
Hey Weekenders —
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are taking over the area this weekend with pub crawls, live music, bagpipers, and plenty of green drinks. But that’s not all — there are also record fairs, art showcases, card shows, family farm events, and plenty of live music happening across the region.
Whether you're heading out for a St. Paddy’s celebration, browsing thousands of vinyl records, or planning a family day at the farm, there’s a lot happening around South Jersey this weekend.
Let’s get into it.
Main Events This Weekend
Surviving the Pine Barrens Hike
📍 Pakim Pond – Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
📅 Saturday | 10 AM
Explore one of South Jersey’s most unique landscapes on this guided 5-mile hike through the Pine Barrens along the historic Mt. Misery Trail. Park staff will lead the hike while sharing insights about the region’s wildlife, plants, and survival stories from the forest. You’ll learn about black bears, rattlesnakes, and the unique ecosystem that makes the Pine Barrens one of the most fascinating natural areas in New Jersey.
If you’re working toward completing the NJ 250 Challenge, this hike is a great opportunity to check off another destination while enjoying the outdoors.
Cedar Rose Murder Mystery Dinner
📍 Cedar Rose Vineyards – Millville
📅 Friday | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Put on your detective hat for this 1980s-themed Murder Mystery Dinner Party at Cedar Rose Vineyards. Guests will enjoy an evening of food, wine, and interactive entertainment as the mystery unfolds around them. Throughout the evening, clues will be revealed and guests will work together to solve the case — because in this story, everyone’s a suspect.
Seating begins promptly at 5 PM, so arrive early, grab a glass of wine, and prepare for a night of suspense and fun.
McNaughton’s March Makers Market
📍 McNaughton’s Garden Center – Cherry Hill
📅 Saturday & Sunday | 10 AM – 4 PM
Spring shopping season kicks off at McNaughton’s March Makers Market, featuring over 25 craft vendors and local makers selling handmade goods, unique gifts, and artisan products. Visitors can browse everything from home décor and jewelry to seasonal crafts while enjoying a relaxed outdoor market atmosphere.
Food trucks will also be on site serving up great eats, making this a perfect weekend outing for families, shoppers, and anyone looking to support local small businesses in South Jersey.
Nor’Easter Nick Live Podcast & Book Signing
📍 Scottish Rite Auditorium – Collingswood
📅 Friday | 7 PM
South Jersey’s own Nor’Easter Nick Pittman will take the stage for a special live podcast recording and book signing event alongside Aurora Sun Counseling. The evening will also feature a special performance from Bell Nicholas, as well as an appearance from Miss New Jersey 2025.
This ticketed event supports Nick’s Rainy Day Project, helping families facing unexpected hardship. Fans of Nick’s weather updates and community work won’t want to miss this unique live event.
Casino Night at the Haddon Fortnightly
📍 The Haddon Fortnightly – Haddonfield
📅 Saturday Evening
Step into the historic Haddon Fortnightly for a lively Casino Night featuring classic casino games, drinks, and a fun social atmosphere. Guests can test their luck at the tables while enjoying an elegant evening inside one of Haddonfield’s most iconic venues.
Whether you’re going with friends or planning a unique date night, this event offers a great opportunity to dress up, socialize, and support a local organization while enjoying a night of friendly competition.

