Hey Weekenders —
It’s parade week in South Jersey. ☘️ Gloucester City is turning green, Pudge’s Pub is throwing a huge parking‑lot party with a tent and live music, and we’ve got everything from home shows and estate sales to live MMA, psychic paint nights, and stacked live music all over the map. Whether you want to bundle up along the parade route, browse vendors in Voorhees, or just find a band and a barstool, this issue has you covered so you don’t have to hunt through a million event pages.
Top Events
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☘️ Gloucester City Irish Parade
📍 Gloucester City
📅 Sunday, March 1 · 1 pm
Gloucester City’s St. Patrick’s Parade kicks off Irish Month with bands, dancers, and plenty of green marching down Monmouth Street from Martin’s Lake, hosted by Celebrity Parade Marshal Bob Kelly, everyone’s favorite traffic guy from TV and radio. Get there early to snag parking and a good spot, then pop into the local pubs and restaurants to keep the celebration going.
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🪑 Antique Estate Sale
📍 Collingswood
📅 Saturday–Sunday, Feb 28–Mar 1 · 8 am–5 pm
Head to Collingswood for a two‑day estate sale loaded with antiques: stained glass lamps, vintage china, pig collectibles, Hard Rock Cafe tees, and all the everyday kitchenware, clothing, and decor you can imagine. The exact address will be released closer to the date, so mark your calendar now if you love a good treasure hunt.
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🏡 South Jersey Home Show
📍 Flyers Training Center, Voorhees
📅 Saturday, Feb 28 · 10 am–8 pm & Sunday, Mar 1 · 10 am–5 pm
The South Jersey Home Show is bringing home pros, vendors, and inspiration for every room under one roof at the Flyers Training Center. Stroll the aisles, talk with local contractors and makers, and grab your free passes online so you can save the 10 dollars at‑the‑door admission.
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🍺 Beer Dinner Night
📍 The Pour House, Westmont
📅 Thursday, Feb 26 · 6 pm–8:30 pm
The Pour House is hosting a ticketed beer dinner night with Wander Back Beerworks, pairing multiple courses with their craft brews for a guided tasting experience. Expect a laid‑back vibe, hearty plates, and a chance to nerd out over each pairing with fellow beer lovers. Seats are limited and run 70 dollars per person (35 dollar deposit to hold your spot), so you’ll want to grab tickets in advance if this is your kind of night out.
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🚗 Caffeine & Chrome
📍 Gateway Classic Cars, Runnemede
📅 Saturday, Feb 28 · 9 am–12 pm
Caffeine & Chrome brings classic cars, coffee, and donuts together at Gateway Classic Cars for a free, family‑friendly morning meetup. Wander the rows of vintage rides, snap some photos, and hang out with fellow car fans before you get on with the rest of your Saturday.
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🎨 Psychic Paint Night with Dawn Michelle
📍 Creations By You, Williamstown
📅 Friday, Feb 27 · 6 pm–9 pm (arrive after 5 pm to pick a project)
Creations By You is hosting a special paint night featuring psychic medium Dawn Michelle, combining a guided art project with a personal reading in one evening. Tickets are 40 dollars per person plus the price of your project (typically 25–75 dollars, plus an 8 dollar studio fee), it’s BYOB with light snacks welcome, and spots are limited so advance registration is a must.
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🧶 Hand‑Knit Chunky Blanket Workshop
📍 D‑Signed For You, Mullica Hill
📅 Sunday, March 1 · 11 am or 2 pm
Create the coziest blanket of the season at D‑Signed For You’s hand‑knit chunky blanket workshop—no sewing or knitting experience needed. The team guides you step‑by‑step through making your own hand‑knit chunky blanket in either the morning or afternoon session.
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🥊 Only Fights Federation Live MMA
📍 DoubleTree Hotel, Cherry Hill (2349 Marlton Pike)
📅 Saturday, Feb 28 · 6 pm–11 pm
Only Fights Federation is bringing South Jersey’s first live MMA event outside of Atlantic City to the DoubleTree in Cherry Hill, with fights running all evening. It’s a high‑energy night out for combat sports fans, and a rare chance to catch live MMA this close to home.
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🎶 LIVE MUSIC | SOUTH JERSEY
Friday
Born To Run Down The Dream
📍 Tonewood Brewing – Barrington
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bruce Springsteen & Tom Petty tribute night. Grab a beer, grab a seat, and sing it loud.
Goodman Fiske
📍 Prospector’s – Mt. Laurel
🕘 9:00 PM – 12:45 AM
Mike Lally
📍 Ott’s Greentop – Berlin
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Russ Knight
📍 Pinelands Golf Club – Hammonton
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
FIN
📍 Hollywood Diner – Woodbury Heights
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday (Feb 28)
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Pure Petty 🎟 (Ticketed Event)
📍 Union Fire House – Mt. Holly
🕣 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
A full night of Tom Petty hits in one of South Jersey’s best live music venues. Advance tickets recommended.
Brian Quinn (Lead Guitarist of Candlebox)
📍 Oaklyn Manor – Oaklyn
🕖 7:00 PM
A chance to catch the lead guitarist of Candlebox up close in an intimate South Jersey setting. Expect big rock energy and serious guitar work.
Ultimate Throwback Experience
📍 Kaminski’s – Cherry Hill
🕘 9:00 PM
A dance-floor party packed with 80s, 90s and early 2000s throwbacks.
Goodman Fiske
📍 Alisha’s – Williamstown
🕤 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Russ Knight
📍 A Touch of Italy – Egg Harbor Twp
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
Goodman Fiske
📍 Bank Bar – Gloucester City
🕟 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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Mark Your Calendars
(Upcoming Events)
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🍽️ 7th Annual Haddonfield Restaurant Week
📍 Haddonfield, NJ
🗓️ Tuesday, March 3 – Sunday, March 8
Haddonfield’s most delicious week of the year is back. Local favorites and standout restaurants throughout downtown will be offering prix fixe menus, daily specials, and exclusive discounts.
It’s the perfect excuse to finally try that spot you’ve been meaning to visit — or revisit your go-to for something new. Make a few reservations, plan a midweek date night, or turn it into a full food tour. Menus and participating restaurants are available online through Downtown Haddonfield.
🍀 Haddon Twp. St. Paddy’s Day 2-Day Pub Crawl
📍 Haddon Township, NJ
🗓️ March 14 & March 17 | 2PM–10PM
Get your Irish on during this weekend-long celebration across Haddon Township. No tickets. No cover charges. Just great food, drinks, and festive energy all within walking distance.
Participating locations include Haddon Square, P.J. Whelihan’s, Treno, Pour House, Brewer’s Towne Tavern, Tom Fischer’s Tavern, Taproom Bar & Grill (featuring Santucci’s), Reunion Hall, Duo Restaurant & Bar, and Central Taco & Tequila.
Expect hearty Irish fare, craft beers, and plenty of Celtic vibes.
🇫🇷 A Night in Paris
📍 Barrington, NJ
🗓️ Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 3PM–8PM
Paris is coming to South Jersey for one magical night.
Guests will enjoy a 20’ replica Eiffel Tower & Love Lock Bridge, ice skating, French-inspired bites from Haddon Culinary, a live violinist, mime performance, fire show, horse & carriage rides, plus cozy igloos and fire pits for gathering.
The Old Rail Tavern will be serving drinks, with Tonewood Brewery right next door keeping the taps flowing.
Pre-Sale Tickets:
$35 Adults | $25 Children (Under 12)
Includes 30 minutes of skating (rental included), horse & carriage ride, one hot cocoa, and a beret.
Day-of pricing available per activity. Skating time slots run every 30 minutes from 3PM–7:30PM.
Venmo: @NIPBarrington (include name, email, and preferred skating time).
🌟 Local Spotlight 🌟
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Pudge’s Pub (Gloucester City)
Pudge’s Pub, in the former Max’s Cafe spot at 34 N Burlington Street, has quickly become a go‑to neighborhood hangout in Gloucester City with comfort‑food tavern dishes, cheesesteaks, and a laid‑back bar vibe. The family behind the original Pudge’s in Pennsylvania kept the classic wood‑and‑mirror bar and historic charm of the space, while refreshing the menu and making it a welcoming spot for locals and parade‑day visitors alike.
For this Sunday’s Gloucester City Irish Parade, Pudge’s is going big: they’re throwing a huge party right across the street with a fully tented parking lot and live music, so the celebration keeps going no matter the weather. If you’re heading into town for the parade, this is an easy place to post up before, during, or after the floats roll by and soak up the festive atmosphere.
🏡 Coming Soon: Real Estate Corner
Keep a look out, we’ll be adding a weekly real estate section featuring one standout South Jersey listing—think interesting homes, cool neighborhoods, and practical info for anyone who’s casually browsing or seriously house‑hunting. Each week we’ll spotlight a new property plus share a few quick market notes to keep you in the loop, whether you’re buying, selling, or just love peeking inside other people’s houses.
That’s a wrap on this week’s lineup — from the Gloucester City Irish Parade and Pudge’s big tent party to beer dinners, chunky blanket workshops, and tribute bands, there’s no reason to say “there’s nothing to do” around here. If you hit any of these, tag or DM @southjerseyweekender so we can share your photos and keep the local love going.
Know a business hosting something fun or have an event we should feature? Hit reply and tell me about it so we can get it in a future issue. And if you’re reading this because a friend forwarded it, you can hop on the list for free so your South Jersey weekend plans are always ready when you are.
Cheers!
– Tyler and the SJW Crew