Events Calendar in Merchantville NJ

Toddler Jump

Sunday, October 1, 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. All toddlers must wear SkySocks

*Toddler Jump will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and Sunday from 9:30am-11:00am.

Archery Discovery Course

Sunday, October 1, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

YMCA Camp Ockanickon,1303 Stokes Road, Medford

Archery is one of L.L.Bean's most popular Discovery Courses for adults and children, making it a great outing that everyone in your family will enjoy. After brief introductions and a safety talk, you'll receive helpful advice on the proper technique for correctly holding a bow and releasing an arrow for optimal accuracy and precision. With guidance and support from our friendly, expert instructors, you'll practice hitting targets with a recurve bow. **Kids under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. This class is also available today from 1:30 to 3:00

Kayaking Discovery Course

Sunday, October 1, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

YMCA Camp Ockanickon,1303 Stokes Road, Medford

Exploring nature in a kayak is a healthy and fun way to enjoy the outdoors. Our course begins with a brief introduction and safety talk from our friendly paddling instructors, who will share their knowledge gained from years of kayaking. They'll outfit you with a personal flotation device (PFD), kayak and paddling equipment, giving you insight on the best ways to set up your boat. Then, you'll receive instruction on a variety of paddling techniques. **Kids under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Olaf's Frozen Breakfast

Monday, October 2, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

The Pop Shop - 729 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108

Meet Olaf, have a freeze dance party, and watch Frozen from 9:00 am to 10:30 am!

Tap & Jazz Dance Class

Monday, October 2, 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

Community Center - 321 7th Avenue

Dancers will study many styles of Jazz and Tap during this fun and energetic class in a confident, upbeat environment. Girls and boys are required to wear comfortable athletic clothing that is easy move in. Please pull hair off face to ensure safety and bring your Tap and Jazz shoes to class. *Dancers will perform a showcase for family and friends the last week of the program!

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Family Jump

Monday, October 2, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sky Zone - Maple Shade

Looking for a family outing at a great price? Look no further, and book our Family Night Package! The Family NIght Package includes 4 - 90 Minute Open jump Tickets, 1 - Large One-Topping Pizza, and a Pitcher!

Barking Book Buddies

Monday, October 2, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cherry Hill Library

Young readers are welcome to practice their reading skills with fun literacy games and some very special furry friends!

Disney Trivia Night

Monday, October 2, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Pop Shop - 729 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108

Dress as your favorite Disney character and bring your friends to participate in our team trivia night!

Toddler Jump

Tuesday, October 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. All toddlers must wear SkySocks

*Toddler Jump will be held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and Sunday from 9:30am-11:00am.

Espresso Rocks Kids

Tuesday, October 3, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Treehouse Coffee Shop - Audubon

This is a baby/toddler experience that is fun for kids and parents! That's right, kids ages 5 & under are instructed in self expression through live music. It is highly interactive and educational. It is also FREE with a suggested donation of $5! Not to mention . . . parents get a chance to sit back, relax and enjoy a hot or cold beverage for once. The Treehouse Coffee Shop offers healthy, home grown food, snacks and drinks! Come check it out!

Mommy and Me Nature Fun

Tuesday, October 3, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge - Medford

Join our education staff for a fun and engaging program about one of our resident animals. We will read books, do a craft, and learn about a different animal each month.

New Mommy Breastfeeding Meet Up

Tuesday, October 3, 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!

Tot Dance Class

Tuesday, October 3, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Community Center - 321 7th Avenue, Haddon Heights

Our Triple Threat Tots Dance Class will introduce the basic styles of Tap, Ballet, and Jazz in one energetic hour. The class is designed for ages 3-6 and will require a leotard, tights,ballet, and tap shoes. *Students enrolled in this 10 week program, will perform an end of session showcase for their family and friends!

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Heart of the Sea Dinner with Moana

Tuesday, October 3, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Pop Shop - 729 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108

Meet Moana and a pirate for sing-a-longs, glitter tattoos, and a dining room parade!

Toy Story Breakfast

Wednesday, October 4, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

The Pop Shop - 729 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108

Meet Buzz Lightyear and watch Toy Story all while enjoying breakfast!

Pumpkin Picking Hayrides

Wednesday, October 4, 11:00 AM

Springdale Farms- 1638 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill NJ

Enjoy a hayride throughout our farm and finish it off by picking pumpkins! *Hayrides are offered at 11:00AM, 2:00PM, and 4:00PM on weekdays and continuously from 10:00AM to 4:00PM on weekends.

Mommy & Me Barre

Wednesday, October 4, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

The Village - 421 North Haddon Avenue, Haddonfield NJ

A 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!

