Princeton NJ Events

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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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.

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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