1
PARK
Events Presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners
2022
GUIDE
1
WELCOME
We l c o m e Camden County Board of Commissioners
Louis Cappelli, Jr., Director
Edward T. McDonnell, Deputy Director
Jeffrey L. Nash Parks Liaison
Carmen G. Rodriguez
Jonathan L. Young, Sr.
The 2022 Park Events Guide is your family’s ticket to an amazing season of fun and entertainment. Celebrate Independence Day at the Camden County Freedom Festival at Wiggins Waterfront Park featuring a performance from the O’Jays or check out the cool sounds of the Sundown Music Series at the McLaughlin Norcross Memorial Dell at Haddon Lake Park. From kayaking to exercise classes, horseback riding and more, this summer’s lineup of events has something fun for everyone. Whether you want to hang out in a lawn chair or stretch out across a yoga mat, we’ll welcome you to the parks this summer. The Board of Commissioners hopes you’ll enjoy everything that Camden County has to offer and we look forward to seeing you, your family, and your friends in the parks.
Melinda Kane
Al Dyer
Constitutional Row Officers Joseph Ripa, Clerk Gilbert “Whip” Wilson, Sheriff Michelle A. Gentek-Mayer, Surrogate Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay Main Line: (856) 795-PARK (7275) CamdenCounty.com
FO R CO N C E RT U P DAT E S S I G N U P FOR O U R NEWSLETTER! It's more important now than ever to protect yourself, your family, and your community today. Get your Vaccination and Booster today.
Get Connected
TO L EAR N MO R E, VI SI T CAMD EN CO UN TY. CO M/ VACC I N E
WHAT ’S IN S ID E
Sponsors
2
THANK YO U TO ALL O F O UR 2021- 2022 EVENT SPO NSO RS
WHAT’S INSIDE Camden Wa t e r F r o n t
3-4
Freedom Festival
5
XPONENTIAL
6
Cooper river park
7-10
Haddon Lake Park Berlin / N e w B ro o k l y n / Lindenwold
11
12
Ve t e r a n s E v e n t s
13
wine / beer
14
Other Events
15
Camden County Pride
16
Just for Seniors
17
sABILITIES
18
eCO events
19
P e t F R I E N D LY
20
Parks Alive 2025
21-22
3
C A M DE N WATERF RONT
SUNSET JAZZ SERIES AT WIGGINS PARK All concerts start at 8 PM on Monday nights
Kenny G June 6
Iconic smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, producer, and one of the best-selling recording artists of all time
Danilo Pérez’s Global Messengers June 20
Grammy-Award winning Panamanian Pianist-Composer, and one of the most creative forces in contemporary music
Corinne Bailey Rae
June 27
2x Grammy-Award winning crossover singer/songwriter from Leeds, England
Ruthie Foster July 18
Award-winning artist hailing from Austin, Texas, heralded for her takes on bluesroots music
The Sugar Hill Gang August 1
Legendary Hip Hop pioneers, responsible for the first worldwide rap hit,“Rapper’s Delight”
Matt Cappy August 15
Trumpeter, composer, arranger, and South Jersey native, Matt has recorded for Michael Jackson, Kirk Franklin, John Legend & more
Third World August 29
Celebrating nearly five decades as ‘Reggae Ambassadors’ and one of Jamaica’s most popular crossover acts
WIGGINS PARK AT
CAmden WaterFront Kenny G
At the foot of MLK Boulevard, Camden City
Corinne Bailey Rae
CAM DEN WAT ERFRO N T
4
SPECIA L E VE N T S I N C A MD EN C ITY Juneteenth Independence Day Celebration Featuring Jeff Bradshaw Soul/Jazz innovator June 18 2 PM - 7 PM
Festival will feature family-friendly activities, local merchants, food vendors, art exhibits, and a lineup of live music performances. Presented in conjunction with the City of Camden.
65th Annual San Juan Bautista Parade and Concert June 26 12 PM - Parade start 3 PM - Post parade concert Presented by Parada San Juan Bautista Inc. Info: (609) 206-5074
22nd Annual South Jersey Caribbean Festival July 9 2 PM - 8 PM
Presented by the South Jersey Caribbean Cultural Organization Info: (856) 580-0178 sjcaribbean.org facebook.com/sjcaribbeanfestival
Trenton Circus Squad
Fourth of July Weekend Cooper’s Poynt Waterfront Park The Trenton Circus Squad presents free workshops and performances open to the public during Camden County’s Freedom Festival. Workshops include wire walking, juggling, simple acrobatics and aerial techniques. Visit ctlcamden.com for exact location and show times.
Movies with Metro Join CCPD for outdoor movies, bring a lawn chair or a blanket. All movies at dusk. Space Jam: A New Legacy June 3 Cooper’s Poynt Waterfront Park In the Heights July 1 Von Nieda Park Raya and the Last Dragon August 5 Cooper’s Poynt Waterfront Park Sing 2 September 2 Von Nieda Park
Camden County Police Summer Carnival Nights
Family Fun and Fitness Day with Joetta! July 30 9 AM Camden Track and Athletic Field 410 Jersey Joe Walcott Blvd
Olympian Joetta Clark Diggs leads families through a series of fun fitness challenges for great prizes! Register: camden_family_fun_fit.eventbrite.com
Camden Peace Games Basketball Tournament August 13 and August 14 Von Nieda Park 29th and River Ave, Camden, NJ 08105
Register: ctlcamden.com/peace-games
WH IL E AT TH E C AMD EN WATERFRONT Battleship NJ
battleshipnewjersey.org
July 15 5 PM - 8 PM Elijah Perry Park 9th and Central
Adventure Aquarium
August 19 5 PM - 8 PM Stockton Park 590 N. Dudley
CamdenCounty.com/jerseyjoe
Arnetta’s Band Camp Concert July 22 5 PM Wiggins Waterfront Park
Info: ctlcamden.com/arnettas-band-camp
adventureaquarium.com
Jersey Joe Walcott Statue Freedom Mortgage Pavilion CamdenCounty.com/freedommortgage-pavilion
Wiggins Park Marina
CamdenCounty.com/marina
5
F R E E DOM F ESTI VA L
JULY 4TH FREEDOM FESTIVAL
CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE FREEDOM FESTIVAL ON THE CAMDEN WATERFRONT
Presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the City of Camden at Wiggins Park
Tri-County Symphonic Band 5 PM - Kickoff
Ensemble-in-Residence at Camden County College since 1986 presents a Salute to America & our Veterans
Travel Lanes 6 PM
Hailing from the Philadelphia music scene, Travel Lanes blends infectious melodies into their rockin’ brand of power pop
The O'Jays 8 PM
For over fifty years, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and Philadelphia music legends have brought electric energy to soul and R&B
Fireworks Spectacular over the Delaware River 9:30 PM
This festival brings thousands of people together to enjoy a series of artists and a spectacular firework show from Serpico Pyrotechnics Be sure to visit the Camden Waterfront for food, beer, music, and fireworks in celebration of the annual Freedom Festival!
Freedom Festival
The O’Jays
XPO NENT IAL
WXPN and the Camden County Board of Commissioners host the XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru. The festival returns to the Camden Waterfront on September 16, 17, and 18. As always, our Festival is a great opportunity to see established artists and discover new up-andcoming bands.
F R E ED OM MORTGAGE PAVIL ION F R I D AY, SEPTEM B ER 1 6
SATU R DAY, SEPTEM B ER 17
The War On Drugs
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Patti Smith and Her Band
The Revivalists
Geese
Snacktime
W I G GINS PARK • Jenny Lewis
Patti Smith
SEPTEM B ER 1 6 , 1 7 , 1 8
• Sarah Shook & The Disarmers
• Catbite
• Taj Mahal • Kathleen Edwards
• The Dip
• Omar's Hat
• Valerie June
• Bartees Strange
• Highnoon
• Felice Brothers
• Buffalo Nichols
• Chestnut Grove
• Houndmouth
• Black Opry Revue
• More Artists TBA
• The Suffers
• Dos Santos
• Lo Moon
• Tamino
Visit xpnfest.org for more information
• Samantha Fish
• Cosmic Guilt
• The Tisburys
6
7
C OOP E R RI VER PARK
TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES / COOPER RIVER All Thursday concerts in the Twilight Series start at 8 PM CONC E RT S L O CATE D AT
C O NC E RTS LOCATED AT
VET ER A N S IS L A N D
J AC K C U RTI S STA DI U M
Avalon String Band
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
June 9
The Avalon String Band is an award-winning Philadelphia Mummers String Band established in 1946
City Rhythm Big Band June 23
Distinct Big Band style and sound popular in their hometown of Philadelphia and around the world for many years
July 14
This Emmy Award-winning tribute to The Beatles features incredible stage performances, costume changes, and more
Light Opera of New Jersey presenting “Great Moments from the Grand Stage” July 28
Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) is a premier regional musical theater company bringing numerous genres to life including musical theater, opera and operetta
The Weight Band August 4
Featuring members of The Band and The Levon Helm Band, The Weight Band carries on their legacy for a new generation
The Ledbetters Pearl Jam Tribute August 18
The ultimate Pearl Jam tribute band capturing an authentic recreation of Pearl Jam’s studio recordings, combined with their intense live shows
COOPER RIVER PARK
The Fab Four
C O O PER RIV ER PAR K
G ET FIT P RO G R A MS
S P E CIAL E VE NTS
REGATTAS
Get your mind and body in shape this summer!
