.
Event details:
<ul><li>6:15 pm: Doors open</li><li>6:30 pm: Pre-event music</li><li>7:00 pm: Event begins</li></ul>
Parking at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown
<ul><li>Street Parking (Metered): Find PCM parking around the Green (S. Park Place, N. Park Place, or W. Park Place), along South Street or Speedwell Ave</li><li>Garage Parking (Paid): Find PCM parking in our neighboring parking garage Headquarters Plaza Garage at 52 Headquarters Plaza (entrance on Water Street).</li><li>Parish House Parking (Free): Limited parking available at 65 South Street, Morristown.</li><li>On-site Church Parking (Free): Limited parking found behind PCM is reserved for handicap/special needs parking.</li></ul>

Local Event: Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing

Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing

Some stories begin with loss. They don't have to end there.Join Ryan Nealon for an evening of songs and stories about grief,...

Madison Community Arts Center

In August 2022, decades after Iran issued a fatwa calling for his death, world-renowned author Salman Rushdie was brutally attacked on stage in New York, stabbed 15 times before an audience.
Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney delivers a defiant, deeply personal portrait of survival, recovery, and artistic courage. Drawing on Rushdie’s celebrated memoir and featuring never-before-seen, unflinching home footage captured by his wife, poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths, KNIFE traces Rushdie’s physical and spiritual rehabilitation after losing an eye and the use of a hand. Equal parts intimate love story and urgent defense of free speech, the film celebrates art as the ultimate instrument of resistance against censorship and terror.

Local Event: KNIFE: The Attempted Murder of Salmon Rushdie (documentary)

KNIFE: The Attempted Murder of Salmon Rushdie...

In August 2022, decades after Iran issued a fatwa calling for his death, world-renowned author Salman Rushdie was brutally...

KNIFE: The Attempted Murder of Salmon Rushdie (documentary)

Morristown Armory

Experience an unforgettable weekend of buying, selling, and trading at this massive event featuring 500+ dealer tables across the weekend and 32,000+ square feet of space. OCTOBER 3 - OCTOBER 4, 2026 10am-5pm BOTH DAYS! 100 GYM BAGS will be given away each day with supplies, packs, tshirts, and other special surprise items. Bags will vary, first come. 
Browse an incredible selection of sports cards, Pokémon, One Piece, memorabilia, and vintage or modern collectibles while enjoying food trucks, giveaways, and a dedicated kids' corner. 
Admission starts at $15.00 Early Access 10am-11am or $10.00 General Admission. Kids ages 10yrs &amp; younger free with paid adult. 
***Please follow us on instagram for admission tickets and use eventbrite link to purchase tickets. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance as well. Cash or Venmo only.&nbsp;

Local Event: MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory

MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the...

Experience an unforgettable weekend of buying, selling, and trading at this massive event featuring 500+ dealer tables across...

MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory

Local Event: Town-Wide Garage Sale

Town-Wide Garage Sale

Morristown National Guard Armory

Join us for a day of furry friends, community, and the opportunity to help pets in need find loving homes! On Sunday, October 4th, we are hosting our 6th Annual Pet Adoption Day (from 11am-3pm) at our Elmwood Park Financial Center at 680 River Drive, Elmwood Park NJ. Five local rescue organizations will be bringing their adoptable pets to the Financial Center parking lot to find their fur-ever homes! There will also be refreshments, food and giveaways. We hope to see you there!

Local Event: Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day

Bergen County

Elmwood Park

Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day

Join us for a day of furry friends, community, and the opportunity to help pets in need find loving homes! On Sunday, October...

Step inside some of Morristown's most extraordinary private homes on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM during Macculloch Hall Historical Museum's Historic District House Tour, a rare opportunity offered only once every two years. This year's <a href="https://maccullochhall.org/house-tour-registration/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">self-guided tour</a> features seven beautiful private residences, a featured garden, the historic Kellogg Club, and Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, creating a rich and varied experience that celebrates the architecture, landscapes, and history of Morristown's Historic District.

Local Event: Historic District House Tour

Historic District House Tour

Step inside some of Morristown's most extraordinary private homes on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM during...

