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A group of fun-filled options in Morris County that can help make your free time well spent.
If you appreciate athletic competition at a high level, this is a big weekend for you in Morris County. The county championships in both wrestling and swimming are taking place, as the season continues to heat up. If sports isn't your cup of tea, we still have plenty of other things you can do this weekend. As always, more information about the events, along with addresses for the venues, can be found by clicking the links. Wrestling for Titles–Morris County's wrestling scene has always been a very competitive one. This weekend, Mt. Olive High School will be the site of the Morris County …
It's not every day you get to celebrate a professional sports team's success with that team. It's also rare to be able to do that in a town nearby. Morris County residents have the opportunity to do just that this weekend, as well as take part in a number of other fun events. As always, more information about the events, along with addresses for the venues, can be found by clicking the links. Waive on the J-E-T-S–You don't have to be a die-hard New York Jets fan to get caught up in the excitement of the AFC Championship Game this weekend. However, if you are big fan of the team, you'll …
This weekend, we have a group of option for you that can take your mind off of a snow-filled, possibly stressful, week. A few of those distractions will make you laugh, while some will put your mind on the arts (speaking of the arts, let's not forget that "ART" opens at the Barn Theatre this Friday). As always, more information about the events, along with addresses for the venues, can be found by clicking the links. Laugh at Them On the Small Screen, See Them on Stage–Are you a fan of "Last Comic Standing" or find any particular comedian on the show a riot? This weekend, you have a chance …
It may be cold outside–with snow on the ground and continuing to fall–but that doesn't mean there aren't some interesting things to do around the area this weekend to forget about the slush. In one case, you can actually get away from it this weekend and return to it later. Here are five things you can use to get away without having to drive too far. More information about the events, along with addresses for the venues, can be found by clicking the links. Donate Blood, Get Something for Yourself–It's not every day that you can do something for someone else while also getting a little …
We know it can be hard to find things to do around the area on a holiday weekend. That's why we did the searching for you as 2010 turns to 2011. Here is a list of things you may want to check out for New Year's. More information about the events, along with addresses for the venues, can be found by clicking the links. End/Start the Year on a Bike–If you're like a lot of people, you are looking to get in shape as part of your New Year's resolutions. Taking a bike ride on New Year's Day could be a good way of starting that. Head to Marty's Reliable Cycle in Morristown for the Saturday …
With Christmas falling on Saturday, there aren't a lot of events happening around the area that day. However, that doesn't mean there aren't some fun things taking place this weekend. Here is your weekly list. As always, information about the events, along with addresses for the venues, can be found by clicking the links. Also, if you are looking for religious service times for Christmas Eve and Christmas, make sure to check the events calendar. Take in the Theatre—A production of "I Capture the Castle" is currently being shown at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey in Madison. The …
This weekend, we're introducing a new feature that we hope will make your downtime even better. We know you've been there before, because we have too. Whether you're trying to avoid another lazy Saturday or Sunday on the couch, or you are so busy that you haven't had a chance to find out that the event you've been waiting for all year is happening this weekend, this feature is for you. So, without further interruption, we bring you the first 5 Things to Do This Weekend. You'll find this first edition to be very holiday oriented. More information about the events, along with addresses for the …

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