Live Performances Bring in Holiday Spirit

Some people get into the holiday spirit by singing Christmas carols, some like to see "A Christmas Carol," some prefer the "Nutcracker" ballet. Luckily, all three are available to Chatham residents this weekend, and all within a few minutes of home.

When/Where: 7 p.m. Saturday, 54 Mountainview Rd, Chatham, NJ
Why go: ‘Tis the season for holiday cheer! Enjoy holiday classics and a buffet dinner during intermission. 
Price: $15, and please bring a favorite beverage.

When/Where: , 495 River Rd., Chatham, daily
Why go: Find the perfect Christmas tree and donate to a good cause.
Price: admission is free, tree prices vary.

LEGO Competition
When/Where: Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. at the , 39 Keep St., Madison.
Why Go: Children 6-12 can build something spectacular at home and bring it to the Library for a chance to win a prize!
Cost: Free

Charles Dickens' A Christmas CarolWhen/Where: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16, 17 and 18, 8 p.m. at , 36 Madison Ave, Madison.
Why go: What's Christmas without Scrooge, especially in this new incarnation of the funny, dark, and haunting morality tale.
Cost: $32-55

Art @ the 'Bu
When/Where: Sunday at 6 p.m. at Zebu Forno, Morristown.
Why Go: You want to sketch someone for three hours while noshing on the some pizza.
Cost: $10 includes two slices of pizza, one drink and three hours with model.