Crafts
Anti-Loneliness Letter Writing Club
Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch, 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, USAEveryone is invited to join Letter Writing Club. Each month, we gather to write letters and be together. Bring your own stationery or use ours: we have a card and postcard exchange. This is an event for adults aged 18 and over.
Neurodiverse Crafting Circle
Princeton Public Library - STEAM StudioNeurodivergent individuals looking to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home.
Art at Night
Princeton Makes 301 N. Harrison St, Princeton, NJ, United StatesA night of art making, live music, cafe activities and a raffle at the Princeton Makes studios and store, at the Princeton Shopping Center.
Going Bananas Easter Bunny Hoppy Springtime Celebration Event at MarketFair
MarketFair Mall 3535 US-1, West Windsor, NJ, United StatesTo welcome the Easter Bunny and the start of Spring, MarketFair welcomes families to this free "Despicable Me" themed event inspired by the upcoming summer movie release. Registration is requested but not required. Walk-ins always welcome. Snag a photo op with a minion character meet & greet, enjoy a thrilling adventure on an amazing roller...
Family-Friendly Art Workshop: Discovering Your Magic
Pennington United Methodist Church 60 South Main Street, Pennington, NJ, United StatesRegistration required: https://discoveringyourmagic.eventbrite.com Experience art as play in this family-friendly workshop! Artist Jane Zamost will help us unlock our own unique magic by letting our minds flow and the creative process to unfold with family and community. We will use an array of materials to create art that explores and celebrates what makes each one...
Hands-on Weaving Presentation
Pennington Public Library 30 N. Main St., PenningtonOne of Circe’s prized possessions was her loom, a gift from Daedelus. Weaving provided Circe a creative outlet as well as a means to make cloth. Meanwhile Penelope used her loom to both weave and “unweave” her work each night, stalling her suitors and keeping her husband Odysseus alive. In this hands-on on presentation, you...
Neurodiverse Crafting Circle
Princeton Public Library - STEAM StudioNeurodivergent individuals looking to connect with others are invited to attend a craft session to work on creative projects brought from home.
Family Art Workshop: Make Your Own Greek Vase, Drop-In
Pennington Public Library 30 N. Main St., PenningtonJoin Allegra D’Adamo and Leslie Sullivan, Princeton University Art Museum Docents, to explore what art can reveal about daily life in ancient Greece. Using images from the Museum’s collections, children and families will explore ancient artifacts and “decode” their meaning to make art-to-self connections and art-to-world connections. Then create and decorate your own Greek vase....
Fresh Flower Market: The Garden Club of Princeton Spring French Market
The Garden Club of Princeton is hosting its annual spring flower market! Come shop beautiful and affordable cut flower arrangements to brighten up your home for spring or make someone’s day with a surprise gift! The market will feature cut flower arrangements handmade by the club's members - many of whom are professional florists and...
West Windsor Arts Council Member Show Opening Reception
West Windsor Arts Center 952 Alexander Road , West Windsor, NJ, United StatesJoin us for our annual Member Show: Leave Your Mark. This exhibition focuses on the techniques and layers that build an artwork. Whether you're looking at mark-making, brush strokes, pencil marks, or even fingerprints in clay, it’s inspiring to see the artist's hand in their work. Fiona Clark will be the juror for this Event....
Creating Foraged Flower Art with Liz Cutler
April 14 (1:00 – 3:00 PM) (foraging and pressing flowers) June 23 (1:00 – 3:00 PM) (creating arrangements and enjoying snacks) Your ticket gets you BOTH sessions! In this two-session experience, you will walk through nature to learn how to gather beautiful flowers and press them with wilderness guide, sustainability teacher, and talented artist Liz...
Creative Drypoint Etching Using TetraPak Plates
West Windsor Arts Center 952 Alexander Road , West Windsor, NJ, United StatesJoin teaching artist Amanda Chesney for a relaxed printmaking session using upcycled Tetrapak packaging materials as the base of your images. $5 Materials fee due to the teaching artist at the beginning of the workshop.
Sara Davis Buechner Plays Beethoven with the PSO
Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Princeton University Alexander Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United StatesPrinceton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents award-winning pianist Sara David Buechner in performances of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 on a program with John Luther Adams’ Become River and Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 4. Rossen Milanov conducts. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Campus, Princeton, NJ. Tickets: start at $35 (children 5-17 who are...
The Montgomery Arts Council’s Arts & Crafts Spring Show
1060 State Road (Route 206), Princeton NJ 1060 State Road (Route 206), PrincetonLooking for a local weekend arts & craft show? Join us on May 18th & 19th in welcoming 30 professional local and regional crafters, including glass makers, ceramic artists, jewelry artisans, papermakers, woodworkers, folk artists, textile artists and so much more. You’ll be sure to find something unique and special. Check our website (MontgomeryArtsCouncil.org) to...
Community Post Office: A Celebration of the Mail Art of Ulises Carrión
Cotsen Children's Library 1 Washington Road, PrincetonThe Cotsen Children's Library is celebrating the final weekend of the Ulisis Carrión exhibit with hands-on activities and children’s gallery tours! Carrión was one of the most influential of all modern artists engaged in the book, and a vital force in the mail art movement of the 1970s. Join us in making colorful and dynamic...
Juneteenth Community Celebration
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesJoin us at Morven Museum and Garden for a celebration of Juneteenth! Stop by our table and create your own Achi board, an addictive game for all ages originating from Ghana. Play with your friends, learn more about us and celebrate this historic holiday with West Windsor Arts! This event is being hosted at Morven...
