Calendar

The Art of Pattie Ingenbrandt Exhibit

Focusing primarily on portraiture, Pattie chooses subjects that captivate her in some manner or strike an emotional feeling. Painting her beloved Labrador, Penny, was an inspiration and a catalyst for her many commissioned canine portraits. Working in oils with a limited palette and layers of glazing , she captures the eyes of her subjects, as they tell the real story. Reception: June 23, 5-7 pm Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Friday Forum: Busy Birds

Reception for CJ Harker: Trenton Blacksmiths & Ten Years of Tintypes Exhibit

This exhibit contains examples of work by CJ Harker in two historic photographic processes, both of which result in unique, one-of-a-kind images. Both Palladium prints and Tintypes are on view until June 10th. The historic camera as well as some of the chemistry and equipment used to make the tintypes are also on display in the gallery. Join us for an artist reception this evening.

Chalk the Walk at Smithville Park

Join us on June 4th for a fun-filled family outing by Chalking the Walk at Smithville Park. You don’t have to be an artist to get creative and enjoy this event! The “Fun DJ” will spin the tunes and play exciting interactive games. The event is FREE from 11 – 3 along Park Avenue in the Village section of Smithville Park (Behind the Mansion). Chalk is provided. Rain will postpone this event! Snacks will be on hand for purchase. You don’t want to miss out!

Chair Yoga

Chair yoga? Whaaaat…why? How? Not for me, you say; give it a try because chair yoga is for anyone who sits. Most humans in the United States spend 10 hours per day sitting. A sedentary lifestyle contributes to Heart disease, Diabetes, Obesity, Cancer Backaches, Dementia, Depression, and Muscle Degeneration. Chair-based yoga offers similar benefits to traditional yoga practice, which can be done while sitting at your desk! So, no need to carve out time for a workout during your super hectic day. The benefits of chair yoga: Increased flexibility, Improved strength, Improved proprioception (knowing where your body is in space), Reduced stress, Reduced pain, Improved pain management skills better sleep. Join the Burlington County Parks System at the Lyceum, 307 High St., Mt Holly, from 6 - 7 pm. Registration is required, and chairs are provided.

Dragonfly Walks

Join Naturalist Jen Bulava on a walk to observe and discover the fascinating lives of dragonflies and damselflies – the supreme hunters of the animal kingdom! For adults and youth ages 8 and up. Registration required.

TOBATA by Toby

Tobata by Toby is an exciting interval class focused on improving cardiovascular fitness and muscle endurance with featured movements in intervals followed by a rest period. Join us and reap the benefits of this exercise class from 10:00 to 11:00 am. This class meets at Pennington Park, 801 Creek Rd., Delanco. Registration is required; bring an exercise mat. This event is FREE; registration is required.

Yoga

Slow down your week with Holly Carrington with a vinyasa flow yoga class, a perfect balance of challenging and calming postures, and cool down with stretches that ideally end your night. This class is 60 minutes and will take place outdoors on the beautiful front lawn of the Farmhouse at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Rd., Moorestown starting at 6 pm. Bring a yoga mat.

Lunchtime Walk

Lunchtime walks are an excellent opportunity to exercise, explore nature, meet new friends, and get to know parks in your backyard. Walking has many health benefits; join this healthy one-hour lunchtime walk at Smithville Park. We will meet outside the Visitors Center and leave at noon. Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, bring water, and let's get moving! The route is approximately 2.5 miles with some elevation and stairs. Feel free to walk at your own pace.

Country Line Dancing

We are excited to announce the return of the 2023 Country Line Dancing series at the Burlington County Fairgrounds. Did you ever want to learn Country Line Dances? Now is your chance! Country Line Dancing takes place in the beautiful pavilion at the Fairgrounds, and all ages are welcome! Show off your skills or learn the basics! The dancing begins at 7 PM and will be done by 10 PM. Jeremy Duncan will be giving dance lessons throughout the night. The Fairground is located at 1990 Jacksonville/Jobstown Rd., Columbus. Parking is at the Red Barn, gate #1. This event is Free; Registration is required.

