Princeton NJ Events

250th Annual Proclamation of the Declaration of Independence

Wednesday July 8, 2026
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

On July 8th, the 250th Annual Proclamation of the Declaration of Independence will take place at noon -- the same site and time as the very first reading of the Declaration outside of Philadelphia in 1776. A second reading at 6 pm will coincide with readings taking place in every state and territory of the U.S., and will be followed by a free concert by the 55 musicians of the Blawenburg Band, including a composition entitled "The Battle of Trenton," composed by James Hewitt in 1792 and dedicated to George Washington.

12 Noon: Official reading at 23 South Warren Street, Trenton, NJ, 1 PM: History Fest250 – on Warren Street, 3 PM: Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Trenton,

6 PM: International Proclamation of the Declaration of Independence, 6:30 PM: Blawenburg Band Colonial Concert

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Summer Reading Soirée, "A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams", Morven Museum & Garden

Wednesday July 8, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The authors discuss and sign copies of "A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams" at this annual gathering featuring refreshments, giveaways and more. Tickets are $20; proceeds benefit the library. A popular library tradition since 2016, the annual Summer Reading Soirée features sparkling beverages, sorbet, sweet treats, as well as door prizes and giveaways. Attendees have the opportunity to mingle with library staff and fellow book lovers, share favorite recent reads and discover new titles to add to their summer reading lists. The soirée also offers a chance to stroll through the beautiful grounds of Morven Museum & Garden. Tickets for this special event, held on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden, are $20 and include a copy of "A Founding Mother." Tickets are limited to 125 attendees.

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CASA Information Session, West Windsor Branch

Wednesday July 8, 2026
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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

CASA is a network of volunteers assigned by a NJ Family Court Judge to provide advocacy services for children in the foster care system. CASA volunteers work with children's caregivers(e.g., foster parents, school, state case worker, etc.) to ensure these children are receiving all the services they require, and nothing is falling through the cracks. The purpose of this Information Session is to explain the role of a CASA volunteer, and to recruit additional volunteers for unassigned children in the foster care system.

Lee's Circus Extravaganza, Hopewell Branch

Wednesday July 8, 2026
6:30 PM

Hopewell Branch 245 Pennington-Titusville Road Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-2610

Enjoy a fun interactive Juggling Extravaganza performed by Lee. He will juggle balls, pins, spin plates, and even jump rope on a unicycle! For children ages 11 and under, with their caregiver or family. Adult supervision is required. Registration is required.

Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Princeton

Wednesday July 8, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Princeton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM), a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media. Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw, write, and develop their own artwork, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators, animators, writers, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals, share learning resources, promote current projects, or find friends and collaborators. Together, we aspire to cultivate a local community that keeps artists motivated towards achieving their dreams!

102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org

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