If you would like to extend your day in the area and find out more about the local culture and flavors, these events might be of interest to you. They are great for family trips and most are free. For fast access, select a month from the Calendar menu.

Date	Event	Location
May		▲
May 6 Sunday	Atsion Antique and Flea Market Day Sponsored by the Indian Mills Historical Society. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antiques, food, civic groups and more. Free Admission. Call Joe at 609.268.0688 for information.	Atsion Recreation Area Route 206 North Hammonton, NJ 08037 609.268.0444
May 2 Wednesday	Canoe / Kayak the Wading River with the Sierra Club 9:00 am. Our 17 mile trip will begin at the town of Speedwell, the former site of an iron furnace. We’ll takeout at Beaver Branch. This is a trip for experienced Pines paddlers; expect downfalls and portages. Contact leaders to confirm participation and trip. E-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com or call Leona at 609-259-3734.	Speedwell Bridge Route 563 Chatsworth, NJ 08109
May 4 Friday	Canoe/Kayak the Oswego River with the Sierra Club Launch at 10am. The Oswego is a favorite destination for paddlers as it winds through diverse and varied Pinelands forests and savannas. Meet at Lake Oswego. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation: 609.259.3734 e-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com or call 609.259.3734 for more info.	Oswego River Oswego Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
May 13 Sunday	Decoy Show Handcarved decoys, model boats, clothing, dogs and supplies from many outfitters. Outdoor show. Find more about it here.	Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310
May 19 Saturday	Burlington Day Street Fair Art and quilt show, live music, trolley and carriage rides, food, kids games. Free parking and admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.	Broad and High Streets Burlington NJ 08016 609.386.0200
May 19 Saturday	Canoeing / Kayaking Skills Refresher at Oswego Lake 9:00 am. New and beginning paddlers are welcome. Knowledgeable Sierra Club paddlers will share information about boats, equipment, safety practices, self-rescue, paddling techniques and efficiencies. Then we’ll practice on the lake. Contact George and Leona to confirm participation. E-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com or call 609.259.3734 for more info.	Oswego River Oswego Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
May 28 Monday	City of Burlington Annual Memorial Day Parade Parade begins at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of High & Federal Streets.	Burlington City Hall 525 High Street Burlington NJ 08016 609.386.0200
June		▲
June 2-3 Saturday Sunday	South Jersey Canoe and Kayak Classic Basic canoeing and kayaking, canoe camping, kayak rolling, assisted rescues, birding and eco tour paddling are some of the activities that will be offered at this free event. Site link.	Ocean County Park Route 88 Lakewood, NJ 08701 609.971.3085
June 3 Sunday	Barnegat Bay Festival Free family event with local environmental exhibitors, craft and food vendors, live music, puppet shows, children’s crafts, activities and boat rides on the Barnegat Bay. Info.	Wanamaker Complex Island Heights, NJ 08732 732.270.0272
June 23 Saturday	Whitesbog Blueberry Festival 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Celebrate all things blueberry at Historic Whitesbog Village, birthplace of the cultivated blueberry. Family Festival Fun. $7@carload. Website.	Historic Whitesbog Village 120-34 Whitesbog Road Browns Mills, NJ 08015 609.893.4646
June 23 Saturday	Canoeing / Kayaking Skills Refresher at Oswego Lake 9:00 am. New and beginning paddlers are welcome. Knowledgeable Sierra Club paddlers will share information about boats, equipment, safety practices, self-rescue, paddling techniques and efficiencies. Then we’ll practice on the lake. Contact George and Leona to confirm participation. E-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com or call 609.259.3734 for more info.	Oswego River Oswego Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
June 24 Sunday	Red, White and Blueberry Festival Antique car show, arts and crafts, incredible food, children's rides, strolling entertainers, live music and blueberries in every form imaginable. Starts at 10:00 a.m. Fireworks at Hammonton Lake Park at 7 p.m. Web site.	Hammonton Middle School Liberty Street and Fairview Avenue Hammonton, NJ 08037 609.561.9080
July		▲
July 9-15 Tuesday-Sunday	Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival Parade, music, food concessions, amusement rides, and church services celebrate Italians safe journey to America and a successful harvest by giving praise and thanks.	St. Joseph's Church Third and French Streets Hammonton, NJ 08037 609.561.0180
July 20 Friday	Canoe / Kayak with your Pooch on the Wading River Fortunato invites his cousins and Sierra Club dog lovers for a fun day paddling 10 miles from Hawkin Bridge to Beaver Branch. Contact George and Leona to confirm participation. E-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com or telephone 609.259.3734 for more info.	Hawkin Bridge off Godfrey Bridge Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
