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Monday, October 7, 2024

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND REGISTER NOW FOR PUMPKIN ILLUMINATION!

 

 

 

 

PUMPKIN ILLUMINATION!

 

WHEN: Saturday, October 26 | 5-7 PM
WHERE: Vail Mansion Plaza, Morristown
ADMISSION: FREE

Rain date: Sunday, October 27

Join us October 26 for an evening of family-friendly fall fun for all ages including:

5:00 PM: The Sleepy Hollow Halloween Story by Kit’s Interactive Theatre

6:00 PM: Scarecrow Decorating Workshop with Dan Fenelon

6:30 PM: Luminary Parade led by Mayor Dougherty

6:45 PM: Light the Pumpkins (bring your carved pumpkins, we'll provide the lights)

 

Live music by the Alex De Lazzari Quartet. Costumes encouraged!

Register your party for free to receive updates on event details including weather and activities!

 

 

We are dedicated to ensuring our events and programs are accessible to all. If you need an accommodation, email Jenna Castano at least 10 days prior to the event. 

For other event questions, please email Debra Broseker, Events and Volunteer Manager.

 


 

ACTIVITY DETAILS

 

The Sleepy Hollow Halloween Story by

Kit's Interactive Theatre | 5:00 PM

Join us on the lawn for The Sleepy Hollow Halloween Show as Kitty Jones weaves the characters from Washington Irving’s classic story into a new and exciting tale. Designed to be spooky (but not scary), the show begins where the original story leaves off and combines storytelling, music, dance, audience participation, and a great deal of humor.

 

Scarecrow Decorating & More with Artist

Dan Fenelon | 6:00 PM

Dan will be leading children in decorating a festive fall scarecrow to march with in the luminary parade before the pumpkins are illuminated. 

Dan Fenelon has many public artworks that can be seen around New Jersey and beyond. Museums, libraries, schools, community centers, performing art centers, and hospitals have commissioned him to create artwork for their spaces. Dan works with communities to create one of a kind original art projects. 

 

 

Enjoy Live Jazz Music by the Alex De Lazzari Quartet

The quartet is so excited to come back to the Morristown Pumpkin Illumination festival for the fifth year!

 

The Alex De Lazzari quartet has been making a huge splash recently on the NYC and NJ jazz scene. Comprised of trumpet, bass and drums, the quartet reinvents old standards and takes on new original compositions in order to create a distinct sound while still being steeped in the bebop tradition.

 


 

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT PUMPKIN ILLUMINATION?

We need help with various tasks – set-up, clean-up, event registration, distributing lights, assistance with the art workshops, etc. Please fill out the short form and we will reach out to you ASAP.

 

 


 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Special thanks to Mondelēz International and TeamLogic IT for graciously sponsoring Pumpkin Illumination 2024.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email Dominique Tornabe, Director of Development or make your contribution here!