This isn’t an April Fool’s joke – there are so many fun, creative and family-friendly events happening this month in South Jersey. Check them out!
Spring Sensory Walk
April 2
Boundary Creek Natural Resource, Moorestown
Explore the nature trails of Boundary Creek Natural Resource Sensory with a special sensory walk for families with children ages 5 to 12. Along the trail, stop at stations with instructions to help you see, smell, hear and touch the nature around you. Naturalists will also be on the trail to provide assistance. For more information, visit the website.
Life that Glows
April 5
Arney’s Mount Park, Columbus
Watch as plants, invertebrates, mushrooms and more light up the night with dazzling colors under special UV flashlights. The walk through Arney’s Mount Park, led by a senior park naturalist, runs from 7:30 to 9 pm. Participants must be age 10 and up, and registration is required. For more information, visit the website.
Doo Dah Parade
April 13
The Boardwalk in Ocean City
The cutest parade on four legs returns to Ocean City. Head to the Doo Dah Parade to watch over 300 basset hounds take to the boards. The parade begins at noon, leaving from 6th St. and Asbury Avenue. For more information, visit the website.
Mini Musicians
April 13
Perkins Center for the Arts, Collingswood
Feel the rhythm with your little one at this interactive music and movement class hosted by Perkins Center Collingswood. The free class runs from 10:30 to 11:15 am. For more information, visit the website.
Renaissance Faire
April 20 & 21
Historic Smithville
Take a trip back to a time of knights, jesters and sword fights during Historic Smithville’s Renaissance Faire. Visitors can also browse local vendors and traveling merchants for gifts and crafts. The event runs from 11 am to 5 pm each day. For more information, visit the website.
String Band Parade
April 20
Starts Redman & Haddon Avenues, Haddonfield
Strut along or watch the pros during Camden County’s String Band Parade. The festivities also feature music, food, games and a number of surprises. The parade begins at 1 pm at Redman and Haddon Avenues and ends at Haddon Square. For more information, visit the website.
Green Festival
April 20
Collingswood
Going green has never been so easy with plenty of resources, refreshments and live music at Collingswood’s Green Festival. The event runs from 9 am to 2 pm. For more information, visit the website.
Haddonfield Music Festival
April 27
Kings Highway, Haddonfield
Wind down the month with an afternoon of tunes along Haddonfield’s Kings Highway. With performances from Oceanator, The National Reserve, Jeffrey Gaines and Snacktime, the festival runs from 1 to 6 pm. For more information, visit the website.
Camden County Plant Sale
April 27
508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood
Camden County Certified Gardeners are once again hosting their plant sale, offering thousands of perennials, herbs, vegetables and more plants for you to get your garden started this season. The sale runs from 9 am to 2 pm, rain or shine and also features a plant clinic and interactive workshops. For more information, visit the website.
Crafts & Collectibles Show
April 27
Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May
Browse craft and collectible vendors on the grounds of the historic Emlen Physick Estate in Cape May. The event runs from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, visit the website.
