Princeton NJ Events

Presentation: "Trees: Into the Woods with Chemistry", Princeton Public Library

Saturday April 18, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This "Chemists Celebrate Earth Week" event explores the power of trees, from global forests to local initiatives. Patricia Shanley of the Ridgeview Conservancy will present “The Transformative Power of Trees: From the Amazon to New Jersey.” Erin Gomez and Anne Soos of the Princeton Environmental Commission will follow with “Reforesting: The Value of the Mini-Forest Project.” The program also features tabletop presentations and interactive activities from the Environmental Impact Study Club at the Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science and the Ridgeview Conservancy Student Group.

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Spring Winery Weekend Music Series @Terhune's

Saturday April 18, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join family and friends for our winery weekend music series this Spring. It is the perfect way to relax, connect, and toast the new season. Enjoy a glass of one of our award-winning wines, sit back, and listen to live music from local artists each week. Styles range from Jazz and Blues to Folk and Rock. The music is from 1 pm-4 pm. Light fare is available.

Bring the entire family to enjoy fresh air on the farm, stop in the farm store for fresh produce, baked goods, and local gourmet items, and stroll on the farm. Barn Door Cafe is open on weekends for lunch fare, homemade treats, and ice cream. Winery hours 12 pm-5 pm. No outside food or pets, please. Groups of 8 or more reservations are required tmount@terhuneorchards.com

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Special Wine Tasting, Unionville Vineyards

Saturday April 18, 2026
1:00 PM

Join us on April 18 at 1:00 PM or 3:00 PM for a tasting featuring past vintages from Unionville. Our grape grower and General Manager, John Cifelli, will guide attendees through a selection of wines that have been aged in our collection, including the 2013 The Big O. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $35 for non-club members and $20 for club members. Seating is limited. We look forward to seeing you on then!

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Colonial Tales & Treasures, West Windsor Branch

Saturday April 18, 2026
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

West Windsor Branch  333 North Post Road Princeton Junction, NJ 08550  609-799-0462

What was it like to grow up in West Windsor hundreds of years ago? Bring the whole family to discover the magic of the Colonial Era (1600-1700s). Our friends from the West Windsor Historical Society will share cozy folk talks and local legends during a special storytime. Afterwards, get creative at our craft stations where we will make traditional colonial keepsakes to take home. For ages 5-11 years. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration is required.

Listen Up! Exhibit Opening, PSO & Princeton Area Middle Schoolers

Saturday April 18, 2026
2:00 PM

On Saturday, April 18 at 2pm, area middle school artists and writers will gather at the Princeton Symphony Orchestra's opening of this year's BRAVO! Listen Up! Exhibition. The students' artistry will be on display at Adriana Groza's Spring Street art studio for viewing by friends, family, and the general public through May 3.

The students responded creatively to composer Andreia Pinto Correia's Cipre?s, performed by the PSO under the direction of Maestro Rossen Milanov this past January. Beforehand, the students attended a creativity workshop led by April Zay, a multidisciplinary artist and founding member of Princeton Makes Artist Co-operative. At the workshop, Zay highlighted well-known visual artists who created works in response to music and guided the students in their artistic reflections. Andreia Pinto Correia and Rossen Milanov discussed the characters and emotions they would experience while listening to Cipre?s. Over the course of several weeks, the students gave form to their own creative ideas in writing and visual art.

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Poetry Reading: Dara-Lyn Shrager and Rachel Marie Patterson, Princeton Public Library

Saturday April 18, 2026
3:00 PM

Dara-Lyn Shrager reads from "Little Knives," her new collection of poems. Rachel Marie Patterson, co-founder with Dara-Lyn of the online journal "Radar Poetry," will also read. Book signing to follow.

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Hopewell Valley Stage – Open House

Saturday April 18, 2026
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

5 S. Greenwood Avenue
Hopewell NJ. 08525
Admission: Free

After several years in the dark, the lights are coming back on in the heart of Hopewell. We are proud to announce the opening of Hopewell Valley Stage, formerly the “Hopewell Theater,” The Stage will be open for concerts, theater productions, film screenings, art workshops and community talks. Read the press release for more details.

Stop by at the Open House for live music and tours of the venue. The box office will be open to purchase tickets for upcoming events.

Mame, Music Mountain Theater

Saturday April 18, 2026
3:00 PM

3 and 7:30

When the ebullient and convivial socialite Mame Dennis suddenly becomes responsible for the upbringing of her nephew, Patrick, the wealthy sophisticate embraces the challenge, introducing the boy to all of life's wonders. $36 to $38.

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DarkSky Star Party, The Watershed Institute

Saturday April 18, 2026
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Forget the Hollywood meet-and-greet: meet the stars at The Watershed Reserve at our fabulous Star Party! Learn about light pollution and enjoy stargazing in one of NJ's 'darker' areas. Educators will provide a tour of the night sky while you soak in the special beauty of the Reserve at night. Participants will have the opportunity to try telescopes and apps that can enhance your experience. No experience required, just a warm coat and your sense of wonder.

This program is presented in collaboration with DarkSky Hopewell, a local organization working to reduce light pollution. Adults and Families with children welcome. Pre-registration is required. In case of poor viewing weather, registrants will be contacted and a rain date may be offered.

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