Bring mom along for these South Jersey activities happing this Mother’s Day weekend. Whether you’re biking for a cause or hiking by moonlight, you’re sure to have a blast with the whole family.
Pedal for Promise
May 13
Ride to make a change for Camden students during UrbanPromise’s annual biking event. Bikers can opt for a 15-, 30-, 42- or 100-mile scenic bike course winding through South Jersey. Check-in begins at 7:30 am at Olson Middle School in Tabernacle, and the ride starts at 8:30 am. Cost is $50 for adults and $35 for kids. For more information, call 856-661-1700 or visit the website.
Night Hike
May 13
Experience Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge under the full moon and starry skies of Medford. From 7:30 to 9 pm, visit nocturnal habitats and catch a glimpse of owls, raccoons and other animals that emerge after dark during the 1.5-mile hike. Tickets are $10 a person, and advanced registration is required. For more information, call 856-983-3329 or visit the website.
Girls Only Overnight Encampment
May 13
It’s a girls’ night on the Battleship New Jersey. Girl Scout troops are invited to spend the night on the ship for a girls-only weekend. Visitors will have dinner at the chowline, enjoy a guided tour of the Battleship and ride in the 4D flight simulator. The night ends with a snooze in the bunks where actual sailors slept. The experience costs $69 per person and runs from 5 pm on Saturday to noon on Sunday. For more information, or to sign up, call 866-877-6262, ext. 203 or visit the website.
Beautiful Butterflies, Birds & Cinco de Mayo Festival
May 13 & 14
Celebrate the residents at the Camden Children’s Garden during this festival featuring live music, children’s crafts and amusement rides. The event runs from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday and is included with admission. Plus, all moms ride the garden rides for free on Mother’s Day. For more information, visit the website.
Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend
May 13 & 14
Raise a glass to moms everywhere during this special trail weekend. Wineries across South Jersey will offer special wines, complimentary tastings, live music, food pairings and more. For a complete listing and schedule of events happening at each winery, call 609-588-0085 or visit the website.