10 Outings to Take in Princeton This August

The Princeton Paper Crane Project is a celebration of love, eternal strength, and resiliency of the human spirit. It's available for viewing at The Arts Council of Princeton this August.

We are looking to get out, while practicing safe guidelines, this month! Here are our 10 favorites: 

Grab a Paddle & Get Canoeing

Princeton Canoe & Kayak Rental | 483 Alexander St, Princeton

open 7 days a week

609-452-2403 | info@princetoncanoe.com | princetoncanoe.com

Princeton Canoe and Kayak Rental is just 1/2 mile off of US Route 1 and only a 10 minute walk from the Princeton University train station. Their location provides easy access to a number of local waterways. You can paddle directly from their dock to the D&R Canal or a short portage brings you to the Stony Brook and Carnegie Lake. Their most popular trip is the 2 hour Carnegie Lake – D&R Canal Loop.

They are open weekends from 10AM-8PM or Monday through Friday 11AM-8PM.  Masks are required on site while on land. Single kayaks start at $19 for an hour, $25 for 2 hours or $40 for the day, while twin kayaks are $23 for an hour, $31 for 2 hours or $50 for the day.

Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market

    675 S Clinton Avenue, Trenton

    August 1-2 from 10AM-5PM

    trentonprfm.com

Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market takes place this weekend, Saturday & Sunday from 10AM-5PM. The punk-inspired flea market includes vendors selling vinyl, vintage, handmade, original items; interesting curiosities; unique collectibles & more. Food trucks will be in attendance.

This month masks are required at all times. There are zero exceptions to this rule. Also, due to the heat and hot blacktop, no pets are permitted. There is free parking at 81 Hamilton Avenue. Cost is $5 to enter, cash only.

Princeton Photo Workshop

    Brick, NJ 

    August 8 from 8AM-12PM

    https://princetonphotoworkshop.com/

Princeton Photo Workshop is offering a special onsite class: Inside a Working Boatyard -  Special Access in Brick, NJ on Saturday, August 8 from 8AM-12PM (raindate: 8/22).

Based on the outdoor location and ease of physical distancing at this location, they’ve decided to hold this class for those who are comfortable attending. All participants are required to bring a mask and maintain physical distance during the class.

PPW has obtained access to the workings of a real boatyard with nautical photographer, Richard Sherman. You will photograph the boatwrights in their workshop as they fix everything from classic wooden sailboats to modern powerboats, then tour the boatyard  to photograph vessels along the pier and sailboats in motion. During the day,  participants will  exercise many of our photographic muscles, from portraiture to water abstracts, from high-ISO indoor shots to brightly lit outdoor scenes and from close-up images of boat details to sailing landscapes. Your instructor will be with you to offer advice, help with technical issues, make composition suggestions and answer your         questions.

Cost is $149 and you must register online at https://princetonphotoworkshop.com/trips

Pick Your Own Crops

    Terhune Orchards | 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton

    609-924-2310 | info@terhuneorchards.com | terhuneorchards.com

Terhune Orchards fruit & veggie picking is in full swing, with guidelines in place. You can call them at 609-924-2310 to find out current crops for picking and weather conditions.

Currently on the list to start picking include: blackberries & flowers, with the possibility of peaches.

Terhune also has Sangria Weekends starting in August which includes homemade sangria with Terhune wine & fruit. Live music is every Friday from 5-8PM and Saturday & Sunday from 1PM-4PM.

Yoga & Mimosas

    Crossing Vineyards and Winery | 1853 Wrightstown Road, Newtown PA

    215-493-6500 | crossingvineyards.com

    August 9 and August 23 at 9:30AM    

Come for the yoga, namaste for the wine. Visit Crossing Vineyards for yoga & mimosas on Sunday, August 9 and Sunday August 23, both from 9:30AM-noon.  Relax and find  your inner calm with a 45-minute yoga session overlooking the vineyard, followed by a continental breakfast plate & mimosa. Top off the experience with a wine tasting led by one of Crossing’s knowledgeable presenters. Includes a logo glass to keep! Cost is $50 per person.

Also on their list of events in August: Pillow Talk: Design & Wine on Thursday, August 13 at 6:30PM. Get crafty at the winery, and create your own custom throw pillow, under the guidance of Chalk Couture ($30/pp). Tarot Card Reading & Wine Tasting is taking place Thursday, August 20 at 7PM includes wine tasting, dessert and a private tarot card reading. Cost is $40/pp and reservations are a must.