Haddon Ave St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
📍 Haddon Avenue – Haddonfield
📅 Saturday
Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend in South Jersey with a pub crawl along Haddonfield’s popular Haddon Avenue. Participating bars and restaurants will feature drink specials, festive crowds, and plenty of Irish spirit as visitors hop between locations throughout the evening.
Whether you’re meeting up with friends or making a full night of it, this crawl is a great way to explore one of South Jersey’s most vibrant downtown bar scenes.
Leprechaun Loop Beer Bus
📍 Oaklyn / Haddon Township Area
📅 Saturday | 2 PM – 7 PM
Leave the driving to the Leprechauns this weekend with the free Leprechaun Loop Beer Bus, which will run continuously between several popular local bars and breweries. Stops include Mulligan’s Bar & Grill, White Horse Pub, Tanner Brewing Company, King’s Road Brewing Company, and Oaklyn Manor.
The shuttle makes it easy to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day safely while exploring some of the area’s best craft beer spots and neighborhood bars.
🎉 More Events Around South Jersey
South Jersey Record Fair at Tonewood
📍 Tonewood Brewing – Barrington
📅 Sunday | 12 PM – 4:30 PM
Vinyl lovers won’t want to miss this South Jersey Record Fair featuring thousands of records across every genre. Browse LPs, 45s, cassettes, and CDs while enjoying great beer at Tonewood Brewing.
Shamrock Shuttle – Gloucester City
📍 Holy City Publick House Area – Gloucester City
📅 Saturday | 6 PM – 11:55 PM
Celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend with the free Shamrock Shuttle, looping between several Gloucester City bars including Holy City Publick House, The Bank Bar, Pudge’s Pub, and more.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Atco
📍 2225 Atco Ave – Atco
📅 Saturday | 4 PM – 8 PM
Enjoy a festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration with live music, activities, food, drinks, and plenty of green. A fun community event to kick off the holiday weekend.
Horror & Pop Culture Artist Showcase
📍 679 Haddon Ave – Collingswood
📅 Friday | 4 PM
Two local artists, Skullboy and Doug Slack, will showcase their work in this horror and pop culture themed art event. Stop by to meet the artists and explore Collingswood’s vibrant downtown.
Atco Ghost Card Show
📍 Waterford Elementary School – Waterford
📅 Saturday | 10 AM – 4 PM
A must for collectors featuring 100+ tables of sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, sealed wax, and collectibles. Food and drinks will also be available on site.
Agriculture Day – Red Bank Battlefield
📍 Red Bank Battlefield – National Park, NJ
📅 Saturday | 12 PM – 4 PM
Bring the family out for a free Agriculture Day featuring wagon rides, farm animals, antique farm equipment displays, crafts, games, and hands-on activities celebrating New Jersey farming.
Intermediate & Advanced Line Dancing
📍 Storm Ballroom – Cherry Hill
📅 Friday | 7 PM – 11 PM
Grab your boots and hit the dance floor for a night of open line dancing with DJ Nicky Riess at Storm Ballroom. No lessons this time—just four hours of dancing and requests for experienced dancers.
Designer Bag Bingo
📍 Our Lady of Hope Parish – Blackwood
📅 Saturday | 7 PM
Try your luck at Designer Bag Bingo where you can win high-end handbags while enjoying bingo, raffles, and desserts. Tickets are $35 and include 10 games with three cards per game.
Afternoon Singles Mingle (50+)
📍 The Union House – Burlington
📅 Sunday | 1 PM – 4 PM
Singles 50+ can enjoy an afternoon of dancing, conversation, and social connection with a live DJ and guided icebreakers. Drinks and food will be available while guests mingle in a relaxed setting.
🌟 Local Spotlight 🌟
Liberty Event Rentals
📍 Serving South Jersey
With graduation season right around the corner, now is the time to start planning those backyard celebrations. Liberty Event Rentals specializes in helping families and hosts create memorable events with high-quality tents, tables, chairs, and everything needed to transform a backyard into the perfect party space.
From graduation parties and family celebrations to weddings, corporate events, and community gatherings, Liberty offers high-end event rental options designed to elevate any occasion. Their elegant high-peak tents, stylish seating, and full event setups make it easy to host a polished event right at home.
Graduation weekends book up quickly, so if you're planning a celebration this spring, now is the time to secure your tent and event rentals.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC | SOUTH JERSEY
🍀 St. Paddy’s Day Celebration – Haddon Square
📍 Haddon Township
📅 Saturday | 12 PM – 10 PM
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Haddon Square with a full day of live music, drinks, bagpipers, Irish dancing, and more. Performances include DJ Byrd and the Goodman Fiske Band as the square turns into a festive Irish celebration.
🎹 Angry Young Band – Billy Joel Tribute
📍 The Record Museum
📅 Friday | 7 PM
Enjoy a night of Billy Joel classics as Angry Young Band performs hits like Piano Man, Uptown Girl, and We Didn’t Start the Fire at The Record Museum in Berlin Township.
🎶 Rift – Phish Tribute
📍 Tonewood Brewing
📅 Saturday | 6 PM
Jam band fans won’t want to miss Rift, a Phish tribute band bringing the iconic sound and energy of the legendary group to Tonewood Brewing. Grab a craft beer and enjoy a night of live music at one of South Jersey’s favorite breweries.
🎶 Jagged Little Thrill
📍 Union Firehouse – Mount Holly
📅 Saturday
This Alanis Morissette tribute band brings the hits from the iconic 90s album Jagged Little Pill and more. Expect a high-energy night of nostalgia and live rock.
Mark Your Calendars
(Upcoming Events)

🇫🇷 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).

🍽️ Haddon Heights Foodie Crawl
📍 Downtown Haddon Heights
📅 Saturday, March 21 | 2 PM – 7 PM
Taste your way through downtown during the Haddon Heights Foodie Crawl, featuring 7 stops with food and drink samples from local favorites like Tanner Brewing, Cabana Water Ice, Local Links, and more. Grab your friends and stroll from spot to spot while discovering some of the best bites in town.

🐰 Iron Ranch Stables Easter Event
📍 Iron Ranch Stables – Hammonton
📅 Saturday, March 28 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Celebrate spring at Iron Ranch Stables’ 3rd Annual Easter Event featuring pony rides, a petting zoo, Easter egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more family-friendly fun. Food will also be available from the Chef Food Rollin’ food truck.
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That’s a wrap on this week’s lineup —
If you check out any of these events this weekend, tag us on Instagram — we love seeing what everyone is up to around South Jersey.
Know about an event we should feature? Send it our way so we can include it in an upcoming issue.
Until next week,
Get out and enjoy South Jersey.
Cheers!
– Tyler and the SJW Crew