Antique Fire Apparatus Show
Dragon Boat Race
All classes are FREE and take place at Cooper River Park on the Vista Deck (Corner of North Park Drive and Cuthbert Blvd) All levels welcome. Bring your own mat for yoga events. A L L C L A S S ES R EQ UI R E REGIS T R AT IO N , G O T O CA MDE N CO U N T Y. C O M /PAR K S
August 7 10 AM - 3 PM
For more info go to CLAFAA.org
Italian American Festival October 1 11 AM - 4 PM
Visit sonsofitalynj.org for more information
10th Anniversary Cooper River Cyclocross (CRCX) October 23 8 AM - 4PM
Mindful Mondays Yoga
Mondays, June 6 - October 3 6 PM No Class July 4th & September 5th
Zumba
Tuesdays, June 7 - Jul 26 6 PM
Wednesday Morning Yoga Wednesdays, June 1 - Sep 28 9:30 AM
Barre Class
Wednesdays, June 1 September 28 6 PM
Cardio on the Cooper Fridays, June 3 - Sep 30 8:30 AM
Info: facebook.com/CooperriverCX or (215) 651-0455
8
July 30
Gold Cup October 29
This event will feature the best male and female single scullers in the world. For full lineup and more information visit: thegoldcup.org/the-gold-cup-challenge For more information on regatta schedules check: RegattaCentral.com
9
C OOP E R RI VER PARK
CAMDE N COU N T Y DRI V IN G RAN G E AT CO O P E R R I V E R
C O O P E R RIVE R YA C HT C L UB
C AMD E N C OUNTY BOATH OUSE
450 South Park Drive, Collingswood 8001 South Crescent Blvd, Pennsauken
The Camden County Driving Range is a state-of-the-art golf center featuring an aquatic, lighted, 60 station doubledecker driving range with real grass tees, and a top quality short game area with a putting green and sand trap. The range offers an array of events and programs throughout the year, including parties, group events, high school team practice, lessons and clinics. Info: (856) 661-3636 or visit CamdenCounty.com
The Cooper River Yacht Club offers sailing lessons taught by US Sailingcertified instructors. Members, students and guests of CRYC enjoy sailing on a sheltered, non-tidal river, competitive regattas, sailboat races, sailing seminars, use of club-owned sailboats, canoes and kayaks, beautiful sunsets and welcoming social events for all ages. Info: (856) 869-9145 or visit CooperRiverYC.org
7050 North Park Drive, Pennsauken The Camden County Boathouse at Cooper River is a one-of-a-kind venue perfect for any event. Enjoy natural light and wrap-around porch with a view of the river and Philadelphia skyline. The boathouse hosts all types of celebrations from weddings, birthdays and showers to graduations, anniversaries and more. Info: (856) 661-3184 or visit CamdenCountyBoathouse.com
L ASC AL A’S BIR RA 5300 North Park Drive, Pennsauken From the heart of South Philadelphia comes the second location of LaScala’s Birra from the LaScala Restaurant Group. This waterfront favorite has been transformed–from the interiors with white-washed woods to the new menu featuring creative pizzas, artisan Italian entrées, unique starters, world beers, outside beer garden and more. Info: (856) 333-6653 or visit lascalasbirra.com
C O O PER RIV ER PAR K
10
WAL KS & RU N S Come out and support your favorite charity! A U GU S T
Loopy Looper
August 6 7 AM Cooper River Park Stadium
endlessendurance.com/loopy-looper
TASJ 5K Walk/Run August 27 11 AM Cooper River Park info@tasj.org
S EPT E M B E R
Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma September 10 9:30 AM Cooper River Park
national.scleroderma.org
Dan Melleby Memorial 5K Walk September 10 11 AM Cooper River Park
danmellebyfoundation.org
9/11 Heroes Run
September 11 8 AM Cooper River Park Stadium
pennsauken@911heroesrun.org
Race for Recovery 5K & Fun Walk September 17 9 AM Cooper River Park maryvillenj.org
Joseph’s House of Camden 5K Walk 2022 September 24 9 AM Cooper River Park Stadium
PCOS Challenge 5K Walk/Run September 25 9 AM Cooper River Park
info@pcoschallenge.org O C T O B ER
ENYI MD Foundation 13th Annual 5K Run & FamilyFun Walk October 2 9:30 AM Cooper River Park
Enyimdfoundation.org
Walk the Talk The Christopher Schultes 5k Run/ Walk for Recovery October 8 8:30 AM Cooper River Park Stadium genesiscenters.org
Camden County Out of the Darkness Walk October 8 9 AM Cooper River Park Vista Desk
afsp.org/Camden
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night October 15 4 PM Cooper River Park lightthenight.org
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey October 16 Cooper River Park
cancer.org/involved
The Crumb Run October 22 9 AM Cooper River Park tkctruck.org
N OVEM B ER
Pennsauken Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk November 5 9:15 AM Cooper River Stadium lustgarten.org
Cooper Norcross Run The Bridge November 6 Ben Franklin Bridge
All proceeds from the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge Event benefit the children of Larc School. Larc School provides services to hundreds of individuals with severe disabilities throughout South Jersey -- at no cost to the families. This 10K begins at the base of the Ben Franklin Bridge on the New Jersey side, crosses the bridge, doubles back, takes you through the waterfront area and finishes at Rutgers University - Camden. A two-mile bridge walk immediately follows the start of the run. A kids event takes place during the race. Info: runthebridge.org
11
H A D DON L AK E PARK
SUNDOWN MUSIC SERIES
All concerts start at 7:30 PM McLaughlin Norcross Memorial Dell
Mondo Cozmo / Brian Mietz
K I D S KAP E RS Showtime: Wednesdays at 9 AM
Captain Shazamshazoobop June 22
June 15
Telekinetic magic galore
Alternative-leaning folk rock singer / songwriter and Philadelphia native
June 29
Al Olender / Graduation Speech June 29
Folk-pop singer / songwriter, fresh off her debut release, Easy Crier
Lee’s Circus Extravaganza Kaleidoscope of juggling, plate spinning, unicycling and more
Kids Fun Magic July 6
Comedic magical experience.
