Looking For Fun South Jersey Weekend Events? Check Out This List

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — If you're looking for a fun way to spend the weekend with family or friends, you are in luck. There are certainly no shortage of events taking placing in the coming days in South Jersey.

Check out the compiled events list below, courtesy of Visit South Jersey:

Summer Fest

Thursday, July 8th | 5 PM - 9 PM
Glassboro Town Square
Join Glassboro for the 5th annual Summer Fest, happening every Thursday in June and July from 5:00-9:00pm in the Glassboro Town Square.
Enjoy live entertainment with a variety of bands and activities, as well as food trucks and local craft beer and wine!

Dinosaur Adventure Drive-Thru

Now through July 18th | Times Vary
Burlington County Fairgrounds

Dinosaur Adventure and the Burlington County Fairgrounds have teamed up to transform the grounds into a one-of-a-kind prehistoric drive-thru experience. From July 3rd – July 18th, life-sized, roaring and moving dinosaurs will roam free at the Burlington County Fairgrounds in this Dinosaur Adventure Drive-Thru.

For a limited time, guests will have the rare opportunity to encounter their favorite dinosaurs, featuring the ferocious T-Rex, a colossal Brachiosaurus, Triceratops, Spinosaurus, Velociraptors,
and many more! – All from the comfort and safety of their vehicles.

While the giant dinosaurs are the “meat and bone” of the event, Dinosaur Adventure Drive-Thru also features the newest baby dinosaur members of the pack! Experienced dino handlers will introduce the baby dinosaurs to guests during the adventure. Each family will also leave with a free family adventure photo! Guests will embark on thirty-to-forty-five-minute drive thru journey, guided by a fun and educational audio tour, through the grounds where they will see life-sized roaring and moving dinosaurs up close.

The event runs July 3rd – 5th, July 8th – 11th , and July 15th – 18th. All vehicles will follow the same one-way route through the grounds. Tickets are limited and sold on a per day, per time-period basis. Prices start at $49 per vehicle of up to eight people per car. Guests can also purchase an Ultimate Adventure souvenir toy pack for children. Admission tickets and adventure packs will not be sold onsite.

Pirates are Landing at Adventure Aquarium

Now through July 9th | Times Vary
Adventure Aquarium, Camden
Arrgh! Pirates are arriving at Adventure Aquarium on June 18 seeking treasure for a limited-time, fun and interactive family experience. The crew will teach you to walk and talk like a pirate as you play games, make crafts, hunt for Darkbeard’s treasure and learn about parrots. You may even walk the plank! Come sail into summer with Adventure Aquarium!

Sweet Seasons: The music of Carole King

Friday July 9th | 8 PM
Haddonfield Plays & Players
Starring Michelle Foster. Join Haddonfield Plays & Players for an amazing night of music. Bring your own drinks and enjoy the music that defined a generation.

Persephone Rising Exhibition

Now through July 16th | Times Vary
Perkins Center of the Arts, Collingswood
From darkness and uncertainty springs light and life through creativity. Like Persephone emerging from Hades toward spring; we rise from the challenges of this time, revealing here the very harvest of our hope renewed.
Artists: Terri Amig · Penny Beck · Peg Belcastro · Grayce DeNoia Bochak · Kimberly Camp · Jacqueline Boyd · Chloe Pinero · Jacqueline Sandro Greenwell · Molly Sanger Carpenter · Margot Taylor · Annelies Van Dommelen · POETS: Ashley O’Neal · Jim Culleny

Perkins Center for the Arts – Collingswood Gallery
30 Irvin Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
Phone: 856.235.6488
Collingswood Gallery Hours During Exhibitions
Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Virtual Exhibition Here

Live Music Series

July 8th-11th | Times Vary
Sharrott Winery, Hammonton
Enjoy live music at Sharrott Winery throughout the weekend. Wine will be sold by the glass and bottle during the performances, and The Wine Bar Kitchen will be open.
Thursday: Anthony DeSalvatore
Friday: Joey DeNoble
Saturday: Ray McGeehan, Bria Elena
Sunday: Mike Gibbins, Chris Huff
Reservations strongly suggested. Make reservations at sharrottwinery.com
https://sharrottwinery.com/events/

Fiesta Friday & Saturday Soiree

July 9th - 10th | 4 PM - 8 PM
Bellview Winery, Landisville

Summer evenings at Bellview Winery are back! Join them for live music, food trucks, and specialty drinks. They will have tables and chairs set up on their lawn and there will be lawn spaces available for those that would like to bring their own chairs for the evening.
They are no longer taking reservations; their tables are first come first served. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs and table to set up on their lawn if you’d like!

