A Perfect Saturday Itinerary in Collingswood, NJ - Working in the Wild with Hub:868 - Issue No. 10
We love Collingswood and are so glad to call it home to Hub:868 and the allure of this town is no longer a secret. We celebrate Collingswood placing in the top three for USA Today’s Best Small Town Cultural Scene just this week. This town has an abundance of appealing qualities and while we’re usually here for the 9 to 5, we have planned the perfect Saturday in the ‘Wood for you to refresh your weekend and experience Collingswood at it's best! You don’t need your car for this one. Collingswood is a walkable town, and if you don’t live within walking distance, the PATCO train drops you right in the heart of downtown. Some would say that the attraction to this great town can be found in the many events, fairs, concerts and festivals. Check out the Collingswood Borough Event Lineup to see if something exciting is happening before heading out on your adventure. Whatever you enjoy, Collingswood has something to offer!

There is no better start to the weekend in Collingswood than hitting the Farmer’s Market. We have one of the largest Farmer’s Markets in the area and you can find so much more than produce! Insider tip: the best way to experience the market is to eat your way through the stands for breakfast. Bring a cooler and pick up all your produce, meats, prepared foods, and cheeses. Entertainers are always performing while shoppers graze and it's likely you'll find something to add to your garden or a gift for a loved one. You might even find the next love of your life - there are often dogs available for adoption! You can find the market under the PATCO (713 N Atlantic Ave, if you want to map it) from 8am until noon.
If strolling through the farmer’s market doesn't sound interesting, you could start your day at one of our amazing coffee shops. We have three uniquely delicious options to choose from - Grooveground Coffeebar, Revolution Coffee Roasters, and Endgrain Coffee Outpost. For something heavier, hit The Tortilla Press, Sabrina's Cafe, or Maria’s Bread Sandwiches for a delightful breakfast before continuing your adventure through town.

The next leg of this journey takes you through the many shops in town. We’ve counted at least 25 distinctly different stores open for your business! You can find clothing, gourmet foods, antiques, gifts, hand-crafted soaps, art, books, toys, music, and collector’s items among many other things. Haddon Ave. is bursting with opportunities to find just about anything you need or want. Or if you aren't in the mood to shop, experience a yoga, meditation, or exercise class - Ohm Grown Yoga, Yogawood, Yoga Rebellion, Upcycle Fitness, The Pilates Soul Studio and Holistic Movement all have Saturday classes.
👈 Click the Arrow to see Shops on Haddon Ave. with Saturday Hours
Santiago Sports 2 579 Haddon Ave. 11am-8pm
Elegant Star Boutique 581 Haddon Ave. 12pm-8pm
Forever Young Baby Shop 661 Haddon Ave. 10am-6pm
Cynplicity Artisan Soap Co. 684 Haddon Ave. 10am-6pm
Everette Wilson Designs 686 Haddon Ave. 11am-6pm
Time Lapse Vintage 689 Haddon Ave. 12pm-6pm
Clutter Vintage 697 Haddon Ave. 10am-6pm
Arts Plus Gallery 704 Haddon Ave. 10am-6pm
Marlene's Dress Shop 707 Haddon Ave. 11am-4pm
Galerie Marie 709 Haddon Ave. 11am-8pm
Dig This 717 Haddon Ave. 11am-6pm
The Candy Jar by 1892 721 Haddon Ave. 11am-7pm
Occasionette 724 Haddon Ave. 11am-7pm
Collingswood Hardware 726 Haddon Ave. 8am-4pm
Ida's Bookshop 734 Haddon Ave. 9am-6pm
Bavarian Gift Shop 738 Haddon Ave. 11:30am-9pm
Blue Moon Premium Olive Oil & Vinegar 742 Haddon Ave. 11am-6pm
McGarry's Jewelers 796 Haddon Ave. 10am-4pm
Inner Groove Records 798 Haddon Ave. 11am-6pm
The Principled Pet 802 Haddon Ave. 10am-7pm
Extraordinary ED 808 Haddon Ave. 10am-7pm
Ellis Antiques 810 Haddon Ave. 1:30pm-6:30pm
BESPOKE home + life 817 Haddon Ave. 12pm-7pm
East Coast Calligraphy 821 Haddon Ave. 10:30am-6pm
Quilted Nest 823 Haddon Ave. 10am-4pm
Wander Boutique 825 Haddon Ave. 10am-5pm
When it's time for a snack, stop in Wild & Co for a superfood juice. They have the best drinks. If juice and smoothies aren’t your thing, grab a treat at Haddon Culinary, DiBartolo Bakery, Gelato Dolceria, The Candy Jar, or Dulce Artisanal Pastry for something special.

