What to do in Moorestown and the sourrounding areas this weekend.
This weekend, Moorestown residents can shop Main Street during Candlelight Night, or celebrate local volunteerism at the Live Civilly Harvest Festival. There will also be a ceremony honoring veterans in Camden County on Sunday. Find out what events are taking place across the region this weekend.
In Moorestown
· Candle Light night will lead off the weekend beginning at 5 p.m. and running through 9 p.m. on Main Street. During this magical evening, residents will find the Main Street Business District stores aglow with the warm light of candles and hospitality and the sounds of the season. This year, Main Street will be open to traffic and we will expect large crowds on the sidewalks and in the stores and restaurants for this Moorestown event. Again this year, there will be the horse drawn hay wagon rides.
· Then, on Saturday, all residents are invited to Live Civilly’s First Annual Harvest Festival, a family friendly celebration of the bounty of volunteerism in the Live Civilly Nation. Proceeds from the event will fund the many nutritional, educational and life skills outreach programs the Live Civilly provides. Hosted by the Browning Hess Farm and Sponsored by Harvest Seasonal Grill, this evening will be complete with hayrides, a bonfire and the Perfect S’More Station, live music, delicious food, the Live Civilly Nation Photo Station along with a Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. Tickets are available at www.livecivilly.org.
Around South Jersey
· Residents can walk for a good cause on Sunday at the 2016 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event. Opening ceremonies will take place at Campbell’s Field in Camden at 8 a.m. Registration for the run is closed, but participants can sign up for a two-mile walk or the kids’ race on the day of the event. The walk will take place along the Ben Franklin Bridge, while the kids’ race will be at Campbell’s Field. Proceeds from this year’s event will go toward Larc School. For more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Camden/CooperNorcrossRuntheBridgeEventpresentedbyAmeriHealthNJ.
· The Camden County Board of Freeholders and the Camden County Veterans Advisory Committee will be getting a head start on Veteran’s Day with its annual Veteran’s Day ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Veteran’s Island, located on the North Park Drive side of Cooper River Park in Pennsauken. All are invited to attend and honor those who have served in the military. For more information, call (856) 374–5801 or visit http://www.camdencounty.com/events/veterans-day-2016.
At the Jersey Shore
· One of the East Coat’s longest running tattoo conventions is back in Atlantic City this weekend. The Atlantic City Tattoo Expo is taking place through Sunday at Bally’s Atlantic City. The event will showcase some of the country’s most well known tattoo artists and a few local favorites. Tickets are $20 per day or $35 for a two-day pass. Children 12 and under are admitted for free. For more information, visit www.actattooexpo.com.
In Philadelphia
· Bacon and beer lovers will converge on the 23rd Street Armory this weekend at the 2016 Philadelphia Bacon and Beer Festival. The event will take place on Sunday from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Local restaurants will offer a variety of creative bacon-based dishes. Guests can also try out some of the best beer from area craft breweries. A regular ticket is $50. To purchase tickets, visit https://nightout.com/events/philadelphia-bacon-and-beer-festival/tickets?a=fb-41#.WBnzuoVHP1w. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/events/1151046481650297.
