Events
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Native Seed Sowing Extravaganza: Hopewell
Hopewell Valley Central High School 259 Pennington Titusville Rd, Pennington$5 per ready-to-go greenhouse jugs loaded with seeds (grows ~10 native seedlings) Experienced volunteers will help you select seeds and prepare for success.
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Science Under the Stars: Galactic Monsters – Active Supermassive Black Holes & their Effect on Galaxies
New Jersey State Museum 205 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ, United StatesJoin us in the Planetarium for this free talk with Dr. Lauranne Lanz, The College of New Jersey. Astronomers have found that nearly every galaxy hosts a supermassive black hole at its center. In some galaxies, these slumbering behemoths roar to life as active galactic nuclei (AGN). Join us in the planetarium as Dr. Lauranne...
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“Illuminations” by Artist Jordan Eagles
Art at Bainbridge 158 Nassau Street, PrincetonIn this site-specific, light-based installation, artist Jordan Eagles, whose work is currently on view at Princeton University Art Museum’s Nassau Street gallery, Art@Bainbridge, projects glowing patterns onto the exterior of Bainbridge House, from resin panels created with blood donated by individuals living with HIV and gay men on PrEP. The gallery will be open late for visitors to explore the...
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Garden State Watercolor Society: Bob Sakson Exhibition
D&R Greenway Land Trust 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, NJ, United StatesExhibition honoring late New Jersey watercolor artist Bob Sakson, featuring 36 original en plein air works of New Jersey and Pennsylvania landscapes and historic sites. Sales benefit the Garden State Watercolor Society and D&R Greenway Land Trust. A reception will be held on Sunday, January 11, from 2–4 p.m. The reception is open to the...
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Santa’s Sweet Shop at MarketFair
MarketFair Mall 3535 US-1, West Windsor, NJ, United StatesEnjoy festive cheer and create sweet memories & sweet holiday treats! 🗓Dates: Wednesdays, December 3, 10, & 17 ⏰Times: Workshops at 5-5:45PM & 6-6:45PM Limited spaces available. Reservations required. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 🤶Character Meet & Greet 📷Gingerbread-Themed Photo Moment 🧁Sweet Craft ☕Complimentary Hot Cocoa WEEKLY CHARACTER & CRAFT ACTIVITY Dec 3: Cindy Lou Who is here...
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Kelsey Review New Year Reading at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Lawrence Branch, Mercer County Library 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, NJ, United StatesStart the new year with creativity and inspiration at the Kelsey Review 2025 Issue Reading, held on Thursday, January 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System. The event celebrates Mercer County writers and poets and features readings from both established authors and emerging voices. Attendees...
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Triva in the Winery
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesTest your knowledge, have fun, and win prizes with DJ Iron Mike in the Terhune Orchards Winery. Rounds will include categories such as General Knowledge, Entertainment, History & Geography, Sports, and Name That Tune. Grab your team and come out for a fun evening! No cover charge. Trivia kicks off at 6pm. Save the date...
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Read and Explore: Animal Tracks
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesTerhune Orchards Read and Explore Program is our winter education series, following the popular seasonal Read and Pick Program. The second Read and Explore program is Animal Tracks. Educators will read books about animals in winter and talk about wintertime in nature. After story time, we will make bird feeders with wild bird seed for...
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Meet the Curators Tour: Northern Family, Southern Ties
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesExperience a behind-the-scenes, after-hours look at Morven’s newest exhibition, Northern Family, Southern Ties, with Morven’s curators and research team. The result of three years of research, this exhibit complicates the more traditional understanding of the “North” and “South” by following two families before, during, and after the Civil War and the interstate movement of the...
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After Noon Concert Series at the Princeton University Chapel
Princeton University ChapelThe After Noon Concert Series is a weekly opportunity for the Princeton Community to enjoy performances at the Princeton University Chapel by various local, national, and international organists. These half-hour concerts showcase the flexibility of the magnificent Skinner/Mander Chapel organ. Each visiting organist rehearses and performs, bringing forth a different voice and character from the organ.
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Friends of the Lawrence Library January Book Sale
Lawrence Branch, Mercer County Library 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, NJ, United StatesDates:• Early Admission: Thursday, January 29, 1–4 p.m.• General Sale: Friday, January 30–Monday, February 2 Location:Lawrence Headquarters Branch, Mercer County Library System2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ The Friends of the Lawrence Library will hold their January Book Sale featuring thousands of used, gently read books for all ages. The sale opens to the public on...
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May’s Barden Café at Herrontown Woods
Herrontown Woods NJ, United StatesFreshly brewed coffee and homemade treats at a delightful pop-up café in the Woods. Join community members at the Botanical Art Garden (Barden), next to the main parking lot, 600 Snowden Lane. All proceeds support stewardship and programming at Herrontown Woods! (In the event of inclement weather, check with the Herrontown Woods folks to see...
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Winery Weekend Music Series
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesJoin for cheer in the winery to enjoy live music and meet up with family and friends. With indoor seating in the wine barn among the wine tanks and outdoor seating with firepits. Enjoy hot mulled wine, tasting flights of Terhune favorite wines, and wine by the glass. All ages can have fun with s’mores...
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Free Carillon Concert at Princeton University
Princeton University Graduate College, Grover Cleveland Tower 88 College Road West, Princeton, NJ, United StatesPrinceton University Carillon continues tradition of free Sunday concerts Celebrating more than 30 years of community recitals, the Princeton University Carillon continues to host free Sunday concerts for the public. Performances begin at 1 p.m. and are held rain or shine at the Graduate College, 88 College Road West. The carillon, housed in Cleveland Tower,...
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Restoring Works of Art
Dorothea's House 120 John Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesRestoration is defined as the act of returning something to a former condition, which raises many complex questions when applied to the restoration of historical artifacts and works of art. And why do we restore works of art at all? Bart Devolder, chief conservator of the Princeton University Art Museum, will discuss these issues, using...
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Stitch n’ Knit at Hopewell Public Library
Hopewell Public Library 13 E Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United StatesThe Hopewell Public Library will host a knitting club — both virtual and in person — for interested adults. Participants can come to the library to socialize and work on current knitting projects with Nina Lane, or join by Zoom to connect remotely. The club meets the first Tuesday of each month from 2 to...
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Hopewell Public Library Book Club
Hopewell Public Library 13 E Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United StatesJoin the Hopewell Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for the HPL Book Club. The event is offered both in person and by Zoom. Check the library’s website to see which literary selection will be discussed next: redlibrary.org/events.html.
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Pianist Emmanuel Ax Performs at McCarter Theatre
Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United StatesEight-time GRAMMY Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax is renowned for his poetic temperament, deeply felt interpretations, and unparalleled virtuosity. Whether performing a timeless sonata or premiering a new work, his artistry reflects a profound love for music and its power to inspire. As The New York Times declares, Ax’s performances are “never less than spellbinding.” A...
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Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesVisit us at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery tasting room as we start the celebration of Valentine's Day. Enjoy chocolate baked goods homemade from Terhune’s own bakery which are delicious with our award-winning wines. Bring your loved one, friends and family to enjoy sweet treats. For this weekend, we are offering a special wine and...
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No One is Forgotten: An Immersive Opera Drama, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater at Princeton University
Wallace Theater at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus 122 Alexander St, Hurley Gallery and CoLab at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus, NJ, United StatesNo One is Forgotten: An Immersive Opera Drama is a story of intimacy, surrender and the will to survive. A soundscape of foley arts, actors, electronics, instrumentalists, and classical vocalists creates a world where the audience can experience storytelling through psycho-acoustic sound design techniques and their imagination. The work tells the story of Lali and Beng,...
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Reading by Hala Alyan and Creative Writing Seniors, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing and Labyrinth Books
Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesAward-winning novelist, poet and memoirist Hala Alyan, winner of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize and the Arab American Book Award, reads from her work along with several creative writing seniors. The C.K. Williams Reading Series showcases senior thesis students of the Program in Creative Writing with established writers as special guests. Alyan’s books will be...
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Fall 2025 Student Film Screenings, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Visual Arts
James Stewart Film Theater at 185 Nassau St. 185 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ, United StatesThe Program in Visual Arts presents 40+ short student films created in fall 2025 semester courses, including “Filmmaking: 16mm Analog Film Production” and “Making the Vampire Film” taught by Christopher Harris; “Representation in Documentary Filmmaking” taught by Bent-Jorgen Perlmutt; “Animation I” taught by Tim Szetela; “Alternative Fiction: Short Form Filmmaking” taught by Nicolás Pereda; and ...
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Roxey Ballet’s Journey Back to the 80’s
Mill Ballet School 243 N Union St, Lambertville, NJ, United StatesWe’re officially ONE MONTH OUT from the return of Journey Back to the 80’s, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for this totally rad experience! If you loved it before, get ready to relive the energy, nostalgia, and iconic music that made the 80’s unforgettable. Performances will be held at the Mill Ballet...
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Liminality by Matthew Cooperberg ’26, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater at Princeton University
Drapkin Studio at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus 122 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesIn this new play by Princeton senior Matthew Cooperberg, Quinn Marion rebels against academia in their pursuit of proving quantum mechanics false. Grace Sy navigates a gender crisis to find themself with the help of old friends. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure called Kit encourages both of them to experiment in increasingly dangerous ways. As they...
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Small Explorers Learning Together – Colors & Feelings
New Jersey State Museum 205 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ, United StatesSmall Explorers Learning Together is the Museum's program for children ages 1 - 5 years old and their caregiver(s). The class is offered on the 2nd Saturday or the following Thursday, both at 9:30 am. In this month's class, children will learn how to use sight to find colors in works of art. They'll be...
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Science Under the Stars: The Cosmic Origin of the Elements, from Hydrogen to Gold
New Jersey State Museum Planetarium 205 West State Street (25 min from downtown Princeton), TrentonJoin us in the planetarium for this free talk with guest speaker Zachary Andalman, Princeton University. Matter is made up of atomic elements like Hydrogen, Carbon, Oxygen, Iron, Aluminium, Gold, and Uranium. But where do the elements come from? Explore the cosmic factories where the elements are forged, from the inferno of the big bang...
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Speaker Event: What Can We Do to Solve NJ’s Housing Affordability Crisis?
Local nonprofit, Housing Initiatives of Princeton, in partnership with the Princeton Public Library, is hosting Matthew Hersh, the VP of Policy & Advocacy from the Housing & Community Development Network of NJ. Join us to learn how the community is mobilizing to drive change through housing policy in the new legislative session, under a new...
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3rd Annual Yinghua International School Spring Night Market
Princeton Shopping CenterExperience the Magic of an Asian Night Market in Princeton! YingHua International School invites you to the Spring Night Market Fundraiser on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Princeton Shopping Center—a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and a fundraiser supporting YingHua International School! What's an Asian Night Market? A lively, open-air festival filled with mouthwatering street food, dazzling cultural performances, interactive activities, and...
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