Connect the Lots - Camden

Connect the Lots - Camden Connect the Lots is an initiative to bring cultural & recreational activities to vacant lots & underused parks to create safe civic spaces in Camden.

Connect the Lots, funded by The Kresge Foundation, is a community led initiative to implement placeamking activities in vacant lots and underused parks in the North Camden and Cooper-Grant neighborhoods in Camden, NJ. The project seeks to create temporary, high-quality, safe outdoor spaces that are consistently programed with local cultural and recreational activities. By enhancing and reenergizin

g physical connections between these two communities and other parts of the city, Connect the Lots seeks to break down barriers that currently isolate communites and discourage residents, employees and visitors from interacting and spending time outside in Camden. Connect the Lots focuses on implementing creative day-to-night programing in the vacant and underutilized parks and spaces. The purpose of this page is to act as a platform to list and discuss important cultural, arts, recreational, and other community events in Camden and a way stay or get involved.

⚽🌙 IT'S HAPPENING TONIGHT!Camden Night Gardens 2026: Celebrating a World of Soccer!🗓️ Friday, May 29 | 4–8PM📍 Cooper's P...
05/29/2026

⚽🌙 IT'S HAPPENING TONIGHT!
Camden Night Gardens 2026: Celebrating a World of Soccer!
🗓️ Friday, May 29 | 4–8PM
📍 Cooper's Poynt Park, 801-811 Delaware Ave, Camden, NJ 08102
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Come out for a night full of rides, live music, and entertainment💙

🚌 Can't find parking? Lot 15 & 16 located across from Coopers Poynt Park

🪪 Heads up: If you're 18+, please bring a valid ID. 17 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

05/29/2026
05/29/2026

Join Downtown Camden Young Professionals on June 4 at Adventure Aquarium for an evening of networking, connection, and community building with fellow young professionals. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and reserve your spot!

UPDATE: Due to forecast rain, this event has been postponed until June 6th.We are kicking off the Summer at Cooper River...
05/21/2026

UPDATE: Due to forecast rain, this event has been postponed until June 6th.

We are kicking off the Summer at Cooper River Water Trail, featuring kayaking, fishing, music, food, and more!

📍Cramer Hill Waterfront Park, Camden, NJ 08105

⏰11 AM to 1 PM

See you on the river! 🍃🐟

🌿 Important update: Camden Night Gardens is postponed to Friday, May 29th, due to the weather. Join us on the new date, ...
05/20/2026

🌿 Important update: Camden Night Gardens is postponed to Friday, May 29th, due to the weather. Join us on the new date, same time, same location, and same vibes.

We look forward to welcoming you under better skies! Mark your calendar, share this post, and bring your friends! 🧡🖤

📍Cooper's Poynt Park | 4–8PM | Camden, NJ

FREE Camden Loop Rides to the event.

Want to try Kayaking or fishing but haven't had the chance to? Join us this Saturday at Cramer Hill Waterfront park for ...
05/18/2026

Want to try Kayaking or fishing but haven't had the chance to?

Join us this Saturday at Cramer Hill Waterfront park for the summer kickoff!

UPDATE: Due to rain in the forecast this event has been postponed until June 6th.

Copper River Water Trail Summer Kickoff is Saturday, May 23rd, 20206 from 11 AM to 1 PM, featuring kayaking, fishing, and more!

We look forward to kicking off the summer with our community!

Address: Cramer Hill Waterfront Park, Camden, NJ 08105

A big thanks to our partners for this event: New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Camden Community Partnership, Upstream Alliance , Camden County Government , Connect the Lots - Camden, City of Camden Government

05/18/2026

Picnic in the Park continues! 🌷🌞

Bring your blanket and friends and we'll supply the games, music, and giveaways. Food will be available for purchase. Celebrate summer in Downtown Camden!

📅 Tuesday, June 3rd
🌧️ Rain date: Tuesday, June 10th
⌚ 1PM to 4PM
📍 Roosevelt Plaza Park (520 Market St.)

05/18/2026

This Friday from 4:00-8:00PM, we’ll be at Cooper’s Poynt Park (801-811 Delaware Ave, Camden, NJ 08102)! 🥳

Tag who you're bringing below 👇

🔞An adult MUST accompany all individuals 17 and under. Guests 18+ will be required to show an ID.


Rain Date: May 29th, same time and place.

The Philadelphia Flyers are hitting the road again!The Ignite the Orange Bus Tour returns this Friday ahead of Round 2 a...
05/07/2026

The Philadelphia Flyers are hitting the road again!

The Ignite the Orange Bus Tour returns this Friday ahead of Round 2 against the Hurricanes, bringing special guests, giveaways, and more to stops across the region.

Catch the energy right here in Camden at Roosevelt Park Plaza starting at 1:40 PM.
Let's go FLYERS! 🔥

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01/16/2026

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