Final Weekend of Magnetism Exhibit Activities at Dohm Alley
Dohm Alley, by 100 Nassau Street, Princeton 100-102 Nassau Street, PrincetonSince late June, the Princeton Einstein Museum’s exhibit, “Einstein’s Attraction to Magnetism,” has been on display in Dohm Alley next to 100 Nassau Street in downtown Princeton. An estimated 20,000 people enjoyed learning more about Einstein, his childhood, and how we use magnetism at home, at work, and in cutting edge energy research. On the...
Summer Market Series at Princeton Shopping Center
Princeton Shopping Center 301 N Harrison St, PrincetonJoin us for four special Summer Sundays in the magical courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center! Join us as the entire courtyard transforms into a vibrant marketplace featuring a wide range of goods including vintage items, textiles, apparel, handmade works from artisans, crafters, jewelry, and more. Direct vendor-related inquiries to events@brilliantconventions.com and find the vendor application...
Happy Birthday Bilbo Baggins!
Cotsen Children's Library 1 Washington Road, Princeton +1 moreThis September is Bilbo’s birthday, and the Cotsen Children’s Library is throwing a bash that will be the talk of Hobbiton! Turn yourself invisible, craft a hobbit door, cultivate a garden, steal a coin from Smaug, embark on a campus quest, say hello to Gandalf, and enter to win one of three prize bags stuffed...
Art at Night- Princeton Makes Celebrates 3
Princeton Makes 301 N. Harrison St, Princeton, NJ, United States +1 moreCelebrate the 3rd anniversary of Princeton Makes at the Art at Night Party! Enjoy an evening of artistic fun with live models for drawing, vibrant live music, and complimentary refreshments. There will be art-making activities for all ages, so everyone can join in the creativity. Bring your own beverages and soak in the good vibes...
Princeton Green House Tour 2024
The Princeton Green House Tour is back for 2024! On September 28th you'll get a chance to step inside six sustainable homes in Princeton. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required. Presented in partnership by the Princeton Environmental Commission and Sustainable Princeton. Get FREE tickets at www.princetongreenhousetour.com
Nature Art: Pressed Plant Pumpkins at the Mountain Lakes House
Mountain Lakes House 57 Mountain Avenue, PrincetonCome join the Friends of Princeton Open Space on Saturday, October 19th at 1:00 PM for a creative event at Mountain Lakes House. Get ready to unleash your artistic side as we create beautiful pressed plant pumpkins on the patio! This hands-on workshop will allow you to connect with nature and create a unique piece...
Make A Scarecrow
Montgomery Veterans Park Harlingen Road, Belle Mead, NJ, United StatesGet ready to get your scarecrow on because our favorite Build Your Own Scarecrow event is back! Kids of all ages are invited to unleash their creativity. Just bring your own clothes, and we'll supply the fluff and fabulous decorations! Will your scarecrow be a fright fest or a goofy giggle? Each creation is guaranteed...
Howl-O-Ween
Montgomery Township Municipal Building 100 Community Drive, Skillman, NJ, United StatesPets of all varieties! Put on your best costume and come to Howl-o-een at Montgomery’s farmers’ market. Let your inner beast show! Four-legged Ghouls To Take Over Montgomery Farmers' Market on October 26! • Pet Costumes Galore! • Fall-Themed Photo booth • Make a witch's broom, corn hole, face painting • SAVE Adoption Drive •...
HomeFront’s Holiday Market: Shop With a Purpose
Shop with a purpose this holiday season at HomeFront’s Holiday Market 2024, an arts and crafts event – Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 from 9 am – 3 pm each day at 1880 Princeton Ave., Lawrenceville. Proceeds go to supporting local families in need. Shoppers will have the opportunity to buy one-of-kind gifts,...
HomeFront’s Holiday Market
HomeFront Lawrence Location 1800 Princeton Ave #3, Lawrence, New JerseyHOMEFRONT’S HOLIDAY MARKET “Homemade for the Holidays” Supports Local Families in Need Shop with a purpose this holiday season at HomeFront’s Holiday Market 2024, an arts and crafts event with proceeds going to support local families in need. The theme for this year’s festive Holiday Market is “Homemade for the Holidays” and features over 40...
Holiday French Market Hosted By The Garden Club of Princeton
The Corner of Nassau St. and University Pl. PrincetonBundle up and visit the Holiday French Market at Mercer Island. A variety of holiday arrangements, amaryllis, narcissus and other gifts will be available for purchase. All proceeds support GCP Community Trust projects. The sale is outside on the corner of Nassau St and University Place in downtown Princeton (across from Sotheby's Realty). We look...
Holiday Arrangements & Wine Tasting
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesJoin Terhune Orchards owner Reuwai Mount Hanewald to create a festive holiday arrangements with greens, flowers, berries and other decorative items while enjoying wine and light fare with friends. Registration is required, $45 per person includes all materials and wine tasting flight. https://terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/2024holiday
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesSpecialty decorated wreaths make wonderful show pieces for your home and special ways to greet your guests on your front door. Pam Mount is well known for creating beautiful holiday displays here at the farm. Learn her secrets during the Holiday Wreath Workshop on Sat. Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. You will make a Colonial...
Cocoa & Crafts
MarketFair Mall 3535 US-1, West Windsor, NJ, United StatesEnjoy festive cheer with complimentary hot cocoa and holiday-themed crafts joined by a different character each week. 6 sessions will be offered (2 each evening). Spaces are limited. Advance registration is required. Wednesday, December 4, 5-5:30PM & 6-6:30PM: Cindy Lou Who will entertain kids with her exciting Seussical tales, interact, do crafts and take photos!...