Make your plans to get out of the house next weekend and grab a date night at a local restaurant while the kids are painting in their PJs! Or, gather up the troops and make the trip over the bridge for the Flower Show. Here is your ultimate guide to a fantastic weekend in the area:  Event: PJs, Pizza, & Painting Where: All Fired Up, 602 Haddon Ave., Collingswood When: Friday, Mar. 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Why go: This kids-only event at All Fired Up will give parents a chance to enjoy one of Collingswood's many delicious restaurants for a romantic night out, while the kids have fun in …

Event: Tweens Night Out Where: All Fired Up, 602 Haddon Ave., Collingswood When: Saturday, Feb. 25, 7-9 p.m. Why Go: This kids'-only event at All Fired Up will give parents some time to enjoy dinner at one of Collingswood's many restaurants—and all while the kids have fun in a safe environment. Children aged nine and older are invited to All Fired Up for this 2-hour event. They'll paint pottery, munch on pizza, watch the film Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules, and finish off the night with a sweet dessert. To register your child and place the required $15 deposit, call All Fired Up at 856-…

Monday commemorates the birthdays of presidents Washington and Lincoln. This also means the kids are off from school. But have no fear, Patch is here with ideas to keep the kids busy on Monday and throughout the weekend. Event: Patriotic Ice Cream Social Where: Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave., Collingswood When: Monday, Feb. 20 from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. Why Go: Abraham Lincoln will be present on that day to lead some crafts and games related to our famous presidents. Also, patrons will be invited to make their own ice cream sundaes. This will all take place in the Pop Shop's poppin' party room.  …

February is going to be packed with fabulous events throughout the area. To kick off a "Fabulous February" check out some of Patch's Picks for the week:   Event:  Pro Bot/Bee Bot Programming Class Where: Rhinoceros Toy Store, 107 Kings Hwy E., Haddonfield  When: Saturday, Feb. 4 10 a.m. (Bee Bot Class) 11 a.m. (Pro Bot Class) Why Go: The Pre Bot class at this toy store and gamery includes programming the Bee Bot to find the target while reinforcing basic letter and number recognition skills for your littlest engineers. The Pro Bot class focuses on programming basic geometric shapes, then they…

Get your family out this weekend and enjoy unseasonably warm temperatures at these fun events.    Event:  Indian King Tavern Museum Where: 233 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield When: Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. until noon; 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 29 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Why Go:  Have you exposed your child to historic Haddonfield lately? Indian King Tavern Museum is one of New Jersey’s most historic buildings. Find out more about who visited this historical site and how New Jersey was legally created, all during a fun and informative tour.  Call 856-429-6792 for more …

The kids are off from school today, which means you might need to get them up and out of the house. Here are some of Patch's Picks of local spots to keep them occupied:  Event: Martin Luther King Day Celebration   Where: Haddonfield Municipal Hall, 242 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield When: Monday, Jan. 16, 6:30 p.m. Why Go: Join the mayor and borough officials along with other community members in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King's life and services. A candlelight procession will proceed to the Middle School on Lincoln Avenue for a commemorative program. Cost: Admission is free   Event: Pottery …

The party invitations have stopped rolling in, the sales have subsided for the most part, and your kids are already bored with Santa's gifts. It's time to get out and show them everything this town and surrounding towns have to offer! Check out this week's Patch Picks:  Event: Markeim Members and Faculty Exhibition Where: Markeim Arts Center, 104 Walnut St, Haddonfield When: Friday, Jan. 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Why Go: Members and non-members are invited to this event which will be showcasing members of the center, as well as faculty-created artwork. All mediums of artwork will be present …

Ringing in the new year with the family? Check out these family-friendly events for the weekend of going out with the old and ringing in the new. Event:  First Night Haddonfield Where: Haddonfield Visitor Center, 2 Kings Ct, Haddonfield When: Saturday, Dec. 31 Festivities commence at 6 p.m. Why Go: Join in on this family friendly New Years Eve bash. Events are throughout the town beginning at 6 p.m., and there is something for everyone. This is the fourteenth year that Haddonfield is hosting this event. The performers are as follows:  Tommy Cash (Johnny Cash's brother), The Amazing Kreskin, …

Check out the events to keep your kids occupied for the rest of the week, and the beginning of winter break. Check out Patch's picks: Event: Grand Public Menorah Lighting Where: Haddon Avenue at Tanner Street, Haddonfield When: Thursday, Dec. 22 starting at 6 p.m. Why Go: Community leaders and public dignitaries will assist in kindling the giant Menorah in front of the Haddonfield Public Library. Following the lighting, there will be a program featuring music, latkes and donuts, chocolate Hanukkah gelt for the children, dreidels and family fun. Cost: Admission is free   Event: Winter Fun Half…

Event: Candlelight Shopping Entertainment Where: Throughout downtown Haddonfield When: Friday, Dec. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Why Go: Santa will be in Haddonfield on Friday evening to celebrate candlelight shopping. Carriage rides will also be available during this time. Enjoy the sounds of holiday spirit ringing through the town compliments of Grace Church of Haddonfield Choirs, Mp4, Pine Barons, Sunshine Boys Barbershop Quartet, ad Special Occasion Quartet. The background music will set you into full shopping mode, while the children enjoy the entertainment.   Price: Free, unless you have holiday …

