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October 2016
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Pumpkin Picking Wagon Ride

Sunday, October 30, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Indian Acres Tree Farm - Medford

Come enjoy a wagon ride and pick your own pumpkin! After you find the perfect pumpkin, take a ride on our barrel train or try our jumpin' pumpkin, StageCoach bounce, and giant pillow bounce. Plus live entertainment and a FREE play area. Say hi to our alpacas and goats too! This event is also on Saturdays.

Kids Canvas Painting

Sunday, October 30, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Painting with a Twist - Haddonfield

Halloween is tomorrow! Come paint a silly skeleton and don't forget to wear your costume! Examples of canvas paintings on the website. Happy Halloween!

Fall Harvest Festival

Sunday, October 30, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Johnson's Corner Farm - 133 Church Rd, Medford

Our Harvest Festivals create a Country Fair Atmosphere for your family to enjoy. We will have live music,Gem Mining Adventure, Corn maze, Animal farm and Discovery Barn Yard. Our Farm House Food Tent will be cooking up all of your favorites. Inside the market there are Cider Donuts, Pumpkin Pies, 5 kinds of Apple pies, Apple bread, cookies, lots of local apples, Caramel apples and Fresh Cider. Our Gift Shop is packed with all of your Fall decor needs. Don't Forget to stop by the Ice Cream widow for a Cider Slush or a Pumpkin Ice Cream! This festival will also be offered on Saturdays and will take place every weekend in September and October.

Halloween Festival

Sunday, October 30, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Voorhees Town Center - Corner of Somerdale & Burnt Mill Roads

Come out for this year's Voorhees Halloween Festival! This FREE family-friendly event will showcase over 30 local vendors and artists, as well as fun activities like: balloon art, face painting, hayrides, kids costume parade, magic shows, pumpkin picking, spooky graveyard tour, Voorhees police ID cards, seminars on Halloween safety, and much more! *This event will also be happening on Saturday, 10:00am to 9:pm!

Pumpkin Palooza

Sunday, October 30, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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

Paint your very own ceramic pumpkin and enjoy pizza and refreshments!

Archery Discovery Course

Sunday, October 30, 12:00 PM - 1:30 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 2:00- 3:30

Halloween Cooking Class

Sunday, October 30, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Kitchen Kapers, East Gate Square - Moorestown

Join us for a spooky Halloween party and learn how to make seasonal snacks perfect for Halloween, some fun, some healthy - but all delicious! Kids will learn to prepare and enjoy: ~Spooky Snack Mix~Pumpkin Dip~Green Spidy Spiders~Halloween Hot Cocoa

Class participants receive a 10% discount on merchandise on the day of their class.

Sensory Jump

Sunday, October 30, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sky Zone - Maple Shade

We have modified safety measures in place for all sensory bounces. Added staff is included to support all jumpers. We also provide a less crowded environment with light and sound reduction.

Mommy and Me Barre

Monday, October 31, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

The Village South Jersey- Haddonfield

A 45 minute 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! Bring a mat for class. Classes are for kids of all age and all fitness levels for moms. *Class also available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Rhythm Babies Music

Monday, October 31, 10:30 AM - 11:15 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. *The 10:30-11:15 class is for children 15 months to 3 years old. Little ones 4 months to 15 months are welcome to the 11:30- 12:15 class!

Kids Knitting

Monday, October 31, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Eilandarts Center (at The Station cafe) - 10 E. Chestnut St. Merchantville, NJ 08109

Come and learn the wonderful craft of knitting. Kids will learn how to cast on, do garter stitch, and how to cast off a project. Many different stitches like ribbing or stocking stitch will be included in projects like scarves, doll blankets, and more.

Basketball Group Training

Monday, October 31, 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!

Art Start

Tuesday, November 1, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Katz JCC - Cherry Hill

Starting between 20 and 24 months, all kids can participate in our brilliantly designed program that not only build skills and love for art but also a foundation for learning, academics, social, motor and problem solving skills Projects are designed specifically for 2 year olds. Emphasis is placed on individual exploration, with flexibility built in for varying attention spans that grow over time! Art starters are introduced to a vast array of materials including drawing, painting, printings, modeling, and construction. Learn about early childhood development, how to nurture their creative development as well as ways for developing intrinsically motivated children in addition to all the cool art ideas that you can use at home! All two year olds should start with this class and it’s designed to keep them learning throughout the year. Continue the creative fun at the same time with the same group of friends! Other times available Wednesday and Friday.

Balloony Toony

Tuesday, November 1, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The Pop Shop - Collingswood

Come out and see Jack the Balloon man at The Pop Shop! He creates Free and Amazing Balloon Art just for you!

Tween Drum Workshop

Tuesday, November 1, 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

EilandArts Center - Merchantville

Is your tween constantly tapping on the furniture? Have they been bugging you about getting a drum set, but your are afraid of the noise, or that you will get stuck with a dusty set in your garage? Well here is a great new course to get the kids skilled and passionate about the rhythmic side of music. In this fun and active percussion ensemble, the students will learn essential snare pad fundamentals with a focus on technique, and musical interaction.