Intro Swim Lessons Ages 3+

Wednesday, October 4, 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

LA Fitness - Rt. 38, Cherry Hill

Our "Starfish" 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.

Jumpapalooza

Wednesday, October 4, 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 $20/jumper. You can: Freestyle Jump, Ultimate Dodgeball, SkySlam, and more.Book your spot online because Jumpapalooza can get booked quickly. *Jumpapalooza is also available every Friday night from 8:00 to 11:00

Gymnastics, Games & Indoor Ziplining

Wednesday, October 4, 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM

KidFit - Cherry Hill

Basic gymnastic and sports instruction, A warm up, A Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course, 3 skill builders, A weekly challenge, A game, A ride on our zip line!

Play to Grow

Thursday, October 5, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Village South Jersey- Haddonfield

Come our and Play to Grow with Chelsie Young, Child Development Specialist For babies and children, play is their work. Play is how babies learn. In this class, caregivers and their babies will find ways to interact using simple songs, fingerplays, and household materials. Each week, we will review a different area of development - cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and physical development, and how to incorporate play. By stimulating baby’s senses with play we can foster strong relationships with caregivers, more restful sleep, and an overall happier baby. This class will provide parents with information and activities to implement at home while meeting other new parents to become part of a community of mindful caregivers. Babies are welcome in this class!

Play to Grow

Thursday, October 5, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Village - 421 North Haddon Avenue, Haddonfield NJ

For babies and children, play is their work. Play is how babies learn. In this class, caregivers and their babies will find ways to interact using simple songs, fingerplays, and household materials. Each week, we will review a different area of development - cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and physical development, and how to incorporate play. By stimulating baby’s senses with play we can foster strong relationships with caregivers, more restful sleep, and an overall happier baby. This class will provide parents with information and activities to implement at home while meeting other new parents to become part of a community of mindful caregivers. Babies are welcome in this class!

Tot Dance Class

Thursday, October 5, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Community Center - 321 7th Avenue, Haddon Heights

Our Triple Threat Tots Dance Class will introduce the basic styles of Tap, Ballet, and Jazz in one energetic hour. The class is designed for ages 3-6 and will require a leotard, tights,ballet, and tap shoes. *Students enrolled in this 10 week program, will perform an end of session showcase for their family and friends!

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Kids HipHop & Bop Class

Thursday, October 5, 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

Croft Farms Art Center

This class includes fun exercises/stretches, hip hop routines, games, and expressing ourselves through dance. Also improves the way each child works with a partner and as a team dancer. A very upbeat, fun, and exciting beginner’s class for all boys and girls. A perfect, easy going environment for children to get to know hip hop and what future hip hop classes entail. At the end of the program, students will perform two hip hop routines learned along the course of the class! *Things needed for this class are a water bottle, clothing of choice, and sneakers/dance shoes.

Pirate and Princess Dinner

Thursday, October 5, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Pop Shop - 729 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108

Meet Rapunzel, Cinderella, and a pirate for sing-a-longs, glitter tattoos, and a dining room parade!

The Art of Caking Series: Halloween

Thursday, October 5, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Kitchen Kapers, East Gate Square - Moorestown

If your child loves Halloween and cakes (and who doesn’t), these classes are perfect for your young adult. This is a series of 3 classes where your young baker in training learns the art of making the perfect cake, frosting, and filling. And for the final class your child will be able to decorate their own cake. From top to bottom we will go over the basics of cake preparation and much more.In the first class the students will learn how to prepare both a vanilla and chocolate cake, which will serve as the basis for all other cake recipes. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back.

Art Hour

Thursday, October 5, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Camden County Library - Voorhees NJ

Get creative and make unique works of art. Each month will feature a different activity.

Baby Basics

Thursday, October 5, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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

This class is an introduction for expectant parents, adoptive parents, grandparents, nannies & caregivers to all aspects of infant care. Topics include but are not limited to: basic infant care including feeding, bathing, diapering, and characteristics of the newborn. A child passenger safety seat technician will provide training in the proper use & installation of child safety car seats. When available, a pediatrician will also be present for part of the class.

Be Our Guest Breakfast

Friday, October 6, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

The Pop Shop - 729 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108

Meet Belle for breakfast and enjoy a showing of Beauty and the Beast!

Fun, Games & Indoor Ziplining

Friday, October 6, 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

KidFit - Cherry Hill

Basic gymnastic and sports instruction, A warm up, A Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course, 3 skill builders, A weekly challenge, A game, A ride on our zip line!

Kid's Canvas Painting Class

Friday, October 6, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Color Me Mine - Ritz Plaza, Voorhees NJ

Paint a new canvas design every week. Our artist guides the class step-by-step. Take your painting home that day ready to hang! Sign up for one class or as many as you choose. *Drop-off only!

