Boardwalk Party and Cartoon Showing at Morris Museum

You know summer is close when you can hear live music outside while sipping on a cool refreshment. This Friday, the Morris Museum is having a boardwalk-themed party with a Bruce Springsteen band and all.

But if you're looking for something a little more kid-friendly to do, we have plenty of options in our Grab & Go Kids Planner, including a classic cartoons showing where kids can watch their favorite characters on the big screen. Here's what's going on this week:

Where/When:  in Morris Township on Friday from 7 to 10 p.m.
Why Go: Because the party will have a boardwalk theme, a Bruce Springsteen cover band and refreshments.
Pricing: For more information, call 973-971-3706

Where/When:  in Montville on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Because proceeds will benefit the 2011 American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Montville.
Pricing: $5 per book, $3 for additional books.

Where/When: , Hopatcong, Thursday from 9 to 11 p.m.
Why Go: Because there will be food, there will be drinks, and there will be a chance to get up and belt one out.

Where/When: , Morris Township, Thursday at 2 p.m.
Why Go: Because this is a Tony-award nominated comedy that tells the story of an actor forced to play a role he hates: Hamlet.
Pricing: $40; $36 for senior citizens; $33 for museum members; $20 for students

Where/When:  in Morristown on Friday at 8 p.m.
Why Go: Because Orlando has been performing for nearly four decades and will sing some of his fan’s favorites, including “Knock Three Times.”
Pricing: Ranges from $42 to $77.

GRAB & GO KIDS PLANNER

Where/When:  in Parsippany on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Eric Komar, Jewish folk, jazz and rock musician will perform.
Pricing: Free


Where/When:  in Morris Township on Saturday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Because children between ages 5 to 8 with their parents or guardians can choose a plot and help farmers plant peas and potatoes.


Where/When:  in Morris Township on Saturday, 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Why Go: Because classic cartoons will be shown on the big screen at the Bickford Theatre.
Pricing: Admission to the museum is $10 for adults, $7 for children and seniors, free for children younger than three.


Where/When:  in Morristown on Saturday, 1 p.m.
Why Go: “Planet Earth: Jungles” will be shown on the big screen in the Bickford Theatre.
Pricing: Admission to the museum is $10 for adults, $7 for children and seniors, free for children younger than three.


Where/When:  in Morris Township on Saturday, 2 p.m.
Why Go: Because children ages 5 and older can learn the scientific method through hands-on experience.
Pricing: Free for museum members, $3 plus museum admission for non-members.