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Memorial Weekend Fun

GT Patch has picked seven events to fill even a four-day weekend with fun.

Memorial Day weekend is meant to be a time when we honor those soldiers who sacrificed their lives while serving our country.

While we certainly appreciate those who lost their lives at battle, for many, Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer. Backyard barbecues take place, people travel down the Shore and some even open up their pools.

Whether you want to attend an event to honor those who died serving our country or you want to just cut loose and have some summer fun, Gloucester Township Patch has picked a medley of events for you.

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We salute all of our soldiers and wish everyone a fun holiday weekend.

 Magic at the Library

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  • Where/When: , 15 S. Black Horse Pike; today at 4 p.m.
  • What’s Going On: This cool event is perfect for the entire family. Magician Chad Juros will amaze you with his great tricks and inspiring life story. The library asks that you register for this event, listing each family member separately so as not to exceed the room's legal limit.
  • Pricing: Free

National Constitution Center Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

  • Where/When:  National Constitution Center, Independence Mall, 525 Arch St., Philadelphia; Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m., and Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • What’s Going On: This Memorial Day weekend, come out to the National Constitution Center. The center will hold a special ceremony each morning while raising the American flag—to celebrate those who have died serving our country and to recognize historic events from our nation's past. Each day, guests will be taught proper flag-raising protocol. Saturday will be the most eventful Memorial Day celebration, with craft tables on hand, an opportunity to sing patriotic karaoke and more. This is an event everyone can enjoy!
  •  Pricing: General Admission, $12; Seniors (Age 65+), $11; Children (Age 4-12), $8; Active Military (with ID), FREE; Students (with ID) and Youth (Age 13-18), $11

Wildwoods International Kite Festival  

  • Where/When: Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood; Friday, opening ceremonies at 12 p.m. and light show at 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, kite competition at 9 a.m., Saturday, kite auction at 7 p.m., Monday, indoor competition, 9 a.m.
  • What’s Going On: For those of you set on heading down the Shore this weekend, stop by Wildwood for its annual International Kite Festival. Starting Friday at noon, there will be an unlocking-of-the-ocean media event on the beach behind the Wildwoods Convention Center. Come back at night to watch an illuminated night kite flying show with music on the beach at Rio Grande Avenue. Watch the East Coast Stunt Kite Championships on the beach Saturday and Sunday mornings. Saturday night, there will be a kite auction. End your long weekend watching the World Indoor Kite Competition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center on Monday.
  • Pricing: Free to spectators 

Live from Daryl's House

  • Where/When: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (The Music Box), One Borgata Way, Atlantic City; Friday, 9 p.m.
  • What’s Going On: If you really wanted to see a concert down the Shore this weekend, but Weezer and Paul Simon were sold out by the time you started looking, think twice about this cool concert option, Live from Daryl's House. Daryl Hall, of Hall and Oates fame, performs in a laid-back musical event. Best known for the popular songs “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” and "Everytime You Go Away," Hall now performs monthly webcasts for his fans. Come out and hear this talented musician live at the Borgata.
  • Pricing: Tickets are $65 to $75, plus any applicable fees 

Fit & Fun Festival

  • Where/When: Camden Children's Garden, 3 Riverside Dr., Camden; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • What’s Going On: This festival at the Camden Children’s Garden promises to bring a fun focus on healthy living. Enjoy crafts, a veggie make-and-take planting activity and learn how to make small changes for a healthier lifestyle. 
  • Pricing: Adults, $5; Children (Age 3-11), $5; Children under 3, free

Clementon Park Fun: Praise Picnic & 11th Annual Clementon Day

  • Where/When: Clementon Park & Splash World, 144 Berlin Rd., Clementon; Saturday (Praise Picnic) 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and concert at 4 p.m., Sunday (Clementon Day), 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Splash World hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days)
  • What’s Going On: If you are staying close to home, come out to our closest amusement park. Clementon Park & Splash World will be open with fun events on Saturday and Sunday. Attend the park's Praise Picnic on Saturday and hear gospel singer Martha Munizzi. On Sunday, the park will celebrate its 11thannual Clementon Day, with fireworks at dusk.
  • Pricing: General admission, $37.99; Junior (under 48 inches tall), seniors and disabled, $27.99; twilight (after 3 p.m.), $19.99 

 

  • Where/When: , Chews Landing Rd & Lincoln Dr, Laurel Springs, Monday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • What’s Going On: To celebrate Memorial Day, join guest speaker Col. Gerard R. Gagnon, New Jersey State Counterdrug Task Force Commander, as he honors our troops. The rain location for this event will be in the township's council room (next to the park).
  • Pricing: Free
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