July 21 Saturday	Red Wine and Blues Festival Come listen to some great blues music. Try some of the best wine and food New Jersey has to offer. Bring your beach chairs. From 3:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.00.	Tuckerton Seaport Museum 120 West Main Street Tuckerton, NJ 08087 609.296.8868
July 22 Sunday	Canoeing / Kayaking Skills Refresher at Oswego Lake 9:00 am. New and beginning paddlers are welcome. Knowledgeable Sierra Club paddlers will share information about boats, equipment, safety practices, self-rescue, paddling techniques and efficiencies. Then we’ll practice on the lake. Contact George and Leona to confirm participation. E-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com or call 609.259.3734 for more info.	Oswego River Oswego Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
August		▲
August 4 Saturday	Public Star Watch 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open to everyone. Sponsored by Willingboro Astronomical Society and Wharton State Forest. Note: ADA accessible. Visit the website.	Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310
August 17 Friday	Canoe / Kayak the Oswego River with the Sierra Club 10am. The Oswego is a favorite destination for paddlers as it winds through diverse and varied Pinelands forests and savannas. Meet at Lake Oswego. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation: Call Leona at 609.259.3734 or e-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com for more info.	Oswego River Oswego Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
August 18 Saturday	Festival of Lights Daytime: entertainment and children’s activities. Nighttime: evening concert; illuminated boat parade; fireworks on the river.	Burlington City Hall 525 High Street Burlington NJ 08016 609.386.0200
September		▲
September 9 Sunday	Toms River Canoe and Kayak Race Sixteen team or solo canoe and kayak races. Prizes awarded. Begins at 9:30 a.m. Call 609.971.3085 or visit the website for more information. Free transportation.	New Toms River Bridge Parking lot on Irons Street Toms River, NJ 08757 609.971.3085
September 13 Thursday	Canoe / Kayak the Oswego River with the Sierra Club 10am. The Oswego is a favorite destination for paddlers as it winds through diverse and varied Pinelands forests and savannas. Meet at Lake Oswego. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. Call Leona at 609.259.3734 or e-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com for more info.	Oswego River Oswego Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
September 14-16 Friday-Sunday	Battle of Cedar Bridge Includes Civil War battle and encampment, historic buildings, children’s rides, food court, juried craft fair, day long concerts and contemporary night concert.	Lake Manahawkin Route 72 and Route 9 Manahawkin, NJ 08736 609.597.5947
September 16 Sunday	Canoe / Kayak with your Pooch on the Wading River Fortunato invites his cousins and Sierra Club dog lovers for a fun day paddling 10 miles from Hawkin Bridge to Beaver Branch. Contact George and Leona to confirm participation. E-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com or telephone 609.259.3734 for more info.	Hawkin Bridge off Godfrey Bridge Road Chatsworth, NJ 08109
September 23 Sunday	Antique, Glass and Bottle Show From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by South Jersey's Antique Bottle & Glass Club, Inc. For more information please contact Paul at 609.567.4972.	Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310
October		▲
September 30 Saturday	Fall Forestry Festival Come to Fall Forestry Festival to meet Smokey Bear, Woodsy Owl, and Treeture the Squirrel. Other activities offered include pumpkin painting, hikes through the pinelands forest, birdhouse building, crafts, and hayrides. Link to Web site.	Forest Resource Center 370 East Veterans Highway Jackson, NJ 08527 732.928.2360
October 6 Saturday	Pine Barrens Jamboree Bring your chairs and enjoy the music under the Jamboree Tent. Featuring the sounds of the Jersey Pines, traditional crafts of the Pines, nature and history programs, kids programs and Piney Vittles. See Smokey Bear and the Jersey Devil. Free Admission and Shuttle Bus. More information.	Wells Mills County Park Route 532 Waretown, NJ 08758 609.971.3085
October 13-14 Saturday-Sunday	Chatsworth Cranberry Festival Many artists & craftsmen, some of which will also be demonstrating their crafts as well as displaying them for sale. Cranberry bog tours, food court, more. Admission to the festival is free. Web site.	Downtown Chatsworth Chatsworth, NJ 08019 609.726.9237
October 14 Sunday	Country Living Fair There will be crafts, exhibits, music, old-time engines & cars, food, antiques, pony rides, farm equipment, chain-saw art, quilting, and more. Information link.	Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310
October 28 Sunday	Haunting the Pines Halloween at Batsto. This event is for children 12 years old and younger with parents and will be held from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Batsto web site.	Historic Batsto Village Route 542 Batsto, NJ 08037 609.561.7310