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September 2018
Deptford Mall Nat Geo Kids Club
The Deptford Mall Kids Club is a great opportunity for your child to learn in a fun, interactive setting. We've teamed up with National Geographic Kids to create activities and games that focus on discovery through play. Kids Club takes place on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 10am. Each event will conclude with story time brought to you by the Deptford Free Public Library.
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 »Washington Township Harvest Festival – Gloucester County
The Washington Township Historic Preservation Commission presents: Harvest Festival Saturday, September 22, 2018 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Celebrate the Fall Harvest with Fun for the Entire Family! There will be hayrides, a pumpkin patch, canon firings, old time games, Civil War demonstrations, Historic Trades demonstrations (including open hearth cooking & blacksmith!), food, refreshments and more! For info contact: townshiphistory1836@gmail.com OR (856) 227-2311. Funding made possible through the Gloucester County Cultural & Heritage Commission and the NJ Council of Arts.…
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 »Swedesboro Woolwich Day
Swedesboro Woolwich Day is Saturday 9/29/18. Run, walk, or watch the 12th Annual Dragon Run 5k (benefits the Nathaniel Boerlin Scholarship Fund). The Dragon 5k is a USA Track and Field Certified Course! For more information please visit www.naterocksheaven.org. Live entertainment + fantastic food + FREE activities for the kids + thousands of your friends and neighbors= SWEDESBORO WOOLWICH DAY 2018! This is a Rain or Shine event.
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 »Touch-A-Truck at Gloucester Premium Outlets
Join us for our 4th Annual Touch-A-Truck Saturday, September 29th from 10am to 2pm. Our local Fire Departments will be holding their Annual Fire Prevention Open House during the event! Come out and support your local police, fire and emergency services & retailers for a day of fun! **VENDORS WELCOME - Please email Christine.Glasser@simon.com if you are interested in applying to become a vendor.
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 »Gloucester County 4H Fall Fest
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 29 (RAIN DATE: 9/30) for LOTS of Good Ol' Fashion Family Fun! The Fall Fest will include hay rides, a haunted house, games, food, trick or treating & stall decorating contest, vendors, crafts and MORE! There will be a Chili Cook Off and Food Trucks! There will be a PUMPKIN CHUNKIN at 7:00pm. 2017's pumpkin was over 300 feet! Gates Open @ 3:00pm Events from 4:00pm - 9:00pm Costume Contest @ 6:00pm Chunkin @ 7:00pm…
Find out more »October 2018
Free Ice Cream Social at the Deptford Skating Center
The 1st Monday of each month DSC holds Custard & Cars. Free Event for all! Discount ice cream passes for Car / Truck / Bike owners. Open to all makes and models! This is a family event no loud music or reckless driving
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 »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 »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 »Washington Township Food Truck & Music Festival – Gloucester County
The Just Jersey Fest is rolling into The Township of Washington. (South Jersey - Sewell- Gloucester County) Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! Over 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, beer & sangria, partnered with some incredible bands, pony rides, vendors and kids activities make for an enchanting and fulfilling fall day. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pop ups and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria…
Find out more »Second Annual Pitman “Potter” Festival
Join us for the second Pitman Potter Festival on Saturday, October 20, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pitman Potter fans are excited to bring the magic of the Wizarding World to Pitman for the second year! Wristbands will be required for the main festival events. Wristbands will go on sale on Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Pitman Gallery & Art Center, 59 South Broadway, Pitman, New Jersey. Wristband sales will be…
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