Macculloch Hall Historical Museum

Step inside some of Morristown's most extraordinary private homes on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM during Macculloch Hall Historical Museum's Historic District House Tour, a rare opportunity offered only once every two years. This year's <a href="https://maccullochhall.org/house-tour-registration/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">self-guided tour</a> features seven private residences, a featured garden, the historic Kellogg Club, and new this year, special access to The Morristown Club--New Jersey's oldest private social club--creating a rich and varied experience that celebrates the architecture, landscapes, and history of Morristown's Historic District.

Local Event: 2026 Historic District House Tour

2026 Historic District House Tour

Madison High School

MADISON NJ - The Madison High School Marching Dodgers will host its annual “Tournament of Bands” marching band competition on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at its very own Ted Monica Stadium at Twombly Field at Madison High School.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In its 16th competitive season, the Madison High School Marching Dodgers band, under the direction of Program Director Russ Batsch, will perform its 2026 show, “Meet me in Central Park,” which it has performed at competitions around the state.&nbsp; The event will also include 14 visiting bands from around New Jersey:&nbsp; Belleville High School, Bloomfield High School, Chatham High School, Governor Livingston High School, Henry P Becton Reg High School, Hoboken High School, Kearny High School, Lodi High School, Newton High School, Notre Dame Green Pond HS, Rutherford High School, Weehawken High School, West Deptford High School, and West Morris Central High School.&nbsp; “With fantastic marching bands from across New Jersey, this is a show you won't want to miss,” said Director Batsch. “It's going to be an awesome day to see some amazing performances.”

The event is open to the public. &nbsp; Gates open at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; The event will kick off with the National Anthem played by the Madison Junior School Band at 11:45 a.m., and the competition will start at 12:00 p.m.&nbsp; Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students — and free for children 10 and younger who wear Madison High School’s colors, maroon and gold.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Food and beverages will be available for purchase at “the Hut” located next to the school’s football field, as well as a bake sale tent.
More about the Marching Dodgers
The Marching Dodgers have appeared in local parades in Madison, Morristown, Boonton and Millburn. The group has also performed on Main Street in Walt Disney World in Orlando, and will return there next May.
The Marching Dodgers have a rigorous schedule. In addition to practices during the week, the Marching Dodgers have a full performance schedule. They entertain at home games, and travel with the Madison Dodgers football team to away games to play as a pep band in the stands, supporting the team and rallying the fans. The band kicked off its competition season Saturday, Sept. 21st, at Hunterdon Central Regional High School and the season will run through the beginning of November.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Marching Dodgers Booster Club and the Madison Marching Dodgers are inviting the public to come to the event on Sunday, October 4th, or another performance during the season to demonstrate support, and most importantly, enjoy the show.&nbsp;
Photo courtesy of Christine Cullen

Local Event: Madison's Marching Dodgers Host Band Competition Sunday Oct. 4

Madison's Marching Dodgers Host Band...

MADISON NJ - The Madison High School Marching Dodgers will host its annual “Tournament of Bands” marching band competition on...

Madison's Marching Dodgers Host Band Competition Sunday Oct. 4

Main Library Parsippany Library

Experience the library like never before as the Main Library is converted into a full 18-hole mini-golf course for one day only! Tickets are limited for this unique community event, so scan to register now and drop by anytime during the event hours to play through the stacks. <a href="https://live-parsippany.pantheonsite.io/event/parsippany-library-mini-golf-fundraiser" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tickets are only $5 per person; children under 5 play free with a paid adult!</a>

Local Event: Library Mini Golf Fundraiser

Library Mini Golf Fundraiser

Experience the library like never before as the Main Library is converted into a full 18-hole mini-golf course for one day...

66 Ford Rd.

Lace up for a cause and join the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association to help keep families whole one step at a time. Whether you choose to walk, run, or volunteer, bring your community spirit to this meaningful event; registration is available for individuals and groups.<a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Denville/HCMABigHearted5K?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Denville/HCMABigHearted5K?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw</a>

Local Event: Bighearted 5K

Denville

Bighearted 5K

Lace up for a cause and join the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association to help keep families whole one step at a time....

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