Eat Pancakes and Italian Food, Then Head for the Chocolate Festival

Marching band fundraiser, science expo, a chocolate festival — those are just a sampling of the exciting thrills going on this weekend in Patchland!

MADISON:

Where/When: Jan. 21, noon, , 34 Cook Ave.
Why Go: The Church's Women's Ministry's annual dinner offers a choice of lasagna or spaghetti along with a generous helping of fellowship.
Cost: $10

Where/When: Jan. 22 9 a.m., , 192 Main St.
Why Go: All-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and bacon, and all the thrilling stories that the Marching Dodgers can tell!
Cost: $6

When/Where: Jan. 22, 1 p.m. at the , 111 Kings Rd.
Why Go: To help out YMCS Kids Campaign and Kings Road School PTO.
Cost: $50

CHATHAM:

When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.,
Why Go: Hands-on experiments and displays to help kids of all ages learn a little more about the earth, from plant DNA to outer space.
Cost: Free


When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.,
Why Go: Michael Worth, PhD, a developmental psychologist, hosts this play date to help new fathers be as actively involved with their children. Kids from 7 days to 1 year welcome, including twins and premature babies.
Cost: $10

PARSIPPANY:


Where/When: Saturday at 10 a.m. at 243 Route 46, Parsippany
Why Go:  Traditional forms of exercise just won't do.
Cost: $8 


When/Where: Saturday at 7 p.m. at , 33 Baldwin Road, Parsippany
Why Go: To enjoy adults-only beverages and family-friendly humor while supporting the PAL's work for youth
Cost: $55; purchase via Paypal
Where/When: Sunday at 7 p.m. at , 179 Baldwin Road, Parsippany
Why Go: You don't have to go it alone.
Cost: Free

MORRISTOWN:


When/Where: Friday at 8 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why Go: You're a fan of the former The Guess Who singer.
Cost: $37 to $57


When/Where: Saturday at 8 a.m. from Marty's Reliable Cycle, Morristown
Why Go: Just because it's winter doesn't mean you're hibernating!
Cost: Free


When/Where: Sunday at 11 a.m. at Marty's Reliable Cycle, Morristown
Why Go: Because you love chocolate, you love the NJ Youth Chorus, you love Marty (admit it, it's the 'stache).
Cost: $10