As we emerge from this seemingly endless winter, it’s the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and explore the variety of arts and cultural programs and activities Cherry Hill has to offer.
One sure sign of spring is the return of public tours at historic Barclay Farmstead. From noon to 4 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month, the Friends of Barclay Farmstead host free, guided tours of the 19th-century Quaker farmhouse, complete with special family-friendly craft activities from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The farmstead opened for the season on March 2, and will stay open through November. In addition to the First Sunday activities, the Friends also host guided tours every Wednesday.
When you’re done inside the farmhouse, please be sure to walk the surrounding nature trails, and visit the community gardens. Tours are free to Cherry Hill residents; for non-residents, admission is $5. Non-resident seniors and students receive a special admission price of $3. For more information on the Barclay Farmstead, call (856) 795–6225 or email info@barclayfarmstead.org.
For seniors, don’t miss our monthly “Luncheon with the Arts” series at the Croft Farm Arts Center, 100 Bortons Mill Road. This year’s lineup includes “The First Wives Club” on Friday, April 11, “Mona Lisa Smile” on Friday, May 2, and a performance by musician Ian Gallagher on Friday, June 20. All shows begin at 11 a.m. Admission is $5 in advance or $8 the day of the event. Lunch is served during each performance.
Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy the Cherry Hill Ensemble Concert Series at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, when The Great Italians and members of the Ocean City Pops bring a lively performance to the Croft Farm Arts Center. Tickets are $15 each, $12 for Gold Card holders and $5 for students.
Finally, my Mayor’s Wellness Campaign will host our last Walk with the Mayor of the season at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, at Cherry Hill Mall. This is our final walk before our summer hiatus, and will feature members of the Cherry Hill Police Department and Sustainable Cherry Hill as our guest walkers. Walk with the Mayor invites members of our community to get active by taking a brisk two-mile walk around the inside of the mall, alongside myself and members of my administration and staff.
It’s a fun way to get to know your local officials, meet a few new friends, and start your day off on the right foot!
Walkers should meet us by the Guest Services desk inside the mall’s Grand Court; enter through the doors next to Bobby’s Burger Palace. For more information, email MWC@chtownship.com, or call (856) 488–7868.
And be sure to save the date for our Art Blooms celebration from April 26 to May 10 at Croft Farm, including the fifth annual Art Blooms Earth Festival with Sustainable Cherry Hill, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26. I’ll have more information on Art Blooms and Earth Festival in the weeks to come.
Residents of all ages can have some fun on their own time, any time, at one of Cherry Hill’s 52 parks and playgrounds. Walk our expansive system of nature trails, enjoy an outdoor picnic or take the kids to play at one of our neighborhood playgrounds.
As you can see, there’s truly something for everyone this spring in Cherry Hill. So get up and get outside while the weather is at its best! For more information on any arts or recreation program, please contact the Department of Recreation at (856) 488–7868, or Recreation@chtownship.com.
I welcome your feedback on all of our township programs and events. Let me know what you think. Call my office at (856) 488–7878, or email me directly at MayorCahn@chtownship.com. I hope to see you around town!
