March 28-29, 2026
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Category: COMMUNITY EVENTS
CCPD’s Open Gym Nights are BACK!
Community Resources, Mentoring, & Career Information
The Camden County Police Department is turning up the fun, continuing to host Open Gym Nights! Now in its 6th year, the Village Initiative, proudly supported by the Sixers Youth Foundation and the Cooper Foundation, is committed to empowering youth through mentorship and meaningful activities. Lace up and head to the Katz Center, 1725 Park Blvd, tomorrow, March 27th from 6PM to 9 PM for some music, games, and basketball! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Contact Lieutenant Luis Gonzalez at gonzalez358@camdencounty.com or call 201-564-8645 for more information. To learn more, Click Here.
Camden County Green Events
Learn Sustainable Practices and Valuable Tips
The Certified Gardeners: Garden Symposium is on Saturday, March 28th from 9 AM to 1 PM. Learn the role of native plants in landscape design by Dr. Randi Eckel, and learn what makes a plant a weed by Emily Salmons. To learn more, Click Here.
On Saturday, April 11th, from 10 AM to 12 PM is Make & Take: Beyond the Lawn. Participants will design non-lawn landscape plans, learn about the ‘right plant, right place” approach, benefits of native plants, and maintenance tips during this workshop. Class size limited to 30 people, $10 per adult. To learn more, Click Here.
Mark your calendars for the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection at thePennsauken Sanitary Landfill (9600 N. River Road) on Saturday, April 18th from 8:30 AM to 2 PM. To learn more, Click Here.
Next, join us for the 2026 Camden County Certified Gardeners Plant Sale on Saturday, April 25th, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Sustainability Campus. This rain-or-shine event offers thousands of plants at great prices, including, vegetables, herbs, houseplants, and more from Triple Oaks Nursery. To learn more, Click Here.
Coffee With a Cop Today
Please join the Pennsauken Police Department at the Wawa 5221 Route 70 for Coffee with a Cop today, March 26th from 10AM to 12 Noon. When you enter the store find an officer and they will give you a ticket good for a free hot tea or coffee. K-9 West will also be at the store if you would like to meet him. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Jersey Mike’s 16th Month of Giving for Special Olympics
Make sure to grab a sub or treat your friends, family, or office to lunch at Jersey Mike’s on March 25 for Day of Giving, when 100% of sales will be donated to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and the local state programs! Please forward this message to anyone that wants to to support SONJ!
Hoping to raise a record-breaking amount for a good cause this March, Jersey Mike’s Subs (“Jersey Mike’s” or the “Company”), a leading franchisor of fast-casual sandwich shops known for its fresh sliced and fresh grilled subs, asks customers to eat a sub and help local athletes across the U.S. attend the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, June 20-26, at locations across Minnesota’s Twin Cities.
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Manayunk, PA – The largest food event in Philadelphia – and one of the largest food truck festivals in America – is back and bigger than ever! StrEAT Food Festival returns to Manayunk on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Over 70 food trucks and 20 gourmet food vendors of the region’s top food trucks and food vendors will line historic Main Street for the day, serving up menus that range from savory BBQ and global street food to decadent desserts and sweet treats. The lineup reads like a who’s who of the regional food truck scene, including favorites such as Bake’n Bacon, Deke’s BBQ,Humpty’s Dumplings, Hangry Joe’s Food Truck, The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company, Wokworks, G’Day Gourmet, Cousins Maine Lobster, and many more. In addition to the food trucks, the festival will also feature gourmet food vendors, unique shopping options and live music throughout the day. New for 2026, the festival will feature an all-new, expanded family area, creating even more space for guests to relax, explore, and enjoy the day. The extended footprint also allows for additional food trucks and vendors, making this year’s festival the largest StrEAT yet. Main Street Manayunk will be closed to vehicle traffic to allow all visitors a chance to explore the historic neighborhood. This rain or shine event is the perfect spring escape for visitors of all ages. There is no admission charge, and all food and drink is pay-as-you-go. For event info and updates, visit manayunk.com/events/ and follow @manayunkdotcom.
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Philadelphia, PA – Spring break is around the corner, and parents everywhere are looking for ways to keep kids active, engaged, and off their screens while school is out. This year, let the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) turn those days off into high-flying, energy-burning, joy-filled adventures with its Kid’s Day Off Circus Camps, the perfect spring break solution for children in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Spring Break camps run all day from 9:00am to 3:00pm for $95 a day per child, plus there’s even options this year for after care from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and extended care from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Registration and sign-ups are open now at phillycircus.com.
“Philadelphia School of Circus Arts invites kids to run off to the big top for spring break this year,” said Executive Director Kitsie O’Neill. “Circus Campus is the most unique place in Philadelphia to spend those days off. Kids can swap out days in the classroom with a different kind of school where they will be engaged in circus arts, skill building and pure fun. Participants will create new friendships, learn new skills, build self-esteem and learn team work too.”
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Friday, March 27th @ 8 PM
Selling out theaters for 40 years, The Machine has forged a rocking reputation, extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd perfectly! The New York-based quartet features founding member Tahrah Cohen on the drums and countless classics to jam to. “They duplicate the sound and hits of Pink Floyd with chilling accuracy,” Matt Diehl, Rolling Stone. Presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners in association with BRE and the Borough of Collingswood, join us at the Scottish Rite Auditorium. Doors open at 7 PM, show starts at 8 PM. To learn more, Click Here.
Teen Arts Festival at Camden County College
Today at 9:30 a.m. more than 500 students from 14 area schools will gather at Camden County College, Civic Hall – Connector Building, 200 College Drive, Gloucester Township, for the 2026 Camden County Teen Arts Festival. This celebration of art education will include student performances, art showcases, and workshops led by professional artists.
“The Camden County Teen Arts Festival is a wonderful way for our high school students to share their talents with their peers and professional mentors,” said Commissioner Colleen Bianco Bezich. “Events like this demonstrate Camden County’s commitment to supporting arts education and providing young creatives with opportunities to grow and develop their craft.”
Local artists, musicians, dancers, directors, and choreographers along with CCC arts, music, and literature faculty will participate as adjudicators and workshop instructors. Professional artists will also be available to conduct portfolio reviews for visual arts students.
The festival runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners, the Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission, and the Arts at Camden County College.
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High-Quality, Free Legal Services
On Thursday, April 23rd from 5:30 PM to 9 PM come out to Party With A Purpose at the Camden County Boathouse, 7050 North Park Drive, Pennsauken. Volunteer UP Legal Clinic’s annual fundraiser is a signature event directly supporting their mission to provide free, high-quality legal services to individuals facing significant barriers throughout our community. Ensuring that those in need receive meaningful advocacy and access to justice. To learn more and register, Click Here.