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Spotted on the Madison calendar: Hockey Heritage Exhibit- Pucks & Pixels

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Cheers Madison! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Madison restaurants truly deserve your next night out?
  • When will Madison's Christmas parade and tree lighting brighten downtown?

Also on today's calendar: Hockey Heritage Exhibit- Pucks & Pixels and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm possible, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The 13 Best Restaurants in Madison, NJ (shopmorriscounty.com) — If you're planning a night out in Madison, this guide rounds up the town's standout restaurants, from long-running Italian favorites to new Indian, sushi, brunch, and tavern spots clustered around Main Street and Waverly Place. It highlights BYOB options, walkability from the NJ Transit station, and how Madison's dining scene compares to nearby Morris County towns, helping you decide where to book next.
   

• Christmas Lights in New Jersey: Every Morris County Tree Lighting and the Drive-Through Shows Worth the Trip (shopmorriscounty.com) — Madison's big holiday moment is its downtown Christmas Parade and tree lighting on Waverly Place, typically the Friday after Thanksgiving, and it's the only Morris County town that pairs a full parade with the ceremony. The guide also maps out other Morris County tree lightings and major drive-through light shows, with tips on timing, parking, and tickets so you can plan your season early.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Bike Livingston Event Will Return For 2026: Free Family Friendly Rides (patch.com)

Ok Madison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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