Jeffrey Gaines / Brian Kors
Yosi’s Beach Party
Chart-topping recording artist who has toured with Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, Sting, and more
Rockin’ fun-filled interactive Beach Party for kids
Miko Marks & The Abrams
FA MILY VA R I ETY SERIE S
July 13
July 27
Miko Marks (Nashville) and The Abrams (Ontario) are two of Country music’s hottest rising acts
Jukebox The Ghost / Carly Moffa August 3
July 13
Accomplished English folk / singer / songwriter, widely considered one ofthe greatest guitarists of all time
Info: Villageplaybox.org
Juggler and magical illusions
Mammal Mania
September 7
Cruising the decades from the Big Band era to rock and roll, from country to R&B, from jazz to pop. Listen to the great vocalists who filled the airwaves, including Carole King, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Madonna, Billy Joel, and so many more. Two different nights, two different shows!
June 11
Kathleen Edwards / Shannen Moser
Richard Thompson / Jonah Tolchin
August 16 and 18 7:30 PM (Weather permitting, rain dates August 17 & 19)
One Man Circus Hamlin’s Magic
Award-winning Canadian songwriter whose modern take on folk makes her a critical darling and fan-favorite
STARS UND ER TH E STARS: PUT IT ON SH UFFL E
Showtime: Saturdays at 9 AM
Three-piece power pop and national touring band known for their fun and energetic live performances
August 24
The Village Playbox of Haddon Heights presents:
June 18
Hogworts-themed magic show June 25
Animal-themed educational show
Pirate Magic July 9
Comedy and Magic Show
HADDON L AKE PARK
13th Avenue, Park Drive and Prospect Boulevard, Haddon Heights
Al Olender
NEW BRO O KLYN PARK / LIN DEN WO LD PAR K
Be r l i n NEW BROOKLYN Par k Park Between White Horse Pike, New Freedom Road and Park Drive, Berlin
IT’S SHOWTIME Showtime: Wednesdays at 9 AM Children’s interactive music show
Steve Pullara and his Cool Beans Band July 20
Big Jeff - Children’s Music July 27
Between New Freedom and New Brooklyn Roads, north of the Atlantic City Expressway. East of RT. 536, Winslow Township
SUMMER CONCERTS & EVENTS Juneteenth Independence Day
Celebration. Featuring POINT BLANK June 19th 7PM
An evening of Smooth Jazz
Winslow Family Day August 27th
Suitcase Murphy Band 5 PM ZOAY’ Jazz 7 PM
L INDENWOLD PARK
1000 United States Avenue, Lindenwold
EVEN T S JU NE 24
J ULY 8
A U GU ST 1 9
One Man Circus
Mammal Mania
Car Show
Juggler and magical illusions
Animal-themed educational show
Movie – Soul
Movie – Encanto
Motown Review
JU LY 1
J ULY 2 2
Hamlin’s Magic
Beach Party
Hogworts-themed magic show
Rockin’ fun-filled interactive Beach Party for kids
7:30 PM
8:45 PM
7:30 PM
Movie – Jungle Cruz 8:45 PM
7:30 PM
8:45 PM
7:30 PM
Movie – American Underdog 8:45 PM
6 PM 8 PM
12
13
V E TE R ANS EVENTS
EV E N T S The Camden County Board of Commissioners invites all residents to attend these important services and memorials to honor those who sacrificed for our Country.
WWII Victory Day
Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony
Travis Manion Foundation Heroes Run
August 1 7 PM Lindenwold Memorial Park Lindenwold
Info: standdownsouthjersey.org
Veterans Day Ceremony November 11 Veterans Island Cooper River Park
Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration
December 7 Battleship NJ, Camden
Military Model Con on the Battleship August 6 10 AM - 4 PM
Info: battleshipnewjersey.org/visit/ purchase-tickets/
VETERANS NS EVENTS
OR I SM SERV
IC
WA R
ON
RR
H
IC
E
DAL
June 28 12:30 PM Seaton Voorhees Senior Living 209 Laurel Road, Voorhees
September 23 8:30 AM - 1 PM Cherry Hill Armory
TE
ME
Veterans Medal Ceremonies
Annual Stand Down of South Jersey
The Camden County Commissioners commemorate our service members for their achievements and dedication through yearround recognition medals.
