Weekend Planner, Nov. 16-18

Last Updated on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 05:30 pm Written by Laura Stetser Friday, November 16, 2012 01:00 am

Pictured from in center in a picture from last year's fall craft show is Kaden Dodd, then 6, wearing a hat crocheted by his mother. Kaden visits the table of Connie Garrett, left, and Michelle Mason who are selling Hershey bars dressed for the holidays, salt-dough snowmen and other crafts. All live in Egg Harbor Township.

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP- From crafting and shopping to stargazing and holiday-themed events, the many events scheduled around the township this weekend should offer something for everyone. Details on each are below:

Public skywatch

The South Jersey Astronomy Club will host a public skywatch 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 on the lawn of the Egg Harbor Township branch of the Atlantic County Library. Open to all ages. Call (609) 927-8664.

Township craft show

The third annual Holiday Craft Show will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the township Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave. Free parking and free admission. Santa will visit for photos 1-3 p.m. Vendor applications are available at www.ehtgov.org.

Thanksgiving craft

The Egg Harbor Township branch of the Atlantic County Library will present a Thanksgiving craft workshop 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 for children ages 6-11. Registration required. Call (609) 927-8664.

Santa arrives Saturday

Santa arrives with an indoor parade at the Shore Mall 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 in the commons area across from the Children’s Museum. Before he arrives, a special performance by the Give and Take Jugglers will be held. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the jugglers’ show, which features a three-person circus, aerial fabric, trapeze and tight wire as well as comedy. Santa will be available for pictures and photo packages will be available for purchase. Contact (609) 484-0232.