What better way to celebrate 100 years of Morris Plains than with live music, good food, local favorites and a night together downtown? On Saturday, September 26 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the Morris Plains Centennial Committee is bringing Music on Merch, a mini music festival, to the Merchant Block. The street will be closed to traffic for the evening, creating a walkable, outdoor gathering space right in the heart of our downtown.

In December 2025 at the DMP Business Roundtable when local business owners raised questions about the future of our downtown and the types of businesses that would best complement the business mix, we saw an opportunity. We reached out to ask a simple question: What do residents want to see in Morris Plains? DMP teamed up with Plan Better Morris Plains this spring and find out. The response was clear and remarkably consistent.

Have you seen the new, original mural in Morris Plains? After years of planning, organizing, and coordinating, we are thrilled to see this incredible donor-funded public art project come to life in Morris Plains.

Thank you for joining us this August to celebrate 100 years of Morris Plains cuisine for the Centennial Circuit promotion. Participants headed out 360+ times to local restaurants to sample the delicious food and beverages in Morris Plains, spending over $12,200.

Did you know that Morris Plains is home to 25 restaurants!? Yep, from quick bites and counter service staples to cozy diners, and our beloved traditional steakhouse, the Morris Plains dining scene offers something for everyone. Now you can win prizes for visiting these local gems. This August, Downtown Morris Plains is kicking off the Centennial Circuit promotion to celebrate 100 years of Morris Plains cuisine.

The energy in Morris Plains was palpable during our recent Business Networking Night hosted by Chocolatine Patisserie on Speedwell Avenue. This gathering brought together a diverse group of local business owners, community stakeholders, and public officials, all eager to connect, share ideas, and support our local business community. The event reinforced the power of collaboration to spark new opportunities and strengthen the business.

Community input is an essential ingredient to helping identify types of businesses that could thrive in a specific area—whether that’s restaurants, retail, personal or professional services, entertainment, or larger employers. Downtown Morris Plains would love YOUR help shaping the future of our town’s business landscape.

"Tracks Through Time" Morris Plains TRANSITional Art Project will celebrate movement, history, and human connection

Downtown Morris Plains will partner with the Farmers Market planning committee again this year to bring back our popular Local Business Showcase.

Thank you to Weichert for hosting this our December Business Roundtable and sharing updates about their Morris Plains development project. We are grateful to all the business owners who participated in this robust roundtable discussion.

We are so excited to kick-off the holiday season with Morris Plains stores, restaurants and businesses at Small Business Saturday on November 29, 2025.

Thank you to all the 75+ pumpkin carving artists, participating local businesses, visitors, volunteers, and generous sponsors who helped make our 2025 Pumpkin Illumination better than ever!

We are excited to announce that Morris Plains has been selected as the location for NJ TRANSIT’s 2026 TRANSITional Art Project.

You asked... so we built it. Introducing our new mobile-friendly, filterable, business directory to help you easily find the businesses you need and continue to shop local, right here in Morris Plains!

Thank you to all the local business community members who joined our February business roundtable at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace and contributed to a generative discussion and exciting networking opportunities!

Small Business Saturday is less than 3 weeks away on November 30, 2024, and Downtown Morris Plains is thrilled to serve as an AmEx Neighborhood Champion again this year. As part of Shop Small movement, we are offering FREE merchandise

Morris Plains business owners and operators came together this week for our first business roundtable for a morning of conversation and collaboration followed by a private tour of the Morris Plains Museum! Discussion covered a range of topics that will continue at future events!

We are thrilled to share that Downtown Morris Plains has been named as a 2024 Morris Arts Special Project Support grant recipient! The grant will help fund our bike parking design contest and installation, an exciting project blending the arts and accessibility in our downtown.

Shop small in Morris Plains on Small Business Saturday, November 25, 2023, to claim your FREE limited-edition Downtown Morris Plains ornament! Just stop by our table from 9:00 AM to noon at Franklin Street and Speedwell Avenue and show us your receipt for a local purchase of $10 or more.

It's official! Downtown Morris Plains is an approved Neighborhood Champion, joining the list of organizations bringing small businesses and shoppers together for Small Business Saturday - and throughout the year.