BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Princeton, NJ local news - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://planetprinceton.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Princeton, NJ local news REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T120000 DTSTAMP:20260803T160129Z CREATED:20260803T160129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T160129Z UID:10055420-1785841200-1785844800@planetprinceton.com SUMMARY:Read & Pick: Corn DESCRIPTION:Read & Pick is an engaging educational program at Terhune Orchards that combines hands-on farm experiences with storytelling and learning for young children. Designed for parents and children ages preschool through 8\, the program introduces participants to seasonal crops while helping them discover how fruits and vegetables are grown on the farm. \nThis Read & Pick session celebrates everything wonderful about corn. Children will begin the program with story time\, featuring books about corn\, vegetables\, and gardening. Following the stories\, farm staff will lead an interactive educational discussion about how corn grows\, what plants need to thrive\, and how farmers know when corn is ready to harvest. \nAfter the learning portion\, participants will head to the field to see corn stalks up close and pick their own ears of corn to take home. It’s a fun opportunity for children to experience firsthand how this summer vegetable grows. \nThe cost is $12.00 per child and includes the picked corn. Two one-hour sessions are offered on Tuesdays at 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Advance online ticket purchase is required. \nGuest can register at: https://terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/read-pick URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/read-pick-corn/2026-08-04/2/ LOCATION:Terhune Orchards\, 330 Cold Soil Road\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States CATEGORIES:Books & Reading,Education,Food & Farms,For Kids,Mercer County,Princeton,Ticketed Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/corn2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Terhune Orchards":MAILTO:info@terhuneorchards.com GEO:40.331905;-74.725875 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton NJ 08540 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=330 Cold Soil Road:geo:-74.725875,40.331905 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T203000 DTSTAMP:20260623T194423Z CREATED:20260623T194423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T194423Z UID:10055088-1784831400-1784838600@planetprinceton.com SUMMARY:STORIES IN THE GARDEN: “TRY IT” WITH PEOPLE & STORIES/GENTE Y CUENTOS DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening in Morven’s gardens while discovering the “magic” of the People & Stories/ Gente y Cuentos method – making connections\, transforming lives through literature – one short story at a time.  \n  \nHear a stunning\, contemporary short story read aloud by an experienced P&S/GyC Coordinator during this free “Try It” session. Talk about it. Change your mind. That’s the mantra as we engage in deep conversation among people from all walks of life through reading together in community. \n  \nAll are welcome! Capacity is limited; pre-registration is required. In the event of inclement weather\, the program will move inside the museum’s Stockton Education Center.  URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/stories-in-the-garden-try-it-with-people-stories-gente-y-cuentos/ LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States CATEGORIES:Books & Reading,Community,Conversation,Environment & Nature,Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/600x450_Stories.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Morven Museum &%3B Garden":MAILTO:marquandparkfoundation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T194427Z CREATED:20260623T194427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T194427Z UID:10055119-1784631600-1784635200@planetprinceton.com SUMMARY:Read & Pick: Flowers DESCRIPTION:Read & Pick is an innovative program that combines hands-on farm activity with your young child followed by an education program with stories highlighting the fruit or farm area. \nParents and young children (ages preschool to 8 years) are welcome to celebrate everything wonderful about Flowers.  We will be reading a book about flowers\, gardens and insects followed by an educational component. Then everyone will pick his or her own bunch of flowers \nThe cost is $12.00 per child and includes the container of flowers.  Two sessions available 9:30 am and 11 am\, lasting about one hour. \nOnline pre-purchase of tickets is required. \nGuests can register at: https://terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/read-pick  URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/read-pick-flowers/2026-07-21/2/ LOCATION:Terhune Orchards\, 330 Cold Soil Road\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States CATEGORIES:Books & Reading,Education,Environment & Nature,For Kids,Mercer County,Princeton,Ticketed Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Read-Pick-Flowers-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Terhune Orchards":MAILTO:info@terhuneorchards.com GEO:40.331905;-74.725875 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton NJ 08540 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=330 Cold Soil Road:geo:-74.725875,40.331905 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T194423Z CREATED:20260623T194423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T194423Z UID:10055087-1784469600-1784476800@planetprinceton.com SUMMARY:WHEN THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE WAS NEWS DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Join Morven\, the home of Signer Richard Stockton\, for our public program series Generation Declaration shedding light on little known or underrepresented aspects of America’s founding document.  \n  \nOn July 19\, Morven welcomes historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence Dr. Emily Sneff for “When the Declaration of Independence Was News.” The program focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776\, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. It explores how the Declaration was communicated to people in the new nation and around the Atlantic world and reveals the stories of the many people involved in the process of declaring independence\, from printers to soldiers to diplomats to translators.  \n  \nCopies of Sneff’s latest book\, When the Declaration of Independence Was News\, will be available for purchase and signing. Registration includes museum admission on July 19 from 10 am-2 pm. URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/when-the-declaration-of-independence-was-news/ LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States CATEGORIES:Books & Reading,Community,Conversation,Education,History,Lecture,Lectures & Discussions,Reading,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/600x450_DeclarationNews.