Free Concerts, Fourth of July Celebrations This Weekend

If you missed Montville's Independence Day celebration last weekend, there are some Fourth of July options in other towns on this list, as well as some free concerts, workouts, plays, and more.

Here are this week's picks for ways to get out this weekend in the area:

Where/When: From 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday at the  in Oak Ridge.
Why Go: Because OneSizeFitsAll is a hard-hitting, classic-rock band that will be performing in the Jefferson Arts Committee’s second free Summer Gazebo Concert Series.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Camp Jefferson Amphitheatre, 81 Weldon Road. in Lake Hopatcong.
Why Go: Because you’re interested in getting tickets and information for the Jefferson Highlights Summer Concert Series. Free soft drinks, coffee and snacks will be available.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday at  in Morristown.
Why Go: Because Ian Ziering is dreamy. Also, you can get a mini facial lift with the “Galvanic Spa.”
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at Pioneer Park, 3 Speedwell Ave. in Morristown.
Why Go: IABC-NJ is hosting an after-work networking event where participants can enjoy the fun and frozen pleasure of South Street Creamery's ice cream cart after work.
Pricing: $25 at the door.

Where/When: From 7 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at  in Morristown.
Why Go: To experience an insightful pre-performance talk by a Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey artist who will provide background information and an expert’s perspective on "A Midsummer Night’s Dream."
Pricing: $5 general admission, $4 for subscribers.

Where/When: From 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: To enjoy an hour and a half of social dancing in a beautiful ballroom environment. 
Pricing: Free for current students, $15 for the public.

Where/When: From 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: To enjoy a fun beginner group run. 
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at  in Morristown.
Why Go: All young professionals, ages 21 39, are welcome at this Independence Day celebration, so long as they've got tickets and they're wearing red, white, or blue (or all three). There will be colorful drink specials and a private room packed full of young professionals ready to celebrate into the night.
Pricing: $5 online at NJYP.org, or $10 at the door.

Where/When: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the .
Why Go: It's a good way to help out, and you get something in return. 
Pricing: Free.

 
Where/When: At 8:30 a.m. on Sunday at .
Why Go: You’re interested in a 30- to 50-mile, hilly bike ride.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 9 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday at  in Morristown.
Why Go: Because you want to enjoy a night of music this weekend.
Pricing: No cover.

Where/When: From 10 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Sunday at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: You'll discover how local transportation has changed over the past century.
Pricing: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for children ages 6 to 14, and $2 for children ages 2-3.

Where/When: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Merchant Block of Morris Plains.
Why Go: You can pick up some homemade mozzarella and ravioli, freshly baked bread and some of New Jersey's best cheesecakes.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: From 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at :  in Morristown.
Why Go: Because this historic Morristown walking tour covers nearly a mile within Morristown’s historic district, including more than 300 years of Morristown history.
Pricing: $10.

Where/When: From 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Butler VFW, 69 Carey Avenue in Butler.
Why Go: Because you’d like to enjoy this Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness class.
Pricing: $10

 
Where/When: At 5:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at  in Cranford.
Why Go: Because you’d like to enjoy an old-fashioned circus under the big top.
Pricing: $8.

 
Where/When: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Railroad Plaza and Fairmont Avenue in Chatham.
Why Go: To get some of the best Jersey Fresh produce, Jersey Shore seafood, pasture-raised meat, poultry and eggs, honey, baked goods, fresh mozzarella, specialty prepared foods of all kinds and more. The market will also have cooking demonstrations.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday at the .
Why Go: Your well-behaved, leashed dog will enjoy the first annual Muttini Mixer/Yappy Hour. It's really called that.
Pricing: $35.

 
Where/When: From 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: All teens and adults are invited to learn the art of screen printing. Participants will make their own stencils for use on T-shirts and totes.
Pricing: $5.

 
Where/When: From 8 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at Borough Park at Main Street in Butler.
Why Go: To enjoy a night of patriotic music, songs from Broadway, and music of the the big band era.
Pricing: Free. 

When/Where: At 6:05 p.m. on Sunday at  in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To see the Somerset Patriots compete against the Long Island Ducks with proceeds helping the Janet Fund save lives.
Pricing: $5.

When/Where: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Black River Playhouse in Chester.
Why Go: To enjoy the poignant story of two unconquerable women. It's an emotional musical based on American royalty. 
Pricing: $24 general admission, or $22 for seniors and students $22. Reservations are recommended.