• Arm in Arm Mobile Food Pantry

    Mercer County Library – Lawrence Branch 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States

    Are you experiencing food insecurity? Arm In Arm’s mobile food pantry will be at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch on Monday, April 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 2 to 4 pm.  No registration is required.  Arm In Arm staff will register participants upon arrival. For more information about the food pantry, visit arminarm.org. Arm In...

  • Teresa Caffe: Five at 4pm

    Teresa Caffe 25 Palmer Square East, Princeton, NJ, United States

    @ Join Teresa Caffe for 5 exceptional wines from Alto Adige and Veneto. Megan Grant of Gallo Wines will guide everyone through the flavors and stories behind each pour. As always, assaggini (small bites) will be served.

  • Theater&…Federal Arts Policy, a presentation by Vivian Bui ’26, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater at Princeton University

    Donald G. Drapkin Studio, Lewis Arts complex 122 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

    Theater&… is a series of presentations by seniors in the Program in Theater that demonstrates the power of theater to connect to, reveal, educate about, and share a wide range of issues, topics, and experiences. Princeton senior Vivian Bui ’26, a School of Public and International Affairs major with minors in Theater and American Studies,...

    Free and open to the public, no tickets required.
  • Theater&…Future Worlds, a presentation by Alex Picoult ’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 States

    Theater&… is a series of presentations by seniors in the Program in Theater that demonstrates the power of theater to connect to, reveal, educate about, and share a wide range of issues, topics, and experiences. Princeton senior Alex Picoult ’26 is an Art & Archaeology major pursuing a minor in Theater. His thesis in the...

    Free and open to the public, no tickets required.
  • Read & Pick: Chickens

    Read & Pick: Chickens
    Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United States

    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 chickens at 9:30 am and 11 am. We will be...

    $12.00
  • Introduction to the Art of Arabic Calligraphy

    Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month on Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. with calligrapher Elinor A. Holland. Explore the history, meaning, and traditional practices of Arabic script calligraphy, including the Arabic alphabet, global lettering styles, and classic tools. The program concludes with a live calligraphy demonstration showcasing this ancient and beautiful art form. Please visit events.mcl.org...

  • Morgenthal Frederics: Mykita Eyewear Event

    Morgenthal Frederics 57 Palmer Square West, Princeton, NJ

    @ John Morgenthal Frederics to explore a curated MYKITA collection, featuring lightweight steel frames and 3D-printed MYLON designs. The selection highlights the range and versatility of MYKITA, from everyday optical styles to statement sunglasses. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

  • The Ingenious Mr. Hopkinson – A Life in Words & Musick

    Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States

    Come for a unique musical evening exploring the life and works of a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey, polymath Francis Hopkinson. A member of the Continental Congress, Hopkinson was also an inventor, designer, accomplished poet, and multi-talented musician, credited as the first native composer of the United States. This lecture and...

    $2 – $60
  • Craft Corner

    Arts Council of Princeton

    Use this open studio space to tackle a creative project! Have a stack of art supplies collecting dust? Looking to make your existing artistic process more social? If you’re ready to tackle a craft and enjoy the company of other creative-minded folks, join us in the Craft Corner for an evening of casual art-making. This...

    Free
  • A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read

    Join the Mercer County Library System for a celebration of National Poetry Month. Mercer County Library System continues this popular program on Wednesday, April 29, 7 p.m. for its fourth year, featuring local poets reading their own work or a favorite published poem. All are invited to attend an enjoyable evening of poetry! Please visit...

  • Staged reading of Show All History by Kristín Eiríksdóttir

    Dates/Times: April 29 at 7 p.m. and April 30 at 2 p.m. Location: Godfrey Kerr Studio at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus Description: A staged reading with Princeton student/alum actors of Show All History by Kristín Eiríksdóttir, translated from Icelandic by Larissa Kyzer and directed by Neil Blackadder. Three childhood friends—Dawn, Becca, and Lily—are reunited after a traumatic incident some...