Food Truck Friday
Friday, July 9th | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
White Horse Winery, Hammonton
PERFORMING LIVE: Laura Shay 5:30-8:30pm
FOOD TRUCK: Red’s Rolling Restaurant 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Join White Horse for an evening of delicious food truck fare! Except for special events, admission is always free at WHW! Reservations are not required, but recommended. Come out for a bottle of wine, and enjoy yourself by a FREE fire pit or on one of their spacious decks. Limited indoor seating available as well.

Fire Pit Friday
Friday, July 9th | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Willow Creek Winery, Cape May
Enjoy live music from local musicians while you sample Willow Creek Winery’s unique selection of locally grown, produced, and bottled wines. Reserve a table to un-wine with a glass (or bottle) of your favorite wine and order farm-fresh favorites from their delicious grill menu. Be sure to grab another glass before gathering with friends around their vineyard fire pit beneath the starlit sky.
There is no cover charge to attend our weekly event, but reservations are required for guaranteed table service, as they fill up quickly!

Rootstock at Hawk Haven Winery
Friday, July 9th | 6 PM - 9 PM
Hawk Haven Winery, Rio Grande
Edgardo Cintron has put together a group of excellent seasoned musicians paying honor to one of the most influential guitarists and musicians the world has ever known – the legendary Carlos Santana. Expect to hear favorites like,“Oye Como Va”, “Evil Ways”, “Black Magic Woman”, and many more as the Inca Band delivers an unforgettable night of music.
Hit the Road Jack’s + Empanada Mama’s Food Trucks will be serving up delicious eats throughout the night.

Free Fridays Concert Series
Friday, July 9th | 6 PM - 9:30 PM
Lot 323, Woodbury
#Lot323SonicShowcase
Music:
6:00pm : J. Sharp – ALL NIGHT – DJ flow with all your favorites
6:15pm : Bethlehem and Sad Patrick – jazz, blues folk
6:55pm : John Dutton & Aaron Hehl – singer/songwriter
7:25pm : The Naked Sun – psychedelic, alt-country | americana
8:30pm : TO BE ANNOUNCED
Food Trucks: Mary’s Mobile Diner, Bake’n Bacon, Dan’s Waffles (desserts)
Craft Beer: Eight & Sand Beer Co., Tonewood Brewing, Death of the Fox Brewing Co.
Wine: Kennedy Cellars & School of Wine

Family Fun Shows
Friday, July 9th | 6 PM - 7 PM
James G. Atkinson Memorial Park, Sewell
Children and families are invited to sing-a-long, dance-a-long and have fun! FREE shows last approximately one hour.
Magic Cooking Show – 6:00pm – Magic Cooking Show: A crazy goofy
chef will magically produce and vanish different foods.

Wine and Karaoke Night
Friday, July 9th | 7 PM - 10 PM
Summit City Winery, Glassboro
Join Summit for a fun evening of Karaoke with one of the best DJs in the South Jersey area, DJ Gary See’s. Bring your favorite song requests or enjoy listening while tasting some of the most diverse wine selections in the region.

Movies in the Park
Friday, July 9th | 8 PM
East New Street Park, Glassboro
Gather the family and bring your blankets and chairs to catch a free movie anywhere throughout Gloucester County all summer long.
Unless otherwise noted, the rain date for all movies will be the next day.
All shows begin at Dusk (8:00-8:30).
Movie: Trolls World Tour
Park: East New Street Park

NJ Chamber Orchestra
Friday, July 9th | 7 PM
The Music Barn, Mullica Hill
Join the New Jersey Chamber Orchestra for their debut concert, celebrating the iconic music of Aaron Copland. Led by conductor Thomas Hong, the evening will be filled with familiar and popular tunes including The Promise of Living and Simple Gifts, performed by an accomplished lineup of distinguished artists featuring guest soloist Robin Massie, soprano.

Nine Pines All Breed Open Show
July 10th - 11th | 8 AM - 5 PM
DREAM Park, Logan Township
The Gloucester County DREAM Park is hosting many of the top-rated horse shows in the north east.
Cost: Free
Learn More: https://ninepinesopenshowseries.weebly.com/

Butterfly Festival
Saturday, July 10th | 12 PM - 4 PM
Red Bank Battlefield
A day all about Bees and Pollinators. Come learn the importance of both and how you can attract them to your yards. Enjoy tours of the Butterfly House, free classes, a bug parade and other family fun activities.
For more information about this event please call 856-307-6456.