Saturday Morning Pajama Party

Saturday, October 7, 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

The Pop Shop - Collingswood

Kids can wear their PJ's to The Pop Shop on Saturday mornings and their breakfast from the Squirt Menu is FREE Beverages are not included and the child must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Mommy & Me: Story & Pottery

Saturday, October 7, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Color Me Mine - Ritz Plaza, Voorhees NJ

Paint Me a Story is our popular Mommy-and-Me story time and painting activity for toddlers and preschoolers held the first Saturday morning each month. We start with reading a story, then you and your child complete a hand print plate project together. This month, we will be making a Halloween spider handprint plate!

Kid's Wiffleball Program

Saturday, October 7, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Big League Dreams - 15 Fostertown Rd., Medford NJ

Structured sport related activities & play time Wiffle Ball, Kick Ball, Soccer, Hockey, Basketball, Flag Football, etc all with learning creative ways to introduce teamwork and sportsmanship to our Lil Slugger’s. Our preschool classes are an absolute blast and a great way for the little ones to enjoy some quality time with Mom or Dad. Also, you never have to worry about weather or rain-outs.

Make Way for Baby

Saturday, October 7, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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

This class will prepare children between the ages of 3 through 5 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 CHILD INDIVIDUALLY.

Haddon Heights Fall Festival

Saturday, October 7, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Station Avenue, Haddon Heights NJ

Celebrate fall with Haddon Heights! Music, arts, crafts, food, and demonstrations, as well as special kid activities will all be featured!

Collingswood Book Festival

Saturday, October 7, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Haddon Avenue - Collingswood NJ

Stroll more than six blocks of Haddon Avenue filled with authors/speakers for adults and children, as well as booksellers, storytellers, poetry readings, workshops, exhibitors, kid-friendly activities, and entertainment for all ages. This award-winning festival is the longest-running, largest literary event in the Delaware Valley.

Fall Festival at Johnson's Farm

Saturday, October 7, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Johnson's Corner Farm - 133 Church Road, Medford NJ

Join Johnson's Farm for live music, pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, and snacks!

Preschool Storytime

Saturday, October 7, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Barnes & Noble - Marlton NJ

Join us for storytime with your preschooler every Saturday morning! This week we'll be reading "The Poky Little Puppy" by Janette Sebring Lowery!

Archery Discovery Course

Saturday, October 7, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

YMCA Camp Ockanickon,1303 Stokes Road, Medford

Archery is one of L.L.Bean's most popular Discovery Courses for adults and children, making it a great outing that everyone in your family will enjoy. After brief introductions and a safety talk, you'll receive helpful advice on the proper technique for correctly holding a bow and releasing an arrow for optimal accuracy and precision. With guidance and support from our friendly, expert instructors, you'll practice hitting targets with a recurve bow. **Kids under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. This class is also available today from 1:30 to 3:00

Prego Expo

Saturday, October 7, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Mansion - Main Street, Voorhees

Check out The 2nd Annual Prego Expo at The Mansion in Voorhees! There will be so much for you to see and do! Doulas, lactation specialists, childbirth educators, La Leche League, day care centers, finance, photographers, cord blood collection, pediatricians, fertility specialists, clothing and jewelry and More! Sponsored and created by: Advocare Premier OBGYN! PunchBugKIDS will be there too!

Pop in FREE Craft

Saturday, October 7, 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 fall mobile!

Pumpkin Pawlooza

Saturday, October 7, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Garden State Discovery Museum (Cherry Hill) and Paws Discovery Farm (Mt. Laurel)

This year the Museum is teaming up with our friends from Paws Discovery Farm for our annual Pumpkin PAWlooza! Activities at Paws Discovery Farm include: PONY RIDES, decorate-a-pumpkin, hayride, petting zoo and an obstacle course courtesy of Kid Fit. Activities at the Garden State Discovery Museum include: fall crafts, a moon bounce and a PAWS Patrol meet and greet. The admission bracelet is good for both locations!

Kayaking Discovery Course

Saturday, October 7, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

YMCA Camp Ockanickon,1303 Stokes Road, Medford

Exploring nature in a kayak is a healthy and fun way to enjoy the outdoors. Our course begins with a brief introduction and safety talk from our friendly paddling instructors, who will share their knowledge gained from years of kayaking. They'll outfit you with a personal flotation device (PFD), kayak and paddling equipment, giving you insight on the best ways to set up your boat. Then, you'll receive instruction on a variety of paddling techniques. **Kids under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

LEGO Make & Take

Saturday, October 7, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Barnes & Noble - Marlton NJ

Celebrate the release of new LEGO Ninjago movie and build a Green Dragon Mini Model to take home!