Check out what events are taking place around the area this weekend.
Spring is now in full swing and residents can get into the season with a variety of outdoor activities.
Around Sicklerville
- On Saturday, Gloucester Township will host an Open Shred Day from 8 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Building, which is located at 1729 Erial Road in Blackwood.Bring paper to be shredded. An operator will move bins of paper to a mobile shredding unit where material will be destroyed before your eyes. 100 percent of shredded paper is recycled. Only paper is accepted. No plastic bags or metal, including binders, bound books and binder clips will be allowed. Paper clips staples are acceptable. Participants must be Gloucester Township resident.
Around South Jersey
- On Sunday, Sustainable Voorhees will host an artists reception at the Town Center from 1 to 2 p.m. Residents see a gallery of artwork featured from the Arts on the Boulevard winter exhibit, as well a sneak preview of the spring exhibit. Artists will be present with their artwork. Refreshments will be served.
- Folks can meet the artists of Cherry Hill Township’s 2018 Art Blooms exhibit on Sunday at the Croft Farm Arts Center. The reception takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. and artists will be on hand to discuss their work. All artwork is for sale. Awards will be given and light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.cherryhill-nj.com.
- Kids ages 3 to 8 and their families are invited to Congregation M’kor Shalom’s first ever family concert on Sunday at 2 p.m. Alex and the Kaleidoscope will perform songs from their six albums at the show. During his performances, Mitnick will be the adventure leader taking audiences on a fun-filled journey that leads to many of the world’s treasures and fun facts for all. Tickets are $10 in advance or $14 at the door. Children under 3 are admitted for free. Visit www.mkorshalom.org for more information or to purchase tickets.
- Restaurant Week kicks off in Collingswood on Sunday. The theme for Collingswood’s spring restaurant week is, “Everything is Better with Bacon.” Ten restaurants around the borough are scheduled to participate in the event. Restaurant week runs through April 13. Prospective diners are advised to make reservations. For more information, including a list of participating restaurants, visit www.collingswood.com/things_to_do/shopping_and_dining/restaurant_weeks.php.
- Residents can raise money for a good cause at the Battleship New Jersey on Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. Atco Battles Alzheimer’s 4 on the Battleship will take place throughout the day. There will be music from various bands throughout the day and tickets include a self-guided tour of the battleship. Food and a cash bar will also be available. Tickets are $20 per person and all proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter and the Battleship New Jersey. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/atco-battles-alzheimers-4-tickets-40990300091?aff=eac2.
At the Jersey Shore
- The ShowBoat Hotel in Atlantic City is the host for this weekend’s Garden State Comic Fest. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Dozens of vendors and exhibitors will be on hand at the event. Guests can visit with a number of their favorite comic creators, actors and more. There will also be plenty of contests, prizes and more. Tickets range from $20 for a Sunday pass to $90 for a VIP pass. Visit www.gardenstatecomicfest.com/atlantic-city-edition.html for more information and to purchase tickets.
- The Wildwoods Convention Center is also hosting a big event this weekend. The Fishing Expo will take place at the convention center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. There will be more than 80 displays showcasing a wide range of exciting new products, services and programs for fishermen and boaters. Admission to the expo is $5. Kids 12 and under are admitted for free. Visit www.fishingexpowildwood.com for more information.
In Philadelphia
- The 2018 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia kicks off this weekend. Guests can enjoy a pop-up beer garden named the Sake Garden from 1 to 9 p.m. at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, located at Horticultural Drive and Lansdowne Drive, or partake in a number of other activities. To view a full schedule of this weekend’s events, visit http://subarucherryblossom.org.
- The Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival lands at the Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut Street, in Philadelphia this weekend. All of the films in this festival center on the earth and making the environmental healthier for all. Eleven blocks of films are scheduled from Friday evening through Sunday evening. To purchase tickets to any of the blocks, visit http://philaenvirofilmfest.org/festival/2018-schedule.
To see more events taking place in Philadelphia this weekend, visitwww.philadelphiaweekly.com.