Summer Frog Walk Series

With 32 species of toads, frogs, salamanders, and newts, NJ is a unique amphibian hotspot in the region. Come learn about your croaking neighbors during the Summer Frog Walk Series with Dr. Carlos Martínez Rivera, Curator of Living Collections at the DaVinci Science Center. We will walk into the nearby woods and wetlands in our parks to look and listen for amphibian species. Wear rubber boots or shoes you don't mind getting muddy. Registration is required.

Family Health & Fitness Day June 10th

Every year on the second Saturday of June, the NRPA (National Recreation & Park Association) promotes Family Health & Fitness Day. Join us in celebrating Family Health & Fitness Day at Smithville Parks. This day promotes the importance of Parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy and active. Family Health & Fitness Day is an opportunity for everyone to get outdoors and discover all the health benefits of local parks and the beautiful parks in Burlington County. We are building a healthy Burlington County by providing access to nature to relieve stress, strengthen interpersonal relationships, and improve mental well-being. Join us for many healthy fitness programs at Smithville Park.

Hogwarts is Here: the Science of Harry Potter

Get your wands ready! If you ever wished you could be a Hogwarts student, this is your chance. Participants will rotate between 4 stations: Herbology, Transfiguration, Creatures, and identifying wand woods for Mr. Ollivander. This program is a fantastic and fun way to learn about the real animals and plants in Smithville Park with a Harry Potter theme! For ages 8 and up. Costumes are welcome and encouraged but not required! Maximum of six people per party. Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge will have live animals, so pets are strictly forbidden. Registration is required. NO WALK-INS allowed.

TOBATA by Toby

Tobata by Toby is an exciting interval class focused on improving cardiovascular fitness and muscle endurance with featured movements in intervals followed by a rest period. Join us and reap the benefits of this exercise class from 10:00 to 11:00 am. This class meets at Pennington Park, 801 Creek Rd., Delanco. Registration is required; bring an exercise mat. This event is FREE; registration is required.

Yoga

Slow down your week with Holly Carrington with a vinyasa flow yoga class, a perfect balance of challenging and calming postures, and cool down with stretches that ideally end your night. This class is 60 minutes and will take place outdoors on the beautiful front lawn of the Farmhouse at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Rd., Moorestown starting at 6 pm. Bring a yoga mat.

Lunchtime Walk

Lunchtime walks are an excellent opportunity to exercise, explore nature, meet new friends, and get to know parks in your backyard. Walking has many health benefits; join this healthy one-hour lunchtime walk at Smithville Park. We will meet outside the Visitors Center and leave at noon. Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, bring water, and let's get moving! The route is approximately 2.5 miles with some elevation and stairs. Feel free to walk at your own pace.

Country Line Dancing

We are excited to announce the return of the 2023 Country Line Dancing series at the Burlington County Fairgrounds. Did you ever want to learn Country Line Dances? Now is your chance! Country Line Dancing takes place in the beautiful pavilion at the Fairgrounds, and all ages are welcome! Show off your skills or learn the basics! The dancing begins at 7 PM and will be done by 10 PM. Jeremy Duncan will be giving dance lessons throughout the night. The Fairground is located at 1990 Jacksonville/Jobstown Rd., Columbus. Parking is at the Red Barn, gate #1. This event is Free; Registration is required.

Fitness Flow

Fitness Flow is an exciting 60-minute interval group fitness class. This class incorporates a variety of cardio, muscular strength, and endurance activities. This class is geared toward all fitness levels wanting strength and flexibility. Join us outdoors at Smithville Park in our event tent on the beautiful grounds of Smithville mansion, 803 Smithville Rd., Eastampton, from 4:30 to 5:30. Please bring your mat. This event is FREE; registration is required.

Herptile Hike

Are you a fan of reptiles and amphibians? Join Naturalist Gina to learn about and quietly observe the species of turtles, snakes, frogs, toads, and salamanders that live in Burlington County Parks. We’ll discuss life history characteristics and current conservation efforts.

Tuesday Talk: National Pollinator Week

In celebration of National Pollinator Week (June 19-25), join Naturalist Jen Bulava for a walk around the field edges to look for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds and appreciate “the little things that “run the world.” While walking, learn about the current status of pollinators and ways we can help them survive. Registration is required.

