Events Calendar in Merchantville NJ

Dr. Suess' Birthday Party

Sunday, February 26, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

International Sports Centre of Cherry Hill - 650 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Come out to ISC to celebrate Dr. Suess' birthday! The Fun Zone will be open for free play, we will read some Dr. Suess favorites followed by some yummy cupcakes!

Prenatal Yoga

Sunday, February 26, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

The VillageSouth Jersey- Haddonfield

A mindful yoga practice offers an opportunity for you to breathe with movement, connect with your baby, and prepare for labor. This class will guide you through a practice that helps you to release muscle tension, improve muscle tone, increase flexibility & fitness, enhance balance, calm the nervous system, and improve circulation in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Frogs: A Chorus of Colors

Sunday, February 26, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences - Philadelphia

Hop on over to our pad for a whole month of ribbiting weekend programming! Learn all about awesome amphibians at interactive education stations, see real specimens, join us for special story times with Marty the Moose and a cast of colorful characters, and take home your own fun froggy craft. Check out live frogs of many hues, search for hidden frogs, create a nighttime frog chorus, and conduct a virtual frog dissection in the special exhibit. Weekend activities are free with admission, but an extra ticket is required for the Frogs exhibit.

Advanced Swim Lessons

Sunday, February 26, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Echelon Health and Fitness - 1160 White Horse Rd., Echelon

This is our "Shark 1" course. Our classes vary on both age and skill level. This course is for children who have perfected the basic swimming skills and are ready to refine their stroke and breathing techniques, as well as increasing stamina in all four strokes. If your child has no swimming experience or needs to touch up on his or her basic skills, please see our website for other courses.

Mommy & Me Mat Barre

Monday, February 27, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

The Village South Jersey- Haddonfield

A mat barre class that offers a unique combination of ballet, Pilates, and overall fitness. It's a blend of grace and strength building movements that target the total body and leave you feeling long, lean, and strong. Improve your balance, core, strength, flexibility, and posture all while bonding with your little one! A 45 minute pilates class which follows a system of controlled exercises that engage to the mind and condition the total body.This class is designed to get work your core and alignment post pregnancy! Bring a mat! All Fitness4U classes are babywearing, stroller, and prenatal friendly! Kids of all ages are welcome!

Rhythm Babies Music

Monday, February 27, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Nesting House - Collingswood

Rhythm Babies LLC is a traveling company providing early childhood music classes for schools, birthdays, and special events. Our classes focus on a music readiness program with grown up and baby. This program hones skills such as rhythm, melody, and beat. Our music classes are not only an educational bonding experience for parent and child, but a social activity that helps moms connect with other parents and babies. Classes introduce a new theme each week

Fibers & Mixed Media Class

Monday, February 27, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Philly Art Center - Springdale Road, Cherry Hill

This exciting and immersive class focused on mixed media and fibers will leave your young artist totally unraveled! Explore traditional and contemporary techniques for working with fibers and mixed materials as well as explorations in fabric design, and printing. Weave, dye, stitch and design your way to fabric fabulousness!

Dinner with Seuss

Monday, February 27, 5:30 PM

The Pop Shop - Collingswood

The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 5:30 to 7:30pm. We will read "The Sneetches" at 5:30pm. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animals to cuddle. Children will make "Sneetch stars."

**Pop Quiz Trivia: Our team trivia quiz game will feature Dr. Seuss book and movie trivia. 7:30 to 9pm

There will be Seuss Breakfassts, Lunch/Storytimes and Dinners all Week to Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday!

Yoga Story Time

Monday, February 27, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Cherry Hill Library

We'll bring stories to life with songs and poses in this yoga class designed just for kids. using a story that lends itself to yoga, we'll come across all kinds of things form the natural world and incorporate those yoga poses in our story. Wear comfy clothing and socks.

Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast

Tuesday, February 28, 9:00 AM

The Pop Shop - Collingswood

The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 9 to 10am. We will read "Green Eggs & Ham"at 9:30am. Special Seuss breakfast will be available. Children are encouraged to wear their most creative/favorite hats. * There will be another Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast on Friday

Espresso Rocks Kids

Tuesday, February 28, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Treehouse Coffee Shop - Audubon

That's right, kids ages 5 & under are instructed in self expression through music. It is highly interactive and educational. Not to mention . . . parents get a chance to sit back, relax and enjoy a hot beverage for once.

Shrinky Dinks at the Library

Tuesday, February 28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Camden County Regional Library - Voorhees

Remember how much fun shrinky dinks were? Bring the kids to library to make their very own shrinky dink creations to take home.

Open Ice Skate

Tuesday, February 28, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Flyers Skate Zone - Voorhees

The Flyers Skate Zones have everything you need for the perfect afternoon and evening out with your friends and family. For our hungry skaters, our Snack Zone offers a variety of menu items, including pizza, chicken fingers, cheesesteaks, fries and much more! Glide around on the ice at your own speed and make memmories that you, your friends, and family will talk about for weeks on end. Experience one of our daily public skating sessions and join us in the fun! *Open Skate sessions available at the same time 7 days a week and at 8:00pm on Friday and Saturday nights.

Lego Amusement Park Adventure

Tuesday, February 28, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

The Cabin - 600 West Lippincott Ln. - Haddon Heights

Can you design the next Disney World? Design your own amusement park in this super fun program! Learn how to use LEGO® bricks and other building materials to make coasters and other awesome rides.

Kid's Drawing & Painting Class

Tuesday, February 28, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Eilandarts Center - Merchantville

For those who have a creative interest, this class will extend the child’s experience beyond the school art classroom. We will start with sketches and drawing, work into colorful drawing, then expand into watercolor painting. With a small class, we can zero in on individual abilities and promote personal style development.

Family Game Night

Tuesday, February 28, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Game Friendzy - Audubon

Bring the whole family out for a night of good old fashion gaming. Choose from our huge variety of board games and have a fun, relaxing night.

Zumba for Kids

Tuesday, February 28, 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

The Rohrer - 2309 E Evesham Rd., Voorhees Township

KIDZ Zumba classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. Dance steps are taught in steps and games are also included in the fun! All types of kid-friendly music will be played. Fitness becomes fun when you are dancing! Kids will learn skills like leadership and respect for each, working together, develop confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity and coordination.

Dinner with Seuss

Tuesday, February 28, 5:30 PM

The Pop Shop - Collingswood

The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 5:30 to 7:30pm. We will read "The Cat in the Hat" at 5:30pm. Kids who wear Mardi Gras colors or most creative/ favorite hats and receive a coupon for free ice cream cone. Kids will have a small Mardi Gras parade in the restaurant.

There will be Special Breakfasts, Storytime/Lunches and Dinners to Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday ALL WEEK!

Drum Workshop

Tuesday, February 28, 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Eilandarts Center - Merchantville

Is your pre-teen constantly tapping on the furniture? While learning to play the drums is fun and a great skill, it can get pretty loud. This course allows your child to explore the rhythmic side of music without you having to deal with the noise! In this educational and interactive percussion ensemble, the students will learn essential snare pad fundamentals with a focus on technique, and musical interaction. These techniques can then be transferred to hand percussion, or the drum set.

Pre & Post Natal Fitness

Tuesday, February 28, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Rohrer - 2309 E Evesham Rd., Voorhees Township

This class plays an important role in promoting health and well-being for pre-natal and post-partum women. This calss is specially designed and lead by a nurse, aids in “Healthy” weight gain during pregnancy and more rapid weight loss after pregnancy, as well as, improved mood and sleep patterns. This is a moms only class.

New Mom Postpartum Depression/Anxiety Group

Tuesday, February 28, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

The Village South Jersey- Haddonfield

FOR NEW MOMS SUFFERING FROM POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
An 8 Week Group for Pregnant & New Mamas suffering from Depression and Anxiety
Mommy Matters: Because how YOU feel, REALLY matters!
Facilitated by Janel Morey-Sassano, MSW, LSW
JOIN US TO LEARN TOOLS AND STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU COPE WITH CHANGES IN YOUR EMOTIONS, IDENTITY, AND RELATIONSHIPS AFTER HAVING A BABY!

Music Together

Wednesday, March 1, 9:15 AM

Grace Church - 19 Kings Hwy, East, Haddonfield

If you are searching for Mommy and Me music classes in South Jersey then you have found the Conservatory of Musical Arts and our Music Together classes. Our Music Together classes build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement. We'll help you provide your child with the basic musical skills needed to enjoy school and social musical activities, and later to study an instrument, should he or she choose to do so. This class is also offered in Voorhees and Medford at various times, please check our website to find out more.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 1, 11:00 AM

Barnes & Noble - Marlton

Come on over to our place for great stories, good conversation and a simple activity. This Storytime is especially suited for little ones.

Chinese for Kids

Wednesday, March 1, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Collingwood Public Library

Our instructor Melody will introduce children to the beautiful Chinese language. In this fun class, students will learn the basics of the language including: numbers, foods, animals, body parts, basic greetings, songs, chants, short stories, and more.

Storytime Lunch with Seuss

Wednesday, March 1, 12:00 PM

The Pop Shop - Collingswood

The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 12:00 to 2:00pm. We will read "Wacky Wednesday" at 12:30pm. Children are encouraged to wear their wackiest outfits. Find the wacky things hidden around The Pop Shop.

There will be Special Breakfasts, Storytime/Lunches and Dinners to Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday ALL WEEK!

Dinner with Seuss

Wednesday, March 1, 5:30 PM

The Pop Shop - Collingswood

We will read "Wacky Wednesday" at 5:30 pm. The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Everyone is encouraged to wear their wackiest outfits. Find the wacky things hidden around The Pop Shop

Kid's Voice Lesson

Wednesday, March 1, 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Eilandarts Center - Merchantville

Is your child the next Katy Perry or Bruno Mars? Under the instruction of local favorite Tara Hendricks, your child will go from shower singer to show stopper. This course will focus on contemporary arrangements of modern music. Students will learn effective vocal warmup and blending techniques, breath management skills, and pitch accuracy development. Most of all, your child will meet other singers and learn how to musically interact with them.

Jumpapalooza

Wednesday, March 1, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sky Zone - Maple Shade

Get a two-hour, all-access pass to everything at Sky Zone for one awesome price of $17/jumper. Book your spot online because Jumpapalooza can get booked quickly. *Jumpapalooza is also available every Friday night from 8:30 to 10:30

Game Mania

Thursday, March 2, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Playdrome/BigEvent Entertainment - Cherry Hill

Have a bunch of change weighing you down? Come in to Big Event Entertainment any time between 3:00 and 9:00 for quarter mania! All arcade games will range from .25 cents to $1.00.

Stop Motion Character Creation

Thursday, March 2, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Eilandarts Center - Merchantville

In this class, students will learn basic puppetering, sewing and sculpture techniques to make their own stop motion puppet short films. Students will design and sew their own character, like a pokemon or legoman, or they can sculpt it. Incorporating sewing and sculpting allows students to explore multiple methods of creating stop motion. The end result is a movie that students can share with friends and family!

Dinner with Seuss

Thursday, March 2, 5:30 PM

The Pop Shop - Collingswood

The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 5:30 to 7:30pm. A special guest will read "The Lorax" at 5:30pm. Children are encouraged to wear green. Lorax activity for the kids. "The Lorax" movie will play on our TV.

Sewing for Kids

Thursday, March 2, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Eilandarts Center - Merchantville

Sewing is both an invaluable skill and a great way to relax. Beginners and those with prior knowledge are welcome to take part in this sewing course. Classes are small so the instructor will be able to work one on one with each student regardless of skill level. Former students have made everything from doll clothes to quilts.

