Lots of Things to Do: Golf, Run, Eat & Plan a (Theater) Murder

Looking for something fun or worthwhile to do through the end of this week, the weekend and into next week? Check out our Get Out column, with especially kid-friendly activities listed under the Grab & Go section.

UPDATE: Thursday's 60th anniversary picnic for the community at the Somerset Hills YMCA, to be followed by the Flag Day 5K run, was put off due to heat and rescheduled for Sept. 24.

Another popular 5K run, the Ridge Runs for Team Boomer on Sunday, benefits the Boomer Esiason Foundation and cystic fibrosis organizations.

On Monday, the Bernards Township PBA holds its annual fun day of lunch and golf at the Basking Ridge Country Club, while raising money for multiple worth causes.

Take your pick and add on any other events we may have missed in the comments section at the end of the article!

When/Where: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday at  in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: To grab your sneakers and run to breathe. Proceeds from annual run and event benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation and the cystic fibrosis community. There is a 5K run for all ages and a track-and-field competition for children kindergarten through eighth grade.
Pricing: $25 for race day entrants.

When/Where: At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 13, at the in Basking Ridge.
Why Go:  Besides the chance to enjoy a good game of golf, the fundraiser supports multiple programs through the PBA, including Project Graduation, the DARE anti-substance abuse program in local schools, the Special Olympics and other charitable organizations.
Pricing: Game, sponsorships range from $150 to $500; call township Officer Hank Werner or Detective Robert Herndon at 908-766-1122.

When/Where: Competition begins at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday at  in Basking Ridge. Drill team performance begins at 1 p.m.
Why Go: Come cheer and watch adult riders show off their skills. 
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: Rescheduled at this time to Sept. 24 at  in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: You can choose your stride in an exciting 5K race while taking strides to end homelessness among veterans.
Pricing: $25 for 5K, $10 for 1-mile walk.

When/Where: From 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the  in Warren.
Why Go: Warren eesident Bob Marino will serenade you with a love song and his smile will woo you.
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: At 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Long Hill Township Library in Gillette.
Why Go: To learn the 3 Rs of successful gardening and increase the value of your landscape investments.
Pricing: Free. 

When/Where: From 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday at  in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To meet celebrity chef Tyler Florence and get an autograph. His new food-friendly wines will be available for tasting.
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: At 6 p.m. on Friday at  in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To put some mystery into your evening with a five course dinner and a little murder among neighbors.
Pricing: $65 per person.

Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Friday at  in Morristown.
Why Go: To see music icons The Monkees perform hits like “I’m a Believer,”“Daydream Believer” and “Last Train to Clarksville.”
Pricing: Tickets range from $57 to $97.

Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at  in Morris Township.
Why Go: To see how transportation has evolved over the past century and enjoy interactive displays of what it was like to drive a horse-drawn carriage and a 1922 Model T Ford, among other vehicles.
Pricing: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for children (6-14), $2 for children (2-3).

Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Friday at 100 South St. in Morristown.
Why Go: To spend your Friday night laughing at Brian Regan, one of the premier comedians in the country.
Pricing: $50 to $60

Where/When: At 2 p.m. on Saturday at the  in Madison.
Why Go: Because Molière’s enduring comedic masterpiece about the hypocrisy of polite society sounds like a great Saturday night out. 
Pricing: Tickets range from $32 to $55.

Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at  in Madison.
Why Go: To boost your summer reading experience by grabbing as many books as you and your family want.
Pricing: However much you’d like to spend.

Grab & Go

When/Where: At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at  in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Because kids and family will learn how to aid the survival of the New Jersey bats.
Pricing: Free. 

When/Where: At 10 a.m. on Saturday at Lowe's in Hillsborough.
Why Go: This awesome project is fun to build and part of the Build and Grow Clinic. You will be right on par with a Father's Day gift created with your own two hands.
Pricing: Free, but registration is required.

When/Where: At 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at in Hillsborough.
Why Go: To run, swing, slide, and make new friends in a brand new park. The specially designed play equipment is for all children, those with and without special needs. 
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: From 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Michael's in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To honor Dad with a heartfelt gift that you designed yourself.
Pricing: Free with purchase of a tie or T-shirt.

When/Where: At 11 a.m. to noon or 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday at in Bridgewater.
Why Go: It is a grand slam of learning to cook. Go to bat with Dad to make cheddar beef sliders and root beer floats. Love and laughter is always a good recipe.
Pricing: $10 per child and parent or $5 per child and parent with shoppers club card. 

When/Where: From 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday at in Warren.
Why Go: For preschool children to ride scooters and trikes, run and play and make new friends. The playgroup is non-denominational.
Pricing: Free.