    Free and open to the public, no tickets required.
  • 55 Plus Club of Princeton to host talk on New Jersey demographics

    Jewish Center of Princeton 435 Nassau Street, Princeton, United States

    The 55 Plus Club of Princeton will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 30, at the Jewish Center Princeton and via Zoom. Jorge Schement, emeritus distinguished professor of communication policy at Rutgers University, will present “Demographic snapshots of New Jersey in a changing century.” The club hosts biweekly lectures and discussions in Princeton, with a...

    $5
  • E-Cycling Event at MarketFair

    E-Cycling Event at MarketFair
    MarketFair Mall 3535 US-1, West Windsor, NJ, United States

    Celebrate Earth Week with MarketFair by recycling your electronics! From April 21 through April 30, community members can responsibly recycle unwanted e-waste during shopping center hours. Blue collection bins will be located near MarketFair’s Center Court. Accepted items can be found here. Please note that CRT monitors, televisions, paint, household batteries, and glass bulbs will...

  • E-Cycling Event at MarketFair

    E-Cycling Event at MarketFair
    MarketFair Mall 3535 US-1, West Windsor, NJ, United States

    Celebrate Earth Week with MarketFair by recycling your electronics! From April 21 through April 30, community members can responsibly recycle unwanted e-waste during shopping center hours. Blue collection bins will be located near MarketFair’s Center Court. Accepted items can be found here. Please note that CRT monitors, televisions, paint, household batteries, and glass bulbs will...

  • Jay Pather on “Choreographing Velocity

    Godfrey Kerr Theater Studio 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 States

    Jay Pather on “Choreographing Velocity: Contemporary Performance Emerging from the African Continent,” presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater and the Program in Translation and Intercultural Communication Dates/Times: April 30 at 5 p.m. Location: Godfrey Kerr Studio at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus Description: Princeton Humanities Council Belknap Fellow Jay Pather shares...

    Free and open to the public, no tickets required.
  • Bike to Happy Photo Challenge

    Celebrate National Bike Month this May by joining the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association’s “Bike to Happy Photo Challenge,” a month-long event encouraging residents to explore their communities by bike. Participants are invited to ride to different destinations each week — including nature spots, workplaces or schools, local eateries, and historic sites — and snap...

    Free
  • Wellness Walk & Point Breeze

    Point Breeze 101 Park Street, Bordentown City, NJ, United States

    We will explore some of the history of this fascinating estate during this walk on beautiful Point Breeze! In case of inclement weather, check the marsh website; any cancellations will be listed before 9 am on the day of the event. A light drizzle will not cancel. Program is free, but registration is required. Please...

    Free
  • YDTR: Live Music on the Patio

    Yankee Doodle Tap Room 10 Palmer Square E, Princeton, NJ

    @ Find your seat under the twinkling lights of the Yankee Doodle Tap Room patio and enjoy the new seasonal spring/summer menu paired with live music for an evening of true al fresco ambiance. *If the skies decide to sprinkle, the beats will keep rolling inside the cozy confines of the Tap Room! Add to...

  • Trenton Film Festival: Regional Documentaries

    Mill Hill Playhouse 205 E Front St. Trenton, NJ Mill Hill Playhouse 205 E Front St., Trenton, NJ, United States

    For immediate release Regional Documentary Film Festival The Trenton Film Society presents our Regional Documentary Film Festival on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at the Mill Hill Playhouse in Trenton, NJ. Screenings are scheduled at 6:30 on Friday and noon, 3PM, and 6PM on Saturday, followed by a reception and awards ceremony. It...

  • Vineyard Pig Roast

    Unionville Vineyards 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ, United States

    Join us for our kickoff to the warm season! Enjoy a delectable roast pig with accompaniments and sides from Brick Farm Tavern in Hopewell; listen to live bluegrass by Free Soil; an open wine bar with select Unionville wines; barrel tastes of our 2025 Pinot Noirs. $85 per person, plus tax. $75 for STAMPED and Unionville Fine...

