Let’s Talk Movie Night! First Presbyterian Church of Merchantville is so excited for our FREE Outdoor Movie Night featuring Disney Pixar's Elemental on Saturday, September 13th, at dusk - around 7:00 p.m., right on the grass lot next to the church. It’s going to be an unforgettable night on our BIG outdoor screen under the stars. Bring your family and friends and don’t forget to bring your own chair or blanket and plenty of snacks!
2025 Town Wide Yard Sale
Register by Monday, August 25th, for the Merchantville Town Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, September 13th! Registration fee is $10 and adds your address to the map published in All Around Pennsauken, The Retrospect and all Borough pages, newsletters and flyers. This is a great opportunity to promote our historic town and practice the Green Team's 3Rs - Reduce - Reuse - Recycle! Reduce the amount of consumables that need to be made or replaced.
Growing & Thriving!
According to a recent article in the C-P, South Jersey has seen a growing population within recent years. And some of the fastest-growing towns in South Jersey include little ol' us! Merchantville Borough ranks second in data collected from the United States Census Bureau's annual estimates of the resident population for minor civil subdivisions from April 1, 2020, through July 1, 2024. Our town grew by 10.60% from 2020 (3,815 residents) to 2024 (4,226 residents)
2025 Kids Summer Program
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.
Civil War Band Concert
Merchantville's Historical Society invites the public to bring your beach chairs and blankets and gather at Wellwood Park on Saturday, August 16th, at 7:00 p.m. to enjoy a concert by the 28th Pennsylvania Regimental Brass Band - a Civil War Era Brass band. On August 6th in 1861, three of the Beck brothers along with other Beck Band musicians, such as James L. Warwick (band leader), Franklin Boltz, Thomas Farrington, William IL Haines, Robert W. Levan and Samuel Murray
2025 Garden Tour
The 2025 Merchantville Porch & Garden Tour is back on Saturday, August 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stroll through beautiful porches and gardens, explore the enchanting Tiny Forest, enjoy live music, demos, local shops, food, and so much more! Tickets are available NOW on Eventbrite – and will be more at the door, so grab yours early. Click the link in our bio to purchase. Our porches and gardens have all been chosen but we’re still looking for some awesome volunteers to serve as hosts, guides, and friendly greeters
Lip Sync with PRIDE
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,