Events Calendar in Merchantville NJ

Swim Lessons Ages 1-3

Sunday, January 22, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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

Our " Young Minnow" classes are designed for children 18 months to 35 months. Our classes vary depending on both age and skill level. The instructor works one-on-one with each child following the same structure and emphasis on water survival as our infant class. Parents are required to sit on the pool deck during class.

Prenatal Yoga

Sunday, January 22, 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.

Edible Art Cooking Class

Sunday, January 22, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Kitchen Kapers - Moorestown

Who doesn’t love rainbows? This class is going to be delicious as well as beautiful. We’ll be loading our plates with colorful foods of all kinds, creating edible art.
Roy G. Biv Deviled Eggs, Fruit Rainbows, Krispy Colored Treats
Please wear closed toe shoes, also long hair should be tie back for safety reasons.
Class participants receive a 10% discount on merchandise on the day of their class.

Mommy & Me Mat Barre

Monday, January 23, 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, January 23, 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

Basketball Group Training

Monday, January 23, 6:30 PM

Nexxt Level Sports - Voorhees

Boys and/or Girls Unlimited Monthly Basketball Group Training! Boys and Girls groups are separate. **Sessions also available Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30. Come to one, or come to all four!

Winter Make & Take Craft

Monday, January 23, 6:30 PM

Evesham Library - Marlton

Drop by and make a cool winter themed craft. All supplies will be provided by us! Stick around for a story afterwords.

Espresso Rocks Kids

Tuesday, January 24, 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.

New Mommy Breastfeeding Meet-Up

Tuesday, January 24, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

The Village South Jersey- Haddonfield

Our weekly group is a safe place for mothers to get breastfeeding support, as well as develop friendship and community. New Mommy Meet Up is an open discussion of breastfeeding, mothering, sleeping, parenting and anything else that comes up. Although facilitated by a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, mother to mother advice and support are invaluable tools on your breastfeeding journey. We do not require pre registration for our Mommy Meet Up, drop in when it's convenient for you!

Open Ice Skate

Tuesday, January 24, 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, January 24, 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, January 24, 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.

Drum Workshop

Tuesday, January 24, 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.

Jr. Chef Cooking Class

Tuesday, January 24, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Is your little one a budding chef interested in making something delicious and creative? Join us for this cooking program and put your skills to the test. This month we'll be making yummy rice crispy treats!

New Mom Postpartum Depression/Anxiety Group

Tuesday, January 24, 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, January 25, 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.

Infant Swim Lessons With Parent

Wednesday, January 25, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

LA Fitness - Rt. 38, Cherry Hill

Our "Tadpole" class is our introductory class for all infants and helps us get them used to the water, reducing their fear and the potential for tears. Using our parent assisted approach, we will work with you and show you how to swim safely with your child.

Storytime & Painting

Wednesday, January 25, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

All Fired Up - Collingswood

First, we will read “Knuffle Bunny”, a hilarious story about when Trixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat and everything goes wrong. Then the kids will paint a Playful Baby Bunny to take home. *This activity is also offered 1/26 at 1:00pm and 1/28 at 10:00am

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 25, 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, January 25, 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.

Art Journal Class

Wednesday, January 25, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Eilandarts Center - Merchantville

Creativity comes naturally to kids. This workshop will give students the ability to observe his/her environment and channel that innate creativity into art. During the time of the course, we will collect items and fill up the journal with ideas and samples. Projects include: drawing, painting, collaging and 3-dimensional. We will talk about different artists and their approach to art. The goal of the workshop is to help the young artist to discover their own creativity and find pleasure applying it into artforms. Once the class is done, the student will have an art journal of their own!

Baby Swim Lessons With Parent

Wednesday, January 25, 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

LA Fitness - Rt. 38, Cherry Hill

Our "Swimboree" class focuses on water survival. Babies are taught these skills on a one-on-one basis through a structured program of songs, games and fun. Entry into this class can only come after our "Tadpole" course is completed and our instructor thinks your baby is ready. All of our classes vary on both age and skill level.

Kid's Voice Lesson

Wednesday, January 25, 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, January 25, 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

Storytime & Painting

Thursday, January 26, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

All Fired Up - Collingswood

First, we will read “Knuffle Bunny”, a hilarious story about when Trixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat and everything goes wrong. Then the kids will paint a Playful Baby Bunny to take home. *This activity is also offered 1/25 at 10:00am and 1/28 at 10:00am

Game Mania

Thursday, January 26, 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.

Mixed Media Art Class

Thursday, January 26, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Eilandarts Center - Merchantville

Young artists will develop their artistic skills while having fun discovering their own personal style. While experimenting with an exciting variety of artist's tools, media and techniques, students will learn to explore and trust their creative instincts.

Stop Motion Character Creation

Thursday, January 26, 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!

Lego Figure Mania

Thursday, January 26, 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM

The Pop Shop - Collingswood

Come out to the Pop Shop in Collingswood and play with our secret stash of Lego mini-figures...from movie characters, to sea creatures, to Ninjas! Join us as we shrink ourselves to mini-figure size and create our own mini-figure worlds. Evening includes kids dinner buffet at 5:45, followed by 1 HR of Building workshop, ending with Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Bar. Cost includes tax and gratuity are included. Non participating children and adults are welcome to stay and order from our regular menu.

