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February 2019
Friday Fun Day Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Join Barnes & Noble every Friday for story time in the children's department every Friday at 11 a.m.. From classic stories and favorite characters to seasonal stories and new releases, there's always something fun in store. Coloring activities to follow.
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Katan
Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat Katan and greet Shabbat with young families from TJC! We will sing songs, tell stories, and make new friends! Please join us afterwards for a dairy potluck dinner. Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Storytime and Activities Featuring “I am Martin Luther King, Jr.”
The biography kids' book series features Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an inspiring leader who had a dream of peace and love for all children everywhere. Get a coupon from the Barnes & Noble café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4,
Find out more »LEGO Movie 2 Event
Join Barnes & Noble for exciting activities including building a mini Emmet's Dream House to take home with you, plus other giveaways while supplies last. Visit the store café and get a Blondie Blast for $1.
Find out more »Drag Queen Story Hour featuring Harmonica Sunbeam
Kids, families, adults of all ages & all our friends & allies are invited to Labyrinth Books for a fun & engaging story hour featuring the fabulous Harmonica Sunbeam. And, as an added bonus, there will be a book-signing by Airlie Anderson, the noted author of the delightful picture book ”Neither” among many others. Drag Queen Story Hour helps children learn about gender diversity, promotes self-acceptance, & builds empathy through stories & songs. Miss Sunbeam will lead the children through…
Find out more »Tom Shelton’s Children’s Choir in “Lost, Then Found’ musical
Fifteen children will lead the worship service when they present a musical composed by their director, Tom Shelton, at Princeton United Methodist Church (PrincetonUMC) on Sunday, February 24, at 10 a.m. “Lost Then Found,” Shelton’s collaboration with Camilla Pruitt, is based on three parables – the Lost Coin, the Lost Sheep, the Lost Son. Shelton, director of Children’s and Youth Choirs at PrincetonUMC, is nationally known as a composer and director. He is associate professor of sacred music at Westminster…
Find out more »Tom Shelton’s Children’s Choir in “Lost, Then Found’ musical
Fifteen children will lead the worship service when they present a musical composed by their director, Tom Shelton, at Princeton United Methodist Church (PrincetonUMC) on Sunday, February 24, at 10 a.m. “Lost Then Found,” Shelton’s collaboration with Camilla Pruitt, is based on three parables – the Lost Coin, the Lost Sheep, the Lost Son. Shelton, director of Children’s and Youth Choirs at PrincetonUMC, is nationally known as a composer and director. He is associate professor of sacred music at Westminster…
Find out more »Family Barn Dance for All Ages
On Sunday, February 24, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., the Princeton Country Dancers present a family dance with square dances, contra dances, play party games and other traditional American dances; it’s great fun for the whole family, from children to parents and grandparents and other folks of all ages. Dances will be led by caller Richard Fischer with live music provided by the Mixed Age Dance Band. Musicians of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the MAD Band…
Find out more »Wacky Wednesday Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Join Barnes & Noble at MarketFait Wednesdays at 11 a.m. for storytime in the children's department, featuring your favorite characters and wacky adventures. Coloring activities to follow.
Find out more »March 2019
Pete the Cat Storytime and Character Visit
"Pete the Cat" will be the special guest at story time. Enjoy some stories about Pete the cat and his adventures. Children will have an opportunity to meet and take pictures with Pete the cat. Coloring activities to follow.
Find out more »Friends of Princeton Open Space present: The Great Healthy Yard Project
Mountain Lakes House 57 Mountain Avenue || Princeton Sunday, March 3 || 4-6PM Join Friends of Princeton Open Space for an event hosting Dr. Diane Lewis, founder of The Great Healthy Yard Project. Dr. Lewis will speak about the threats posed by commercial pesticides and fertilizers to our families and our water supply, and about achieving the goal of beautiful yards without synthetic fertilizers. She will answer questions and autograph copies of her book, which will be available for purchase. $40/pp includes wine,…
Find out more »Spring Fest 2019 – Free Family Event
Free Activities for Kids K-8 PLUS....Summer Camp Open House. SPECIAL GUEST at 11 pm - Meet Chenoah Blount, Miss NJ 2018 for autographs! Activities include: *Sports Activities *Moon Bounce *Giant Slide *Arcade Game *Face Painting *Mad Science (1pm) Raffle for $500 off Summer Camp & Door Prizes! www.bgcmercer.org/portal/events
Find out more »Shabbat Katan
Shabbat Katan is a monthly service designed for Preschool/Kindergarten-aged children and their families. Warm and spirited, this interactive Shabbat experience will include stories, prayers, songs, and a brief Torah reading. Stay for Shabbat Katan lunch and get to meet other families with little ones. Bring your friends, everyone is welcome! Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »April 2019
Bunny Chase at Terhune Orchards
Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Terhune Orchards Bunny Chase on Easter weekend. The farm animals will be enjoying spring in the pasture and the bulbs will be blooming. Come for a fun event for all young ones and their families. Follow the treasure hunt clues around the farm. Wonderful for children ages two to eight. At the end of the hunt, children can participate in bunny craft activities and meet the real Terhune bunnies for a $5 fee. Enjoy…
Find out more »August 2019
Camp Morven – Art of Nature
Morven Museum’s gardens are a natural space where campers can run, play, dance, sing, squeal, shout or be silent. Using various media, campers will paint or create the creatures, birds, trees, flowers and grasses which are all around them.
Find out more »Camp Morven – Art of Sports
Take me out to the ball game! New Jersey was home to many “firsts” in the history of the game of baseball and during the summer of 2018, Morven’s campers will be inspired to create a variety of artwork from posters to baseball cards to objects and artifacts including, perhaps, a recreation of a vintage game!
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