Our 2nd annual Pirates and Mermaid event is sure to be a splashing good time! Pirate games are a must play when you’re here. Check out the booty of our merchants and vendors.
On the 2nd Friday of every month, delve into the life, history, and culture of Down Jersey at the Bayshore Center. There you can sit in on the speaker series or tour the museum; or simply sit back, relax, take in the vista, and enjoy the live music. Food and beverage available. Bayshore Center at Bivalve Hours of Operation (Museum, Cafe & Pub) - Thursday 4pm - 8pm, Sat 12-5pm & Sunday 12- 5pm (May - October) Sail on the historic oyster schooner and New Jersey’s official tall ship, the AJ Meeerwald. Visiting ports throughout NJ in 2024. Visit Bayshorecenter.org for more information.
Open Late with FREE Admission 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. rain or shine! WheatonArts is open late on two special Wednesdays this summer! Experience the grounds with creative activities designed for the entire family from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Highlights include a glass mask design contest in the Glass Studio, collaborative glassmaking demonstrations, special exhibit tours in the Museum of American Glass and Folklife Center, a Community Mural Squares art project, free family art activities, a campus-wide scavenger hunt, live music, and more. Wheaton Wednesday dates are FREE to the public, part of WheatonArts Family Days! Presented by PNC Arts Alive!
We all have to start somewhere! This course will introduce students to beginning glassblowing techniques and proper studio safety practices. Students will learn to gather glass, learn about the proper usage of glassblowing tools, how to create basic shapes and glass-blown forms, and how to work in a team setting. Class time will be divided between demonstrations and supervised work time. This course is designed for students with no experience or very minimal knowledge of glassblowing skills. No previous classes are required for this course. Class Duration: 6 sessions, 15 hours total Location: Glass Studio Pet Policy: Visitors are NOT permitted to bring pets onto the WheatonArts campus. Only Service Dogs, as defined by the ADA, are welcome on the grounds. Ages: 16 & above Class Limit: 4 to 8 people eats are limited and booked on a first-come, first-reserve basis. Besides an auto-generated email receipt, you will receive a confirmation email from the Director of Education and Artist Services, Pamela Weichmann. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at 856.825.6800 ext. 112 or by emailing pweichmann@wheatonarts.org.
Run, ride or walk on the track! This is a FREE event, hosted in partnership with Inspira Health to promote the health and wellness of our community. This event is held every third Thursday evening March through October. We get started as soon as the track activity finishes up for the day, typically 5-6pm and run the event until dusk. In the event of inclement weather or another change we will update accordingly via this page, the Facebook Event Page, and also post on our main Facebook page.
We all have to start somewhere! This course will introduce students to beginning glassblowing techniques and proper studio safety practices. Students will learn to gather glass, learn about the proper usage of glassblowing tools, how to create basic shapes and glass-blown forms, and how to work in a team setting. Class time will be divided between demonstrations and supervised work time. This course is designed for students with no experience or very minimal knowledge of glassblowing skills. No previous classes are required for this course. Class Duration: 6 sessions, 15 hours total Location: Glass Studio Pet Policy: Visitors are NOT permitted to bring pets onto the WheatonArts campus. Only Service Dogs, as defined by the ADA, are welcome on the grounds. Ages: 16 & above Class Limit: 4 to 8 people eats are limited and booked on a first-come, first-reserve basis. Besides an auto-generated email receipt, you will receive a confirmation email from the Director of Education and Artist Services, Pamela Weichmann. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at 856.825.6800 ext. 112 or by emailing pweichmann@wheatonarts.org.
Get your kids out-of-doors and exploring the natural wonders of summer. This educational program is immersive, hands-on, experiential learning-fun for the whole family. June 21st at 6pm– Fishing, Knot Tying, Archery, and more at Outdoor Explorers’ Night July 19th at 6pm – Learn about all the life you net in the stream at Creek Critters August 30th at 7pm– Gaze at the stars over Belleplain State Forest at the Astronomy Night For more information and to RSVP email info@CUMauriceRiver.org
On the 2nd Friday of every month, delve into the life, history, and culture of Down Jersey at the Bayshore Center. There you can sit in on the speaker series or tour the museum; or simply sit back, relax, take in the vista, and enjoy the live music. Food and beverage available. Bayshore Center at Bivalve Hours of Operation (Museum, Cafe & Pub) - Thursday 4pm - 8pm, Sat 12-5pm & Sunday 12- 5pm (May - October) Sail on the historic oyster schooner and New Jersey’s official tall ship, the AJ Meeerwald. Visiting ports throughout NJ in 2024. Visit Bayshorecenter.org for more information.
