A Night in the Cold 2025

ANITC HQ Event Details

Location: Morristown High School Football Field
50 Early Street, Morristown, NJ
Date: Friday, December 5 – Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00am

Event Schedule - more details to come!

FRIDAY – December 5

6:30pm – 8:00pm
Check-in at the football field, tent set up & enjoy a free, simple dinner provided by Chef Fredy’s Table in the cafeteria

8:00pm
Livestreaming begins

10:00pm
Evening sign-off & lights out — quiet time begins
Please note: Field lights will be turned off at 10 PM per town regulations. Other exterior lighting will remain on for safety.

SATURDAY – December 6

6:00am – 7:45am
Simple breakfast 

7:00am
Wake-up announcements & final reflections

7:00am – 8:00am
Tent breakdown & participant clean-up

8:00am
Official event end time

8:00am – 9:00am
Final venue clean-up

Important Notes

  • Pre-registration is required for safety and planning purposes. Registration closes December 1—or earlier if all 250 spots are filled!

  • Tent setup will take place on the football field. (No stakes, please! Sandbags and tent setup help will be available.)

  • A simple dinner (courtesy of Chef Fredy’s Table) and basic breakfast are included for all participants registered for the Morristown HS ANITC HQ location.

  • Warm up anytime! The cafeteria will remain open all night as an indoor warming area with plenty of hot cocoa.

  • School bathroom facilities will be available throughout the event.

  • Plenty of parking is available in the school's Atno Avenue lot.

  • Per town regulations, the football field lights will be turned off at 10pm. However, other exterior lighting around the area will remain on for safety.

  • Check out The Cold Collective Livestream with presentations, reflections, and the Homeless Solutions Quiz Show.

  • On-site support provided by volunteer police officers, nurse, and firefighter.

  • The outdoor event takes place in a secure, monitored location overnight. All bags will be checked.

  • We love our four-legged friends, but please do not bring pets.

  • All children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult on-site. (Please see waiver for details.)