E
June 25 Merchantville
September 11 Cooper River Park
Veterans Medal Awards
R
Veteran PTSD / Suicide Awareness Walk
Info: battleshipnewjersey.org/visit/ purchase-tickets/
FO
June 13 7:30 PM American Legion Post 372 1532 Martin Ave, Cherry Hill
August 13 10 AM - 3 PM
ON
E ORABLE S
RV
Medals include: 1. Korean War Service Medal Awarded to Veterans who served on Active Duty anywhere in the world during the Korean War between June 25, 1950 and January 31, 1955. Family members are also entitled to receive this medal posthumously. 2. Vietnam Service Medal Awarded to Veterans who served on Active Duty anywhere in the world during the Vietnam war between November 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975. Family members are also entitled to receive this medal posthumously. 3. War On Terror Service Medal Awarded to Veterans who served during the War on Terror and First Responders of the recovery of the 9 / 11 attacks between September 11, 2001 and May 31, 2002. 4. Military Service Medal Awarded to all honorably discharged veterans who are current residents of Camden County. To learn more and apply for a medal visit CamdenCounty.com/Veterans For more information on Veterans events and services, visit CamdenCounty.com/ service/veterans-affairs/ See page 5 for more info Salute to America and Our Veterans at Freedom Festival
WINE / BEER
WIN E RIE S IN C A M DE N COU N T Y Amalthea Cellars 209 Vineyard Rd Atco, NJ 08004
amaltheacellars.com
Sharrott Winery
370 S Egg Harbor Rd Hammonton, NJ 08037 sharrottwinery.com
William Heritage Winery (Tasting Room) 127 Kings Highway East Haddonfield, NJ 08033 heritagewinenj.com
White Horse Winery 106 Hall St Hammonton, NJ 08037 whitehorsewinery.com
14
B R E WERIE S IN C AMD EN C OUNTY Berlin Brewing Company 220 S White Horse Pike Berlin, NJ 08009 berlinbrewco.com
Devil’s Creek Brewery 1 Powell Ln Collingswood, NJ 08108
King’s Road Brewing Company
127 Kings Hwy E Haddonfield, NJ 08033 kingsroadbrewing.com
Lunacy Brewing Company
facebook.com/DevilsCreekBrewery
1500 W Kings Highway Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
Double Nickel Brewing Company
Red, White & Brew
dnbcbeer.com
redwhiteandbrewbeercompany.com
1585 NJ-73 Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110
lunacybrewingcompany.com
100 W Merchant St Audubon, NJ 08106
Eclipse Brewing
Tonewood Brewing
eclipsebrewingnj.com
Oaklyn 215 W Clinton Ave Oaklyn, NJ 08107
25 E Park Ave Merchantville, NJ 08109
Flying Fish Brewing Company 900 Kennedy Blvd Somerdale, NJ 08083 flyingfish.com
Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing 1940 Olney Ave Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
forgottenboardwalk.squarespace.com
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
13107 Town Center Blvd Voorhees, NJ 0804
ironhillbrewery.com/voorhees-nj
W I NE / B E E R
(Now with two locations)
Barrington 50 Clements Bridge Road Barrington NJ 08007 tonewoodbrewing.com
SUP P ORT YOUR L OC AL WINE RIES AND BREWE RIES Camden County wineries and breweries have grown leaps and bounds over the years. They have become a destination for thousands of people that support our local economy and are now economic generators for our communities. The Camden County Board of Commissioners encourages residents to continue to support these and all small businesses in Camden County.
15
O T HE R EVENTS
SOMERDALE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
FA R M ERS MARKE TS
TOWN FAVORIT ES
Westmont
Wednesdays from 4 PM - 7:30 PM Through October
Waterford Township Environmental Commission Fishing Tournament
Bring a lawn chair to the Somerdale Park Amphitheater. Craft Beer and Food Trucks located on-site.
Collingswood
Info: waterfordtwp.org
First Ladies of Rock and Soul, Girl Group Tribute
Info: collingswoodmarket.com
Thursday nights 6:30 - 9:30 PM
June 30
The Rat Pack Show, Sounds of Frank, Dino & Sammy July 14
Info: facebook.com/ westmontfarmersmarket
Saturdays, 8 AM - 12 PM Through Thanksgiving
Haddon Heights
Sundays, 10 AM - 1 PM Through November 20 Info: hip4biz.com
June 4 8 AM Atco Lake
The Skirmish
June 4 9 AM Kings Hwy Haddonfield
Info: haddonfieldskirmish.com
The Fabulous Grease Band
Saturdays, 8:30 AM - 1 PM Through October 15
June 18 7 PM Partner Concert at Waterford Lions Park 2131 Auburn Ave
Purple Reign, Top 40 Dance Band
AWARENESS EVENTS
28th Annual Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival
Captain Jack, Billy Joel Tribute Band
National Night Out
Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band July 28
Chicago 9, Chicago Tribute Band August 11
Haddonfield
Info: haddonfieldfarmersmarket.org
August 25
September 8
More information: somerdale-NJ.com
August 2nd
For events in your community visit: CamdenCounty.com/NNO
Remembrance and Hope Memorial Vigil August 31st 7:30 PM Timber Creek Park
To learn more about the memorial or register your loved one to be honored at the vigil, visit: CamdenCounty.com/ AddictionAwarenessVigil
July 9 - 10 Downtown Haddonfield
Info: downtownhaddonfield.com
Collingswood Crafts and Fine Arts Festival
August 20 - 21 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood Info: collingswood.com
Sippin On Station
In September Station Avenue, Haddon Heights
Collingswood Book Festival Saturday, October 1 10 AM - 4 PM
Info: collingswoodbookfestival.com
O T H ER EVENTS
CAM DEN CO UN T Y PRIDE
16
CAMDE N COU N T Y P R I D E Pride at Peak
Haddon Township Pride
Pop-Up Pride Event
Celebrate fashion on the street with clothes, music, and attitude.
