There is a festival for everyone this upcoming weekend. An Italian Festival will be held in Sea Isle City, a Seafood and Music Festival will take place in Wildwood and a Book Festival lands in Collingswood. See what other events are taking place this weekend.
In Palmyra
- Do you have flavor? Then sign up for Spiceology 101: An Intro to Spice Blending at the Palmyra Community Center. This program starts up on Friday Oct. 6 and runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The class will take place in Meeting Room 1A and 1B. If you’re looking for flavor, then this class is for you! Get your taste buds ready to experience and explore the flavor and health benefits of common herbs and spices in this hands-on workshop. Cooking Alchemy’s Chef and Nutritionist, Elizabette Andrade will help us discover how to use nature’s finest building blocks to transform simple foods and meals naturally. This class covers the science behind creating the perfect spice blend by balancing ingredients by using a simple formula. Participants will create, taste and take home their very own spice blend to make home cooking delicious and nutritious. This is a free class and to learn more information or to register, check http://www.palmyracommunitycenter.com and www.cookingalchemy.com.
- Looking to get out and become closer with nature? The Palmyra Cove Nature Park will hold their monthly family nature walk on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each walk highlights a different part of the park. Bring snacks, nets, collectors or anything else to make the trip comfortable. The park will provide any equipment needed for a lesson. The cost is $5 per person and free for members. For more information, call the Nature Park at (856) 829–1900 x1270 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot. Visit www.palmyracove.org for more information.
Around South Jersey
- Camden County International Day returns to Voorhees Township this weekend. The annual event will take place on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Eastern Regional High School, located at 1401 Laurel Oak Road. This year’s event will include more than 70 local vendors and entertainment ensembles, all of which represent regional residents from a scope of backgrounds, ranging from the Pacific Islands to Pakistan. The Voorhees Cultural and Diversity Committee is hosting the event. Visit www.camdencounty.com/event/international-day for more information.
- There will be books aplenty in Collingswood this weekend. The 15th annual Collingswood Book Festival will take place along Haddon Avenue on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be tons of authors, booksellers and storytellers at this year’s festival. Guests can also enjoy poetry readings, workshops, exhibitors, activities and entertainment. The festival is free to attend. Visit www.collingswoodbookfestival.com for more information.
At the Jersey Shore
- Celebrate Columbus Day early in Sea Isle City on Saturday. Sea Isle City will host its Italian Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. At 2 p.m., a Columbus Day Parade will be held starting in front of the Sea Isle City Italian American Club on JFK Boulevard and continuing to the location of the festival at Kix McNutleys on 63rd Street. The festival includes a vendors’ market, plenty of food, a cannoli eating contest, and more. For more information, visit www.visitsicnj.com/featured-event.
- Seafood and music lovers will want to be in Wildwood on Saturday. The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce will host the Wildwoods Seafood and Music Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. along Atlantic Avenue between Wildwood and Schellenger Avenues. The event includes live music, crafters, food vendors, kids activities and more. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/Wildwoods-Seafood-Music-Festival-250123278517950.
- Ocean City will be holding its Fall Block Party on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Asbury Avenue from 5th Street to 14th Street. The event will feature more than 400 crafters, food, vendors, music and more. The day will conclude with a fireworks display. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com/chamber-members/events.html.
In Philadelphia
- All are welcome to Lancaster Avenue this weekend for the Lancaster Avenue Corridor Festival. The event will take place along Lancaster Avenue from 34th Street to 43rd Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include special deals from local business, business development workshops, crafts for kids, a parade at noon, entertainment, sidewalk sales and more. The event is free to attend. For more information, visit https://la21phillyblog.wordpress.com.
- History buffs will want to check out the Revolutionary Germantown Festival on Saturday. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Park’s Germantown White House, 5442 Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia. Visitors can visit the Germantown White House for free and enjoy a slew of activities. The event will take place, rain or shine. For more information and a full list of activities, visit www.revolutionarygermantown.org.
To see more events taking place in Philadelphia this weekend, visit www.philadelphiaweekly.com.