Baby & Mommy Mind and Body

Thursday, March 2, 11:30 PM - 12:15 PM

The Rohrer - 2309 E Evesham Rd., Voorhees Township

A connection between parent and baby is a special gift. Bring that gift to the peacefulness of your mat. This class benefits both you and your baby in many ways through mind and body practice or breath and movement together. Parents receive the benefits of strengthening and toning their bodies and while babies receive intimate interaction with the most important people in their lives. Babies should be 6 weeks to crawling. Parents should have an open mind and prepare to relax, stretch and energize! Please bring a blanket for your baby. *First time Mom participants, please bring your approved doctor’s note of clearance.

Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast

Friday, March 3, 9:00 AM

The Pop Shop - Collingswood

The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance from 9:00 to 10am. We will read "Green Eggs & Ham"at 9:30am. Special Seuss breakfast will be available. Children are encouraged to wear their craziest socks or footie pajamas. Kids will write Green Eggs & Ham poetry.

Toddler Jump

Friday, March 3, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Sky Zone - Maple Shade

If they can walk, they can jump! Toddler Time at Sky Zone is a special time just for the little ones, where they can explore exciting new ways to be active, all while staying safe. All Toddler Time activities are specifically designed for children. Must be 5 years old or younger All toddlers must wear SkySocks A Sky Zone Moorestown liability waiver must be signed by each parent or legal guardian Toddler Time will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:30am-11:00am.

Music Together

Friday, March 3, 10:00 AM

Congregation Beth El - 8000 Main St., Voorhees Twp

If you are searching for Mommy and Me music classes in South Jersey then you have found the Conservatory of Musical Arts and our Music Together classes. Our Music Together classes build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement. We'll help you provide your child with the basic musical skills needed to enjoy school and social musical activities, and later to study an instrument, should he or she choose to do so.

Storytime at The Station

Friday, March 3, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Eilandarts Center - Merchantville

The Merchantville Library and Eilandarts Center have teamed up for a laid back, super fun FREE drop-in story time. We won't just be reading stories; we will also be singing some of our favorite songs as well as doing a bit of streching (and maybe even some dancing too!). We'll keep the kids entertained and engaged while grown ups can enjoy a hot cup of coffee from the Eilandarts Center's cafe, The Station.

Ceramics & Sculpture Class

Friday, March 3, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Philly Art Center - Springdale Road, Cherry Hill

Build, sculpt, imagine, and play with clay! This exciting class focused just on three dimensional work will leave your child delighted by their accomplishments while developing a repertoire of techniques for hand building functional pottery, ceramic sculpture and general 3-D work. Think in the third dimension through other materials including paper, wire, wood, cardboard and more! Inspiration will be drawn from art history, world cultures and imagination while we'll also draw and reflect on our 3-D ideas, two dimensionally! All materials included, this course is designed so that students can attend ongoing and benefit from extended studio practice and learning.

Family Night Out

Friday, March 3, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Playdrome/BigEvent Entertainment - Cherry Hill

Join Us for ANY TWO HOURS Between 5:00 and 9:00 for up to 6 guests! What your family fun includes: 2 hours of unlimited bowling, a cheese pizza, bottomless pitchers of soda, chips and salsa, 6 passes to the attraction of your choice and $20 toward game mania arcade play!

Pajama Party Dinner with Seuss

Friday, March 3, 5:30 PM

The Pop Shop - Collingswood

Pajama Party Dinner: We will read "The Foot Book" at 5pm. Guests are encouraged to wear their craziest socks and their favorite pajamas. Adults who wear PJ's get $5 off their meal. (Must be actual matching tops and bottoms pajamas.)

Dr. Seuss Birthday Pajama Party

Friday, March 3, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Voorhees Middle School - 1000 Holly Oak Drive, Old Cafeteria

The Voorhees Middle School Drama Club invites you to join us for a Dr. Seuss Birthday Pajama Party! Celebrate Read Across America week with your favorite characters from Dr. Seuss's book. Listen to stories read by Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Things 1 and 2, and many more. Continue the celebration with a dance party, crafts, and birthday treats. *Children must be accompanied by an adult

*Proceeds will benefit the Brooke Mulford Foundation. We will also be collecting new or gently used children’s books to donate to Wiggins School in Camden.

