Special Events
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Earth Day Event - 4/24
Join us at Scotland Run Park for our annual Earth Day event where we will celebrate nature and environmental sustainability focusing on New Jersey and our local area. The event will feature Gloucester County Naturalist and Rowan professor, Dr. Dan Duran, presenting a talk about how we can help regenerate the natural world starting with our own yards. Exhibitors will be present and will provide more information about how to be environmentally friendly.
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Family Fun Show - Bwana Jim - 6/5
Bwana Jim is an experienced animal handler filled with enthusiasm and wit. He presents a crazy and educational wildlife show. Bwana Jim specializes in reptiles such as snakes, alligators and turtles, as well as other animals such as armadillos, wallabies and exotic birds.
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Waterfest - 6/6
The 23rd Annual Water Fest is the County’s largest environmental fair featuring live animal shows, exhibits, crafts, food, canoeing and kayaking. Visit the Nature Center and participate in a Lake Study. Live music throughout Water Fest provided by The Ian Goode Trio.
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Movie in the Park - Who Framed Roger Rabbit - 6/25
It's throw back June! Who Framed Roger Rabbit follows a detective trying to clear the name of a toon rabbit framed for murder. A blend of live action, animation and allegory set in 1947 Los Angeles.
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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 - 9/11
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.