Events Calendar in Merchantville NJ

Toddler Jump

Sunday, October 8, 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.

Fall Festival at Johnson's Farm

Sunday, October 8, 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!

Pumpkin Pawlooza

Sunday, October 8, 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

Sunday, October 8, 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.

Zumbini

Monday, October 9, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Community Center - 321 7th Avenue, Haddon Heights

ted by Zumba® and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini® program combines music, dance and educational tools for 45 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t- stop bonding, learning, and fun! Through this 10 week session, we not only nurture their love of movement so it becomes a way of life, but give you the chance to nurture your inner child as well!

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Kayaking Discovery Course

Monday, October 9, 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.

Littlest Chefs

Monday, October 9, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Community Center - 321 7th Avenue

The focus of this program is to give parents/ caregivers and their tots an opportunity to bond while appreciating the art of cooking. Each week will feature a specific book read and then we will prepare food to accompany the book. This is a hands on cooperative learning experience benefiting both parent and child.

Tap & Jazz Dance Class

Monday, October 9, 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 9, 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!

Baby & Me Yoga

Tuesday, October 10, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

The Cabin, 600 W Lippincott Lane, Haddon Heights

Join us for this fun and relaxing Baby and Me class for babies up to age 15 months. This yoga class will be a playful bonding activity for you and your baby! We will incorporate stretching, static poses, and focusing on the breath, along with increasing strength and flexibility. Baby will also benefit, not only from the bonding experience, but Yoga aids in digestion and may help baby sleep more soundly. The class is open to all levels, from beginners to advance practitioners. Please bring your yoga mat and water. Come practice with us!

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Toddler Jump

Tuesday, October 10, 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 10, 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!

New Mommy Breastfeeding Meet Up

Tuesday, October 10, 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!

Infant Massage

Tuesday, October 10, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The Village South Jersey- Haddonfield

Join us to learn the basic strokes of baby massage. Using a gentle touch with your baby builds love and respect as you learn to calm, engage, play and ease fussiness in your baby! Infant massage enhances well-being, brain development, immune and nervous system health, circulation, digestion, relaxation and sleep, and can relieve gas, constipation, colic and stress. Please bring a baby blanket for your baby to lay on.

Tot Dance Class

Tuesday, October 10, 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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Kids Yoga Class

Tuesday, October 10, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM

Studio One at The Coliseum - 333 Preston Avenue, Voorhees NJ

Children in Grades K through 5 will bend, twist, jump, sing, relax, and unwind. The children will be guided through yoga postures, songs, games, breath control, and meditation (yes!). Yoga will help your child develop a creative, calm, balanced mind and a strong, agile, flexible body. Our Little Pretzels have fun and act silly while improving concentration, body awareness, focus, and self-confidence!

Toddler Playtime

Wednesday, October 11, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Community Center - 321 7th Avenue, Haddon Heights

Children ages Twelve Months up to Three and half years old along with their parents/caregivers are invited to learn through play. Lead by an instructor, each class will offer a session full of music, stories, movement & fun.

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Pumpkin Picking Hayrides

Wednesday, October 11, 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.

Kids Can Cook

Wednesday, October 11, 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Community Center - 321 7th Avenue

This cooking program is designed to teach kids about healthful eating. Children will learn how to make nutritional snacks and meals, using fresh garden vegetables as well as healthy alternatives to popular favorites. We will also learn to safely use knives, stove, oven, and blender. Each child will earn a certificate of accomplishment and receive a book of recipes upon completion of the course.

Mommy & Me Barre

Wednesday, October 11, 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!

Family Bounce Night

Wednesday, October 11, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

BounceU - Cherry Hill

The endless excitement of our inflatables and games is perfect for the whole family, and there's no better place to bond than BounceU. Ask about pre-ordering a pizza for the whole family. Completed waivers and socks are required to participate in the bounce stadiums.

Intro Swim Lessons Ages 3+

Wednesday, October 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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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Acting for Beginners

Thursday, October 12, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Haddon Heights Community Center - 321 7th Avenue

The Village Playbox invites you to join us for the ultimate youth theatre experience! Each student will have the chance to audition (everyone participates), act, and assist with set design, costuming and props. Your child will not only learn what it takes to produce a successful production, but they will learn the value of teamwork while they work together to produce a show of their own! *No Class November 23rd

Kids HipHop & Bop Class

Thursday, October 12, 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.

The Art of Caking Series: Halloween

Thursday, October 12, 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 second class the students will learn how to prepare both frostings and fillings. We will be teaching how to make regular buttercream and Swiss meringue buttercream that go perfectly with cakes plus they will learn how to make chocolate ganache. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back.

Kids Yoga Class

Thursday, October 12, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM

Studio One at The Coliseum - 333 Preston Avenue, Voorhees NJ

Children in Grades K through 5 will bend, twist, jump, sing, relax, and unwind. The children will be guided through yoga postures, songs, games, breath control, and meditation (yes!). Yoga will help your child develop a creative, calm, balanced mind and a strong, agile, flexible body. Our Little Pretzels have fun and act silly while improving concentration, body awareness, focus, and self-confidence!

Fun, Games & Indoor Ziplining

Friday, October 13, 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 13, 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 14, 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.

Kid's Wiffleball Program

Saturday, October 14, 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.

Fall Festival at Johnson's Farm

Saturday, October 14, 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 14, 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 "After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)" by Dan Santat

Pop in FREE Craft

Saturday, October 14, 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 handprint tree art!

Mum Madness & Pumpkin Parade

Saturday, October 14, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Camden Children's Garden

Camden Children’s Garden’s salute to Autumn and our mascot Mum Bear with pumpkin crafts, a pumpkin story and pumpkin activities, all set in the blazing colors of the Garden’s beautiful chrysanthemums. For a small fee, you can purchase and paint a pumpkin to take home, while supplies last.

Build a Scarecrow

Saturday, October 14, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Springdale Farms - Cherry Hill

What better way to kick off the fall season than with a scarecrow making class! Bring the family down (one scarecrow per family of six) to Cherry Hill’s Springdale Farms to make your very own scarecrow without worry about the cleanup. Springdale will provide straw, rope and stockings. All you need to bring is clothes to dress the scarecrow such as button down shirts and long pants with belt loops. Scarecrows can also be displayed at Harvest Festival on October 15 at Croft Farm

Night Hike

Saturday, October 14, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge - Medford

Enjoy a guided hike under the light of the full moon to visit nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums, and other wildlife that emerge after dark. Be there as the "night shift" awakens. Program begins at the Nature Center. Wear comfortable shoes, bug spray recommended. Hike is 1-1.5 miles.