Build a Rain Gauge

Saturday, March 4, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Home Depot - Cherry Hill

Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can build a rain gauge house, so you and your budding scientist can measure the rain dropped by spring storms. Once the gauge is built, your child can paint their project to personalize it. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.

Grand Opening Weekend

Saturday, March 4, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Discovery Museum & KidFit on Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, Discovery Farm - Hainsport-Mt. Laurel Rd., Mt. Laurel

We have FARM, FUN and ACTIVITY this weekend for our GRAND OPENINGS! Come out to PAWS DISCOVERY FARM, KID FIT and THE GARDEN STATE DISCOVERY MUSEUM! There wil be raffles, games and specials all weekend! It'll be fun for the whole family!

Mommy & Me Pottery Painting

Saturday, March 4, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Color Me Mine - 910 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd (Carmike Ritz Movie Center), Voorhees

Paint Me a Story is our popular Mommy-and-Me story time and painting activity for toddlers and preschoolers. We start with reading a story, then you and your child complete a hand print plate project together. We personalize your themed plate after class. Stay and paint some more, your Paint Me A Story fee covers your child's studio fee for the day.

Build a Leprechaun Trap

Saturday, March 4, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Eilandarts Center - Merchantville

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner which means leprechauns will be out and about protecting their gold. Join us for a reading of "Trap The Elf", then build your very own leprechaun trap! The more the merrier; bring the whole family! *This event will also be offered March 12 at the same time.

Paleopalooza

Saturday, March 4, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Academy of Natural Sciences - Philadelphia

Every year, the Academy celebrates all things prehistoric during Paleopalooza, a two-day festival of fossils. We offer new and exciting activities each year, along with our most popular and recurring attractions. Paleopalooza favorites include: New Auditorium Shows with Field Station Dinosaurs, Franklin Institute Astromer Derrick Pitts, Academy Paleontologist Ted Daeschler ~ Jurassic Park Motor Pool ~ T. rex encounters from Field Station Dinosaurs ~ Artist Ray Troll drawing Hadrosaurus in our Drawn to Dinosaurs exhibit ~ Guided Tours of Dinosaur Hall. Check our website for a full schedule of Paleopalooza events!

Disney's Moana Painting

Saturday, March 4, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Painting with a Twist - Haddonfield

Love Moana? Join us for a relazing afternoon of instructed canvas painting. Today we will be painting a scene right out of Disney's new film, Moana.

Pop in FREE Craft

Saturday, March 4, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Lakeshore Learning - Wegmans Shopping Center - Route 70, Cherry Hill

Come to Lakeshore Learning every Saturday for our FREE make and take craft. Come out this week and make a Lookin' Sharp pencil holder!

Music Together

Saturday, March 4, 11:30 AM

Grace Church - 19 Kings Hwy, East, Haddonfield

If you are searching for Mommy and Me music classes in South Jersey then you have found the Conservatory of Musical Arts and our Music Together classes. Our Music Together classes build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement. We'll help you provide your child with the basic musical skills needed to enjoy school and social musical activities, and later to study an instrument, should he or she choose to do so. This class is also offered in Voorhees and Medford at various times, please check our website to find out more.

Neon Sunflower Painting

Saturday, March 4, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Painting with a Twist - Haddonfield

Calling all young artists! Come out for an afternoon of instructed painting. Today's piece will be a vibrant neon sunflower.

Sibling Class: Make Way for Baby

Saturday, March 4, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Virtual Women's Center - 100 Bowman Drive Garden Level/Holman CC Voorhees

This class will prepare children for the arrival of the newborn sibling. Through interactive activities, the children will talk about their role as the BIG brother or sister, feelings regarding the change & infant care with their doll or stuffed animal and discuss healthy practices. If current visitor policy allows, they may visit postpartum to see where mom will be when she is in the hospital. We request that each child bring a doll or stuffed animal to this class. A snack for the children is provided. Please be sure to register each soon to be big brother or sister individually.