This Week:
 Oaks & Acorns
October 26
The trails
are covered with fallen acorns! Where did they come from and why are they
there? Discover the answers with fun activities and a walk along our
trails to learn how important acorns are to the critters in the Great
Swamp. This program will be held entirely outdoors, rain or shine, so
please dress for the weather.
Register
here.
For ages 5
& up, cost: $7 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Great
Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township,
07928
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 Strangest Things
October 25 & 26
Calling all
thrill seekers! Do you love the macabre and stranger side of history?
Join us for four nights of bone-chilling true crime at Historic
Speedwell. Listen to a dramatic retelling of the last public hanging on
the Morristown Green, experience a spooky escape room, explore our
historic home fashioned for a Victorian era Halloween party and much
more! Register here.
For ages 8
& up, cost: $25 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where:
Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Spotlight On:
Fall Farm Fun
October 26 and 27
It's the last weekend of Fall farm fun! Don't miss visiting
Fosterfields to experience Autumn season in an old-fashioned way. Watch apples being
pressed into cider, take a wagon ride and pick your own pumpkins! Pumpkin
guaranteed with pre-registration only.
Register here.
For all ages, cost: $15 per person, 2 & under FREE. Pumpkins
guaranteed with preregistration only. All activities are included with
your admission.
Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena
Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Look What's Coming:
 Creatures of the
Night for Littles
October 29
Come learn
about animals that are out and about while we're asleep. We'll start out
with a couple stories, then head out on the trail to search for our
nighttime animal friends. This program will be held entirely outdoors,
rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Register
here.
For ages 2-5
with an adult, cost: $7 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Great
Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township,
07928
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 Homeschool Days: Victorian Halloween
Traditions
October 31
We are
exploring the origins, myths and customs of Halloween on this most spooky
of afternoons. Register here.
For ages
7-12 with an adult, cost: $10 per person.
Where:
Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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 Civil War Weekend
November 2 & 3
Join the NJ
2nd Brigade as they host a reenactment weekend. See skirmishes, camp
setups, and more during this family-friendly event. Register
here.
For all
ages, cost: $5 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where:
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ
07960
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 Fall Scavenger Hunt for Littles
November 2
Bring your
little one for an outdoor scavenger hunt! Starting with a story, kids
will head out on the trails in search for all the signs of fall. Register
here.
For 2-5 with
an adult, cost: $7 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where:
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ
07005
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 Fall Tour at
Willowwood
November 2
Enjoy a
guided tour of the beautiful gardens and historic grounds of Willowwood
Arboretum in Chester Township. Meet by the main kiosk near the parking
lot. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Register
here.
For adults,
cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where:
Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931
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LEE’S MARINA WINTER STORAGE
October 1
Lee’s County
Park Marina offers Winter storage for all boats. Boat storage has begun
on October 1st. Visit the Lee's
Marina page for contract information.
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