It's time to register for 2025 Parks and Playgrounds! This fun and active summer camp for the kiddos runs from June 23rd through July 25th weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Youth counselors lead campers in crafts, sports and creative play. Plus special visits with the Merchantville Police, Merchantville Fire, The Green Team and much more. Please note, there is NO camp on the July 4th holiday. Please return your registration form to Borough Hall with registration fee payable by cash or check to the Borough of Merchantville.
Fees: Merchantville resident- $250 and non-resident- $300. Applications forms are available in Borough Hall and here.
We’re seeking donations to help offset rising costs for the Merchantville Parks & Playgrounds summer program—and we could use your support! Every little bit helps make our summer program amazing for the kids!
To donate or for more information, please contact: Denise Brouse (Borough Clerk) at 856-662-2474 ext. 303 or Elizabeth Knoblauch (Co-Director) at
Shop Where Your Heart Is! Several of your downtown shops - Aradia's Treasures, Heartfelt Creations, Flowers Your Way, Brotherly Love Creations and The Hunter Gallery will gather at Nicole Nurthen Photography, 2 East Maple Avenue in Merchantville for an entertaining evening on Friday, February 6th. Bring your friends, family and significant others to this event. Save by getting your spot early. Prices listed are per person but you can just walk in/watch for free unless we sell out with advance tickets. This event will run from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
According to South Jersey's Food Scene Merchantville is poised for an exciting addition with the upcoming opening of Restaurant 1793, a contemporary American tasting-menu restaurant set to debut this spring at the former Park Place Cafe, 7 E. Park Ave. The intimate new concept, led by Chris Bennett, chef de cuisine at Collingswood’s highly regarded June BYOB, promises a refined yet approachable fine-dining experience offering six courses with a seasonal focus. In addition to its tasting menu format,
Eilanarts Center invites you to join them on January 30th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for the art reception of their current show "The Shape of Color". This show features local artists including center owner, Nicole Eiland, and others: Beth Fisher, Alison Judah, Kerry Mentzer, Nathan Rutkowski and Leeannwyn Stoner. This show runs from December 20th through February 28th. The Station also welcomes you to join them for an authentic Swiss cuisine Fondue Pop-Up Dinner.
On January 3, 2026, Robertitos Cuisine, on the Merchantville Circle, announced that they would be moving to a larger location and thanked our community for their loyal support. His letter reads as follows: "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. For the past 5 incredible years, our Merchantville, NJ location has been filled with love, loyalty, and unforgettable moments because of YOU, our friends. Your support has meant everything to us
Calvary Baptist Church, located at 14 Spruce Street in Merchantville will celebrate their 132nd Anniversary with a "Fellowship Day" on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Festivities will start at 11:00 a.m. with a service by The Rev. Dr. Anthony C. Talton and the Congregation from Mt. Olivet Baptist Church of Haddonfield, NJ followed by words from Dr. Darryl Jones, Sr. and the Congregation of the 2nd Baptist Church from Bristol, PA. Dinner will be served between services
As we all step into 2026, people everywhere look forward to fresh beginnings, new hopes, and brighter opportunities. Merchantville Online wishes that 2026 will bring peace, success, happiness, health, and endless smiles to everyone. Some of our wonderful restaurants and pubs will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day to help you ring in 2026. The Blue Monkey Tavern will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on New Year's Eve and
Looking for an indoor space to host your gathering this season? The Merchantville Community Center has a few remaining openings in both our Ballroom Level and Lower Level for early 2026. Ballroom Level Capacity: 140 guests with seating - for up to 128 - and is currently available on these dates in 2026: all Fridays in January, Sunday, January 25th; all Fridays in February, Saturday, February 14th and 28th and Sunday, February 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd;
