Santa Claus is Coming to Morristown, Santa Claus by Thomas Nast Exhibition
Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024
Venue 21 Macculloch Hall Historical Museum: 45 Macculloch Ave., 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Though primarily a political cartoonist, Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was perhaps most proud of the image of Santa Claus that he popularized. The artist lived at 50 Macculloch Avenue, just across the street from Macculloch Hall. The Nast home, Villa Fontana, can be seen in many of Nast’s Christmas images. Nast also featured Morristown’s downtown as the backdrop in many of his Santa Claus scenes. Look carefully, and you may recognize church spires and various rooftops. In these drawings, one can sense Nast’s love of home and the excitement that is in the air during the Christmas season.
Featuring 70 Performance at 23 Venues on Dec 31, 2024
Your Button (Ticket) = Access to All of First Night Morris County*
Event Information
Early Bird Pricing Thru December 21st
Beginning in 1992, First Night® Morris County is now the LARGEST First Night® in New Jersey. Join your friends and neighbors for our 32nd year of ringing in the New Year with an unmatched array of performances! First Night Morris County 2024 is the biggest and brightest New Year’s Eve celebration in New Jersey, providing a magnificent, family-friendly, substance and alcohol-free celebration in the heart of Morristown.
All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More:
- 70 Performances at 23 Venues (21 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and 30+ On-Demand Films.
- Events include theatre, music (rock, jazz, classical, opera), visual arts, film festival, children’s programs, and so much more.
- Fireworks at 9:15 PM, and the program concludes with a Midnight Countdown Featuring Fireworks to Welcome in the New Year.***
- Complimentary Shuttles Start at 4:30 PM.
- New This Year: Historical Venues & Performances from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Children’s Fun Festival at Morristown High School from 4:45 PM to 9:00 PM
- Film Festival Starting at 6 PM
- Complimentary Parking at any Morristown Parking Garage Starting at 4 PM
- Complimentary Mobile App & Print Program**
- On-Demand Access from 4:30 PM on December 31, 2024 to 4:30 PM on January 1, 2025
Your First Night Morris County 2025 (12/31/24) admission button (ticket) gives you access to innovative, diverse, and high-quality performances ideal for participants of all ages. In-person venues are within close walking distance of one another, and virtual programs are accessible through our mobile app or website.
For one affordable price, you and your friends and family will enjoy unlimited access to all of our spectacular performances in person, streaming, or on-demand.*
Pricing
– $25 Single / $90 (4-Pack) thru December 21st at 11:59 PM
– $30 Single / $95 (4-Pack) December 22nd – December 31st
This Year's Schedule By Performance Category
Featuring 70 Performances at 23 Venues in Downtown Morristown
This Year's Schedule - Film Festival
Featuring Over 30+ Films: In-Person and On-Demand
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