CHERRY HILL, NJ – With the state reopening and more New Jersey residents vaccinated, Cherry Hill prepares for summer with an arsenal of events. The following is Cherry Hills 2021 Summer Event Schedule as provided by community officials:
EVENT: Al Fresco Affair Food Truck Series
DATE:
Thursday July 29, 2021
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Thursday, September 30, 2021
TIME: 5.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
LOCATION: Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
COST: Free entry; Food and drinks can be bought
DETAILS: Cherry Hill Township invites you to enjoy great food and live music in the park. Rotating food trucks are used every month. A list of the planned trucks and entertainers can be found at www.cherryhill-nj.com/alfrescoaffair.
The Food Truck Series is sponsored by Jefferson Health.
CONTACT: For more information, please contact the Leisure Department at 856-488-7868 or Events@CHTownship.com.
EVENT: Virtual commemoration
DATE: Monday, May 31, 2021
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: www.cherryhill-nj.com and www.facebook.com/CherryHillTwp
Free
DETAILS: Veterans and military personnel on active duty will be honored by Mayor Susan Shin Angulo and the local council during this virtual memorial service. Hosted by American Legion Post 372 and Jewish War Veterans Post 126, the ceremony will mark the 125th anniversary of Jewish War Veterans and the 30th anniversary of Operation Gulf Storm.
CONTACT: For more information, please contact the Leisure Department at 856-488-7868 or Events@CHTownship.com.
EVENT: National Trails Day
DATE: Saturday 5th June 2021
TIME: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
LOCATION: Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Free; Registration required.
DETAILS: The Cherry Hill Environmental Board will be making improvements to the trails, removing invasive species, picking up trash along the trails, and more on this Hometown Pathway Service and Endorsement Day.
Interested participants should wear work clothes and bring insect repellent and sunscreen with them. Crews can be dispatched to various locations after checking in at Croft Farm. This volunteer opportunity is limited to 50 and registration is required. To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3yowdGJ.
Kindly supported by the Cherry Hill Environmental Board.
CONTACT: For more information or to register, visit: https://bit.ly/3yowdGJ.
EVENT: Independence Day 5K and Block Party
DATE: Sunday 4th July 2021
TIME: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
LOCATION: Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
COST: 5,000: $ 35 per person; 1 mile walk: $ 20 per person
DETAILS: Start your vacation with Mayor Susan Shin Angulo and the Cherry Hill Parish Council for the First Independence Day 5K and the Block Party at Croft Farm.
The morning offers a 3 mile and 1 mile walk through Croft Farm and Maria Barnaby Greenwald Park (a mix of sidewalk and hiking trail). The prizes will be given to the three best male and female age group finishers in the 5K run. Runners are encouraged to dress in their favorite red, white, and blue. The best runner with the 4th topic wins a prize!
Enjoy post-race refreshments, award shows, freebies, DJs and more. The first 250 runners / walkers receive a t-shirt. Please register by June 18th to guarantee the size of the shirt. Participants will also receive credit for free refreshments. Anyone who is not registered has the opportunity to buy groceries. So bring the whole family for some patriotic fun this July Fourth.
Funded by Specialized Physical Therapy.
CONTACT: For more information or to register / volunteer, visit: www.cherryhill-nj.com/IndependenceDay5K.
EVENT: Music under the stars
DATE:
Tuesday, July 6th, 2021: The Rat Pack Tribute Show with Frank, Dean, Sammy and special guest Marilyn Monroe
Tuesday, July 13, 2021: Jesse Garron’s tribute to Elvis
Tuesday, July 20, 2021: Legacy
Tuesday, July 27, 2021: Xtreme Queen – Queen Tribute
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Barclay Farmstead, 209 Barclay Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
FREE
DETAILS: Bring a chair, blanket, and even a picnic. Don’t forget your appetite for great music! Each evening offers a different musical adventure in historic Barclay Farmstead. Food trucks will also be on site selling various dinners and cool goodies.
Concerts are canceled when it rains. The Music Under the Stars concert series is sponsored by Jefferson Health.
CONTACT: For more information please call 856-488-7868 or email Events@CHTownship.com.
EVENT: Pop-up Story Time in the Park
DATE:
July 9
16th of July
July 23
30th July
6th of August
13 August
TIME: 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
LOCATION: Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Free
DETAILS: Stroll to Croft Farm for a special time outdoors offered by the Cherry Hill Recreation Department and Cherry Hill Public Library. Visit us every week for different stories and fun from your children’s librarians. After that, stay for the food truck Friday 11am to 1pm to purchase lunch.
CONTACT: For more information, please contact the Cherry Hill Library at 856-667-0300 or the Cherry Hill Recreation Department at 856-488-7868 or http://www.chplnj.org.
EVENT: Food Truck Friday
DATE:
July 9
16th of July
July 23
30th July
6th of August
13 August
TIME: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Free; Groceries for sale
DETAILS: Stop at Croft Farm for lunch in the park. Every week we have a different food truck on hand that serves delicious food. Bring your lunch or spend some time soaking up the sun on the picturesque Croft Farm.
CONTACT: For more information, please contact the Cherry Hill Recreation Department at 856-488-7868 or Events@CHTownship.com.
EVENT: Book the 5K & Wellness Day
DATE: Saturday, September 25, 2021
TIME: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
LOCATION: Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
COSTS:
Book it 5K – $ 5 Kids 100 Yard Dash Entry Fee (8:15 am start);
$ 20 1 mile walk entry fee (8:30 am start)
$ 35 5k entry fee until September 22nd (start at 8:30 a.m.)
DETAILS: Join us for the fifth annual Book It 5K hosted by the Cherry Hill Public Library and the Cherry Hill Township Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. The morning features a 3 mile, 1 mile walk and a 100 yard kids dash with chip timing. Participants in the 5K and 1-Mile Walk receive a T-shirt.
The Book It 5K & Wellness Day is supported by the following community partners: Specialized Physical Therapy.
Volunteer opportunities are available during the 5K run. A portion of all race fees goes to the Cherry Hill Public Library.
CONTACT: For more information or as a sponsor, please contact the Cherry Hill Recreation Department at 856-488-7868 or Events@CHTownship.com.
To register for the run or volunteering, please visit https://runsignup.com/bookit5k
