Movies, Ghosts and Tailgating

Now that the school year is fully underway and everyone has embraced their new schedules, really take a moment to enjoy your free time. For this weekend, we’ve got something planned Friday through Monday.

You can say a final farewell to our closest amusement park during Clementon Park & Splash World’s last open weekend of 2011. Then there’s a spooky comedy, Blithe Spirit, put on by Haddonfield Plays and Players. We’ve even picked a fun place to tailgate on football Sunday. You don’t have to worry about planning—just pick one event or many and have a great time!

Blithe Spirit

• Where/When: , 957 S. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m.
• What's Going On: This is a ghostly comedy by Noel Coward. Watch as a remarried man has the ghost of his first wife return from the dead to haunt him. His second wife isn’t happy about this news and the laughs unfold when a medium isn’t sure how to get rid of the former Mrs. 
• Pricing: $20 per ticket

Angels in the Outfield, movie-in-the-park

• Where/When:, Peter Cheeseman Road and Hickstown Road, Sicklerville; Friday, 7:30 p.m.
• What's Going On: This PG film is a sweet story for the entire family to enjoy. Angels watch over the California Angels baseball team after a young boy prays for them to win the pennant so his family can reunite. This family movie night in the park is sponsored by Gloucester Township Youth Lacrosse.
• Pricing: Free

How to Train Your Dragon, movie-in-the-park

• Where/When: Lindenwold Park, 1000 United States Ave., Lindenwold; Friday, 7:30 p.m.
• What's Going On: This PG animated film will pull at your heart strings. Watch as a young Viking becomes friends with a dragon, a creature he once wanted to hunt. How to Train Your Dragon is for kids of all ages. Don't forget to bring your blanket and/or chairs out to the park for this free event.
• Pricing: Free

Kidz Fest

• Where/When: Challenge Grove Park, Caldwell and Brace roads, Along Borton Mill Road, Cherry Hill; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• What's going On: This fun charity event raises money in the fight against pediatric heart disease, cancer and premature birth. Bring the kids out to enjoy face-painting, bounces, pony rides, games, food, music and more. Two superheroes will stop by, too—Captain America and Iron Man. You can also register for the FunAthon, a three-event competition of soccer shootout, basketball hoops and hockey.
• Pricing: Free entry for festival portion. It costs $20 for FunAthon participants and there is a small fee for some attractions.

Clementon Park & Splash World Events

• Where/When: Clementon Park & Splash World, 144 Berlin Rd., Clementon; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m to 7 p.m. for Splash World, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for amusement park
• What's Going On: Before the weather turns too brisk, stop by Clementon Park & Splash World for the park's final hooray of 2011. The theme park is hosting two customer appreciation days with live entertainment all day long. The days are sponsored by Wired 96.5 FM and WXTU 92.5 FM. Come early on Sunday and watch the 3rd annual 5K Classic. This race event will start and end at Clementon Park & Splash World. The event is a charity walk/run to benefit the Walt Burrows Scholarship Fund and is presented by the Courier-Post. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in various categories. 
• Pricing: $9.99 per ticket; race spectators can watch for free

Tailgating at Taylor’s

• Where/When: Taylor’s Bar & Grill, 2021 N. Black Horse Pike, Williamstown; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight (or 1 a.m.)
• What's Going On: I’m trying something new this year. I’m trying to embrace football. My husband claims he bleeds Eagles green, so I want to be as enthused about sports as he is. What better place to get in the football spirit than Taylor’s in Williamstown? This venue offers gameday fun like drink specials, 50 ¢ wings and tailgate games, including beer pong and washers.
• Pricing: $1 drafts, $5 pitchers

Pirate Day at the Gloucester Township Library

• Where/When: , 15 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood; Monday, 11 a.m. to noon
• What's Going On: The library is celebrating "International-talk-like-a-pirate" Day! Enjoy pirate-themed stories, crafts, and snacks. Attendees are welcome to wear costumes. Please contact the library for more information and to register for this event. This pirate fun is geared towards children ages 3 to 5 years old. 
• Pricing: Free