You can take your treat with you on the next leg of your adventure - a walk around Knight Park. We’ve talked about Knight Park before (here)- it has an easy paved loop trail through the flat park of ball fields, a playground, a pond and picnic areas. Listen to birds sing and kids play along your stroll. If you're a history buff, you don't want to miss the Collings-Knight House at the south east corner of the park. Built in 1820, it is on the National Register of Historic Places and is significant as one of only two remaining local homes associated by direct bloodline with the area’s original settlers.

Your walk may have built up an appetite and now it’s time for lunch. There are so many options to choose from! Collingswood has over a dozen restaurants open for lunch on Saturday, you can pick from almost any cuisine - Chinese, American, Indian, Mexican, and more.
Click the Arrow to see 👈 Restaurants open for Lunch on Saturday
Oasis Mexican Grill 498 Haddon Ave. 11am-10pm
Stella Pizza 505 Haddon Ave. 11am-10pm
Circles Thai 8 Powell Ln. 11:30am-9:30pm
Indiya Flavors of India 608 Haddon Ave. 12pm-2:30pm & 4:30pm-9pm
Chow's Chinese Restaurant 657 Haddon Ave. 10:30am-10pm
Bobby Chez 33 W Collings Ave. 11am-6pm
Maria's Bread Sandwiches 685 Haddon Ave. 7:30am-2:30pm
Il Fiore 693 Haddon Ave. 11:45am-3pm & 4:30pm-10pm
The Tortilla Press 703 Haddon Ave. 11am-9pm
Sabrina's Cafe 714 Haddon Ave. 8am-3pm
Osaka 720 Haddon Ave. 12:30pm-10:30pm
The Pop Shop 729 Haddon Ave. 8am-8pm
Haddon Culinary 741 Haddon Ave. 8am-8pm
Healthy Garden Cafe 747 Haddon Ave. 9am-9pm
Villa Barone 753 Haddon Ave. 12pm-9pm
Cafe Antonio's 827 Haddon Ave. 10:30am-10:30pm
Now that we’ve bought all sorts of goodies and had plenty of good food, we can do something fun. Visit the Perkins Center for the Arts to view their gallery or maybe you’re taking their pottery class that starts on July 16th. For a more hands on option, stop by All Fired Up to paint some pre-made pottery. If visual arts aren’t your thing, maybe the vocal arts are? Even if you’re shy, Songbird Karaoke has private suites so you can belt it out with your friends and the rest of us won't hear you. Perhaps you’d prefer to use your logic and solve your way out of Exit 4 Escape Rooms. Or maybe some quiet time at the Library or a treatment at The Garden Medical Spa would be nice after your busy morning. Whatever you decide to do, you’re sure to find something on the Avenue that will pique your interest.
This busy day isn’t over yet, it's time to eat again and there are some outstanding dinner-only restaurants in town that we think you will like, especially if you like Italian food. We have a few upscale options if that is your fare of choice, or you can find French, American, or Thai and don’t forget that most of our more casual lunch recommendations are also open for dinner literally giving you a world of options right here in town.
👈 Click the Arrow to see Restaurants open for Dinner
Bistro Di Marino 492 Haddon Ave. 4:30pm-10pm
Sapori Trattoria Italiana 601 Haddon Ave. 5pm-10pm
Albertino's Italian 612 Haddon Ave. 5pm-9:30pm
Thai Basil 653 Haddon Ave. 5pm-10pm
June BYOB 690 Haddon Ave. 5pm-9pm
The Kitchen Consigliere 700 Haddon Ave. 4pm-10pm
Nunzio Ristorante Rustico 706 Haddon Ave. 4pm-9:30pm
Hearthside 801 Haddon Ave. 5pm-10pm
