Residents can also venture to the city this weekend for the Philadelphia Jerk Festival.
Young area residents can take their bike for a spin at a local bike rodeo, while adults can taste wines from more than a dozen different wineries in West Deptford. All this and more in this week’s edition of Do Something:
In Cherry Hill
· The final Yoga in the Park class for the month of August will take place at Croft Farm on Saturday from 8 to 9 a.m. All residents are welcome to join this beginner yoga class. Participants should bring a yoga mat and water. The class is free. To participate, register at www.register.capturepoint.com/cherryhill.
Around South Jersey
· Kids who enjoy taking their bike for a spin will want to check out the Cynergy Cycling Club of South Jersey’s Bike Rodeo event. The rodeo will take place in the parking lot of the Carmike Ritz 16 Theater on Route 561 in Voorhees. From 9 a.m. to noon, kids can learn the foundational skills of bike riding. There will be circuit track where riders can go through stations and learn proper riding techniques. The event is for kids ages 5 to 14. A bike and helmet is needed to participate Visit www.cynergycycling.com for more information.
· Wine connoisseurs will want to be in West Deptford this weekend for Wine Down Summer at Riverwinds Community Center. The wine festival takes place from 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. There will be more than a dozen wineries as well as crafters, eateries and live entertainment. Tickets for wine samplers are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Non wine-samplers are admitted to the festival for free. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.newjerseywineevents.com/wine-down-summer-riverwinds.html.
At the Jersey Shore
· Pirates will invade Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape May on Saturday for Seafarers’ Weekend. Enjoy pirate-themed performances, special exhibits and demonstrations including antique boats, blacksmithing and decoy carving. Cold Spring Village is located at 720 Route 9 South in Cape May. Visit www.hcsv.org for more information.
In Philadelphia
- The Philadelphia Jerk Festival will make its return to Fairmount Park on Sunday. The festival will take place from noon to 6 p.m. It is a family-oriented event aiming to showcase a variety of Caribbean Jerk foods, music and culture. There will also be various activities. Entertainment arts and crafts and more. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information, visit www.philadelphiajerkfest.com.