Second Saturday in Collingswood
Saturday, July 10th | 5 PM - 9 PM
Downtown Collingswood
Enjoy live music and art all over Collingswood! Second Saturday was started by a collection of store owners that had an interest in promoting the arts in Collingswood. Each month from March to December visitors can plan a night on the town to experience the unique arts, music, shopping and dining Collingswood is known for. As always, Second Saturdays are free and there are local artists and musicians on each block. Just arrive & enjoy the culture.

Free Canoes & Kayaks
July 10th - 11th | 9 AM - 3 PM
Scotland Run Park, Clayton
Canoes and kayaks will be available at the Scotland Run Park beach area Saturdays and Sundays only, from June 12 through September 5. The boats are available beginning at 9 am and the last boat launch is at 3 pm. Boats are on a first come, first serve basis. All children 14 years and younger, must be accompanied by an adult. Life jackets and paddles are provided. Masks and social distancing are required when checking in. See you on the water!

Live! From the Vineyard Stage
Saturday, July 10th | 7 PM - 9 PM
Auburn Road Vineyards, Pilesgrove
Performing: Chris Farrell
The Enoteca has become a premier live music and performance venue in South Jersey. Admission is FREE unless otherwise indicated on the schedule. Together with our great friends at Woodstown Music, Auburn Road is bringing you amazing performances of your favorite local artists, as well as, performances by national touring acts from all over the country and the world!
The Vineyard Stage at the Enoteca offers great music and performances all year long every Saturday night from 7 to 9 pm. Ravello Woodfire Pizza is also available!

Free Summer Concerts – The Bumpuses
Saturday, July 10th | 7 PM
James G. Atkinson Park, Sewell
Josh, Bryan & Jon are all known and respected musicians on the scene. Talent is not lacking here and neither is their eclectic repertoire that has already gained the cover band a lot of notoriety. The band covers a multitude of songs from the 1950’s through today including a vast number of genres. Oh yeah…They love A Christmas Story too!

Barrington Brews, Beats & Eats
Saturday, July 10th | 3 PM - 10 PM
St. Francis Parking Lot, Barrington
Barrington Brews, Beats & Eats is back! Barrington’s only food truck/beer garden festival is coming back this summer hosted again by the Barrington Civic Association. After the last year we’ve all had, I’m sure we all could use some drinks and fun in the sun with friends!
This year’s event will take place on Saturday July 10th from 3pm-10pm in the St. Francis (Rosebud Academy) parking lot.
They’re going to have Miller Lite, Yuengling, and 3 Flying Fish Brewing Company IPAs on tap. In addition, they’ll have a Tito’s Handmade Vodka electric lemonade, a Malibu bay breeze and Black Box Cab or Pinot options!

They have some amazing food trucks lined up including Shake Shack, Smokin’ Addiction BBQ, Dan’s Waffles and more. They will be announcing more food options soon!

ARRR…The Pirates are Invading the Battleship!
Sunday, July 11th | 11 AM - 3 PM
Battleship NJ, Camden
Arrr…the pirates are invading the Battleship, Sunday, July 11.
Meet pirates throughout the Battleship, check out pirate artifacts, experience a cannon firing, live music, demos and more.
Guests who dress like a pirate for their tour will get a 20% discount on their tour of the Battleship on July 11!
Pirate activities on Sunday, July 11, are free when you purchase a tour of the Battleship!
Pirates fans can also get 20% off a Fire Power tour of the Battleship from now through July 11 when you show your ticket stub from visiting Pirates at Adventure Aquarium.

Sunset Jazz Series - Christian McBride
Monday, July 12th | 7 PM
Wiggins Waterfront Park
The Camden County Board of Commissioners welcome you back to the show! The 2021 Summer Concert Series comes to Wiggins Waterfront Park along the Camden Waterfront in Camden with Christian McBride.
Concert is FREE.
Concert starts at 7PM
For more information on this concert and the entire 2021 Summer Concert Series, visit www.camdencounty.com

Sundown Music Series - North Mississippi AllStars
Wednesday, July 14th | 7 PM
Haddon Lake Park
The Camden County Board of Commissioners welcome you back to the show! The 2021 Summer Concert Series comes to McLaughlin-Norcross Memorial Dell at Haddon Lake Park in Haddon Heights with North Mississippi AllStars plus special guest Carly Brand
Concert is FREE.
Concert starts at 7PM
For more information on this concert and the entire 2021 Summer Concert Series, visit www.camdencounty.com

A New View - Camden
Now through October 31st | All Day
Camden, NJ
Tour the Art Installations of A New View Camden!
Visit their website www.anewviewcamden.com for a map and audio tour to start you on your way! See for yourself the sculpture that transformed Camden lots from dumping hot-spots to community sculpture gardens.
Together with A New View we are reclaiming our environment through art!
www.anewviewcamden.com