TOBATA by Toby

Tobata by Toby is an exciting interval class focused on improving cardiovascular fitness and muscle endurance with featured movements in intervals followed by a rest period. Join us and reap the benefits of this exercise class from 10:00 to 11:00 am. This class meets at Pennington Park, 801 Creek Rd., Delanco. Registration is required; bring an exercise mat. This event is FREE; registration is required.

Yoga

Slow down your week with Holly Carrington with a vinyasa flow yoga class, a perfect balance of challenging and calming postures, and cool down with stretches that ideally end your night. This class is 60 minutes and will take place outdoors on the beautiful front lawn of the Farmhouse at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Rd., Moorestown starting at 6 pm. Bring a yoga mat.

Lunchtime Walk

Lunchtime walks are an excellent opportunity to exercise, explore nature, meet new friends, and get to know parks in your backyard. Walking has many health benefits; join this healthy one-hour lunchtime walk at Smithville Park. We will meet outside the Visitors Center and leave at noon. Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, bring water, and let's get moving! The route is approximately 2.5 miles with some elevation and stairs. Feel free to walk at your own pace.

Introduction to Printmaking: Linoleum Block Prints

Block printing is the oldest form of printmaking. It’s a great way to make bold, graphic illustrations that can be repeated. We will be working with linoleum which makes this process an affordable and approachable medium. We will talk about transferring images to your block, carving techniques, and mark making. Students will leave with a small edition of prints which can be used to make book covers or greeting cards, and the skills to work on their own at home. No previous experience required. Instructor: Nicole Eiland

Summer Solstice (at Sunset)

Celebrate the longest day of the year with a guided walk with Naturalist Gina. We’ll soak in the sights and sounds of summer while admiring the sunset. Binoculars and cameras are encouraged.

Country Line Dancing

We are excited to announce the return of the 2023 Country Line Dancing series at the Burlington County Fairgrounds. Did you ever want to learn Country Line Dances? Now is your chance! Country Line Dancing takes place in the beautiful pavilion at the Fairgrounds, and all ages are welcome! Show off your skills or learn the basics! The dancing begins at 7 PM and will be done by 10 PM. Jeremy Duncan will be giving dance lessons throughout the night. The Fairground is located at 1990 Jacksonville/Jobstown Rd., Columbus. Parking is at the Red Barn, gate #1. This event is Free; Registration is required.

John Russo Jr.: Recycled Reimagined Exhibit

This exhibit is fabricated from the creative mind of Brooklyn-based artist, John Russo. He is a retired window and store display artist and has been making things using only recycled materials, including but not limited to everyday items and objects. These intricate artworks can range in height from a couple of inches to a few feet. Among the works he has created, you will see one-of-a-kind robot-like figures, garden art, clocks, and even steampunk-inspired pieces.

Out of the Darkness & Into the Light: Music Photography Collective Exhibit

June 22 – August 26. Reception: July 8, 5-7 pm Lights dim, and the audience erupts with a deafening roar as the band walks out of fog and darkness. The crowd thrusts forward, and the energy rises like a storm surge, bodies lift into the air and crash down in front of the stage. Poised in the center of all the madness is a photographer capturing the split-second world that lives within the flicker of light and shadow. This exhibit will allow you to glimpse through the lens of a select few that brave the chaos in the crowd.  

Laughter Yoga

Laughter Yoga is a whole-body, well-being practice that benefits your body, mind, and spirit. You don’t need to be flexible or funny. It is a complete series of techniques that unlock the many healing benefits of laughter and promote physical wellness and overall well-being. We use intentional laughter, mindfulness, deep breathing, and playful activity to positively affect various aspects of our health: physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual. Laughter Yoga occurs on the beautiful mansion grounds in the rose garden at Smithville Park, located at 803 Smithville Rd., Eastampton. Starting at 7:15 - 8:15 PM. Please bring a water bottle, beach towel, or blanket. This event is FREE; registration is required.

Friday Forum: National Pollinator Week

In celebration of National Pollinator Week (June 19-25), join Naturalist Jen Bulava for a walk around the field edges to look for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds and appreciate “the little things that “run the world.” While walking, learn about the current status of pollinators and ways we can help them survive. Registration is required.

