10 Things to Do in Collingswood, NJ This Fall

Be wowed by this welcoming, arts-filled, culturally captivating South Jersey town located in the Delaware River Region. Trust us, you won’t be the only one. The Collingswood dining scene has set the culinary bar soooo high it’s been recognized by Zagot, the James Beard Foundation and locally and globally renowned food pubs. But the accolades don’t stop there. Other awards include Best Small-Town Cultural Scene in the Nation by USA Today, one of America’s Top 10 Transformed Neighborhoods by Forbes and a Great Place in America (Haddon Ave) by the American Planning Association. In addition, the Collingswood Farmers’ Market was voted Best Small Farmers’ Market in the Nation by the American Farmland Trust. Get to know this cool South Jersey gem more with these ten totally fun, fall-tastic things to do.

Clover Market | September 22
Collingswood Community Center, 30 E. Collings Avenue
This open-air market features 10+ vendors showcasing timeless treasures, antiques and collectibles, vintage jewelry and clothing, plus hand-crafted items and original artworks. Food trucks, music and fun-for-the-whole-family activities add to the experience. 

Clover Market - Collingswood

Collingswood Porchfest | September 28
Town-wide
Community and culture connect at this much-loved town-wide arts festival featuring live performances on porches, driveways and other outdoor areas throughout the town. It’s a fun, one-of-a-kind event for music lovers of all ages, art enthusiasts and, well, everyone. 

Celebrate National Coffee Day in a Groovy Way | September 29
Grooveground Coffeebar, 647 Haddon Avenue
National Coffee Day is September 29th, but the perks are perfect every day at this revitalizing oasis of food, drink, music, art and ideas in the heart of Downtown Collingswood. Hang out or work at the Garden Bar, peruse new and used vinyl, DVDs and CDs to add to your collection, or sell yours with the BuyBack program. See what’s brewing at these other cool coffee shops in New Jersey too.  

Grooveground Coffee 
Collingswood Book Festival |October 5, 10 am – 4pm
771 Haddon Avenue
Readers, writers, anyone who enjoys a good book – this event is for you! Authors and exhibitors mix with live music, food and culture for the ultimate page-turning experience. This award-winning festival also happens to be the longest-running literary event in the Delaware Valley. Say yes to this fest, and check out some more with the Official Guide to New Jersey Fall Festivals.

Book Fest - Collingswood

Gold Cup Regatta | October 26
Camden County Boathouse at Cooper River, 7050 N. Park Drive, Pennsauken
Join in the excitement as you watch this much-anticipating annual rowing event unfold along the Cooper River. The river is prized for its ideal rowing conditions and is surrounded by the 346-acre Cooper River Park which runs through Collingswood, Pennsauken, Cherry Hill and Haddon Township. Recreation options include paved biking and walking paths and a children’s playground.  

Scottish Rite Concert Series 2024 | Various Dates
315 White Horse Pike
Enjoy a lineup of entertaining live concerts, dance and theater performances held at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, one of the largest theaters in South Jersey, which has seating for 1,000+ people. Concerts this fall include The Return of Emerson Lake & Palmer (September 21), Killer Queen, a tribute to Queen (September 27), Graham Nash with special guest Judy Collins (September 28 & 29), Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers (October 2), Floyd Nation: Experience Pink Floyd (November 1) and many others.

Collingswood’s Second Saturdays | September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14
Collingswood Downtown Area, Haddon Avenue & beyond
Make Second Saturday one of your first stops in Collingswood! Join in the celebration with free town-wide live music and art from April until December while getting to know all the truly unique stores, restaurants and culture this delightful town is known for. 

Downtown Collingswood

Collingswood Farmers Market |Saturdays 8 am – 12 pm, May – November 
713 North Atlantic Avenue
This award-winning weekly market goes way beyond fresh picked fruits and vegetables. Sure, you’ll be able to stock up on fresh-picked squash and lettuces. You can also get cheeses, meats, landscaping plants, potted herbs and cut flowers too. And if you love fall flowers, dig into the Best Sunflower Fields Throughout New Jersey

Collingswood Farmers Market

Collingswood Bike Share | Saturdays, May – the Saturday before Thanksgiving
713 North Atlantic Avenue at the Collingswood Farmers’ Market 
This two-wheeled library of sorts is a program designed to turn donated bicycles into restored, brightly painted “green machines” that can be borrowed for a predetermined period of time and used to explore the town. Take a look at these other great places to ride bikes in Jersey

Savor Some of South Jersey’s Best Cuisine | All Year Long
Haddon Avenue and Town-wide
Bite into Collingswood’s celebrated dining scene at prized restaurants and open-air cafés located on Haddon Avenue and throughout the town including Zeppoli, Hearthside, Il Fiore, June BYOB, Kitchen Consigliere Café, Sabrina’s Café, Nunzio by Chef Michael DeLone and Villa Barone. Many restaurants embrace a BYOB culture, so if you like to wine and dine, keep Jersey’s 50+ wineries in mind. Cheers!

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