Events

Now in its 30th year, IDEA Center for the Arts™ operates at the intersection of the arts and good health, building communities and contributing to the well being of Camden and South Jersey residents. IDEA's free, quality arts' and workforce development programs empower youth and children to live fulfilling lives. In that vein, the Johnson […]

A moving drama laced with humor and heartache, A GOOD FARMER is the story of two women—a farm owner and her unlikely best friend, an illegal Mexican immigrant—fighting to survive in a small town divided by America’s immigration battle. A GOOD FARMER is a play about love, friendship, and finding the power to face what […]

The Stedman Gallery at Rutgers University–Camden offers a series of free public programs in conjunction with their current exhibition, Reynier Llanes: Pursuit of Grace.  Year of the Arts at Rutgers University–Camden presents "Pursuit of Grace" an exhibit by renowned artist, Reynier Llanes. Llanes’ paintings of imagined landscapes engage visual metaphors that explore personal, cultural, environmental, […]

Join the City of Camden for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage at Roosevelt Plaza Park! This community festival honors the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Experience the infectious rhythms and authentic sounds that have made Combo Melaza a beloved fixture in the regional music scene. Get ready to dance […]

This annual event brings people together and features a day of family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning to the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts. There's something for everyone! Festival highlights include FREE rides on the RiverLink Ferry, live bird Shows, views of sailboats racing in the Philadelphia Cup Regatta, and paddling on the Delaware River.

Watch up to a dozen Navy ships sail up the Delaware River at the Parade of Ships! This event launches the Navy Marine Corps 250th Homecoming celebration. CSSD is hosting a free waterfront viewing party & picnic. Enjoy prime viewing from the Camden Waterfront at RCA Pier Park!  The Camden Waterfront provides the perfect vantage […]

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, families can explore an impressive lineup of active-duty and historic Navy ships, including the Cruiser Olympia, Battleship New Jersey, and submarine Becuna. Public tours of the active-duty ships will be available at their berths in Philadelphia and Camden County, New Jersey and will be free and open to […]

Join us aboard the Battleship New Jersey for Day 2 of the “Navigating the Past” History Symposium, co-organized by Rutgers-Camden and UPenn’s McNeil Center for Early American Studies at UPenn! Part of Homecoming 250, this special event commemorates the legacy and evolution of the United States Navy and Marine Corps in the modern era. This thought-provoking program will […]

Join us for a day of family fun on the pier and aboard the Battleship New Jersey on Saturday, October 11! We are excited to have firetrucks on the pier from the New Jersey Fire Museum & Fallen Firefighters Memorial—these firetrucks through the ages will represent different eras of the ship's career. There will be activities to take […]

Celebrate the Navy’s 250th birthday with a feast of flavors at the Battleship New Jersey’s Food Truck Festival on the pier! From 11am-4pm, take in the stunning backdrop of the Delaware River AND an exciting Flyover by the Blue Angels. Enjoy a delicious variety of local food trucks including soba from Noodle Wagon, tacos from […]