On Saturday, the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Visit South Jersey will host the fifth annual Down and Derby Wine Festival on Saturday, May 2 at Veterans Island in Cooper River Park.
The festival has become a popular tradition in Camden County, bringing together South Jersey’s best wine, live entertainment, and Kentucky Derby-inspired activities and fanfare.
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Philadelphia, PA – Northern Liberties Business Improvement District presents the inaugural Northern Liberties Spring Festival presented by Sprouts Farmers Market. The all-ages, all-day celebration will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11:00am to 5:00pm, at 3rd and Poplar, as well as inside and around Liberty Lands. The line-up will feature two stages, live bands, music and dance performances, food trucks, cold cocktails, made-in-Northern Liberties beers, hot dog eating contest, kids’ yoga, neighborhood small businesses, artists and makers, pet portraits, DIY flower bouquets, make-and-take craft station, and many other surprises. The event is open to the public. Admission is complimentary. Food, drink and shopping are pay-as-you-go. For more information and updates, visit explorenorthernliberties.com and follow @northliberties on social media.
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May 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Monmouth Boat Club
This is a friendly reminder to join Preservation New Jersey for the 2026 10 Most Endangered Historic Places Program announcement, a signature annual event highlighting New Jersey’s most at-risk historic, architectural, cultural, and archaeological sites.
The 2026 year’s program will share the stories behind the nominations, highlight ongoing preservation efforts, and reflect on both the successes and challenges of saving these irreplaceable places. Attendees will also hear directly from site stewards and community advocates working to protect these landmarks.
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Through Sunday, May 3, 2026
Don’t miss your chance to see spring’s earliest blooms at Longwood Gardens, Philly’s largest horticultural display garden.
The familiar colors and fragrances of the season are ready to be experienced during the annual Spring Blooms event, offering opportunities to take in the world-renowned thousand-acre attraction’s early spring bulbs, vibrant blooms of aromatic tulips, beloved wisteria, flowering trees and more.
Pierre du Pont’s tranquil botanic oasis showcases nearly 10,000 varieties among its indoor and outdoor grounds. Timed admission tickets are required.
Where: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA
Camden Police Department members and their families will get to watch the Philadelphia Phillies play this summer thanks to a generous donation of the Norcross Foundation and The Cooper Foundation. Members of the Camden Police Department will be given four (4) tickets to one of four (4) Phillies home games at Citizens Bank Park. The tickets will be distributed on a first come basis. The Norcross and Cooper Foundations are donating $90,000 to the Camden County Police Foundation for the purchase of the tickets.
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This summer, as part as a multistate effort to provide safe, affordable kayak instruction, the Camden County Parks Department will host a Kayaking 101 class at Newton Lake Park on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., kicking off National Safe Boating Week.
This national, volunteer-led initiative offers low-cost kayaking instruction at more than 40 locations across eight states, with Camden County serving as the only site in New Jersey. The program is designed to introduce beginners to paddling in a safe and accessible environment.
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New Hope, PA – The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce is back with one of the most anticipated events in Bucks County of the year. New Hope will look like a scene from a galaxy far, far away during the return of its annual May the 4th Star Wars-inspired event. This year, the one-day event at a dozen businesses will grow into a giant four-day celebration at a record-breaking 60 businesses, restaurants, bars and other locations. Visitors can move from one storefront to the next, discovering themed cocktails, specialty menus, retail promotions and interactive moments throughout New Hope. Each business brings its own interpretation, creating an experience that feels organic, creative, and constantly evolving as you explore the town.
April 30 – May 10, 2026
It’s “wherefore art thou” with a twist.
Shakespeare’s tale of two star-crossed lovers comes to life in this ballet version of Romeo and Juliet, with new choreography set to Sergei Prokofiev’s score.
Need a refresher on the timeless tragedy? Two young lovers from feuding families secretly get married, misunderstandings ensue and (430-year-old spoiler warning) they die — but it’s really all about the journey along way.
The performance’s choreographer, Juliano Nunes, stands out in the ballet world for his modern, fluid and almost cinematic approach to dance, allowing him to remix multiple forms of art in ways that appeal to new generations.
Where: Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
SARAH Supports Domestic Violence Support Group sponsored by the Jewish Family Children’s Service will be conducting new virtual groups via ZOOM. This supportive and judgement-free group will cover topics including self-esteem, empowerment, coping skills, mindfulness, boundaries, assertive communication, resiliency, cognitive distortions, gratitude journaling and domestic violence resources and education.
Tuesday nights, 7:00pm – 8:30pm on ZOOM. May 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th and July 7th
Learn more at JFCSSNJ.ORG/PROJECTSARAH
To RSVP, please call (856) 424-1333 or email projectsarah@jfedsnj.org
September 26, 2026, 1pm-5pm
$10 reg fee “For Profit” Vendors Only
Contact Lori Ryan at 856-456-7012 or register here.