The reenactment of George Washington crossing the Delaware River in 1776 is one of the region’s most popular and well-attended traditions. Taking place on Sunday, December 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the famous Crossing will also be accompanied by Colonial Era activities, learning sessions, and games. Jason Q. Bohm will narrate events in…
On Sunday, November 26, December 3, and December 10 from 4 to 6 p.m., professional photographers at MarketFair Mall will create a lasting memory with your pet. All pets are welcome as long as they are well-behaved. Leashes on dogs are required. While walk-ins are welcome, advance reservations are highly recommended as this event does…
Join the Hanukkah celebration with Rabbi Benjamin Adler at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System located at 2751 Brunswick Pike in Lawrenceville on December 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. Adler has been the spiritual leader of Adath Israel Congregation in Lawrenceville since 2014. He is a graduate of the Jewish…
Westminster Choir College of Rider University’s popular holiday concert “An Evening of Readings and Carols” returns to the Princeton University Chapel on Friday, December 8 at 8 p.m. The festive event includes performances by Westminster Choir, Chapel Choir, Symphonic Choir, Jubilee Singers, and the Concert Bell Choir. more…
Join The Watershed Institute on Thursday, November 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a special presentation on the biology and ecology of the northern saw-whet owls. Led by local researchers at the Wild Bird Research Group, the ecologists will discuss data collected through the Owl Banding Program. Tyler Christensen, Ph.D. candidate in ecology and…
This year’s Sauce for the Goose holiday art market is back and better than ever! On Saturday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., browse high-quality handmade gifts from local artisans and crafters. The one-day sale will be held next to the Arts Council of Princeton’s building at 102 Witherspoon Street. This is the…
Princeton Garden Theatre will showcase a compilation of eight short films from the 2023 New York International Children’s Film Festival on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12 at 11 a.m. This year’s selection of nominees really allows the imagination to roam wild. Whether dreaming up the fantastical, like a cat the size of a…
Join Cherry Grove Farm for their annual Cow Parade on Saturday, November 4 from 1 to 6 p.m. This autumnal afternoon features the celebrated cows, hay rides, face painting, kids’ games, food, music, beer, and local art vendors. Watch the milking of the cows from 4 to 5 p.m. followed by an exciting procession in…
This year’s Night Out With NAMI will take place at Trenton Country Club for “A Night at the Races” on Saturday, November 18. The Kentucky Derby-themed event will feature Southern fare, mint juleps, live bluegrass music, and a silent auction. Central to the evening’s celebration will be the recognition of mental health champions Tom Pyle…
JM Group has announced that in recent months they have raised $21,385 to support local nonprofit organization Share My Meals. This past April, JM Group restaurant Kristine’s hosted an event, “A Night in Paris,” with Share My Meals. It was a well-attended event showcasing the community’s full support of Share My Meals, which aims to…
On Saturday, November 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., join Howell Living History Farm for a lesson on how to make fresh apple cider! To earn a taste, all you have to do is spend a few minutes cranking the cider press. The “hopper” (as it is known) will be refilled with Mac, Cortland,…
Healing art instructor and artist Jane Zamost will lead a workshop entitled “What Makes You Special?” on Thursday, November 9 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Arts Council of Princeton. The cost to attend is $50 per person. Attendees will be provided with a mat board to work on, glue, paint brushes, crayons, pastels,…
MarketFair Mall, in partnership with The Goddard School of Princeton, will host a magical and fun-filled Halloween event on Sunday, October 29 from 12 to 2 p.m. (check-in begins at 11 a.m.). In previous years, this event was highly attended and very popular, so it is recommended that families arrive by 11 a.m. The first…
Watercolorists Unlimited will be showcasing their artwork at the Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury during the month of November. The exhibit, titled “Watercolor Gifts for the Holiday,” will feature paintings that make the perfect holiday gift, including wintery scenes, still lifes, and plenty of local Cranbury scenes. The work of 11 watercolor artists will be featured….