The Haddon Township Equity Initiative and Haddon Township bring you the second annual HT PRIDE Parade + Events.
In partnership with Collingswood’s Second Saturday, the pop-up pride event will feature drag performers, local vendors and musicians, fire pits, outreach and education, a photo booth, face painting and more.
June 4 11 AM - 2 PM PEAK Secondhand 105 S. Centre St Merchantville
70’s Pride Prom June 4 6 PM Meraki Market Haddonfield
Vixens of Vera Drag Show June 8 & June 22 8 PM – 10 PM Vera Cherry Hill 2310 Marlton Pike West Cherry Hill
Enjoy food and drinks, music from DJ Chilio and performances by the queens hosted by Ariel Versace and the Vixens of VERA.
For more pride events, visit CamdenCounty.com/Pride
June 9 6 PM Haddon Avenue Haddon Township
htpride.com
Community Night June 10 6 PM Haddon Square Haddon Township
A night of community-based events including a Drag Queen Lip Sync Battle and quizzo, and local nonprofit representatives and resources.
SoHa Pride Fest June 11 12 PM – 4 PM SoHa Arts Building 51 Haddon Ave Haddon Townshp
Join us outside of the SoHa Arts Building for a festive pride celebration of art, music, vendors, food, and live entertainment. sohaartsbuilding.org/pride
June 11 5PM - 9PM Irvin Avenue Collingswood
Collingswood Pride Picnic June 20 5 PM - 8 PM Lawn at the Scottish Rite 315 White Horse Pike Collingswood
The picnic features an evening of fun with Drag Queen Story Hour, live music, crafts tables, games, contests and more. facebook.com/events/s/collingswoodpride-picnic/304534701880711
Pride Walk-Camden
June 23 4 - 6 PM Police Administration Building 800 Federal Street Camden
New Jersey Gay Pride 2022 September 11 12 PM – 6 PM Cooper River Park 7001 N Park Drive, Cherry Hill
Camden County
Pride!
Inviting all of South Jersey’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and allies to come out to be among family and friends.
17
J U S T F O R SENI ORS
MA IN P RO G R A M S The Camden County Board of Commissioners takes great pride in offering quality programs that are both entertaining and educational for our senior residents. If you are a 55+ Camden County resident (some programs offered 60+), check out some of the great programs we have available; the best part is, they’re all free!
Carol Norcross Senior Social Wellness Center Program runs daily 5 days a week
Info: (856) 374-6005
This program provides hot, nutritionally, balanced meals to homebound residents (Age 60+). Info: Danielle Calogero (856) 374-MEAL (6325)
“JUST FOR SENIORS”
O T H ER P ROGRAMS
• Senior Golf
• BingoCIZE
• Bingo
• Matter of Balance
• Meditation/ Healthy Lifestyles
• Stress Busters for Caregivers
• Chai Yoga
• Book Club
• Carol Norcross Senior Wellness Center After Hours (Pilot Program) Info: Paula Toff (856) 583-0669
B
9
• Pickleball
30
• Gentle Yoga
• Bocce Ball (Pilot Program)
Info: Tom Castellano (856) 858-2986 Tom.Castellano@CamdenCounty.com
56G
Services and activities at the center include door-to-door transportation, lunch and nutrition, ceramics, woodworking, needle crafts, sewing, painting, board and parlor games, movement programs, educational, and community service programs, health screenings, daily grocery, and personal shopping trips.
Home Delivered Meals Program
I
18
Just For S e nio rs
N
disABILIT IES
MA IN E V E N T S
C H AL L ENGE GROVE PARK
The Camden County Board of Commissioners is proud to offer dozens of fun educational and recreational opportunities for individuals with disABILITIES and special needs in Camden County. There are many activities planned for this year for our residents with disABILITIES including:
Camp Sunny Side
Camden County Miracle League Baseball
Tuition is $75 per week. For more information or an application call (856) 216-2121
Saturdays 10 AM - 11 PM Now - June 11 and September - October John Adler Memorial Park at Challenge Grove
Ican Shine Bike Clinic
June 13 - June 17 8:30 AM - 5 PM Bishop Eustace Preparatory School
Beep Baseball Exhibition Game June 4 3 PM Devon Park, Haddon Heights
Transition Support Group for Parents and Caregivers Thursdays 10 AM - 12 PM
Come out and join this newly formed support group for parents of teenage and adult children with disabilities and special needs.
18
June 23 - July 30 Camden County College in Blackwood Camp Sunny Side is a five-week summer camp for individuals with disabilities 13 years of age and older. It provides an array of activities in art, music, computers, social skills and weekly field trips to mention a few.
camdencounty.com/service/ disabilities-special-needs/campsunny-side/
Summer Evening Workshop Open to adults 18 years old and older to experience training in essential life planning skills. Weekdays July 5 - July 28 6 PM to 8 PM Camden County College in Blackwood.
