Events

THE BIG SIT is the biggest picnic Princeton’s ever seen -- and we have the enormous picnic blanket to prove it. You’re invited to sit, play, snack, and connect at this great gingham gathering. This isn’t your kids’ after-school picnic or a sad family reunion in Toledo, but the best way to meet your neighbors, swap recipes, blow...

Freshly brewed coffee and homemade treats at a delightful popup café in the Woods. Join us at the Botanical Art Garden (Barden), next to the main parking lot, 600 Snowden Lane. All proceeds support stewardship and programming at Herrontown Woods! Parking: Parking at Herrontown Woods (off of Snowden Lane)

Led by FOHW’s Artist-in-Residence and Board Member, Hope VanCleaf, participants will embellish a 6x6 canvas tile in their own unique style. Please feel free to bring any media you want to use on your tile or just find some inspiration from the woods (flowers, twigs and supplies offered by Hope) Be part of something lasting!...

With Flag Day and the 4th of July just around the corner, come experience folklore and cultural heritage tales as part of a celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary). Please bring portable chairs for seating. Princeton Storytelling Circle members will present a variety of stories to enrich your appreciation of an amazing American legacy. Come early for...

Join us on June 10th at 7:30 PM via Zoom as we mark the semiquincentennial with a fresh perspective on the American Revolutionary War, one that centers the often-overlooked women who supported the Continental Army camp.  Who were these women, and why did they follow the army? Historian Samantha Allison's presentation illuminates the vital role...

@ 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...

Last year’s Princeton Garden Tour sold out! Join us for an inspiring celebration of horticulture, history, and community as stunning private gardens open to participants for one special day to support two pillars of local history and preservation— the Historical Society of Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden. This year’s tour features a new slate...

join us at the barn for assembly’s opening night. assembly is a series of gatherings held in a renovated barn space in central nj, running from june through august. formed by a group of local artists and collaborators, it is an open experiment in bringing people together through different forms within a shared space. this...

Calling all artists — leave the four walls of the studio behind and experience the freedom of making art in a powerfully expansive setting. This plein-air painting opportunity is presented by the Arts Council in partnership with the Princeton Battlefield Society.  During this special Paint Out held in celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s...

ART OF Revolution invites participants to explore one of the most pivotal moments in American history at Princeton Battlefield State Park. Led by Will Krakow, Site Manager of the Park and the historic Thomas Clarke House, this guided experience brings visitors to the site of the Battle of Princeton and the “Ten Crucial Days” of the American Revolution...

Thomas George: A Last Chance Sale Artworks by Thomas George Opening Reception: Friday, June 19, 5-7pm On View: Saturday, June 20, 10am-5pm & Sunday, June 21, 12-5pm Your last chance to collect original works by renowned artist Thomas George (1918–2014). From Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21, the ACP Taplin Gallery will host a special sale of Tom’s artwork in...

@ 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...