Every weekend from now until Christmas there are tons of events to keep your family busy in the boroughs. This weekend is no different. Each event is filled with holiday spirit and tradition. From parades to house tours, there is something for everyone this week. Check out Patch's weekend picks: Event: Live Nativity Scene Where: First Baptist Church of Haddonfield, 124 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield When: Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:00 pm (rain date is Fri Dec. 16th) Why Go: Enrich your child's knowledge of the meaning behind the holiday season. Enjoy the presentation of the live nativity scene presented …

December is coming in with a bang this weekend. The sights and the sounds of the holidays will be ringing and evident throughout some favorite local towns. If you are still yearning for some holiday entertainment, and up for a day trip check out the Pennsylvania event included this week. Check out Patch's weekend picks: Event: Candlelight Shopping Entertainment Where: Throughout downtown Haddonfield When: Friday, Dec. 2 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Why Go: Santa will be in Haddonfield on Friday evening to celebrate candlelight shopping. Carriage rides will also be available during this time. …

National Railroad month is almost over, so be sure to check out one of the last events in the area this weekend. But, if music and holiday cheer is your thing, we have just the events for you and your family. Here are Patch's favorites for the week: Event: Harp Concert Where: Grace Church, 19 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield When: Saturday, November 19, 7 pm Why Go: Bring your aspiring musician to experience the musical talent of harpist Diana Elliott. There will also be a meet and greet with the artist immediately following her performance. Cost:  Tickets are $15 preferred seating and $10 general …

This month is National Railroad Month and each week Patch will highlight local events to share and experience with your family. If railroads are not your thing, then be sure to check out the other events in store for this weekend. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather, before it is a thing of the past. Here are Patch's favorites for the week: Honoring Veterans Day Where: Haddonfield Memorial High School Auditorium, 401 Kings Hwy E. When: Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. Why Go: Members of the Haddonfield American Legion Post 38 invite members of the community to attend this ceremony. This ceremony will…

The first weekend of November is packed with a lot of fun events for everyone in your family. Whether your child is a reader, a doer, a mover, or a shaker, there is plenty in store to accommodate everyone. Here is a list of the Patch favorites for this week.  First Friday Where: Kings Highway E., Haddonfield When: Friday, Nov. 4 Why Go: Enjoy the beautiful weather and stroll through downtown Haddonfield and check out curbside artists and shop Haddonfield's fabulous shops. There will be live entertainment during the event and al-fresco dining will be available (weather permitting). Visit the …

Event: Halloween Parade Where: Chestnut Street and Kings Highway, Haddonfield When: Sunday, October 30- The line up starts at 6 p.m. Why Go: Gifts will be available for participating children. Pets are also welcome to this event, but must be dressed in costume. Show-off your ghoulish get-up to the entire town this Sunday. After the parade, visit the Historical Society of Haddonfield at Greenfield Hall for a haunted house complete with ghoulish actors. (This event is $2 for children and $3 for adults) Cost: The parade is a free event   Event: Zombie Chase 5K Where: Knight Park-713 Atlantic Ave…

The fall festival season is winding down fast. Be sure to squeeze in as many festivals as possible this weekend in South Jersey. Event:  Haunted Haddonfield Tour Where: The tour begins at Greenfield Hall, Historical Society of Haddonfield, 343 Kings Hwy East, Haddonfield When: Friday and Saturday, Oct 21 and 22 and 28 and 29 at 7p.m.      Why Go: Join local author, William Meehan, as he tours historical Haddonfield. Try to figure out if the spooky sounds are the ghosts of the past or the leaves falling to the ground. The tour lasts about ninety minutes and covers areas by the cemetery and …

This weekend is filled with a variety of fun events indoors, outdoors, down the street, and in the city. Be sure to check out the following Patch Picks:   Event: PJs, Pizza, & Painting Where: All Fired Up—602 Haddon Ave., Collingswood When: Friday, October 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Why go: This kids-only event will allow parents the chance to enjoy one of Collingswood's many delicious restaurants, for a romantic night out while the kids have fun in good hands. Children ages five and older are invited to have a fantastic night painting pottery, watching the movie Rio, and eating pizza in their …

It's beginning to feel more and more like autumn with dropping temperatures throughout South Jersey. Get out and enjoy the crisp fall air this weekend. Check out these awesome autumn activities to keep your family busy. Event: Story Time, Featuring Eric Carle's A Very Busy Spider Where: All Fired Up, 602 Haddon Ave., in Collingswood Dates & Times: Saturday, October 8 at 10 a.m. Why go: Children of all ages are invited to join the extremely friendly staff at All Fired Up in reading an exciting tale about an industrious spider as she carefully spins her web. The kids will paint a spider today …

If you are looking for a reason to get out and about with the family this weekend, here are some perfect events to check out. Here are Patch's top local weekend spots: Event: Annual Flea Market and Antique Show Where: 1 Centennial Square, Haddonfield When: Saturday, September 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (rain date Oct. 1) Why Go: Bring the family to find some hidden treasures at this fabulous flea market. Grab a snack, find a bargain and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. All profits benefit Lions Club fundraising efforts. Cost: Entry is free   Event: Faeries and Wizards Family Festival Where: Camden …