Three-Day SoccerFest on the Waterfront

Watch, Play, & Celebrate Right Here in South Jersey!

Join us at SoccerFest26 at the Camden Waterfront for epic games, food, and fun vibes all day long! “SoccerFest26 at the Camden Waterfront” is a FREE EVENT designed to create a welcoming and high-energy gathering space for residents and visitors during the 2026 World Cup season.

Tickets are free, but attendees must RSVP, to reserve your spot, Click Here.

The Three-Day Event will be featuring large-screen match screenings, international food and cultural offerings, and community-based soccer programming that brings local recreation groups, nonprofits, and educational partners together. It will also include a curated vendor marketplace with New Jersey craft and gift vendors, and beverage offerings highlighting South Jersey’s award-winning wineries and breweries. SoccerFest26 starts at 12 PM Daily from ThursdayJune 25th to SaturdayJune 27th.

 For a full event schedule, Click Here.

Cherry Hill Juneteenth Parade and Festival at Croft Farm

On June 20, at 10 a.m., at Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, the Board of Commissioners will join Cherry Hill Mayor David Fleisher and the Cherry Hill Township Council to honor Juneteenth. The event will feature a community parade, live entertainment, local vendors and more.

“Juneteenth is a solemn recognition of the struggles and sacrifices of African Americans, but it is also a celebration of it is also a celebration of their resilience and achievements that have shaped our nation,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young. “In Camden County, we are dedicated to supporting the Black community, preserving our history, and fostering a more just and equitable future for all.”

NJ State Library Unveils a New Digital and In-Person Exhibit 

In 2026, New Jersey commemorates the 250th anniversary of its first state constitution alongside the nation’s observance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, an inflection point that reshaped both the United States and its colonies. As part of this semiquincentennial celebration, the New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of Thomas Edison State University, has unveiled a new digital and in-person exhibit exploring New Jersey’s evolving constitutional history.

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Summer Solstice Festival and Watch Party

Photo Credit: Jason Leavy Photography

9TH ANNUAL SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Kicks off summer on June 19 in Haddon Township

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Kicking off the season is the 9th Annual Summer Solstice Music Festival on Friday, June 19th from 2-10 p.m. on Haddon Avenue between Strawbridge Avenue & Cooper Street.

Celebrate the start of summer with live music, delicious food trucks, captivating strolling entertainment, refreshing beer gardens, and much more for the whole family to enjoy. This free event is open to the public and easily accessible, located conveniently within blocks of the Westmont PATCO Speedline.

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Haddon Twp. Summer Solstice Festival Features Music, Food & World Cup™

Kicking off the season is the 9th Annual Summer Solstice Music Festival on Friday, June 19th from 2-10 p.m. on Haddon Avenue between Strawbridge Avenue & Cooper Street.

Celebrate the start of summer with live music, delicious food trucks, captivating strolling entertainment, refreshing beer gardens, and much more for the whole family to enjoy. This free event is open to the public and easily accessible, located conveniently within blocks of the Westmont PATCO Speedline.

New this year, the festival will feature a giant outdoor screen at Haddon Square for the World Cup™ Watch Party beginning at 3 p.m. Fans are invited to gather early as Haddon Square opens at 2 p.m. to cheer on Team USA during one of the summer’s biggest sporting events.

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Now Open: Carey Bear Country at the Philadelphia Zoo

The wait is over: Carey Bear Country is officially open, and our beloved bears are back! The state-of-the-art facility brings you closer to our bears than ever before, with a new Zoo360 trail and larger, upgraded habitats.
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New Jersey Symphony Makes Rowan Debut

(GLASSBORO, NJ) – The Marie Rader Series is thrilled to launch its 2026-27 season, entitled “Life & Liberty,” with the New Jersey Symphony’s Rowan University debut

Geared toward audiences ages 12 and up, the New Jersey Symphony’s July 22nd program provides an educational sampling of chamber music masterworks from four distinct composers, including Felix Mendelssohn, Antonín Dvořák, Florence Price and Jessie Montgomery, in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Four string musicians from  this world-class orchestra with local roots will be joined by Rowan University faculty and alumni as special guests.

The 2026-27 Marie Rader Series season will complement the nation-wide commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through a range of programs for multi-generational audiences. With an emphasis on singular African American composers, interpreters, choreographers and storytellers, this season weaves together a year-long arts experience like no other, and invites audiences to reflect on how our shared histories can help lead us toward envisioning a shared future.

To My Nation

New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players

featuring Rowan University Strings Faculty & Alumni

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

7 PM | Pfleeger Concert Hall

Ticket prices: $25 / $15 / $5

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The Jews Are Back: An Evening of Survival, Rebirth, and Jewish Pride

Cherry Hill, NJ – Chabad in Cherry Hill, together with Chabad in Medford, Chabad in Florence, and Chabad in Cherry Hill West, will host a powerful and meaningful community gathering titled “The Jews Are Back: A Story of Survival & Rebirth” on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 7:30 PM at Chabad in Cherry Hill, 1925 Kresson Road, Cherry Hill.

The evening will mark 88 years since Kristallnacht, the “Night of Broken Glass,” when Jewish homes, synagogues, and businesses were violently attacked across Nazi Germany and Austria. The program will reflect on the pain of that dark chapter in Jewish history while celebrating the remarkable survival, resilience, and rebirth of Jewish life.

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Brauhaus Schmitz Hosts South Street’s Summer of Soccer

South Street’s legendary bierhall transforms into Philadelphia’s headquarters for the world’s biggest international soccer tournament with indoor and outdoor watch parties, giant screens, German bier, and packed Haus energy.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — This summer, Brauhaus Schmitz at 718 South Street is transforming into Philadelphia’s ultimate destination for international soccer fans as the world’s biggest soccer tournament comes to North America. From June 11 through July 19, 48 countries will compete across 104 matches in a month-long global celebration of the beautiful game. Brauhaus Schmitz will host watch parties for the entire series, with 11 screens inside, decorations, special soccer pretzel bun burgers, limited edition soccer half liters, 2,000 cowbell giveaways in German colors, flags up and down the outside of the building – and FIVE outdoor watch block parties with a 20 foot LED screen. In the 

With Philadelphia hosting six tournament matches this summer, excitement across the city is expected to reach fever pitch and Brauhaus Schmitz is preparing to welcome supporters from around the globe for every thrilling moment.

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Proudly Celebrating Pride Month

Explore What Makes Camden County a Place to Call Home

Time to celebrate the love, authenticity, and vibrant diversity that makes Camden County so special. We are proud to be a place where everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, and valued. Our communities are diverse with people of all different backgrounds and lifestyles, and it’s important that everyone has access to the resources they need to live a happy, healthy life. The Camden Pride Walk and Celebration ison Thursday, June 11th, from 3 PM to 6 PM at Roosevelt Park Plaza. Together, we can foster a culture of acceptance, understanding, and belonging for all. To learn more, Click Here.