The beautiful Challenge Grove Park is home to a variety of fully accessible amenities for Camden County residents. The park features Jake’s Place Playground, walking and bike paths, picnic areas, a pavilion, a basketball court, a softball field and the Boundless Baseball Field that provides children with disabilities an opportunity to play sports on a playing surface that accommodates their special needs. Many more activities are planned for this year for residents with special needs including nature walks, arts and crafts, dances, special camps, adaptive rowing and kayak clinics, therapeutic horseback riding lessons, exercise classes, golf lessons, dance lessons, performing arts chorus and bell choir, special needs bike clinic, roller skating, ice skating, and more.
Tuition is $15 per week. For more information call (856) 216-2121
camdencounty.com/service/ disabilities-special-needs/ summer-eveningworkshop-2022/ Visit CamdenCounty. com/disABILITIES for a complete listing of other monthly and weekly events.
Info: SpecialNeedsTransition2Adult@ gmail.com
s AB I L I TI ES
19
E C O E VENTS
SU M M E R 2 022 PR O G RA M S Registration is required please contact Ivana.Quinones@ camdencounty.com
Young Explorers (Ages 2-5) Child-caregiver classes incorporate nature walks, demonstrations and crafts to develop an awareness and appreciation for the environment. Location Camden County Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd Cherry Hill Dates Wednesdays, June 1 September 7
Time AM GROUP: 10 AM - 11 AM PM GROUP: 5 PM – 6 PM
Art in Nature (all ages) Participants will incorporate elements of nature into unique masterpieces to take home while enjoying the outdoors. Location Camden County Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd Cherry Hill, NJ Dates Fridays, June 3 - September 2 Time 1 PM - 3 PM
Kayaking (6 and up) In a small group setting, participants will learn the basics of kayaking at the Cooper River under the guidance of a certified instructor and the Camden County Environmental Educator. Location Cooper River Yacht Club 450 South Park Drive Collingswood
Dates Biweekly Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 7 - September 1 Time 5 PM - 8 PM
“BEAUTY IN UNEXPECTED PLACES” Camden County Board of Commissioners, Upstream Alliance, Haddonfield Environmental Commission and the Cherry Hill Environmental Board Invite you to: A presentation by Anand Varma, National Geographic Explorer June 23 7 PM Camden County Parks Department 1301 Park Blvd Cherry Hill Registration encouraged at CamdenCounty.com/parks
PARK C L E A N U P S Help us keep your parks beautiful through our Stewards of Open Space cleanups. Gloves and tools provided. Please dress appropriately and RSVP for these events. All clean-ups are 10 AM - 12 PM J UNE 1 2 Timber Creek Park Cleanup, Gloucester Township J ULY 9 New Brooklyn Lake Park Cleanup Winslow Township J ULY 2 3 Lake Worth Park Cleanup Lindenwold AUGUS T 1 3 Cooper River Park Cleanup Pennsauken S E P T E MB ER 2 4 Gateway Park Cleanup Camden NO VE MB ER 1 5 Berlin Park Cleanup, Berlin Info: (609) 813-1583 or hoganphoto@verizon.net
4-H E VE NTS Camden County 4-H Haunted Walk October 14 & 15 7 PM - 10:30 PM
Camden County 4-H Pumpkin Patch October 15 10 AM - 1 PM
Visit camden.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h for additional information on clubs and how to participate
2022 COLLECTION EVENTS Household Hazardous Waste Collections
8:30 AM - 3 PM, Rain or Shine Camden County Residents only. No Business or Commercial Vehicles will be accepted.
JU N E 1 1 Camden County Public Works Complex Lindenwold SEPTEM B ER 2 4 Sanitary Landfill, Pennsauken OCTOB ER 2 2 Camden County Public Works Complex Lindenwold Info: (856) 858-5241
ECO EVENTS
PET FRIEN DLY
EVEN T S The Camden County Board of Commissioners is proud to support our local animal shelters! Check out these pet-friendly events happening throughout Camden County.
Rascal’s Run 5K/Walk/Dog Walk
September 17 Timber Creek Park, Blackwood This event includes: • 5k Run • 2-mile Fun Walk • 1-mile Dog Walk Info: CamdenCounty.info/rascalsrun22
AWA Paws & Feet 5K and Doggie Fun Day
June 4 9 AM - 2 PM Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees Start your day with AWA’s 5K Fun Run or Smile Mile Walk with Furry Friends, then play at the Barktini Bar, Cat Zone and the “Big Dog” Zone: entertainment, food trucks, corn hole and more! Info: awanj.org/pf2022
Voorhees Animal Orphanage’s 26th Annual Woofstock Festival September 24 (rain date September 25) 11 AM - 4PM Voorhees Town Center
Featuring dog demonstrations, food trucks, music and over 100 craft, retail and pet products vendors. Info: vaonj.org/woofstock-2022
Clear the Shelters
August 27 Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center NBC Universal Local is teaming up with hundreds of shelters across the country to host Clear the Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption drive in August that helps find loving homes for animals in need. More than 703,048 pets have found their forever homes since 2015. Info: homewardboundnj.org
20
ANIMAL AL L IANC E OF C AMD EN C OUNT Y
The Animal Alliance of Camden County was formed in 2011 by five local animal welfare organizations and the Camden County Board of Commissioners to coordinate efforts to better serve the pets and residents of the county. Member organizations work together to improve the well-being of companion animals and their owners in the community, including joint efforts such as adoption events, spay/neuter partnerships, and transporting animals in need to reduce populations.
