When it comes to your social calendar change is … not always good. But sometimes it’s inevitable. Check each organization’s website for updated event information.
MOORESTOWN LIBRARY
Located at 111 West 2nd Street. For more information call (856) 234-0333 or visit moorestownlibrary.org.
Friday, October 23 through Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. Friends Book Sale. Stop by and shop for bargains at the semi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale! All proceeds benefit the library.
Monday, October 26, 7 p.m. The Life of the Dead: A Philosophy of Ghosts, Poltergeists, and Hauntings. Is it reasonable to believe in ghosts? In this fun & informative talk, local teacher & storyteller Joe Wetterling answers that question with help from ancient & medieval philosophy, giving a framework for thinking about ghosts and haunted houses. No special background is needed; this talk is open to everyone! We’ll talk about famous ghost stories and give serious answers to some not-so-serious questions like “Why do ghosts wear clothes?” and “Why are the caveman ghosts?”
Saturday, October 31, 9:30 a.m. Library Trick or Treat. For children and teens in Halloween costumes. No registration required. Visit our spooky bookroom in Youth Services to pick out a book to keep as a Halloween treat.
Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. Pajamas & Pages: A Musical Storytime. Join the Moorestown Community Band for a cozy, welcoming, and memorable morning of music and stories! This interactive, family-friendly concert pairs each piece of music with a beloved children’s book, beautifully interweaving literature and live music. The event will begin with an Instrument Petting Zoo, giving children the opportunity to touch and try different musical instruments. Participants can browse and borrow from a display of the featured books and take home a reading list. Children are welcome to wear pajamas.
Tuesday, November 17, 7 p.m. Quaker Sons Go to War: The Allinson Family of Burlington County, New Jersey. Author Dorothy Talavera will speak on her latest book, Quaker Sons Go to War. It is the story of the Allinson Brothers of Burlington County, who faced a dilemma… do they follow the peace testimony with which they were raised, or do they stand up to end enslavement of fellow human beings?Quaker Sons Go to War describes the strong commitment to the tenets of the Society of Friends that drove the Allinson and Cooper families to forsake their homeland and head for the unknown shores of Burlington, New Jersey. Their arrival marked the beginning of generations of outstanding accomplishments. The three brothers-Joseph, D. C., and John-carried on that tradition, each in his own way. The book pays tribute to men and women whose names and lives deserve to be remembered
Saturday, December 5, 2 p.m. Wildlife Photography Digital Show and Reception. Friends and family of Joanna Patterson welcome the Moorestown community and all lovers of nature and beauty to a slide show of transporting images celebrating decades of her wildlife photography including flowers, penguins, tigers, butterflies, people and diverse landscapes. Digital projection of her work from all seven continents will be projected in the meeting room.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Fridays, October 23 & 30 and Saturday, October 24, 7:30 p.m. Moorestown History & Ghost Walking Tours. Rated as one of the top three in the state by NJ Monthly Magazine, our lantern-lit excursions are back this autumn with a new route, new haunts, and special guest paranormal experts! Join us as we blend deeply researched regional history with chilling paranormal lore. Please arrive 30 minutes early in order to tour the haunted Smith-Cadbury Mansion and enjoy refreshments on the back patio. The walking tours will begin and end at Smith-Cadbury Mansion, 12 High Street in Moorestown. Walking tours take place rain or shine! Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring flashlights for your group.
Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. Household Waste Collection and Paper Shredding Event. This free event is open to Lockheed Martin employees and community residents. Lockheed Martin will be collecting waste for recycling/disposal and paper for shredding at Tab’s secure shredding facility. Enter/exit the campus at Borton Landing Road Security Gate #1. Must present security with ID.
Sunday, October 25, 2 p.m., Diyas & Delights: Free Diwali Workshop. Join us at the Moorestown Rec Center (11 West2nd St.) to celebrate Diwali with friends, food, and our vibrant community.
Saturday, October 31, 4:30 p.m. Halloween Night Open House. End the season with the ultimate scare! Join us for a special open house on October 31st. The Mansion at 12 High Street is more than an old house—it’s a witness. To persecution. To revolution. To disease.
Saturday, November 21, 4 p.m. Main Street Candlelight Stroll. Kick off the Holiday Season with the Moorestown Business Association’s Candlelight Stroll! Main Street is lined with luminarias while shops & restaurants provide seasonal offerings. Festivities include a holiday pie-making contest, horse-drawn carriage rides, family activities, plus a visit from Santa.
Saturday, November 21, 5:30 p.m. Moorestown Relief Engine Fire Company’s Beerfest. Relief Beer Fest returns to the Moorestown Community House for its 12th year. This popular, ticketed 21+ event benefits Relief Engine Company on Chester Avenue and supports the efforts of the all-volunteer firefighters who serve the Moorestown community through community programs and local initiatives. Tickets include unlimited beer tastings, live music by Next, and a catered buffet-style dinner.
Saturday, December 5, 11:30 a.m. Moorestown Lions Club 65th Annual Holiday Parade. The parade will take place along Main Street between Union Street and Chester Avenue.
Sunday, December 6, Noon. Miracle on Main Street Holiday Village. This year, we’re combining our three signature Community House events into one big celebration — a full afternoon and evening of fun for families across Burlington and Camden Counties. Join us on the front lawn from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. for the Annual Tree and Menorah Lighting — a community favorite, with a DJ keeping the celebration going and performers from the Moorestown Recreation Center.