    $85
  • Latin Creations

    Mill Ballet 46 N Sugan Rd, New Hope, PA, United States

    Roxey Ballet presents Latin Creations, an extraordinary evening of dance celebrating Latino-Hispanic and Afro-Caribbean culture through the voices of BIPOC choreographers. As part of Roxey Ballet’s 30th Anniversary Season, this dynamic program features three compelling works, including the world premiere of Jibaro, choreographed by Artistic Director Mark Roxey. The evening also includes Frida Kahlo, inspired...

    $15 – $25.
  • American Repertory Ballet presents AMERICANA

    New Brunswick Performing Arts Center 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    Cue the fireworks! American Repertory Ballet’s 2025/26 season finale at NBPAC will shine bright with AMERICANA — a vibrant mixed-repertoire performance that celebrates the spirit of our country in honor of its 250th anniversary. This dynamic program features two iconic works by George Balanchine –  Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux and an excerpt from Stars and Stripes, with music...

    $42.00 – $122.00
  • Princeton University Sinfonia Spring Concert

    Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United States

    Join Dr. Ruth Ochs and the Princeton University Sinfonia on Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus for their Spring concert which will feature Respighi’s Fountains of Rome and Bartok’s Hungarian Sketches. The performance will also highlight student soloists and composers with world premieres by Romit Kundagrami ’26,...

    $6 – $16
  • Lawrence Hopewell Trail “Complete the Loop” 5k

    Rosedale Park 422 Federal City Road, Pennington, NJ, United States

    Join the Lawrence Hopewell Trail for the first annual Complete the Loop 5k & Fun Run – a community event welcoming runners, walkers, and families while supporting the LHT’s mission to complete the 20-mile loop.

    $25 – $45
  • Pennington Community Yard Sale

    Pennington Borough Pennington, NJ, United States

    Town-wide yard sale in Pennington – rain or shine on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9am to 2pm. Check out the flyer for map URL.

  • Storytime on the Green

    On the Green at Palmer Square 40 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ

    @ Bring the family to sing, dance, and explore the world of books with the amazing Jeff Trainor. Keep an eye out for special guest readers too! This delightful half-hour begins at 10am on the Green, perfect for little ones from infants to 8 years old. Oh, the magical adventures we’ll go on! See you...

  • Spring Card Making 2026

    Pennington Public Library 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ, United States

    Spring Card Making For Adults Saturday, May 2, 2026 Session 1: 10:30-11:30 AM Session 2: 11:45-12:45 PM @ Pennington Public Library, 30 N Main St, Pennington, NJ In this adult program you will transform simple cardstock into heartfelt masterpieces! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll explore the tactile world of rubber stamping and...

    Free
  • Hopewell Township Cultural Festival

    Woolsey Park 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United States

    Hopewell Township and Culture Connections invites you to our Third Annual Cultural Festival! There will be food, vendors, performances, fun and more! Bring your chairs or blankets to sit on. Date: Saturday, May 2, 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ 08560 Want to get involved? https://www.hopewelltwp.org/DocumentCenter/View/17257/Ways-to-Get-Involved—Cultural-Festival?bidId=

  • Princeton Art Bazaar 2026

    Arts Council of Princeton

    Shop 100+ creative vendors working in ceramics, textiles, printmaking, wood, glass, leather, jewelry, self-care, vintage, and more! Sip local brews in our Beer Garden, jam to tunes by The Strange Brew Crew band and get hands-on in our all-ages open studios. Plus new this year: Discover our new Bazaar Bodega bringing together local artisans who...

    Free
  • Forest Bathing Retreat

    Herrontown Woods NJ, United States

    Join Rich Collins of the Friendly Territory for a slow, meditative journey into nature, designed to awaken the senses and restore balance to body, mind, and spirit. No special skills or fitness are required—just an openness to experience. The walk lasts about 2.5 hours and is accessible to all. Please wear layers,and bring insect repellant. Come...

    $40
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