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Board Game Night

Looking for some friendly competition? The Merchantville Community Center will host its first Board Game Night on August 27th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your own game or borrow one of ours. Need help with rules? No worries! We'll have a QR code to scan at each game station for any instructions you ned. FREE admission. Fuel your gaming marathon with lots of snacks for purchase for every imaginable craving. Learn a new game or play a favorite!

Home & Garden Tour Tickets

Calling all garden lovers, bee friends, and bloom chasers…This year’s Merchantville Porch & Garden Tour features more than just private porches and hidden oases - you’ll also get a closer look at a few of the Borough’s beautiful public garden spaces, including the thriving Pollinator Garden! This year’s tour features 6 gorgeous private gardens and 4 inspiring public gardens, each with its own unique charm. From lush backyard escapes

Joan Ellis, 85

Joan (LeClare) Ellis loving wife, mother, grandmother and caregiver, passed away peacefully on July 16 at Volante of Hamilton in Robbinsville, NJ. Born in New York City on July 17, 1939, Joan grew up in Jamesburg, NJ and graduated from St. Peter’s High School in New Brunswick. She was the school nurse at Merchantville Elementary School for over 20 years. She is survived by her daughters, Joanna Ellis and Mary Hall (Kristopher); grandchildren Ethan

Garnet Gateway Orientation

A message from Haddon Heights High School: We’re thrilled to welcome you and your student to Haddon Heights Jr/Sr High School and officially invite all incoming 9th grade students to our Garnet Gateway Orientation, taking place Monday, August 25th, and Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. The Garnet Gateway is a dynamic, two-day experience designed to help new Garnets feel confident, connected, and prepared

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Valentine Night Party

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.

Restaurant 1793 Eyes Spring Opening

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,

Art Reception Planned

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.

Robertitos Bids Farewell

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 Celebrates 132nd

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

Wishing Happiness & Health

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

Book Your 2026 Event Today!

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;

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