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Movie in the Park - The Wizard of Oz - 6/25
It's throw back June! A young farm girl and her little dog are magically transported into the enchanted land of Oz via a Kansas tornado. As they travel down Oz's Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard and ask him to send them home, they encounter a wonderful, funny, terrifying and, ultimately, enlightening group of characters, human and otherwise. This 1939 award-winning film classic (Best Score and Best Song Academy Awards) is a perennial favorite that has recently been meticulously restored.
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Whitall Flower Show - 6/27
Come join us for the annual Ann Whitall flower show. Enjoy tours of the Whitall house along with beautiful floral specimens, garden tours and family friendly activities.
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Family Fun Show - Magic Cooking Show - 7/9
Magic Cooking Show- A crazy, goofy chef will magically produce and vanish different foods.
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Butterfly Festival - 7/10
Join us for a day all about Bees and Pollinators. Come learn the importance of both and how you can attract them to your yards. Enjoy tours of the Butterfly House, free classes, a bug parade and other family fun activities. For more information about this event please call 856-307-6456.
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Movie in the Park - The Polar Express - 7/16
It's Christmas in July! The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
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Moth Night - 7/17
Come take part in our annual Moth Night at Scotland Run Park where we showcase the beauty and diversity of our local moths, many of which rival butterflies in attractiveness! The event will be posted to the Gloucester County website and on the Scotland Run Park Facebook page. Members of the public will learn about how to attract and identify moths at their own houses/yards! Participants can send in their finds to the Facebook page, as well.
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Kid's Fishing Contest - 9/18
Grab your fishing rod and join us for the 35th annual Kid's Fishing Contest.
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18th Century Field Day - 10/24
Enjoy living history demonstrations, artillery drills, cannon demonstrations, and meet Revolutionary War soldiers! Learn about the Battle of Red Bank and why New Jersey is called "The Crossroads of the American Revolution." Tour the battlefield and enjoy vendors, food, and fun! Cheer on the Jonas Cattell participants at the finish line. Fun, food, and activities for everyone!
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Jonas Cattell Run & Fort Mercer 5K - 10/24
This is a historical run to commemorate Jonas Cattell's warning Fort Mercer of attack on October 22, 1777. This scenic 10 mile race begins at Mechanic Street and Kings Highway in Haddonfield and ends at Red Bank Battlefield in National Park.