Step onto the battlefield and watch the 2^nd NJ Brigade during a staged skirmish and feel the ground shutter with the firing of the massive period cannon. At the soldiers’ camp, speak to soldiers about their wartime experiences. Witness authentic cooking, artillery and bayonet drills, and Signal Corps. Watch the soldiers preparing for battle and the basics of battlefield medicine for soldiers who suffered from battle-inflected injuries or disease. Visit the medical area where re-enactors care for the ‘wounded’ and demonstrate how these emergency units functioned during battles. Around every corner there is something to discover at Historic Speedwell in Morris Township on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 23 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is $7/adult; $6/senior (65+); $5/child (4-16), and FREE for children under 4. Free parking and shuttle services. For more information please call, 973.285.6550.

Fairies are coming in time for the Summer Solstice and houses need to be built! Families are invited to The Frelinghuysen Arboretum on Sunday, June 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate the 7th Annual Fairy Day and build a home for these visiting wee folk. Greet the fairies with music and fairy snacks, and learn which plants and trees attract them. All supplies, such as bark, branches, lichens, mosses, feathers, stones and leaves are provided, or bring your own as long as it’s natural. Fairies shun man-made materials. All the fairy houses are on display through the end of July. To see photos of previous Fairy Houses or to get ideas for your own house, visit www.arboretumfr​iends.org. Rain date is Sunday, June 30. Cost: $30, preregistration is required: 973-326-7603.

For the most unique and convenient camping experience, come to Sunrise Lake Beach on Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m., for an overnight event packed with family fun! Bring a tent or rent one, and choose your favorite spot on the beach. Arrive at 4 p.m. for swimming, build sand castles on the beach, play volleyball, and bring your own favorite picnic dinner. For an added fee, play on the Wibit, an inflatable water obstacle course on which kids of all ages can run, jump, slide, and just have an overall blast! You can even rent a paddle boat for a picturesque ride around the lake. As night falls, enjoy the roaring campfire, scrumptious s’mores, beach games, a special giveaway, and more. The next morning, wake up to the sunrise over the lake, and savor a delicious breakfast provided for you lakeside. Don’t forget to bring the camera, as this is truly a memorable event! Lewis Morris County Park, 270 Mendham Road in Morris Township. The fee is $35/family of 4. Preregistration is required: call 973.326.7616 or email recreation@morrisparks.net. Rain date is Saturday, June 29.

 

The Frantic Fun Run 5K on Tuesday, June 25 is a rare opportunity to run through the 19th century Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township.  Participants race through history on a cross-country trail.  Runners receive custom moisture wicking t-shirts, and awards. Enjoy the post-race party including raffle prizes, DJ entertainment, and food.

Course Map

Preregister by June 20 at www.raceforum.com/frantic. 

Preregistration: $20

Day of Registration:  $25

Schedule:

5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. : Registration

7 p.m. : 5K Start

7:45 p.m. : Awards and post-race party (approximate time)

For more information call, 973-326-7616.