October 2026
Senior Club Fall Picnic
About 110 Florham Park residents gathered Sept. 9 for the Florham Park Senior Citizens Club’s fall picnic at the pavilion of the Florham Park Community Center.
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October 2026
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October 2026
Hanover Park Holds 9/11 Memorial Assembly
Hanover Park High School’s students, faculty and staff came together for a 9/11 Memorial Assembly that honored the lives lost in the attacks of September 11, 2001, while inviting students to reflect on service, sacrifice and the resilience of communities.
October 2026
Hanover Park Tennis Team Visits U.S. Open
The Hanover Park High School girls tennis team recently visited the U.S. Open, where players had the chance to watch professional competition and experience one of the sport’s premier events.
October 2026
Students Explore 9/11 Through Stories
Hanover Park High School students recently moved beyond textbook study of Sept. 11, 2001, through a classroom-based program built around personal stories, questions and reflection.
October 2026
Hanover Park Soccer Senior Night
Hanover Park High School will recognize its senior soccer players during Senior Night on Wednesday, Oct. 1, inviting the Florham Park and East Hanover communities to fill the stands and celebrate the student-athletes’ contributions to Hornet Country.
October 2026
Morris County Remembers 9/11
Families of victims, first responders, public officials and community members gathered at the Morris County 9/11 Memorial in Parsippany-Troy Hills to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
October 2026
County Marks Overdose Awareness Day
Morris County officials, families, people in recovery and community-service providers gathered at the county’s Human Services Complex in Parsippany Township on August 31 to observe the 25th International Overdose Awareness Day.
October 2026
Vocational Academies Open Applications
Morris County eighth-grade students and their families are invited to learn about full-time academy programs offered by the Morris County Vocational School District. Applications are open at mcvts.org/apply through Tuesday, November 3.
October 2026
Repair Cafe Returns Oct. 10
Madison Rotary, Grace Church and Repair Cafe Garden State will host a free Repair Cafe on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Church, 4 Madison Ave. The event invites residents to bring small household items for repair on a first-come, first-served basis.
October 2026
Adoptable Pets Looking for Homes
Three animals from two area rescue organizations are looking for homes this fall.
October 2026
Chief of Detectives McNally Retires
Morris County Prosecutor's Office Chief of Detectives Robert "Bob" McNally has retired after more than 30 years in military and law-enforcement service.
October 2026
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Rett Syndrome awareness month. Rett syndrome is a very rare disorder that some babies are born with. Girls are affected more but there is a very small percentage of boys that have it also. It affects your brain, muscles, and development because your cells are not able to make the MECP2 gene it needs.
October 2026
Meet Rowan and Eggy
Two animals now waiting at Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter offer prospective adopters very different kinds of companionship: Rowan, a young dog with a big presence, and Eggy, a cat looking for the right home.
October 2026
Morris County Census StoryMap
On Sept. 17, 1787, the United States Constitution was signed, providing the framework for a new nation and directing Congress to conduct a census.
October 2026
Out of the Darkness Walk Set for Oct. 10
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will bring neighbors, families, friends and local supporters together for the 2026 Out of the Darkness Morris County Walk on Saturday, October 10, at Cougar Field in Chatham.
October 2026
Safely Dispose of Unused Medications
An unused prescription bottle can be easy to overlook in a medicine cabinet, but New Jersey residents have a simple year-round option for clearing out medications that are expired or no longer needed: Project Medicine Drop.
October 2026
Morris County Library Programs
The library’s newest escape room takes participants back to the Roaring Twenties, when New Age spiritualism was all the craze. For all ages; children 12 and under must be with an adult. Registration required; visit the library website for more information.
October 2026
Second Sunday Series Continues
Florham Park Library’s Second Sunday series continues with free monthly performances and educational programs supported by the Friends of the Florham Park Library. Registration opens one month before each event.
October 2026
Festival of Books Returns Oct. 9-10
The Morristown Festival of Books will return to historic downtown Morristown on Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, bringing more than 85 bestselling, award-winning and critically acclaimed writers to a two-day celebration of reading, conversation and community.
October 2026
Give Blood This Fall
The American Red Cross is asking eligible donors to make a blood or platelet appointment this fall as the organization works to rebuild supplies following a summer shortage.