Reception for The Art of Pattie Ingenbrandt

Reception: June 23, 5-7 pm Focusing primarily on portraiture, Pattie chooses subjects that captivate her in some manner or strike an emotional feeling. Painting her beloved Labrador, Penny, was an inspiration and a catalyst for her many commissioned canine portraits. Working in oils with a limited palette and layers of glazing , she captures the eyes of her subjects, as they tell the real story. The exhibit continues through July 8. Gallery hours: Thursday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Sunday, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Earth Fair

Rain Barrel Making Workshop at Earth Fair

Rain Barrel Workshop at Earth Fair Registration is required, $47 per person. First 16 paid participants will make a rain barrel. Sponsored by Rutgers Cooperative Extension & Burlington County

Chair Yoga

Chair yoga? Whaaaat…why? How? Not for me, you say; give it a try because chair yoga is for anyone who sits. Most humans in the United States spend 10 hours per day sitting. A sedentary lifestyle contributes to Heart disease, Diabetes, Obesity, Cancer Backaches, Dementia, Depression, and Muscle Degeneration. Chair-based yoga offers similar benefits to traditional yoga practice, which can be done while sitting at your desk! So, no need to carve out time for a workout during your super hectic day. The benefits of chair yoga: Increased flexibility, Improved strength, Improved proprioception (knowing where your body is in space), Reduced stress, Reduced pain, Improved pain management skills better sleep. Join the Burlington County Parks System at the Lyceum, 307 High St., Mt Holly, from 6 - 7 pm. Registration is required, and chairs are provided.

TOBATA by Toby

Tobata by Toby is an exciting interval class focused on improving cardiovascular fitness and muscle endurance with featured movements in intervals followed by a rest period. Join us and reap the benefits of this exercise class from 10:00 to 11:00 am. This class meets at Pennington Park, 801 Creek Rd., Delanco. Registration is required; bring an exercise mat. This event is FREE; registration is required.

Explore Drawing: Perspective with Pencil

This summer in our June Drawing class we will explore drawing with pencils. Gain skills by completing a drawing using our materials or bring your own. Any artistic level is welcomed. Feel free to drop-in anytime during this 1.5-hour Tuesday 5:30-7pm evening class. Register for both! Instructor: Leeannwyn Stoner

Yoga

Slow down your week with Holly Carrington with a vinyasa flow yoga class, a perfect balance of challenging and calming postures, and cool down with stretches that ideally end your night. This class is 60 minutes and will take place outdoors on the beautiful front lawn of the Farmhouse at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Rd., Moorestown starting at 6 pm. Bring a yoga mat.

Lunchtime Walk

Lunchtime walks are an excellent opportunity to exercise, explore nature, meet new friends, and get to know parks in your backyard. Walking has many health benefits; join this healthy one-hour lunchtime walk at Smithville Park. We will meet outside the Visitors Center and leave at noon. Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, bring water, and let's get moving! The route is approximately 2.5 miles with some elevation and stairs. Feel free to walk at your own pace.

Country Line Dancing

We are excited to announce the return of the 2023 Country Line Dancing series at the Burlington County Fairgrounds. Did you ever want to learn Country Line Dances? Now is your chance! Country Line Dancing takes place in the beautiful pavilion at the Fairgrounds, and all ages are welcome! Show off your skills or learn the basics! The dancing begins at 7 PM and will be done by 10 PM. Jeremy Duncan will be giving dance lessons throughout the night. The Fairground is located at 1990 Jacksonville/Jobstown Rd., Columbus. Parking is at the Red Barn, gate #1. This event is Free; Registration is required.

Summer Frog Walk Series

With 32 species of toads, frogs, salamanders, and newts, NJ is a unique amphibian hotspot in the region. Come learn about your croaking neighbors during the Summer Frog Walk Series with Dr. Carlos Martínez Rivera, Curator of Living Collections at the DaVinci Science Center. We will walk into the nearby woods and wetlands in our parks to look and listen for amphibian species. Wear rubber boots or shoes you don't mind getting muddy. Registration is required.

Movie Night - Black Panther Wakanda Forever

Come out early to Crystal Lake Park and have a picnic in the park. Bring a blanket or chairs; don’t forget your favorite food or snacks. Inclement weather will postpone this event. Admission is FREE.

Lichen Appreciation

Is it a fungus? Algae? Cyanobacteria? Join Naturalist Gina to discover these mysterious organisms we call lichen. We’ll look for and practice identifying a few lichen species that inhabit our parks.