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Morven Museum &%3B Garden":MAILTO:marquandparkfoundation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T203000 DTSTAMP:20260623T194423Z CREATED:20260623T194423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T194423Z UID:10055074-1783535400-1783542600@planetprinceton.com SUMMARY:SUMMER READING SOIRÉE: A FOUNDING MOTHER DESCRIPTION:In time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes a sweeping\, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams—wife of one president and mother to another—whose wit\, willpower\, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. The New York Times bestselling authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie will discuss and sign copies of A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams.  \n  \nA popular library tradition since 2016\, the annual Summer Reading Soirée features sparkling beverages\, sorbet\, sweet treats\, as well as door prizes and giveaways. Attendees have the opportunity to mingle with library staff and fellow book lovers\, share favorite recent reads and discover new titles to add to their summer reading lists. The soirée also offers a chance to stroll through the beautiful grounds of Morven Museum & Garden. Seating is limited; register early.  \n  \nPrevious books co-written by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie include bestselling novels America’s First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton. URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/summer-reading-soiree-a-founding-mother/ LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States CATEGORIES:Books & Reading,Conversation,Environment & Nature,History,Reading,Ticketed Event,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/600x450_FoundingMother.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Morven Museum &%3B Garden":MAILTO:marquandparkfoundation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T194423Z CREATED:20260623T194423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T194423Z UID:10055072-1783422000-1783425600@planetprinceton.com SUMMARY:Read & Pick: Monarchs\, Swallowtails and Honeybees – Oh My! DESCRIPTION:Read & Pick is an innovative program that combines a hands-on activity with your young child and an educational program including stories highlighting that aspect of farm life. \nYoung farmers are welcome to celebrate everything wonderful about butterflies\, bees and other helpful pollinators.  We will be reading two books about flowers\, gardens\, honey and insects followed by an educational component. Then everyone will make their own butterfly to take home.    \nThe cost is $12.00 per child and includes the craft activity. Two sessions on Tuesdays at  9:30 am and 11 am\, lasting about one hour. Online pre-purchase of tickets is required. Guests can register at: https://terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/read-pick URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/read-pick-monarchs-swallowtails-and-honeybees-oh-my/2026-07-07/2/ LOCATION:Terhune Orchards\, 330 Cold Soil Road\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States CATEGORIES:Books & Reading,Education,Environment & Nature,For Kids,Mercer County ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Read-and-Pick-Pollinators_Monarchs_Elaine-Costume-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Terhune Orchards":MAILTO:info@terhuneorchards.com GEO:40.331905;-74.725875 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton NJ 08540 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=330 Cold Soil Road:geo:-74.725875,40.331905 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T194423Z CREATED:20260623T194423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T194423Z UID:10055070-1782817200-1782820800@planetprinceton.com SUMMARY:Read & Pick: Blueberries DESCRIPTION:Read & Pick is an innovative program that combines hands-on farm activity with your young child followed by an education program with stories highlighting the fruit or farm area. \nYoung farmers are welcome to celebrate everything wonderful about blueberries.  We will be reading the book: Blueberries for Sal followed by an educational component. Our farm staff will explain how blueberries grow and how they should be picked. Then everyone will pick his or her own small container of blueberries.   \nThe cost is $12.00 per child and includes the container of blueberries.  Tuesdays have 9:30 am and 11 am sessions\, lasting about one hour. \nOnline pre-purchase of tickets is required. Register at: https://terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/read-pick  URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/read-pick-blueberries/2026-06-30/2/ LOCATION:Terhune Orchards\, 330 Cold Soil Road\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States CATEGORIES:Books & Reading,Education,Food & Farms,Just for Kids,Princeton,Ticketed Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Read-Pick-Blueberries-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Terhune Orchards":MAILTO:info@terhuneorchards.com GEO:40.331905;-74.725875 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton NJ 08540 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=330 Cold Soil Road:geo:-74.725875,40.331905 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T211203Z CREATED:20260501T211203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T211203Z UID:10054945-1779188400-1779192000@planetprinceton.com SUMMARY:Read & Pick: Farm Animals DESCRIPTION:Read & Pick is an innovative program that combines hands-on farm activity with your young child followed by an education program with stories highlighting the fruit or farm area. Parents and young children (ages preschool to 8 years) are welcome to celebrate everything wonderful about farm animals.  In this session\, we will read books about farm animals followed by an educational component.  Then everyone will participate in a farm craft activity with wool from Terhune Orchards sheep!   \nThe cost is $12.00 per child and includes the craft activity.  Two sessions available 9:30 am and 11 am\, lasting about one hour. \nOnline pre-purchase of tickets is required.  \nRegister at: https://terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/read-pick  URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/read-pick-farm-animals/2026-05-19/2/ LOCATION:Terhune Orchards\, 330 Cold Soil Road\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States CATEGORIES:Books & Reading,family,Food & Farms,For Kids,Mercer County,Princeton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Read-Pick-Animals-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Terhune Orchards":MAILTO:info@terhuneorchards.com GEO:40.331905;-74.725875 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton NJ 08540 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=330 Cold Soil Road:geo:-74.725875,40.331905 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR