Temperatures are cooling, but the South Jersey fun is just heating up. Check out these events you won’t want to miss this month.
September 6
Dig into a variety of flavors while listening to live music, trying out family-friendly activities and browsing craft vendors as Wildwood’s Byrne Plaza transforms for the Food & Music Festival. The free festival runs from 2 to 8 pm. For more information, visit the website.
September 6
Enjoy live music, food trucks and beverages as the Barrington Civic Association presents Brews, Beats & Eats. The event runs from 2 to 8 pm, with food trucks including Cousins Maine Lobster, Not Your Mama’s Tacos and more, and signature cocktails as well as beer and seltzers. Shuttles will be running with stops throughout Barrington. For more information, visit the website.
September 7
Celebrate LGBTQ+ pride at this festival with performances all afternoon along the Cooper River. The free event runs from noon to 6 pm near the Camden County Boathouse. For more information, visit the website.
September 6 & 7
War re-enactors bring the revolution to life for the weekend at Historic Cold Spring Village. Continental, Loyalist and Hessian troops will set up camp, demonstrate artillery and answer visitor questions. The event runs from 11 am to 4 pm, and is included with admission. For more information, visit the website.
September 12
It’s game night at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. Bring your own board game or try out one from a collection that includes Fox in the Forest, Wingspan, among many others. The 21+ event is BYOB and costs $15 per person. Game night runs from 7 to 10 pm. For more information, visit the website.
September 13
Mark your calendars for one of the largest and longest-running para rowing events in the world – which is now happening in South Jersey. The races take place from 9 am to 3 pm on the Cooper River, and are open to the public. For more information, visit the website.
September 14
Watch the skies over the Ocean City Boardwalk for a dazzling display of aerobatic tricks, displays and demonstrations performed by the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world. The event starts at 1 pm, and you can watch between 6th and 14th Streets, along the Boardwalk. For more information, visit the website.
September 20
Merchantville brings local bands, a DJ, food trucks and a beer garden to its downtown for an evening of fun. The free festival runs from 3 to 9 pm. For more information, visit the website.
September 20
Try a new way to find some inner peace with a sound bath at Grounds For Sculpture. The sculpture park is hosting the unique event inside the museum, and admission to the park is included with your event ticket. The event runs from 3:30 to 4:30 pm and tickets cost $25 for members and $35 for non-members. For more information, visit the website.
September 26
Cheer on local recovery teams as they compete during the Camden County Commissioners and Addiction Awareness Task Force’s recovery softball tournament. The free event begins at 9:30 am at the Valleybrook Fields. For more information, visit the website.
September 27
Soak up some fun along the Delaware River as it comes alive with lots of water-themed activities for the whole family. Test your skills with a scavenger hunt, jump on pedal boats, get your face painted, take a ferry ride and do much more from 10 am to 4 pm at Wiggins Park in Camden. For more information, visit the website.
Check out this October event ahead of time…
Dining in the Dark – Adventure Aquarium
October 2
Experience a night of fun and inspiration as Bestwork Industries for the Blind raises funds to launch a Blindness and Low Vision Services Center (BLVSC) The night begins with a cocktail reception and special access to the Penguin Experience and Shark Realm. Then, take part in Bestwork’s first Dining in the Dark event, where guests enjoy dinner while blindfolded, guided by staff and tablemates who are blind or visually impaired. This one-of-a-kind experience will heighten your senses and provide insight into the daily challenges faced by those with vision loss.
