Due to Saturday’s weather forecast, Merchantville's Birthday Celebration is postponed. A new date will be announced. 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
During Merchantville's Memorial Day ceremonies last weekend Mayor Brennan shared news about the new Healing Garden at Wellwood Park -“A Place to Heal the Mind, Body and Spirit”. Phase I & II of the garden were completed in time for the service thanks to the dedicated efforts of many volunteers and organizations. This garden project was inspired by Incredible Edible Merchantville in its mission to create a kind, confident and connected community around land stewardship. Wellwood Park was its chosen site because of its importance
Mark your calendars for extra fun on Saturday and Sunday, June 7th & 8th for the 2025 Woodbine Swim Club Open House with live music from The Wayside Shakeup and fresh tossed pies from Warehouse Pizza! Come for a tour and stay for the day. This event starts at 12:00 noon on both days and club volunteers will man the tours and information tent until 3:00 p.m. Woodbine's three pools offer something for every family. Toddlers, beginners and advanced swimmers can find something fun to do at the pool and on our extensive play area.
According to the CDC the following infectious (contagious) disease outbreaks are currently happening in the United States. Learn more about Public Health concerns and infectious disease outbreaks from the American Medical Association and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. In the month of May a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections was linked to whole cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Inc.; a multi-state outbreak of Listeria infections
It's time to register for 2025 Parks and Playgrounds! This fun and active summer camp for the kiddos runs from June 23rd through July 25th weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Youth counselors lead campers in crafts, sports and creative play. Plus special visits with the Merchantville Police, Merchantville Fire, The Green Team and much more. Please note, there is NO camp on the July 4th holiday. Please return your registration form to Borough Hall with registration fee payable by cash or check to the Borough of Merchantville.
The Camden County Certified Gardeners invite you to spend your summer helping and hunting for our garden friends, the fireflies and ladybugs! Learn why each are so important of our ecology and how you can help susustain them. On Saturday, June 21st, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. participants will go on a bug hunt, paint a garden rock to indicate a firefly or ladybug home area and take a pledge to help our summer garden friends. Lady beetles, also known as ladybugs, are distinct, varied and abundant, with approximately 500
Show off your PRIDE and Lip Sync skills at Merchantville's Lip Sync with Pride event on June 14th from 11-2. Take the stage at 23 East Park Avenue - the Triangle right next to Eclipse Brewing - and wow us with your moves, your outfit, your hair, your makeup and talent. We want you to bring it ALL! The day starts with Drag Queen Story Time at 11:00 a.m. Then, the lip sync battle will open at 12:00 p.m. Who will take home the top score?? You've got to be there to find out! Awards for best overall performance,
Join Shop Merchantville for their annual pet-related Mutt Strutt Fundraiser on July 19th in Wellwood Memoral Park. This year we are adding vendors so, come enjoy a beautiful day in the park and check out our vendors while you wait for the Mutt Strutt festivities to begin. Enter your pup into any category and then let them sashay down the runway. This dog walk festival brings hundreds of animal lovers together for a day of community and fun activities....like shopping! This year's chosen rescue is 4 Paws of NJ so proceeds
