The 2026 Garden State Deer Classic – June 6-7!

The annual Garden State Deer Classic features outstanding white-tailed deer harvested during the previous year’s hunting seasons and recognizes the hunters who took them. The deer had been entered in the Outstanding White-tailed Deer Program.

The 2026 Deer Classic will be held during the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs Sportsmen’s Jamboree at Griffin & Howe at Hudson Farm in Andover, NJ from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., June 6-7, 2026. Admission is free with a non-perishable food item donation.

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Philadelphia Zoo Announces Opening Date and Preview Details for Bear Country

* Zoo Members Enjoy an Exclusive Preview Nearly a Week Before Opening *

Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Zoo is thrilled to announce that the first-look opening of Francis J. Carey Bear Country will be happening Thursday, June 4 at 11:30am. Guests are invited to be among the first to visit the $25 million state-of-the-art facility built with the highest standards of animal care in mind, making it one of the best in the country for endangered bears. Carey Bear Country includes newly refreshed and upgraded habitats, with the addition of a third, brand-new habitat, dedicated behind-the-scenes indoor and outdoor den spaces to support breeding programs, and a brand-new Zoo360 trail for the bears to explore, all of these additions enhancing the Zoo’s animal care program. Throughout Carey Bear Country, there will be new ways for guests to get closer than ever before to the Zoo’s bears with cave-like glass viewing areas. Interactive, educational signage throughout the space will tell the stories of Andean bears and sloth bears, the threats they face in the wild, and how Philadelphia Zoo is making a difference in their conservation.

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TED Democracy Philadelphia

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Held in Philadelphia during the United States’ 250th birthday, TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures represents a global homecoming to the birthplace of modern democracy.

For more than four decades, the TED stage has spotlighted ideas with the potential to change the world. This summer, Visit Philadelphia and TED Democracy return to the place where the Great Experiment began to explore a vital question: What will we build together over the next 250 years?

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948 Athletes to Compete in PA State Clay Target Tournaments

Pennsylvania – Students from all across the state are getting ready to participate in the 2026 Pennsylvania State High School Clay Target League (PASHSCTL) State Tournaments soon.

This year a total of 948 athletes from 63 teams will be participating across four different tournaments (Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand, and Sporting Clays).

The largest will be the 2026 PASHSCTL Trap Shooting State Tournament, held at Pennsylvania State Shotgunning Association in Elysburg on May 31, 2026. The event will feature 849 athletes from 48 high school teams.

The Skeet event will be held at Shenecoy Sportsman in Huntingdon on June 20, 2026, featuring 47 athletes from 8 teams.

The 5-Stand event will also be held at Shenecoy Sportsman in Huntingdon on June 20, 2026, featuring 24 athletes from 4 teams.

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Know Before You Go: Soar & Shore Airshow Tips

The countdown to Soar & Shore Airshow Weekend is on! Before the skies rev up over Atlantic City, here’s a quick guide to help you plan your visit. Catch the latest on who’s performing, what to do, and the best spots to see the show so you don’t miss a moment May 29–31.

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String Band Parade & After Party Return to Haddon Township

Parade Celebration Continues with Haddon Square After Party Featuring Live Music by The Exceptions

Haddon Township and the Camden County Board of Commissioners invite residents and visitors to enjoy an exciting day of music, entertainment, and community celebration during the 4th Annual String Band Parade on Saturday, May 30, culminating with an After Party at Haddon Square from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. featuring a live performance by The Exceptions.

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Greenhouse of Horror in Philly

Mind Escape Philly’s newest room to debut in Summer 2026

Mind Escape Philly, located at 521 S. 4^th Street in Philadelphia, will debut their third room, called The Little Greenhouse of Horror, based off the best selling musical “Little Shop of Horrors.”

The new room was designed by Nat Mellen, who has been apart of the company since 2021. This plant themed room will incorporate puzzle design that allows everyone to play. The goal of The Little Greenhouse of Horror is to create a fully operable room that can open the door for 100% handicap able movement and puzzle completion, with the overall visuals plays with the happy sunshine plant and the monstrosity of plants.

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Goodbye June

Sundown Music Series at Haddon Lake Park

Get ready for Goodbye June on Wednesday, June3rd! Joshua Chase Miller opens the show at 7:30 PM and Goodbye June takes the stage at 8 PM. Fusing hard rock licks with deep South blues and gospel swing, the three cousins are fueled by their desire to craft timeless, catchy and anthemic rock songs. Hosted at the McLaughlin Norcross Memorial Dell at Haddon Lake. Presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and sponsored by AAA of South Jersey. To learn more, Click Here.

Service Academy Information Session

Supported by Congressman Donald Norcross

Students across Camden County who are considering a future in military service and leadership are invited to attend a special Service Academy Information Session hosted with Congressman Donald Norcross. This in-person event will take place on Thursday, June4th from 6 PM to 8 PM at Camden County College’s William G. Rohrer Center in Cherry Hill. Gain direct access to valuable resources and information that can make these competitive pathways more accessible and achievable. To learn next steps, Click Here. To register your spot, Click Here.

Camden County Green Events

Stay Connected and Sustainable

We encourage you to participate in Camden County’s Community Clean Up & Service Fair series and help keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and connected. Head to the Collingswood Meditation Garden at 520 N Newton Lake Drive, on Saturday, May 30th from 10 AM to 12 PM. To learn more, Click Here.

Stay safe and environmentally friendly by properly disposing of hazardous household waste at designated collection events. The next Household Hazardous Waste Collection is on Saturday, June 6th, from 8:30 AM to 2 PMat the Lindenwold Complex, 2311 Egg Harbor Road. For a full list of accepted and prohibited items, please call 856-858-5241. To learn more, Click Here.

Camden County Parks and ANJEC are hosting a fun Rain Barrel Workshop where participants can gather together to learn how to manage stormwater using eco-friendly solutions and green infrastructures! Come out and experience how to reduce runoff to protect your local waterways, help keep Camden County safe and clean. The workshop is on Saturday, June 6th at 10 AM and 12 PM at the Office of Sustainability’s Regan Building, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood. Take a Free Pre-built Rain Barrel Home! To register, Click Here.