Earler today McFarlan’s Market in Merchantville announced via social media that the store will be closing later this month. “We will be closing the Merchantville location on December 14, 2019 while we continue to search for a buyer. Please know we did not take making this decision lightly,” according to a statement made on the store’s Facebook page. “We will very much miss our Merchantville family and the friends we’ve made over the last 9 years. You all made this a very special chapter in our lives that we will never forget.” This original corner store reopened in May 2010 after owners, Pete and Janet, gave the old Philadelphia Fruit Market a new look and returned to its original name.

Dickinson's Holiday Greenery has partnered with a local New Jersey grower to provide the freshest, highest-quality holiday decor products at a great price, right here in town. They're offering farm-fresh 100% double sided real Balsam Fir wreaths - 24" diameter, 6" deep, vibrant red Poinsettias comes in foil wrapped 8-inch pots and 75' coils of freshly cut NJ white pine. They're currently taking pre-orders for pickup in the first or second week of December. Pickup details will be sent via email as soon as they are finalized. For more information contact them here. Shop small, shop local!

Think you've got what it takes to win the costume contest at Eclipse Brewing? There's still time! On Wednesday, Oct 23rd, they had a scary Halloween Trivia contest led by Michelle followed by a Halloween Party on Sunday, the 27th. So show your spooky spirit and stop in at Eclipse all dressed up anytime between now and November 3rd and, if we like your costume, we will take a picture. Winners will be decided on Sunday, 11/3. One male and one female will each receive a t-shirt, a pint glass, and 3 tokens - good for 3 beers! 

The Merchantville Business and Professional Association is proud to support Small Business Saturday® as a designated "Neighborhood Champion", encouraging residents and visitors alike to support "mom and pop" shops with special discounts and promotions. Show your love for our merchants and all they bring to our community by spending $30 on November 30th. Many shops will have sales on Small Business Saturday® and some shops will be having specials or deals if you spend $30. Keep checking back for new Small Business Saturday deals. And, keep the business buzz going during holiday festivities on December 6th and 7th! Begin your day with a Pop-Up Yoga Class from 6-7 a.m. at Soulflower Yoga. The Station Coffee and Eilandarts center will host a Hot Chocolate Bar on Friday from 5-9 p.m. Create a Yule Log at Aradia's Treasure on Friday evening between 7-9:30 p.m. - an RSVP is a must to ensure that we have enough supplies for everyone! Browse and shop on the following Friday, December 13th, from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, December 14th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eilandarts 2019 Holiday Market. Merchantville boasts a variety of businesses from gift, handcraft and antique shops to markets, cafes and restaurants. Experience the difference that shopping in your own home town brings!

Planning on going out shopping for Small Business Saturday? Stop by The Station Coffee at the corner of Centre and Chestnut any time on Saturday, November 30th, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to take a break and decorate some cupcakes. For $15 you will receive three cupcakes, icing, and candy to decorate with. You may also like the following events from The Station Coffee. This Saturday, 9th November, 11:00 a.m. we'll have Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating in Merchantville. Next Saturday, the 16th of November, at 7:30 p.m. we're hosting a Swiss Fondue Pop up Dinner. And on November 23rd, join us for Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating at 11:00 a.m.

On Halloween - Thursday, October 31st - look for the red flyer in local business windows for Safe Trick-or-Treating in the downtown. Participating Monsterville businesses will display this red flyer for any little ghosts, ghouls or goblins who'd like to get some candy for their goodie bag. And, don't forget to stop by Aunt Charlotte's to get some of their red delicious apples dipped in their one of kind caramel or red candy coating. Charlie and her Chocolate Factory. This event is sponsored by the Merchantville Public Event Committee. Here are some Halloween Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics.