Haddy’s Birthday Party.

Sunday, October 12, 12 – 4 PM

We are having a Birthday Party for Haddonfield’s favorite dinosaur! The bronze sculpture is turning 22, and Downtown Haddonfield and the Borough are hosting a night of family-friendly events.

Dino Egg Hunt along Kings Highway, starting at 12 PM. Dinosaur eggs with REAL dinosaurs will be scattered across Downtown Haddonfield ONE EGG PER CHILD, please!

Educational Demos by Edelman Fossil Park and story time with the Haddonfield Public Library in Haddy Lane at 1:00 and 1:30 PM.

Sing Happy Birthday to Haddy – 2:00 pm at the sculpture on Kings Highway and Lantern Lane. Treats sponsored by Sweet T’s bakery (while supply lasts). FOR CHILDREN ONLY, please.

Dino Dance Off – 3:00 pm in Haddy Lane by the Gazebo! All dancers must be in costume (dinosaurs, dragons, unicorns, cryptic and reptiles alike are all welcomed) and whoever has the best dance moves will win a prize.

DJ Frank Staff will be spinning in Kings Court starting at 11 AM. Other non-profits might have things to offer in Kings Court. 

The original marl pit site on Maple Avenue, where the Hadrosaurus Foulki bones were found, has a historical marker that is celebrating its 41st Birthday!

Join the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum for an unforgettable journey into the world of the Hadrosaur, at 1 PM with our very own prehistoric resident! “A Day in the Life of Haddy” brings the ancient past to life through engaging storytelling in an immersive presentation that will transport you back 66 million years.

Discover how Haddy the Hadrosaur lived, moved, ate, and thrived in a dynamic ecosystem filled with towering trees, ancient rivers, and fearsome predators. Perfect for families, students, and dino-lovers of all ages, this program combines science, imagination, and fun to paint a vivid picture of the Dinosaur World.