5 Cherry Hill Events To Mark On Your Calendar For Late Summer, Fall

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Summertime is winding down, but Cherry Hill will have new opportunities for seasonal fun with autumn on its way.

From food trucks to pumpkin picking to fall celebrations, here are five events in the township to mark on your calendar.

Al Fresco Affair

Aug. 29, 6-8 p.m. at Croft Farm (100 Bortons Mill Rd.)

The township will close out the summer with its second and final food truck festival of the season. Nine food trucks have committed as of this writing, and Mechanical Brewery will provide a beer garden. Aaron Hehl & John Dutton will perform live music. See more.

Senior Festival

Sept. 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holiday Inn (2175 Route 70 W)

Organizations and businesses will share information on services available to people 55 and older. The event will feature door prizes and activities. To receive a free meal, you must be a Cherry Hill resident and at least 55 years old. See more.

Pumpkin Fest

Oct. 5, 1-4 p.m. at Barclay Farmstead

Carve a jack-o-lantern, show off your favorite pumpkin pie and enjoy an afternoon of seasonal fun at the historic Barclay Farmstead. Bring a chair or blanket to picnic while enjoying the festivities, games and music. See more.

Opera a la Carte

Oct. 13, 3 p.m. at Croft Farm Art Center (100 Bortons Mill Rd.)

Resident Artists of Philadelphia's Academy of Vocal Arts will blend of opera, operetta and Broadway hits in the intimate setting of Croft Farm. Attendees will get to shape the concert by voting on songs to be performed. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. See more.

Harvest Festival

Oct. 20, 12-4 p.m. at Croft Farm

Cherry Hill's fall extravaganza features free pumpkins, a petting zoo and family activities. Attendees can also enjoy live music, food trucks and a beer garden. The event is rain or shine. See more.