Outdoor Movie Night at Trenton Thunder

    Trenton Thunder’s Arm & Hammer Field

    One Thunder Road, Trenton

    609-394-3300 | trentonthunder.com

    August 6 & August 28, 7PM

Trenton Thunder’s Arm and Hammer Park will be showcasing Field of Dreams (August  6) and Toy Story 4 (August 28) for the public. All seating is General Admission. Fans will be able to sit on the field or in the seating bowl. Tickets must be purchased in advance.  No walk up sales will be available. You must use mobile or print at home tickets only! (Pickup at Will Call will not be available).Tickets are $5 per person. Gates will open at  6:30PM with a showtime of 7PM. A portion of proceeds from the Toy Story 4 showing will go to help save the Hamilton YMCA.

There will be procedures in place including: No Mask/No Entry. Temperatures may be checked upon arrival.Guests will be asked to be seated at least two rows apart front and back and a minimum of 5 seats apart left and right and groups will be asked to sit at least 6 feet apart on field. There will be no concessions sold at the event. Limited numbers of bottles of water will be available for purchase.

Watershed Institute Family Camps

    31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington

    609-737-3735 | https://thewatershed.org/

    various dates

Watershed Family Camp is offering one-day and two-day programs, running several hours in the morning and afternoon for parents/legal guardians and their children. They just added new sessions for August to include topics like: Bugs & Beyond, Water Wander, Animal Detectives, Map Masters, Go Geocachers and more!

Groups will be limited to approximately 10 people, with two Watershed staff instructing from an appropriately safe distance.

Family Campers will enjoy similar water, nature, and outdoor skills and crafts themes as those previously offered at the Watershed Nature Camp.

These programs will cost $50 per person for a two-day session, $30 per person for a one-day session, and $20 per person for an evening adventure.

Art Council of Princeton’s Paper Crane Project

102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton

609-924-8777 | info@artscouncilofprinceton.org | artscountilofprinceton.org

Tuesday-Saturday during open gallery times

The Princeton Paper Crane Project was developed in the spring of 2020 when a symbol of hope was needed most. Led by Miya Table and Home, the Princeton Paper Crane Project is an exercise of hope and healing. In Japanese culture, the crane is a symbol of longevity and peace. Senbazuru (a thousand cranes) is a well-known tradition in Japan that promises to grant a wish to anyone who folds 1,000 cranes.

Miya and the Arts Council, with support from Mr. Ross Wishnick, invited the community to participate by folding and donating paper cranes to this public art installation. They were blown away by the enthusiasm of neighbors, families, and friends old and new as cranes began pouring in by beginner and experienced folders alike.

Participants were encouraged to decorate their cranes with images, special messages, or names of loved ones to make a personalized wish.

After installing 10,000+ colorful paper cranes in our Taplin Gallery, The Arts Council of Princeton invites you to walk among the colorful flow of cranes in a celebration of love, eternal strength, and resiliency of the human spirit.

Viewing of the project opens August 1 and will be available for viewing the month of August. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday: 1:30-4:30pm; Saturday: 12-4pm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Occupancy in the Taplin Gallery is limited to 6 guests at one time.

Masks are required at all times. Please respect others’ space by maintaining appropriate distance while viewing the cranes. Distance markers will be in place to help visitors maintain distance.  Please note that restrooms will not be open to the public.

Morven’s Summertime History Strolls

55 Stockton Street, Princeton

609-924-9144 | info@morven.org | morven.org

dates and times as listed

Morven Museum & Garden is a historic 18th-century house that served as the governor's mansion for nearly four decades in the twentieth century, and has been designated a National Historic Landmark.

Through the month of August they are offering weekly “What’s in Bloom?” garden tours Wednesday-Saturday.

Also, their Summertime History Strolls are docent-led tours Wednesday and Fridays at 4PM and Thursdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Cost is $10. You can also enjoy a picnic box lunch and the tour Wednesday-Fridays at noon or 1PM for $30. Tours limited to 12 people.                     

All social distancing and state/local regulations will be followed. Masking is required to participate on the tour. Registration required the day before tour. You can find a link on their website (https://www.morven.org/summertime-strolls). No walk-ups will be permitted

Take a Hike

Taking a hike or riding a bike is a year round activity in Princeton. POL has listed many hiking and biking trails and bike paths to keep you fit and captivated by our beautiful state. Bike rentals are easy to come by if you are just visiting. So helmets on and get out there! Check out our Hike & Bike Guide https://princetonol.com/hiking_biking/

What are your plans for this August?

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