So. Much. Fun!! I'll start by saying that the unofficial after party for The Mummers (the…read morePhiladelphia troops dressed in elaborate costumes, performing themed routines and some even instruments) on New Years Day which takes place here is NOT for everyone! It's not quite as family friendly or as "classy", shall we say, as the actual parade. The festivities on Two Street reminds me of Beale Street in Memphis, Bourbon in Nola and Broadway in Nashville. With that being said, I personally had a blast in all of those places and if you've been and enjoyed them, you'll enjoy this. Also, I felt comfortable bringing my kiddos to all of those places, and here as well. Since they were just babies in fact. In recent years they police started patrolling the area and barricades are now put in place keeping people out of the trucks way. Back in my day it was a free for all. Now they even have porto-potties and food vendors! There's lots drinking out on the streets, really loud music, lights and some trash you'll have to step over, but everyone is here to just have a good time and Paaaaartay! We have never run into any issues here. Most younger people in the city, especially in South Philly know the real party isn't New Year's Eve, but rather New Year's Day starting bright and early with the parade, and the party keeps rocking onto Two Street where the brigades head back to their respective lodges all found here in Pennsport. This is also where the actual Mummer's Museum is located too. While the crowd is youthful, I don't feel like I'm crashing a frat party at all. The fun starts around 7:30ish and goes all night!!! Many Mummers stay awake for 24 hours and somehow, I used to also. I totally took for-granted being able to just walk home when I lived down the street way back in the day. Definitely should have had more New Years parties then. The neighbors all do and some will even welcome you into their garage and to have a go at their keg. I highly suggest taking a cab or Uber if you'll be drinking. Have them drop you on 2nd & Washington or if you need a specific destination, the museum. If you're not really drinking and will be driving, there's plenty of unmetered parking right under 95! Bring layers, big smiles, your favorite adult beverages and get ready for a crazy, fun time!!! If you're from out of town thinking of a fun place to head for New Years, Philly does it so right!! Hitting up the fireworks the night before, the parade and Two Street the next day makes for an awesome time! It's our favorite way, and really the only way to ring in the New Year in Philly, if you ask us!! It's a must!!

We have been to this festival a few times over the years, and in my opinion it is one of the better…read morefestivals in South Jersey, and not just because it is in January when few towns are doing any celebrations at all. They really pack a lot into the day's events. They close down the entire Main Street and set up food and craft vendors everywhere. Ice sculptures are everywhere, including live ice carving. They also have a lot of special events like dog sledding demonstrations, colonial cooking demonstrations, a wandering band of gentlemen and gentle ladies singing old timey colonial songs, and rides in Mt. Holly's fire trucks for the kids. Parking can be tricky, especially if you're not familiar with the area. We always get there early right when the festival opens and there is plenty of street parking outside of the old prison on High Street. This is a really fun event as a great way to embrace the cold of January and enjoy time outside supporting local establishments.

Love this festival. It's right in the heart of downtown Mt. Holly & showcases a lot of the local…read morevendors (both edible & regular vendors). Not to mention the ice sculptures that are created there. The sculptures were a lil 1D, a few were more in the 2D but it was a bit warmer that carving the ice looked really wet. Good to see the local bizs having lots of traffic in their stores. I got to go to a few stores that I normally don't frequent but have wanted to check out (Olive Oil bar, Sweet Spot, Crystal place). For a cool $3, you could sample & help judge the winners in the Chili cook off. There were sledding dogs, a petting zoo, aerial acrobatics, historical figure reenactments, & various different food trucks on hand. Weather was nice (...as it could be in Jan) & cooperated, not super cold but temps did drop as it got later in the afternoon. We had a chance to sit outside and enjoy our funnel cake (thank you, Boy Scouts!). Lots of foot traffic up & down High Street/Mill Street. Good vibe overall. Overall, we had a great time @ the festival. They extended it a lil further down past the MIll Race shops and on the side streets as well. Good amount of people who came out this year. Parking stinks & you have to circle round a few times if you wait later to go, like what we did. Luckily, parking is free in Mount Holly. Great event for families & even just your friends. But local is the way to go. I look forward to going again next year & enjoying even more vendors!

This annual event has to be the largest outdoor festival in New Jersey with a multitude of vendors…read moreand all kinds of activities for children. It takes place the third weekend every October. This cranberry festival has gotten larger every year since it's inception. And to me, it's in the middle of nowhere, deeply into the Pine Barrens. You can either get there early or come later in the day to avoid the private $10 parking lots and park for free on the streets. The hours were extended to 5pm each day Cranberries are the theme here and you can sample and purchase jellies, sauces and wines. This is a large all-purpose festival. People also bring their pets here. I even saw a pig on a leach. And the weather turned out to be gorgeous. There's entertainment here in the quaint outdoor setting. If you do read this review you probably will have to wait one year to attend. If you're into festivals, check it out next year. The fest takes place in Chatsworth in Woodland Twp New Jersey

Great festival!! Awesome food! I like that they have live bands for entertainment near the food…read morearea!

