11 Things To Do Thanksgiving Weekend In Camden County

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — Here's a list of upcoming events in Camden County, courtesy of our friends at Visit South Jersey, the official Destination Marketing Organization for Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties, and the Outer Coast Plain Wine Region in South Jersey.

Winterfest Ice Skating returns to Cooper River Park near the corner of Cuthbert Boulevard and Park Avenue in Cherry Hill from Nov. 26 through Feb. 21.

Hours of Operation:

Thursdays: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fridays: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturdays: Noon to 10 p.m.
Sundays: Noon to 9 p.m.

For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/winterfest-ice-skating-at-cooper-river/.

Christmas Underwater returns to Adventure Aquarium in Camden for its 13th season. Marvel at the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree, experience holiday décor throughout the entire Aquarium, enjoy lively interactive shows and come face-to-face with Scuba Santa as he dives with sharks, sea turtles, stingrays and more fishy friends. Christmas Underwater is back for a limited-time only, Nov. 26 through Dec. 24. Reservations are strongly encouraged. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/christmas-underwater-2/.

Mechanical Brewery in Cherry Hill celebrates its one-year anniversary with a bash to remember on Nov. 26 and 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. They’ll have more than 20 beers on tap, new beer releases, exclusive anniversary merchandise, commemorative glasses, giveaways, music, food trucks and more. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/mechanical-brewery-anniversary-party-2/.

Santa Claus returns to Haddonfield on Friday. The Santa Tree Lighting and Parade is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday at the library point. Come and enjoy some music, the tree lighting and welcome Santa. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/santa-tree-lighting-and-parade/.

Merchantville hosts its Small Business Saturday event all day Saturday. Specials, exclusives and sales await at your favorite Merchantville businesses and this Small Business Saturday get rewarded for shopping small. For each purchase you make, earn a chance to win a two-day getaway to the Lancaster Penn Marriott, valued at $500 courtesy of Custom Travel. The more places you shop, the more chances you have to win. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/small-business-saturday-in-merchantville.

Villari’s Lakeside Small Business Saturday event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. They will have over 30 unique vendors and food trucks, as well as drink specials, vendor sales/gift options for the holidays and a giveaway. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/villaris-small-business-saturday-market/.

Collingswood’s Holiday Parade returns to Haddon Avenue 10 a.m. Saturday. Named Best Main Street Experience by South Jersey Magazine, the parade features lively seasonal entertainment, including marching bands, dancers, holiday characters, giants on stilts, floats, mummers, sports mascots and live music. The parade will begin at Zane Avenue at 10 am and continue to West Linden Avenue, through the heart of historic Collingswood. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/collingswood-holiday-parade-6/.

The SOHA Open Studio Tour and Block Party Bazaar takes place in Haddon Township from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. It provides the community with an opportunity to come together for fellowship and fun, while supporting the local small businesses and getting some holiday shopping done. More than 30 vendors will be set up outside and throughout the building. Their vendors are thrilled for the opportunity to display and sell their handmade products and goods. The SOHA Arts Building limits the number of each type of craft to maintain a varied show. This event is a true spectacle of talent and artisanship that has consistently drawn over 1000 shoppers through the doors during the 6 hours it runs. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/small-business-saturday-open-studio-and-block-party-bazaar/.

The Audubon Fire Department hosts its 33rd annual Christmas Parade of Lights at 7 p.m. Saturday night.Come out to see decorated fire trucks, ambulances, vehicles and floats. The big guy himself even said he will be down for the event. Parade starts at 7 p.m. at Paul VI High School, proceeds down Hopkins Road to East Pine Street, makes a right and proceeds to Wyoming Avenue. Parade will make a right onto Wyoming, continue down to Merchant Street, making a right and ending at the Fire Department. Join them at the end of the parade and help Santa light up the town Christmas Tree. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/audubon-fire-departments-33rd-annual-christmas-parade-of-lights/.

The Perkins Center for the Arts in Collingswood presents the Antonio Puri Inner Circle Solo Exhibit, Nov. 20 through Dec.31. An artist reception takes place Dec. 12 at the center, 30 Irvin Avenue in Collingswood. Puri was born in north India and educated in the U.S. He's based in the Philadelphia region and has exhibited in solo exhibitions all over the world. His mixed-media work combines traditional concepts and modern abstract art. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/antonio-puri-inner-circle-solo-exhibition/.

Diggerland in Berlin will host its Winterfest from Nov. 13 through Dec. 28. Each weekend you and your family can enjoy live music, their famous Parade of Machines, specialty food, hayrides and plenty of fun and games. The cost is included in regular admission ticket price. So not only do you get 40+ attractions, you also get access to all that Winterfest provides. Some games require additional costs for supplies. Check their calendar for date-specific operational hours! Get your tickets early to enjoy their exclusive Winter Festival! For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/winterfest-at-diggerland-10/.