Nutcracker, Christmas Carol and Roller Derby on the Planner

Find a tree, see a show, see a festival—we help you plan what to do and where to go this weekend!

MADISON:

LEGO Competition
When/Where: Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. at the , 39 Keep St., Madison.
Why Go: Children 6-12 can build something spectacular at home and bring it to the Library for a chance to win a prize!
Cost: Free

Charles Dickens' A Christmas CarolWhen/Where: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16, 17 and 18, 8 p.m. at , 36 Madison Ave, Madison.
Why go: What's Christmas without Scrooge, especially in this new incarnation of the funny, dark, and haunting morality tale.
Cost: $32-55

CHATHAM:

 
When/Where: 7 p.m. Saturday, 54 Mountainview Rd., Chatham.
Why go: ‘Tis the season for holiday cheer! Enjoy holiday classics and a buffet dinner during intermission. 
Price: $15, and please bring a favorite beverage.


When/Where: , 495 River Rd., Chatham, daily.
Why go: Find the perfect Christmas tree and donate to a good cause.
Price: Admission is free, tree prices vary.

MORRISTOWN:

New Jersey Ballet's Nutcracker
When/Where: Eleven performances starting Friday at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown.
Why Go: C'mon, it's the Nutcracker. It's a Christmas thing.
Cost: $19-$59

Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green
When/Where: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. on the Morristown Green.
Why Go: Because Santa, a mini train and all the holiday fanfare is what gets you in the spirit.
Cost: Free

Roller Derby Double Header Charity Bout
When/Where: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at Inline Morristown.
Why Go: You love the knock down, drag out goodness of roller derby; you want to support Toys for Tots.
Cost: $12

Art @ the 'Bu
When/Where: Sunday at 6 p.m. at Zebu Forno, Morristown.
Why Go: You want to sketch someone for three hours while noshing on the some pizza.
Cost: $10 includes two slices of pizza, one drink and three hours with model.

PARSIPPANY:

 
When/Where: Thursday at 7 p.m. at , 1675 Route 46 West, Parsippany
Why Go: To experience truth in advertising: The event features what its title promises, along with cocoa, Christmas spirit and joy.
Cost: Free 

When/Where: Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. at , 1130 Knoll Road, Parsippany
Why Go: To see the holidays come alive on stage, thanks to the talented and creative company at the Community Center's Parsippany Playhouse
Cost: $25


When/Where: Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at , 31 Simpson Ave., Parsippany 
Why Go: To see the iconic, innovative magazine covers of the underrated Mount Tabor illustrator 
Cost: Free