May this Easter Sunday and the onset of Spring inspire you to new hope, happiness, prosperity and abundance. This year Easter falls on March 31st, the 90th day in the Gregorian calendar; it marks the anniversary of the official opening of the Eiffel Tower and the first time Daylight Saving Time goes into effect in the United States. Other observances today are: Oranges And Lemons Day traced back to Reverend William Pennington-Bickford’s
In September of 2024 the NJ Shade Tree Federation Board of Directors, informed Merchantville's Shade Tree Commission that they had been selected as the recipient of the 2024 William J. Porter Community Tree Project Award, in the amount of $2,500 for their exceptionally creative example of transforming a public space into productive and valuable green space for the enjoyment of our community. Merchantville's "Tiny Forest" project utilized the Miyazaki Method and excavation of a 20 X 20 foot
Every June we celebrate Merchantville's founding in 1874 and this year is our 151st birthday! Bring the family to Wellwood Park on Saturday, June 7th from noon until 4:00 p.m. to enjoy a picnic in the park, relay races, amusements, face painters and other fun games. Join us to celebrate our small but strong Borough and honor the efforts of the many public servants, volunteers and business owners who have helped to strengthen and sustain our community. Wellwood Park
It's a Bike Rodeo! On Sunday, May 18th, grab your bikes and head to the Community Center at 212 Somerset Avenue from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for this FREE event supporting bike and pedestrian safety. The Merchantville Police Department Bike Patrol will be on hand to work with kids aged 4-12 on cycling skills and safety - just in time for summer adventures! Kids will have a blast trying out the obstacle course and participating in races. Get a free bike tune up, helmet fittings
Happy Spring! Easter is just a couple of weeks away and Aunt Charlotte's is working hard to make all the delicious candy you will need to make your Easter oh so sweet. The factory girls have spent hours making all these goodies for your little bunnies and the sales team has done a great job making the store beautiful! Aunt Charlotte's Candies is full of delicious Easter goodies, pretty giftware and many beautifully decorated baskets! Their Easter shopping hours are as follows: March 31st
Hop on over to the Merchantville Community Center, at 212 Somerset Avenue, on Saturday, April 12th at 10:30 a.m., to hunt for some special Easter treats. Merchantville's annual Easter Egg Hunt returns in 2025 with more than 10,000 eggs to collect plus raffles and a special appearance by Mr. E. Bunny himself! Will you be the lucky one to find a GOLDEN egg? Don't miss out on this Merchantville family tradition. This event is FREE and is open to all kids form infancy to 10 years of age.
We are counting down the days until Memorial Day weekend! Coming off the heels of a very successful Tri-County Championship and a big Division win by our Woodbine Gators, we are working hard on planning our best summer yet! Thinking about becoming a member? Becoming a member is easy. Please refer to the payment information here and complete the membership application. New members in 2025 receive a 50% discount on dues for their first year. A super summer bargain for your whole family!
Merchantville's Green Team is making it easy to GO NATIVE! Partnering with our knowledgeable experts at Collingswood Wild Roots on an exclusive spring native plant sale. Join others in the embrace of native plants, strengthening our local ecosystem and adding beauty and resilience to our landscape. This sale began on March 23rd and runs through May 3rd. 10% of all sales will go to the Green Team in support of its activities. Order early for best availability. Native plants are selling out quickly.
