Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 10/10/2024
Illuminating Pumpkin Display at a past Pumpkin Illumination.
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Morris Arts is delighted to host Pumpkin Illumination on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Vail Mansion Plaza (110 South Street) in Morristown. This free, family- friendly event features live music, art workshops, a luminary parade, and of course a brilliant illuminating pumpkin display. The event runs from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Attendees are encouraged to come in costume and bring their own carved pumpkins. Morris Arts will provide lights that will be placed inside the jack-o-lanterns to create a dazzling display at sunset.
Register here to receive event updates including weather details (rain date: Sunday, October 27).
Morris Arts is dedicated to ensuring their events and programs are accessible to all. If you need an accommodation, email Jenna Castano at least 10 days prior to the event.
If you are interested in volunteering or have any other questions, please email Debra Broseker, Events and Volunteer Manager.
Schedule of Events and Activity Details
5:00pm The Sleepy Hollow Halloween Story by Kit’s Interactive Theatre
6:00pm Scarecrow Decorating Workshop led by Dan Fenelon
6:30pm Luminary Parade led by Mayor Tim Dougherty
6:45pm Lighting of the Pumpkins
(L to R) Artist Dan Fenelon and attendees in luminary parade at Pumpkin Illumination, carved jack-o- lanterns by the Vail Mansion Reflecting Pool, Kitty Jones performing The Sleepy Hollow Halloween Story.
The Sleepy Hollow Halloween Story by Kit's Interactive Theatre. Join them on the lawn for The Sleepy Hollow Halloween Show as Kitty Jones weaves the characters from Washington Irving’s classic story into a new and exciting tale. Designed to be spooky (but not scary), the show begins where the original story leaves off and combines storytelling, music, dance, audience participation, and a great deal of humor.
Kitty Jones, a professional actress from NYC, writes, choreographs, produces, and performs all of her material for Kit’s Interactive Theatre. Kitty combines her passion for history and love of theatre to create 16 different high-energy programs.
Scarecrow Decorating Workshop with Artist Dan Fenelon. Dan will be leading children in decorating a festive fall scarecrow to march with in the luminary parade before the pumpkins are illuminated.
Dan Fenelon has many public artworks that can be seen around New Jersey and beyond. Museums, libraries, schools, community centers, performing art centers, and hospitals have commissioned him to create artwork for their spaces. Dan works with communities to create one of a kind original art projects.
Live Jazz Music by the Alex De Lazzari Quartet - The quartet is so excited to come back to Pumpkin Illumination for the fifth year! The Alex De Lazzari quartet has been making a huge splash recently on the NYC and NJ jazz scene. Comprised of trumpet, bass and drums, the quartet reinvents old standards and takes on new original compositions to create a distinct sound while still being steeped in the bebop tradition.
Special thanks to Mondelēz International, TeamLogic IT, and CertaPro Painters of Morristown for graciously sponsoring Pumpkin Illumination 2024.
Additionally, thank you to the New Jersey State Council on the Arts for making funding for this event possible.
Morris Arts, located in Morristown, New Jersey, is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1973 dedicated to building community through the arts. Morris Arts serves as a resource for Morris County with a special focus on arts programming in schools and the community, arts advocacy, and support of local artists and arts organizations.
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