Pottery Painting Storytime

Wednesday, November 2, 10:00 AM

All Fired Up - Collingswood

Come out to our Pottery Painting/Storytime and we will read “Blue Hat, Green Hat” “OOPS…” British Invasion legend Billy J Kramer narrates Sandra Boynton’s famous and funny book. Three earnest animals and one misguided turkey learn colors and clothes. Though admittedly, the turkey never quite gets the hang of it. The kids will paint a Hand-print Turkey Tile.*This class is also available on Thursday at 1:00pm and Saturday at 10:00am.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, November 2, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Barnes & Noble - Cherry Hill

Come on over to B&N Cherry Hill for great stories, good conversation and a simple activity. Today's Storytime is especially suited for kids ages 3 to 5. Join us! This storytime is every Wednesday and Saturday.

Mini Masters

Wednesday, November 2, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Katz JCC - Cherry Hill

This exciting class is for the lil artists' ready for drop-off! We'll draw, paint, print, and sculpt our way through a thoughtful and age appropriate curriculum that nurtures a joy for creative discovery and expression. Build intrinsic wonder for learning and the creative process in your little through curriculum that explores a huge range of multidisciplinary topics including cultures, science, the environment and more! We'll break for story and snack halfway through class, then get back at it. A focus on the whole child, helps get your little artist acclimated to a classroom setting through social support, self awareness, communication and listening skills! Please pack a snack. Curriculum from session to session is designed specifically so that children can continue attending throughout the year!

Kids Art Workshop

Wednesday, November 2, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Eilandarts - Merchantville

This is not your average art class; in these workshops, kids will not only explore their own creativity, but they will learn about different artists, tools and techniques, and become aware of the art surrounding them in their everyday lives. Most importantly, the kids will have fun!

Kids Art Journal Class

Wednesday, November 2, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

EilandArts Center - Merchantville

Kids will learn to keep and love their own art journal. Draw, paint, glue, stitch, and tear out parts in one place, and add it on somewhere else. This workshop will enforce the participant's ability to observe his/her environment and channel creativity into art. During the time of the course, we will collect items and fill up the journal with ideas and samples. There will be projects in 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.

Music Together Class

Wednesday, November 2, 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Holy Communion Lutheran Church 442 S Route 73 West Berlin, NJ 08009

Come to our Music Together Classes with your child! They include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement and intrument play. Two CD and a song book are included with all our 10 week sessions! *We can also provide private Music Therapy classes. Contact us for more information.

Tween Voice Lessons

Wednesday, November 2, 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Eilandarts - Merchantville

Does your child show a passion for singing? Do you catch them singing their favorite songs when they think you aren't listening? Eilandarts has a great new course to improve their vocal technique while being a part of a fun vocal ensemble.This class will focus on contemporary arrangements of modern music. Students will learn effective vocal warmup and blending techniques, breath mangement skills, and pitch accuracy development. Most of all, your child will meet other singers and learn how to musically interact with them.

Arts Lab Preschooler Drop-off Class

Thursday, November 3, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1721 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ

This totally immersive and exciting drop-off class for the preschool set is designed to be taken once or twice a week! We'll draw, paint, print and sculpt our way through a thoughtful and age appropriate curriculum that nurtures a joy for creative discovery and expression. Experiment, investigate and observe the world through studio work, sensory exploration and manipulative play. Build intrinsic wonder for learning and the creative process. Break for story and snack halfway through class as well as park time! A focus on the whole child, helps get your little artist acclimated to a classroom setting through social support, self awareness, communication and listening skills! Pack a snack and dress for the playground. Curriculum from session to session is designed specifically so that children can continue attending throughout the year!

Music with Michelle

Thursday, November 3, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

The Nesting House - Collingwood

Looking for something creative and fun to do with your favorite pre-schooler on Thursday mornings? Come out for a weekly music class with Collingswood native and local music teacher, Miss Michelle! Miss Michelle brings her brand of fun, interactive caregiver-and-me music. There will be lots of singing, musical exploration with fun beats, and age-appropriate instruments. A great time to share with your little ones.

Toddler Tune Time

Thursday, November 3, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

EilandArts Center - Merchantville

Rediscover the fun of children’s music with your toddler. Enjoy an interactive musical experience that will aid in you and your child’s aural sensory perception and social skills. We will sing and dance and socialize with other toddlers, and learn basic music skills in the process. We will explore percussion instruments, have sing alongs, and play musical games, and most importantly, have fun! *Class is $15 per session OR $72 for 6 class pass which can also be mix and matched w/ other Eilandarts art workshops

Story Playtime Drop In Class

Thursday, November 3, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Philly Art Center - 1721 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill

Story Play is a new and exciting drop-in play program inspired by our favorite books! Walkers enjoy sensory stations and floor-bound babes enjoy age appropriate manipulative play. Story time, for all, is at 10:45am! No need to sign-up, just drop-in, make new friends and PLAY!

New Moms Meet-up

Thursday, November 3, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Nesting House - Collingswood

Recommended for new moms and their babies, this informal group is designed for new moms and babies to meet and share with one another about the beautiful, and often times challenging, transition into parenthood.

Little Bounce

Thursday, November 3, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Bounce U - Cherry Hill

This is a great event for our Bounce U friends ages 7 and under only! Younger children just can't enough bouncing and Preschool Playdate gives them a chance to come back every week. Nothing could be better than having a chance to laugh and socialize while getting a little exercise.

Photography for Kids!

Thursday, November 3, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Eilandarts - Merchantville

8 weeks of adventure projects make this the perfect course for kids and beginners to learn how to use a camera properly.

Basketball Group Training

Thursday, November 3, 5:30 PM

Nexxt Level Sports - Voorhees

Boys and/or Girls Unlimited Monthly Basketball Group Training! Boys and Girls groups are separate. **Sessions also available Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 5:30. Come to one, or come to all four!