Find out what events are taking place around the region this weekend.
It may be cold outside, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t things to do around the region this weekend. Check out what events and activities are taking place.
In Moorestown
· The Moorestown Library will host “Sing-Along with Miss Madeline” on Saturday, Jan. 6 at 10:45 a.m. Join music teacher Madeline Knott for a music-filled morning. No registration required.
Around South Jersey
· Anyone who wants to learn more about caring for backyard chickens can attend a Camden County Chickens class on Sunday. The organization will host a program entitled, “The Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens in the Suburbs and City,” from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Camden County Parks Environmental Center in Cherry Hill. Learn how easy it is to set up a coop, select hens and care for them year-round as well as the legal issues in your town and what you can do about them. The cost to attend is $10 per person. For more information and to register, email [email protected] or call (856) 816–8508.
·Camden County’s Winterfest continues this weekend at Jack Curtis Stadium in Cooper River Park. The county’s outdoor ice skating rink will be open on Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 5 to 12, seniors and veterans. Kids 4 and under are admitted for free. Skate rental is an additional $4. For more information, visit www.camdencounty.com/service/parks/winterfest-ice-skating-cooper-river.
· Kotoricon 2018 will take over the Dr. Ross Beitzel Art Gallery at Rowan College of Gloucester County this weekend, The convention will be open from 4:30 p.m. on Friday until 9 p.m. on Saturday. This anime convention features panels, performances, dealers, artists, and a charity auction. This year’s theme is love and romance. Tickets are $33 per person and must be purchased online. To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/kotoricon-2018-tickets-35417507719?aff=erellivmlt.
At the Jersey Shore
· Saturday is the last chance for guests to check out Historic Smithville’s Holiday Light Show. The light show will be open on Saturday from dark to 8:30 p.m. and will take place at Lake Meone at Historic Smithville. The show includes more than 120 Christmas trees cand more than 50,000 Christmas lights, floating on Lake Meone. An orchestrated show of lights and music is played during the event. Historic Smithville is located at 615 East Moss Mill Road in Smithville. Visit http://historicsmithvillenj.com/27-holiday-light-show for more information
In Philadelphia
· The Villanova University men’s basketball team has a big game on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center against Marquette University at 8 p.m. Prior to the game, Xfinity Live at the South Philadelphia sports complex will host a pre-game party where fans will have a chance to meet some of the players.The party begins at 5:30 p.m., with the Wildcat Walk beginning at 6 p.m. The event will also include visits from the Villanova cheerleaders and Will D. Cat. For more information, visit http://www.xfinitylive.com/entertainment/event/11794.
To see more events taking place in Philadelphia this weekend, visit www.philadelphiaweekly.com.