Info: CamdenCounty.com/service/ animal- alliance-camden-county
Animal Adoption Center 501 Berlin Rd North Lindenwold, NJ 08021 Info: aacnj.org
Animal Welfare Association
509 Centennial Blvd Voorhees Township, NJ 08043 Info: awanj.org
Homeward Bound Animal Shelter
125 County House Road Blackwood NJ 08012
Info: homewardboundnj.org
Voorhees Animal Orphanage 419 Cooper Road Voorhees Township, NJ 08043 Info: vaonj.org
Pe t F riend l y
21
PA R K S AL I VE 2 0 2 5
For pavilion/picnic site rentals, field rentals or walk/run requests, scan here
“AN INVES TME N T IN O U R C O M M U N I T Y ” WHAT IS PAR K S ALIV E 2 0 2 5 ?
W H AT D OES TH IS ME AN F O R OUR C OMMUNITY?
Parks Alive 2025 is a collection of priority park development projects over the next several years that reinvest in invaluable park features and reimagine our spaces to increase both active and passive amenities for residents and visitors. The $100 million investment and plan addresses everything from critical environmental improvements, ADA and Universal Design enhancements, and improved safety and security measures to new equipment, facility upgrades, and so much more. Camden County is the place, and this is the plan to make our parks system work for everyone.
The improvements and projects of Parks Alive 2025 will have a direct impact on many facets of life in Camden County from social and ecological to wellness and financial health. The benefits and offerings of our parks system, both seen and unseen, will lift up our communities now and for the future.
• Tourism
• Environmental
• Economic Development • Community Identity & Engagement • Arts & Culture • Recreation • Education
• Safe Spaces & Neighborhoods
• Social Equity & Access
• Public Health & Wellness • Conservation
• Dedication Programs • Offerings
For more information, improvement maps, and details visit CamdenCounty.com/ ParksAlive25 Or scan the QR code:
PARKS ALIV E 2025
24
18 14
22
C AMD EN C OUNTY PARKS SYSTE M 6
4 12
676
22
15
16
5 9
Camden County Parks Municipal or other Open Spaces Pinelands Conservation Areas
23 3
295
8
20
11
9 19 17
10 2 21
1
13
SOME T HIN G FO R E V E RYO N E 1 The Camden County Parks System is a diverse system of parks serving a population of over 500,000. Within its 2,000+ acres of parkland there is something for everyone in Camden County to enjoy. The residents of Camden County can enjoy natural settings, areas for picnics, family gatherings, sporting events, beautiful waterways for fishing and boating, a wealth of playgrounds and a variety of ball fields close to home.
For detailed information, visit CamdenCounty.com
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Atco Lake
Berlin Park
Challenge Grove Park Cooper River Park Evans Pond
Gateway Park
Haddon Lake Park Hopkins Pond
Kirkwood Lake Lake Worth
Laurel Ravine
Maria Barnaby Greenwald Memorial Park
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
New Brooklyn Park New Camden Park Newton Lake Park Pennypacker Park Pillings Lake
Pyne Poynt Park Silver Lake Park
Timber Creek Park Joseph Maressa Von Nieda Park Wallworth Park
Wiggins Waterfront Park
23 PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE
Camden County Board of Commissioners 1301 Park Boulevard Cherry Hill, NJ 08002-3752
PAID
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
Bellmawr, NJ Permit No. 1523 ECRWSS
CamdenCounty.com
25
Due to national paper shortages and demand, you may receive this year’s Park Events Guide later than some of the dates listed. Please visit CamdenCounty.com for the latest event information and updates all summer long.
25 YEARS
25 CA M DEN COU N TY B OA R D OF COM M I SSI ON ER S
25
Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. Commissioner Deputy Director Edward T. McDonnell Jeffrey L. Nash Carmen G. Rodriguez
November 6 Ben Franklin Bridge
25
Jonathan L. Young, Sr. Melinda Kane
All proceeds from the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge Event benefit the children of Larc School. Larc School provides services to hundreds of individuals with severe disabilities throughout South Jersey -- at no cost to the families. This 10K begins at the base of the Ben Franklin Bridge on the New Jersey side, crosses the bridge, doubles back, takes you through the waterfront area and finishes at Rutgers University - Camden. A two-mile bridge walk immediately follows the start of the run. A kids event takes place during the race.
Al Dyer
25
CON STI TU TI ON A L R OW OF F I CER S Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer County Clerk Joseph Ripa Sheriff Gilbert “Whip” Wilson Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay
Info: runthebridge.org
RUN T HE BRID G E To b enefi t L ARC SCHOOL