The Merchantville Fire Department is proud to be a drop-off location again this year for the Toys for Tots program, a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve, which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. It was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks. Drop off hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: 22 East Park Avenue, Merchantville. Please bring your new,

If you're looking for a ways to help provide food security this holiday Ron Jaworski’s Foundation, hosts their Annual Jaws Turkey Drive presented by ACME Nourishing Neighbors to help families in need for Thanksgiving by providing turkey dinners with all the fixings. This year, they will be giving back to folks in Camden, NJ at The Camden County Restorative & Transformative Justice HUB, 400 Mount Vernon Street, Camden (the former U.S. Wiggins School)

Save the date! The Merchantville Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes off on Friday, December 5th, at 7:00 p.m. with marching bands, dance troupes, Mummers, floats and much more! Welcome Santa back to town and don't miss performances by the Merchantville School choir at 6:45 p.m. Borough officials, public safety representatives and members from lots of teams, clubs and community groups will gather then make their way down

As Thanksgiving approaches, Merchantville Online would like to express our gratitude for your continued support of this community website and extend warmest wishes for a wonderful and safe holiday. While a roast turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie may get most of our attention on November 27th, it’s the perfect time to reflect on everything we’re grateful for - family, friends, food, health and the moments

Our winter 2026 Merchantville Maple Sugaring project is in the #SeedMoneyChallenge! Please help us reach our goal! Last winter Incredible Edible (IE) Merchantville was chosen as a HUB for the Stockton University's Maple Project and we collected and boiled 600 gallons of sap producing 150 6-ounce jars of syrup. Funds from this year's 30 day campaign will allow us to retrofit a "sugar shack" in our park, refurbish our evaporator and

Discover the beauty of nature through art on Tuesday, December 2nd at our Alcohol Ink on Tile Workshop with instructor, Beth Fisher, where you’ll create stunning seasonal botanical designs. Join us for an inspiring session at Eilandarts Center that combines vibrant colors and organic shapes, allowing you to transform tiles into unique pieces of botanical art. Beth will lead you through the process of using alcohol inks to capture the essence

Shop, Sip & Support Merchantville's amazing small businesses on small business from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 29th. Kick off your holiday shopping right here in our downtown and take a break at our beer garden in Morrissey Park. Shop & Win! Each receipt from a purchase from a Merchantville shop or restaurant made on 11/29 earns you a chance to win a one-night stay in Lancaster, PA (tax included) provided by