Santa, Trees and Shopping for the Holidays

The snow may be melting, but there is still plenty of holiday spirit to be found in and around the Chathams this weekend.

Troop 8 Coat Drive
When/Where: All day Friday, The Chatham Club, 484 Southern Blvd, Chatham
Why Go: Drop off your gently-used coats for the less fortunate this holiday season.
Cost: Free.

Chatham Twp. Firefighter's Benevolent Fund Christmas Tree Sale
When/Where: 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department, 495 River Rd, Chatham
Why Go: Get a Christmas tree and help benefit volunteer firefighters
Cost: Bring your wallet

Friday Night Skate
When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at Mennen Arena, Morris Township
Why Go: You want to start your weekend on ice
Cost: $7 admission, $3.50 skate rental 

Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green
When/Where: Every weekend until Christmas on the Green in Morristown
Why Go: You want to get into the holiday spirit with a visit to Santa's Workshop, by checking out ice sculpting and more
Cost: Free, click here for schedule of events

Soccer Gear for Kenyon Orphans
When/Where: 8 a.m. Saturday, 32 Mitchell Ave, Chatham
Why Go: Help Chatham High School senior Jake Budlow collect soccer gear for kids in Kenya
Cost: Free

Saturday Morning Road Ride from Marty's
When/Where: Saturday, 8 a.m., from Marty's Reliable Cycle, Morristown
Why Go: You want to test out those legs.
Cost: Free

All-Abilities Run from The Running Company
When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m., from Morristown Running Company
Why Go: Cycling's not your thing, but running is!
Cost: Free

'What You Can Do About the Problem of Human Trafficking'
When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m. at the Parish House of the Presbyterian Church in Morristown
Why Go: You want to be informed about a less-talked about but still important issue. Light breakfast included
Cost: Free 

Sandy Shore Relief Effort Part 2
When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Morristown Firehouse, Speedwell Avenue in Morristown
Why Go: You want to help where help still is needed
Cost: Only your donations (no clothing at this time, please) 

Juniper Village Holiday Shopping Bazaar
When/Where: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Juniper Village, 500 Southern Blvd., Chatham
Why Go: Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at this holiday bazaar
Cost: Bring your wallet

Holiday Craft Sale
When/Where: 10 a.m. Saturday, Ogden Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main St & Elmwood Ave, Chatham
Why Go: Ogden has gathered a collection of crafters with original gifts for you to give this holiday season.
Cost: Bring your wallet

Family Science Expo
When/Where: 10 a.m. Saturday, Chatham Day School, 700 Shunpike Rd., Chatham
Why Go: Bring the whole family to learn a little more about the sciences from the students at Chatham Day.
Cost: Free

St. Paul's Christmas Bazaar

When/Where: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Main St, Chatham
Why Go: The annual holiday shopping bazaar returns to this Main Street church.
Cost: Free

Start Christmas Decorating @ Heavenly Treasures Thrift Store with First Church of Hanover
When/Where: 10 a.m. Saturday, 14 Hanover Rd, East Hanover, NJ
Why Go: Pick up some unique holiday decorations
Cost: Bring your wallet

Junior League of Morristown's 3rd-Annual Holiday Gift Expo
When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hyatt Morristown
Why Go: You want to round out your holiday shopping while supporting the League's work
Cost: $5 admission 

A Celtic Yuletide with Michael Londra
When/Where: Saturday, 8 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why Go: You want to get into the holiday spirit with a little Irish charm
Cost: $39 to $59 

Civil War Christmas
When/Where: Saturday and Sunday, noon at Historic Speedwell Village, Morristown
Why Go: You want to experience how the holidays were celebrated way back when
Cost: $7 

'Classic Christmas'
When/Where: Saturday and Sunday at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, Morristown
Why Go: You want to tour the decorated period rooms because that's a great way to get into the holiday spirit!
Cost: $8, museum admission

Alternative Gifts Fair
When/Where: 10 a.m. Sunday, Chatham United Methodist Church, 460 Main St, Chatham
Why Go: The perfect place to find a gift for the person with everything.
Cost: Bring your wallet.

Visit From Santa
When/Where: 6 p.m. Sunday, Green Village Volunteer Fire Department, 529 Green Village Rd, Green Village
Why Go: Santa Claus kicks off the holiday season with this annual tree lighting ceremony at the Green Village Fire Department.
Cost: Free