Category: COMMUNITY EVENTS

COZY UP AT NEW JERSEY WINERIES THIS WINTER

Haddonfield, NJ (January 6, 2026) – The Garden State Wine Growers Association – a coalition of 60+ wineries and vineyards across New Jersey – invites you to indulge the state’s flourishing wine country through unique events and experiences happening every week this winter! 

There’s no doubt that New Jersey’s award-winning wineries and vineyards offer something truly special for everyone to enjoy. In the new year, we invite you to sip, savor, and explore weekends among the vines. Discover new wineries you’ve never visited before, or unwind with a glass of your favorites. You never know, your next favorite bottle might be just a tasting away. 

No matter how you choose to spend 2026, there’s always a reason to raise a glass to New Jersey wine – Sip, savor, and stroll your way through New Jersey wine country! 

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Board of Commissioners celebrates Three Kings Day

“For many, Three Kings Day represents the official end of the holiday season, so we’ll be making sure the festivity ends with one last chance to celebrate,” said Nilsa Cruz-Perez, Director of Constituent Services. “We invite everyone in our community to join us for this celebration of tradition and culture.” 

Today at 2 p.m., the Board of Commissioners and the Department of Constituent Services’ Office of Hispanic Affairs will host a celebration of Three Kings Day for families and children at the Parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden City.

Parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 642 Market Street, Camden.

Children and families will enjoy live music, food, and receive gifts during the Board’s annual Three Kings Day celebration.

 Nature Tots Tuesdays Are Back in Gloucester County!

The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners invites families to join Nature Tots Tuesdays, a fun and educational program designed especially for young children to explore the natural world.
Each session features a new, exciting topic and is offered at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Upcoming Topics:• January 6 – Bats• January 20 – Birds of Prey• February 3 – Carnivorous Plants• February 17 – Gardening for Wildlife• March 3 – Tiger Beetles• March 17 – Spring Birds
Nature Tots provides hands-on learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, and a love of nature in a welcoming environment for children

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Letter from Birmingham Jail Reading on Jan. 8

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King faced unrelenting criticism from several quarters for his methods, strategies, and most of all, his tenacity.

He landed in Birmingham Jail in 1963 where he penned the most eloquent case for resistance to complaining clergymen.

Watch and listen online to this joint meeting of EMBRACING RACE – The Conversation and the Historical Society as historian Dolly Marshall provides context for his letter, then 42 readers present each paragraph.

Pre-register to attend by clicking the button.

Register for Jan. 8 Joint Meeting

WinterFest Ice Skating at Cooper River

Lace up your skates and step into the magic of WinterFest Ice Skating at Cooper River Park! Presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners, this seasonal favorite is open through February 22nd. Enjoy festive décor, hot cocoa, and plenty of ice time with friends and family. WinterFest is proud to serve as an official Toys for Tots drop-off location. To learn more, Click Here.

The Legendary Wailers Featuring Julian Junior Marvin

Presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners, in association with BRE and the Borough of Collingswood, the Scottish Rite Auditorium welcomes The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin on Friday, January 23, 2026. Doors open at 7 PM, showtime at 8 PM. In 1977, Junior was invited to join Bob Marley & The Wailers as guitarist. After touring with many incarnations of The Wailers since Bob Marley’s passing, Junior has stepped out to front his own unique version, playing and singing their hit songs the way Bob intended them to be heard. To learn more, Click Here.

Environmental Center’s Winter Sowing Class

Believe it or not you can garden in the winter! Please join us for this class and learn all about the process for winter sowing on Saturday, January 10th, 2026 at 10 AM. Adult participants will make three seed sowing jugs to jump start their spring gardens. All supplies and seeds provided. Cost is $15.00 per person and takes place at the Camden County Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill. To learn more, Click Here.

1st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Award Ceremony

Celebrate the legacy of trailblazers at Winslow Township’s 1st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Award Ceremony. Join us at the Bud Duble Center in Atco for brunch and community honors.
 
When: Sat, Jan 17 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Tickets: $25 Adults / $10 Kids under 12 (you can purchase tickets here or at the Board of Health office at the Municipal Building)

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

On Wednesday, December 31st from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at the M. Allan Vogelson Library Branch, 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, celebrate the New Year a little early with a festive family event designed especially for families and young children!

Our Noon Year’s Eve party offers all the fun of a New Year’s celebration, without the late bedtime. This daytime celebration gives families a chance to ring in the new year together in a joyful and age-appropriate way. Join us for: Story Time, Games, Crafts, Snacks, and the Countdown to Noon! Come make memories and start the new year with fun and laughter! No registration required, just drop in and join the party. To learn more, Click Here.

All Aboard Philly’s Most Festive and Iconic Holiday Experience – Now with Cheesesteaks!

Philadelphia, PA – All aboard for the most festive and famous holiday trolley tours in Philadelphia. Make it a new Christmas tradition with a four-in-one holiday experience. City Sightseeing Philadelphia presents Holiday Light Show Trolley Tours now through January 5, 2026, with a 90 minute experience that picks up from the Bourse Building in Old City and travels to three of the most famous light shows in Philadelphia. Bring your friends, co-workers, family members or a favorite date, and board a fully decked out festive Victorian-style trolley for an unforgettable trolley ride complete with expert guides, live singing and trivia, giveaways, and even a chance for you to sing your own favorite holiday carols. The decorated trolleys will travel by Christmas Village, Love Park, City Hall, Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market, Dilworth Park, Comcast Center, Washington Square Park – and make stops to get out and enjoy the lights at Franklin Square, Smedley Street and The Miracle on 13th Street. New this year, pair your lights with a classic Philadelphia Cheesesteak with new Cheesesteak tours in partnership with Skinny Joey’s Cheesesteaks. Tour tickets are available now for both individuals, groups and private holiday trolley rentals at philadelphiasightseeingtours.com. Follow for more information on Instagram by following @citysightseeingphl

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