Check out what fun events are taking place around the region this weekend.
With spring in full swing, residents can enjoy block parties, festivals and other fun activities from the Jersey Shore to the city of Philadelphia. Check out what fun events are taking place this weekend.
In Moorestown
- Residents from Moorestown and neighboring communities will join forces in the fight against hunger. The annual CROP Walk has been a Moorestown tradition for decades and will take place on Sunday. The theme is “Ending Hunger One Step at a Time.” For more information, contact Trebing at [email protected] or (609) 239–4942 or visit www.cropwalkhunger.org.
- Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown will be holding its annual members and faculty exhibition highlighting art by staff, faculty and members. The exhibition includes a variety of art from ceramic, photography, watercolor, pastel, gouache, oil, acrylic, crayon, pen, ink, pencil, fiber and digital art. It provides a chance for members and students of Perkins Center to have work displayed alongside friends, fellow students and faculty members and a time for the public to see art that highlights the varied artistic language, which is fostered as a core value at the Perkins Center for The Arts. The opening reception will be held on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. and the exhibit will remain on display through Sunday, June 1.
Around South Jersey
- Residents can learn about public safety at the Palmyra Fire Department’s Palmyra Public Safety Day event on Saturday. The event will take place at Independence Fire Company on West Broad Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be activities, vendors and live music throughout the afternoon. The event is free to attend. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PalmyraFire.
- More than 100 vendors will be at the Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds at 275 Bridgeton Pike in Mullica Hill on Saturday from the seventh annual Gloucester County Craftsmen and Home Show. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature more than 100 craftsmen, food vendors, a home and garden expo, farm market, pony ride, live entertainment, shopping and more. The rain date is Sunday. There is no cost to attend. Visit www.sjpumpkinshow.com/GloucesterCraftFair.html for more information.
At the Jersey Shore
- Celebrate spring in Ocean City this weekend with the city’s Spring Block Party. The event takes place on Asbury Avenue between 5th and 14th streets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. There will be more than 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. The event is free to attend. For more information, call (1–800) BEACH-NJ or visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
- On Saturday night, runners will converge on Beachcomber Camping Resort, 462 Seashore Road in Cape May, to take part in the 2K17 Glow Run. Check-in begins at 7 p.m. with the run beginning at 8 p.m. A black light dance party with live music and selfie stations will follow the run. The cost is $25 for runners. The cost is $10 for non-runners who are attending the dance party. Proceeds will benefit Wildwood Catholic High School. To sign up, visit www.active.com/cape-may-nj/running/distance-running-races/2k17-glow-run-2017?int
In Philadelphia
- South Street will be rocking on Saturday for the annual South Street Spring Festival. The event takes place on South Street between Front and 8th streets, plus at 2nd Street Plaza from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be more than 30 restaurants and bars serving food and drinks, entertainment on three stages, a family fun zone, more than 100 artists and retailers, and more. The event is free and open to the public. Food and drink is pay as you go. For a full schedule of activities, visit www.southstreet.com.
- Chestnut Hill will turn into an outdoor garden marketplace on Sunday for the 21st annual Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival. The event will take place along Germantown Avenue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will garden displays, activities, music, food and more. The event is free to attend. For more information, visit https://chestnuthillpa.com/events/home-garden-festival-2.
To see more events taking place in Philadelphia this weekend, visit www.philadelphiaweekly.com.
