Find out what events are taking place around the region this weekend.
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 Moorestown
- Spirits Night at the Mansion will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mansion on Main Street in Voorhees. Moorestown Visiting Nurses & Hospice invite the community to attend its annual benefit food, wine and beer tasting known as “Spirits Night at The Mansion.” More than 30 tables of generous tastings of domestic and international wines and beer sponsored by Benash Liquors of Cherry Hill will be available along with plentiful food and dessert samplings by many top area chefs, bakers and caterers. Spirits Night at The Mansion is in support of charitable home care, hospice and counseling programs for residents of South Jersey, including Camp Firefly for grieving children. Tickets $60. Advance purchase is strongly recommended. Contact Dana Mondi (856) 552–1300 x 2181 or at [email protected]. Visit https://www.moorestownvna.org/events/spiritsnight 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.