Count Basie Center in Red Bank presents The Addams Family on November 10, 11, and 12. In this comedic play, they’re creepy and they’re kooky. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough,…
Bucks County Playhouse will hold a ceremony on Thursday, October 19 at 10:30 a.m. to officially reopen and rededicate New Hope’s historic Parry Barn as the Bill Harris and Jay Manas Playhouse Barn. There will be a special performance by Ashley Blanchet, accompanied by Bob Egan, who created the Cabaret of Odette’s, the famed New…
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) will hold its 35th Annual Spirit Week October 16 through 21 in celebration of current students and returning alumni. With lots of Lion spirit, students will promote campus activities that they are proud of. From varsity sports to performing arts and everything in between, this week also provides a…
Image Credit: Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart On Thursday, October 5, friends and supporters of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart joined in commemorating the school’s 60th anniversary at the Founders Leadership Reception at the home of John and Woodney Wachter P’31. more…
The greater Princeton community is invited to a town-wide celebration of Paul Robeson’s birthday on October 15 at 3 p.m. at Nassau Presbyterian Church. The concert will mark the 125th anniversary of Robeson’s birth. Attendees will be delighted by a performance by baritone soloist Kevin Maynor. The program will also include The Verse Speaking Choir…
Photo Credit: Irene Young On Friday, October 20 at 8 p.m. at Christ Congregation Church in Princeton, the Princeton Folk Music Society welcomes singer-songwriter Tret Fure. Fure launched her career in the early 1970s and described herself at the time as a soprano in the style of Judy Collins. She learned guitar by repeatedly “dropping…
The greater Princeton community is invited to the El Dia de los Muertos event (also known as Day of the Dead) on Saturday, November 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. more…
Join Penn Medicine Princeton Health on Sunday, October 29 at 9 a.m. for the 2023 Central New Jersey Heart Walk. This walk to save lives will begin at Mercer County Community College in West Windsor. To reach fundraising goals, participants can donate to an already established team or team member. Visit www2.heart.org and find your…
On October 15 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Washington Crossing State Park will host a presentation on Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War with Friederike Baer. The book examines the experiences of the estimated 30,000 German soldiers (collectively known as Hessians) that participated in the war on the British side. more…
On Tuesday, October 24 at 8:30 a.m., New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes Johnson & Johnson Chairman and CEO Joaquin Duato as part of the business partner roundtable series. Duato believes that science and technology will advance healthcare more in this decade than it did in the last century. He also holds firm that…
Image Source: Palmer Square Princeton Halloween is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to plan for the Arts Council of Princeton’s Annual Hometown Halloween Parade! This year’s event will be held on Friday, October 27 from 5:15 to 6 p.m. Participants should gather on the Green at Palmer Square, 40 Nassau Street. more…
The Lawrence Hopewell Trail’s Full Moon Bike Ride is an out-of-this-world experience! This year’s night of music and fun with a moonlight ride through Mercer Meadows Park is on Saturday, September 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. Bring your own picnic dinner and dance to the music of a live techno DJ before the ride….
Image Source: Beth Brody The new book from Mira Nakashima, daughter of George Nakashima, one of the leading innovators of 20th century furniture, takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Nakashima furniture-making process and how he became a household name. more…
Image Source: SJC Ventures On Tuesday, September 26 from 3 to 4 p.m., a ceremony was held to launch the groundbreaking of Montgomery Promenade, a Whole Foods-anchored shopping center coming to Montgomery Township. The 292,700-square-foot center will be located on Route 206 at 1200 State Road. This site has sat undeveloped for more than 15 years…
Join The Watershed Institute in Pennington for a journey through the woods on a crisp autumn night. This Halloween tradition will take place on October 28 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Groups will be led by a trail guide in 15-minute increments. Along the way, learn about the characters in an Irish folktale as the…
The “94th Juried Art Show” at Phillips’ Mill is set to open on September 23 and run through October 29 at the historic mill on River Road just north of New Hope, Pa. Among the works on display is Pamela Miller’s Phillips’ Mill Party Cat, which was selected as the 2023 Signature Image. Over 100…