Township hosts a number of great events including its annual Halloween parade
By Stephen Finn
The Sun
Palmyra has always been a destination town for Halloween and fall activities. The annual parade is one of the biggest in the area, drawing people from all over. This year, residents can expect the same as well as some new additions. Whatever you are looking for this fall, be sure that you can find it in Palmyra.
Fall Festival Market
Sunday, Oct. 7, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Temple Sinai at 2101 New Albany Road in Cinnaminson will be hosting its Fall Festival Market. Don’t miss this opportunity for some early holiday shopping.
“We have vendors like Pampered Chef, Dot Dot Smile, LuLaRoe, Initials, inc, Stamping Up, Scentsy, Lemongrass Spa, Perfectly Posh and more. So many things to see,” says organizer Tami Bobrin. There will also be handcrafted vendors selling jams, cards, ornaments, jewelry and gift items.
Be sure to come hungry, as Magical Sweet Shop will be on site selling its baked goods. Temple Sinai will also have food available and will be grilling hot dogs and selling pretzels, snacks and beverages throughout the event.
The market will also feature a number of nonprofit organizations like Angels for Animals, which will be collecting pet supplies to support the pets in its care. Relay for Life of Cinnaminson will be selling items to support the American Cancer Society, and American Heart Association will sell bracelets for $2 each.
For more information or to register as a vendor contact Bobrin at tjbobrin@yahoo.com
Preschool Story Time
The Riverton Library will continue its preschool story time into the fall. It’s never too early to get kids interested in books and group activities. Every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m., the library, located at 306 Main St., will host a story time for young ones that includes songs, finger plays, stories and a craft. No need to register ahead of time. For more information, call the library at (856) 829–2476.
Bridal Showcase at the Merion
If there is a wedding in your near future, come to the Merion at 1301 Route 130,
Cinnaminson, on Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 7 to 10 p.m. Bridal Showcase is providing a one-stop shopping experience with everything you need for your wedding day and married life.
Admission is free for brides and grooms. Guests are welcome to attend wedding seminars with tips and advice from experts on planning not just for a wedding day but for married life. There will also be DJ and musician showcases, a runway fashion show, and prizes and discounts from every exhibitor.
One winner is chosen at every show for a dinner for four at Maggiano’s and a day of pampering for the wedding couple.
For more information, contact Tina at showcases@djsavailable.com or call 856–273–9499.
Halloween Events
Palmyra has always been a great town for Halloween fun, and this year is no exception. The ever-popular Halloween parade is scheduled for the night before the big day, Oct. 30, beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate and walk in the parade, simply register online beforehand at palmyrahalloweenparade.com.
The staging area is Riverton School at 600 5th St. on the blacktop stretching out onto Howard Street. Line up begins at 6 p.m. The parade route travels down Broad Street and ends at Legion Field for an awards ceremony for the best costumes.
If just one night of trick-or-treating isn’t enough for your kids, join Palmyra’s Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 27. The event will take place in the parking lot of Borough Hall located at 20 W. Broad St. and will run from 5 to 8 p.m. Kids can get in some extra trick-or-treating and see some creatively decorated cars. For information about admission or how to participate, contact Maureen Brzycki at maureenbrz@yahoo.com or call her at (215) 593–6711.
If you have a young one who needs a costume, consider skipping expensive Halloween stores and try the costume swap at the Palmyra Community Center at 30 W. Broad St. From now until Sept. 29, people can leave any clean costumes or accessories their kids have outgrown or no longer want in the donation box at the community center. On Sept. 30, from 1 to 4 p.m., come to the center and browse the selection of donated costumes. If you find something you like, it can be yours for free. For more information on how to take advantage of the swap, call the community center at (856) 829–1144.
In previous years, residents have had to register by a certain date for the annual Halloween house-decorating contest. This year, the Halloween committee is making it much easier to participate. No need to register, simply have your house decorated by Oct. 23, and the committee will take care of the rest. Judges will be around your area that day after 6:30 p.m. to check out your spooky displays. The town will be divided into four quarters and each will have student judges looking for the best decorated houses in two categories: extreme and traditional. First prize is $100 and second is $50.
