First Night Morris County 2023, in its 31st year, 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 21 venues (19 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 on-demand), and 50+ on-demand films.
• Events include theater, music (rock, jazz, classical, opera), visual arts, film festival, world cultures, children’s programs, and so much more.
• Fireworks at 9:15pm, and the program concludes with the new midnight countdown featuring fireworks to welcome in the New Year.
• Complimentary shuttles start at 4:30pm.
• Children’s Fun Festival at Morristown High School from 4:45-9pm
• Film Festival Starting at 6pm
• Complimentary parking at any Morristown Parking Garage Starting at 6pm.
• Complimentary mobile app and print program
• On-demand access from 4pm on December 31, 2022 to 4pm on January 1, 2023

Your First Night Morris County 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 the mobile app or website. 

Check out our full listing of kid-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations in New Jersey.