Paradise Island Entertainment provided the entertainment for my Father-In-Law's 100th birthday…read moreparty. They came to our picnic that had about 90 people in attendance at Estell Manor Park in Mays Landing, NJ. Paradise Island was very professional and the dancing and costumes were extremely well done and professional. The emcee was really great and explained the dances and different islands very well. Of course there was a hula contest and Paradise Island kept everyone involved. We all had a great time and it was well worth it! Highly recommended!

The Witches Ball is one of the many reasons why Halloween is my favorite holiday. Once a year the…read moretown of Mount Holly transforms into a Halloween wonderland of sorts. There are crafters, vendors, food, and definitely plenty of drinks. The cornerstone of this event in my opinion is the costume contest. People go all out for this and it's really a sight to see! Every year it seems to attract more and more visitors. For this reason, I hope they get better at accommodating more visitors as it took an inordinate amount of time this year to get a drink. But it is still a blast and shouldn't be missed by the Halloween enthusiasts in the greater Philadelphia area!

I've been to the Witches Ball twice now -- once on a date-date (last year) and once on a…read morefriend-date (this year). If you're on a date, you'll probably want to make a reservation at the spooky Robin's Nest Restaurant at the opening of the outdoor festival, before meandering through the creepy, dark streets brimming with interesting characters. If you're on a friend date, you may want to avoid the intimate restaurant and head straight to the beer garden, the creepy teddy bear shop, or the ghost hunter store. Or, of course, the VooDoo Bar. Like the others have said, do NOT bring your kids here. You're ruining it for everyone when you do that crap. Two downfalls (aside from the kid infestation) of the event: -Lack of bathrooms -Lack of food vendors I stood in a line for some beautiful porta potties for what felt like a really-really long time. The guy behind me in line kept drunkenly yelling at the people in the stalls... as if they really wanted to take their time and enjoy themselves in there or something. After finally relieving myself, I then spent an absurd amount of time waiting for some chicken tenders. Get some more food vendors and bathroom options, Witches Ball, and you're golden. See you next year!

this was my first time attending the Haddon Heights Spaghetti dinner. I was very impressed by the…read moreset up of the tables, the entertainment, the servers, and the food provided by Anthony's Ristorante of Haddon Heights. For an event with such a vast amount of people it flowed fluently and all the food was so delicious. I can't wait until the next one so I can bring some of my friends to this fabulous event. Jeanette

The Italian Festival at Mother of Divine Grace is the start of summer! It's a fu. Time for all with…read moremoonbounces, games, a beer garden and delicious food. An Italian restaurant is inside the school with platters of spaghetti and meatballs, ravioli and meatballs, shrimp scampi, and spaghetti and clams. Outside has stands with pizza, French fries and sandwiches. Platters come with bread and a piece is Stock's cake. Cannolis are also available at 3/$5. The pork sandwich is delicious and has provolone and broccoli rabe. The meatball sandwiches have 4 big homemade meatballs. The sausage and pepper is very good. All food is $15 or less. The fried dough is a must! It is a piece of pizza dough filled into a long roll, deep fried and covered in powdered sugar. It's similar to funnel cake but better!

My father grew up across the street on Thompson and we always went to this festival. I remember…read morethey use to have old school one arm bandit slot machines...great memories visiting my nonna and nonno...

Fallout Shelter 511 is a TEEN Performing Arts and Rec Center in South Jersey. Every 5 weeks they…read morehold benefit concerts that support local and national charities. It's a lot of fun for teenagers in south Jersey and not that far outside of Philadelphia. Each event night is packed with entertainment including a human spinning machine, pool tables, slam dunk contests, ping pong, merch tents, dub step, food, and of course Live Music from local teenagers. Local teenage bands play and exhibit their talents in an environment that encourages talent development. Some of the recent events that benefited from the Fallout Shelter events include Angels of God Clothing Closet in Pitman, NJ, Helping Hands Disaster Relief, Make a Wish Foundation of Delaware Valley, Charity:Water, South Jersey Food Bank, Finally Home Farm, Autism Speaks and many more. Visit www.falloutshelter511.com for more information or email info@falloutshelter511.com to learn how to get on the schedule to play.