Sewing for Kids

Thursday, January 26, 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.

A Year with Frog and Toad

Thursday, January 26, 7:00 PM

The Arden Theatre

Frog and Toad are back! In a revival of one of the Arden’s most treasured children’s theatre productions, an unlikely friendship between the cheerful Frog and the rather grumpy Toad blossoms and grows as they travel through four fun-filled seasons learning life lessons along the way. Barrymore Award winners Jeff Coon and Ben Dibble return as the amphibious best friends in this charming musical that promises to delight the whole family! *Times and dates may vary

Toddler Jump

Friday, January 27, 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.

New Mommy Tea

Friday, January 27, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Katz Jewish Community Center - Cherry Hill

Meet other new moms, discuss the joys and challenges of becoming a new parent, meet other new moms, enjoy a mommy & baby yoga demonstration, and more! Babies (pre-crawling) welcome! Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat (or beach towel) and a blanket for baby. Advance registration is required. ***To participate in yoga demonstration, moms should be healthy enough for exercise.*** And ENROLL in PJ Library today https://pjlibrary.org/Enroll-in-a-Community?id=47661

Music Together

Friday, January 27, 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, January 27, 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.

Family Night Out

Friday, January 27, 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!

Swim Lessons Ages 3+

Friday, January 27, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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

Our "Minnow" classes are designed for children over three years old. This is a small group course concenrating on fun, safety, and independence in the water. Watch as your little ones and their instructor have fun while learning basic water survival techniques. Our classes vary on age and skill level, please use our website to find the course that works best for your child.

Family Skate Night

Friday, January 27, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

International Skate Center - Cherry Hill

Come to Our Family Fun Night it's the BEST DEAL AROUND! Only $7.99 per Person Includes: All You Can Eat Pizza til 8:30PM, Admission to our Roller Skating Floor, FunZone & Bounce House, Skate Rentals $4.50+tax, Skate Mates $4.00+ tax, Themed Family Fun Nights. *Everyone who enters must pay

Advanced Swim Lessons

Friday, January 27, 6:30 PM - 7:00 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.

Storytime & Painting

Saturday, January 28, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

All Fired Up - Collingswood

First, we will read “Knuffle Bunny”, a hilarious story about when Trixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat and everything goes wrong. Then the kids will paint a Playful Baby Bunny to take home. *This activity is also offered 1/25 at 10:00am and 1/26 at 1:00pm

Chinese New Year Party

Saturday, January 28, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Cherry Hill Library

In partnership with the Chinese School of SJ, attendees will enjoy live demonstrations of Mulan, Boxing, Tai Chi and Martial Arts. Visitors will be able to try their hand at writing Chinese letters/characters, paper cutting crafts and making dumplings and egg rolls. We’ll also have displays of Chinese paintings and traditional Chinese toys and games. Traditional Chinese New Year snacks will also be available for sampling.

Special Storytime

Saturday, January 28, 11:00 AM

Barnes & Noble - Marlton

When you love someone, you stand by them no matter what happens. In the story I'll Never Let You Go, we celebrate the beauty of unconditional love. Join us for Storytime and activities. This is the special value title of the month, only $10, regular price $16.99 (limited time only 12/26-2/13, or while supplies last).

Pop in FREE Craft

Saturday, January 28, 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. This week Let's Build a Snowman!

Music Together

Saturday, January 28, 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 Owl Painting

Saturday, January 28, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Painting with a Twist - Haddonfield

Today's painting is a super colorful neon owl. This piece is sure to stand out. Take a break from the cold weather and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of instructed painting. The best part is- we'll do all the cleaning up!

Chinese New Year Cooking Class

Saturday, January 28, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Kitchen Kapers - Moorestown

In China is the year of the Rooster and we are going to celebrate by cooking a Chinese menu. Join us in this cooking adventure were East meets West.
The menu: Spring Rolls as an appetizer, Chicken Broccoli as an entrée , Banana Spring Rolls with a Chocolate Sauce for dessert
Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back.
Class participants receive a 10% discount on merchandise on the day of their class.

Intro Swim Lessons Ages 3+

Saturday, January 28, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

LA Fitness - Rt. 38, Cherry Hill

Our "Turtle 1" lessons are a small group introductory skills course for children ages three and up. In this course, children focus on preparing for swim stroke classes by learning the basics of "face-in" breathing and being able to demonstrate propulsion techniques. All of our classes vary on both age and skill level.

Special Needs Storytime

Saturday, January 28, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cherry Hill Library

This story time, open to all children, is especially designed for children of all abilities. We will focus on structured activities, including interactive stories, movement, songs and sensory fun. Parent or caregiver must be present.

A Year with Frog and Toad

Saturday, January 28, 7:00 PM

The Arden Theatre

Frog and Toad are back! In a revival of one of the Arden’s most treasured children’s theatre productions, an unlikely friendship between the cheerful Frog and the rather grumpy Toad blossoms and grows as they travel through four fun-filled seasons learning life lessons along the way. Barrymore Award winners Jeff Coon and Ben Dibble return as the amphibious best friends in this charming musical that promises to delight the whole family! *Times and dates may vary