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September 2018
Diggerland USA Open for School Holiday!
Open when schools are closed: Mon. Sept 10th & 11th, Wed. Sept. 19th, Wed. 26th & Thu. 27th, Mon. Oct 8th Spend the day at Diggerland! Any day tickets are $29.99 FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! OR PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP Get the rest of 2018 and all of 2019! Only $54.95
Find out more »Berlin Market Family Fun Fridays
The Berlin Farmer's Market Hosts a free Family Fun Night every Friday night from 5 pm - 7 pm. What's better is this Berlin event is an indoor event. Rain or shine join the free family fun. 1st Friday of every month - free face painting! 2nd Friday of every month - free glitter tattoos! 3rd Friday of every month - free animal balloons! 4th Friday of every month - free airbrush tattoos! Get some shopping done, eat some good…
Find out more »Michael’s Kids Club
Check your local Michaels store for participation $2 ages 3 -5, $5 ages 6 and up PER PROJECT, SUPPLIES INCLUDED. Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project. Sign up in store or just drop in. Parent or guardian must remain on premises. 10 AM - 12 PM Fall Animal Puppet/Props September 15 Klutz Craft September 22 Owl Art September 29 Pumpkin Lantern/Dimensional Pumpkin October 6 Flying Bat/Spooky House & Bat Frame October 13 Glitter Paper Spider Web/Pom-Pom…
Find out more »Toy Collectible Street Fair – Merchantville
Saturday, September 22nd (RAIN DATE: Sept. 29) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This is a FREE Toy & Collectible Street Fair with new and vintage items. Hand Made and 1 of a kind pieces of art, jewlery and custom figures. Comics, plush, Pops and more. There will be games and Special Appearances! Location: West Park Avenue, Merchantville (adjacent to the Municipal Building) Presented by: Play With This Toys & Collectibles
Find out more »Lakeshore Learning Stores FREE Crafts for Kids
Come drop in on Saturdays for Lakeshore Learning Stores FREE crafts. One of our favorite educational stores is Lakeshore Learning. The crafts are for children 3 and up but younger kids can easily join in the fun. The crafts have something to do with current events or the season. When are Lakeshore Learning Stores FREE Crafts? The Lakeshore Learning Stores FREE Crafts are on Saturdays between 11 am and 3 pm. Is registration required for Lakeshore Learning Stores FREE Crafts?…
Find out more »Barnes and Noble Statewide Story Time
Barnes & Noble's Upcoming Events for Kids Keep this list handy as we will be updating it monthly. While these events should be happening at all Barnes & Nobles stores unless noted otherwise we do recommend you do check with your local store to confirm. Storytime and Activities Featuring Corduroy Takes a Bow Saturday September 08, 2018 11:00 AM Celebrate 50 years of America's favorite teddy bear with a brand-new, classically illustrated picture book by Academy Award…
Find out more »Camden County Fair
County Fair - free admission, free parking and other activities.
Find out more »Camden County Fair
County Fair - free admission, free parking and other activities.
Find out more »The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence
Join the Camden County Board of Freeholders on Sunday, September 23rd from 1 PM to 4 PM at Wiggins Waterfront Park for The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence to honor those affected by gun violence. The event will feature a concert, speakers, and family fun. Speakers include: Former NJ Governor James J. Florio – First in nation to enact a state-wide ban on assault weapons Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr – Championing the cause for the residents of Camden County Regina Thompson…
Find out more »Succos Celebration at Sahara Sams
Date:September 26th & 27th Time: Females 10:00-1:00, Males 2:30-5:30 Admission:18.99 This Event is in Observation of a Religious Holiday Guests can bring their own Kosher food to enjoy in the Sukkah, please no glass containers or glass bottles. Modest attire required. Children age 3 and under may swim with their parent regardless of gender. Children two and under are FREE! Admissions opens at 9:30am for ticket sales and processing. No waivers are required. Wave Pool open weather permitting. FREE Parking!
Find out more »Diggerland USA Open for School Holiday!
Open when schools are closed: Mon. Sept 10th & 11th, Wed. Sept. 19th, Wed. 26th & Thu. 27th, Mon. Oct 8th Spend the day at Diggerland! Any day tickets are $29.99 FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! OR PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP Get the rest of 2018 and all of 2019! Only $54.95
Find out more »Succos Celebration at Sahara Sams
Date:September 26th & 27th Time: Females 10:00-1:00, Males 2:30-5:30 Admission:18.99 This Event is in Observation of a Religious Holiday Guests can bring their own Kosher food to enjoy in the Sukkah, please no glass containers or glass bottles. Modest attire required. Children age 3 and under may swim with their parent regardless of gender. Children two and under are FREE! Admissions opens at 9:30am for ticket sales and processing. No waivers are required. Wave Pool open weather permitting. FREE Parking!
Find out more »Diggerland USA Open for School Holiday!
Open when schools are closed: Mon. Sept 10th & 11th, Wed. Sept. 19th, Wed. 26th & Thu. 27th, Mon. Oct 8th Spend the day at Diggerland! Any day tickets are $29.99 FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! OR PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP Get the rest of 2018 and all of 2019! Only $54.95
Find out more »Berlin Market Family Fun Fridays
The Berlin Farmer's Market Hosts a free Family Fun Night every Friday night from 5 pm - 7 pm. What's better is this Berlin event is an indoor event. Rain or shine join the free family fun. 1st Friday of every month - free face painting! 2nd Friday of every month - free glitter tattoos! 3rd Friday of every month - free animal balloons! 4th Friday of every month - free airbrush tattoos! Get some shopping done, eat some good…
Find out more »Michael’s Kids Club
Check your local Michaels store for participation $2 ages 3 -5, $5 ages 6 and up PER PROJECT, SUPPLIES INCLUDED. Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project. Sign up in store or just drop in. Parent or guardian must remain on premises. 10 AM - 12 PM Fall Animal Puppet/Props September 15 Klutz Craft September 22 Owl Art September 29 Pumpkin Lantern/Dimensional Pumpkin October 6 Flying Bat/Spooky House & Bat Frame October 13 Glitter Paper Spider Web/Pom-Pom…
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