The Long Halloween, Cat Adoption and Purple Strides

Thanks to the unexpected Snowtober storm, Halloween was extended another week. That means you'll find lots of activities to delight the trick-or-treat set. But if you've had enough of frights and witchery, our weekly list of weekend to-dos offers plenty for you too, including a coat giveaway for the needy in Morristown, cat adoptions in Hillsborough, an all-you-can-eat steak fest in Basking Ridge and a 5K walk to raise funds to fight pancreatic cancer. It's been a rough week: Get out of the house.

Halloween at the High
When/Where: Friday from 5-7 p.m. at , 309 Baldwin Rd, Parsippany
Why Go: Because this night of safe, supervised Halloween fun (and sweets!) for area elementary school kids was postponed due to the storm
Cost: Free 

When/Where: Friday from 6-11 p.m. at the Old Mt. Tabor Firehouse at 5 Simpson Ave., Parsippany
Why Go: Final chance to be scared out of your wits for Halloween while helping a good cause (Check for special kid-friendly hours!)
Cost: $6 per body; funds raised benefit the volunteer fire department

When/Where: Friday at 6:30 pm at the , 68 Nokomis Ave, Parsippany
Why Go: To enjoy the noir classic "The Thin Man"  
Cost:  Free

When/Where: Friday from 7-11 p.m. at the Police Athletic League Center, 33 Baldwin Road, Parsippany
Why go: Because the dance was postponed last week, and who doesn't want to raise money for flood relief and township holiday decorations and see the mayor in costume?
Cost: $25 per person 

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday at the , Hillsborough
Why Go: Because you can see a movie in a theater setting without paying a ton for a ticket.
Cost: Free.


When/Where: Saturday at 9 a.m. at Duke Island Park

Why Go: To run or walk and raise funds to help those teenagers who are abused and neglected, or are runaways
Cost: $25 for runners, $15 for walkers and $10 for kids' sprints.

Blood Drive
When/Where: At the  on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: The Women of Smoke Rise are sponsoring the blood drive and asking donors in good health to give blood. Free cholesterol and glucose screenings will also be available.
Cost: Free

Fall Rummage Sale
When/Where: At the  on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: To sift through and purchase items such as clothing, furniture, toys books and more
Cost: Free

When/Where: 9 a.m. Saturday at , HillsboroughWhy Go: To see art pieces of native wildlife
Cost: Free

Market Street Mission Coat Giveaway
When/Where: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on the Green in Morristown
Why Go: You are in need of a good, warm coat.
Cost: Free

When/Where: Noon Saturday at  in Hillsborough
Why Go: You need more of a reason than cats and kittens?
Price: Bring your wallet.


Where/When: Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Township Library, Bridgewater
Why Go: To enjoy the American Historical Theatre's one-man interpretation of Washington Irving's classic tale, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
Cost: Free 


Where/When: Saturday at 3 p.m. at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on Washington Valley Road, Bridgewater

Why Go: To taste selections from the church's "Taste of St. Martin's" cookbook
Cost: $10 per person

Bones, Stones and the Undertaker
When/Where: 4 p.m. Saturday at , Morristown
Why Go: This is the Morris County Tourism Bureau's last tour of the year, and they put on some excellent tours.
Cost: $10

When/Where: Saturday at 5 p.m. at the , 199 Smith Road, Parsippany 
Why Go: To get your politics on while grooving to the music of Morris Countyalt-rock band Valhalla and soprano Kashish Shamsi
Cost:  Free

4th Annual Basking Ridge Fire Co. Beefsteak Dinner
Where/When: At 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Basking Ridge Fire Co.'s firehouse, 30 Washington Ave., Basking Ridge
Why Go: After a tough week of trying to scare up a meal without power, you deserve to have the firemen (and women) do the cooking for you and hear the sounds of The Second Chance.
Cost: $40 per person, $300 for table of 8; must be purchased in advance. Call 908-766-9874, or email tickets@brfco.com

Liberty Corner Fire Co.'s Comedy Night
When/Where: Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Liberty Corner firehouse at 95 Church St., Bernards Township
Why Go: Because after the Snowtober storm, if you've ever needed a laugh--and a good reason to help out the volunteer fire company--it's now.
Pricing: $40; leave a message at 908-647-3530.

The Miles Davis Experience: 1949-1959
When/Where: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at , Morristown
Why Go: You want to experience Miles Davis
Cost: $27-$47 (or free )

When/Where: Sunday at 8:30 am at the , 1 Campus Drive, Parsippany
Why Go: To walk or run a 5K and raise funds to help people suffering from the dreaded disease.
Cost: Free

When/Where: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, in Parking Lot No. 10, Spring and Morris streets (behind Dunkin' Donuts)
Why Go: You want to enjoy farmers market shopping late in the season.
Cost: Bring your wallet

When/Where: Sunday at noon at the at 1 Collyer Lane, Bernards Township
Why Go: To honor veterans and their families and hear some patriotic music courtesy of the 78th Army Division Brass Ensemble
Cost: Free