Do Something: Halloween parades, festivals and trunk or treat events taking place all over South Jersey.
In Cherry Hill Township, there are a number of Halloween events this weekend, including The Connect Church’s Muscle N’ Treats event and Barclay Farm Civic Association’s Halloween Festival.
Those clamoring to celebrate Halloween won’t have to wait until Monday to do so. There are a ton of Halloween-themed events taking place all over the region this weekend, including a couple in Cherry Hill Township. Find out what is happening around the area this weekend.
In Cherry Hill
- The Connect Church in Cherry Hill will be celebrating Halloween a couple days early on Saturday at its second annual Muscle N’ Treats Trunk or Treat event. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, located at 1110 South Cornell Avenue in Cherry Hill. This event brings trick-or-treating and muscle cars together. More than 75 cars are registered, including the Ghostbusters Ecto vehicle and three Jurassic Park Jeeps. Kids are invited to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat for some goodies. There will be awards for the best themed vehicle and best costume. Fore more information, email melissappadin@gmail.com.
- Halloween will take over Barclay Farmstead this weekend as the Barclay Farm Civic Association hosts its annual Halloween Festival on Saturday from noon to 2:30 p.m. The event will include free pumpkins, face painting, crafts, a moon bounce, balloon animals and more. Kids and pets are invited to come in costume. Guests are asked to bring treat bags and nut free treats to share with other ghosts and goblins. The event is free to attend. Visit www.barclayfarmcivicassociation.org/ for more information.
Around South Jersey
· There is no shortage of Halloween parades taking place this weekend. One parade will hit the streets of Medford on Saturday night, as the Medford-Vincentown Rotary Club hosts its annual Halloween Parade. The parade begins at 7 p.m. and takes place along Main Street. Hundreds of kids will be dressed in costume. There will also be dozens of decorated floats, marching bands, cheerleaders, firemen and more. The parade is free to attend. Visit www.medfordhalloweenparade.com.
· Ghouls and goblins will also be on parade in Palmyra this weekend for the 2016 Palmyra Halloween Parade. The parade begins at 7 p.m. at Riverton School and travel to Legion Field, where prizes will be handed out. There will also be good bags, entertainment and sandwiches from Chick-Fil-A. Visit www.palmyrahalloweenparade.com for more information.
· Zombies will be running alongside adults and kids of all ages on Saturday in Collingswood at the annual Zombie Chase 5K. The run takes place at Knight Park with registration opening at 7:30 a.m. The cost to register is $25 for the 5K or $5 for the fun run. Trophies will be awarded to the top male and female finishers. Medals will be awarded to the best runner in each age group. For more information, visit http://zombiechase.weebly.com/.
At the Jersey Shore
· A Halloween tradition is returning to historic Mays Landing on Sunday. Mays Landing’s 62nd annual Halloween Parade will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. The parade will include people in costume, floats, marching bands, football teams, cheerleaders and cub scouts. The parade begins at the blinking light on Mill Street and travels to St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School. For more information, visit www.mayslandingmerchants.com/halloween-parade.html.
In Philadelphia
· Visitors to East Passyunk Avenue will have a “spooktacular” day on Saturday at the East Passyunk Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday. The event will take place at the Tasker and Passyunk Fountain from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some of the activities include pumpkin decorating, a costume contest, trick or treating, live music, a craft show and more. Visit www.visiteastpassyunk.com/events/fall-fest-and-spooky-saturday.php for more information.
· Over on South Street, all things autumn will be celebrated at the South Street Fall Pumpkin Fest. The festival will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday along South Street between Pine and Lombard streets. The event will include live music, pumpkin decorating, games, straw bale maze, circus performances, magicians, music, horse and wagon hay rides, face painting, costume contests and more. Trick or treating will be permitted at South Street business from 3 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.southstreet.com/event/south-street-pumpkin-fest.
