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Princeton Area Weekend Events for September 15-17, 2017

September 14, 2017 By Hilary Morris

There's always something happening in the Princeton area. Below are some of our top picks for the weekend of September 15 -17, 2017.

Jazzfeast Palmer Square Princeton NJ

Arts & Entertainment

Saturday, September 16, Noon to 3pm, 50th Birthday Party, Arts Council of Princeton: "Make and take" art projects for children and games until 2 p.m. followed by cupcake decorating, live music, and performances., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
Saturday, September 16, 8pm, Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, Princeton Symphony Orchestra: Rossen Milanov conducts the orchestra and Westminster Symphonic Choir., www.princetonsymphony.com
Sunday, September 17, Noon to 6pm, 26th Annual JazzFeast, Palmer Square: Featuring performances by some of the industry's best jazz musicians and local food vendors. Visit website for performance schedule. Rain or shine., www.palmersquare.com

Kids

Saturday, Sept 16, 10am, Small Explorers Series, New Jersey State Museum: Join us this month as we explore color through stories, crafts and play. Our story is "I Don't Draw, I Color!" by Adam Lehrhaupt, followed by a visit to the American Perspectives exhibition to discover some colorful abstract works. We finish up with some hands-on color activities. The program is 30 to 45 minutes long and begins promptly at 10:00 am. Please plan to arrive early. Small Explorers is for children 6 months to 5 years and their caregivers. Space is limited, so advance registration is encouraged. For more information or to register contact Kerry.Scott@sos.nj.gov or www.statemuseum.nj.gov. For children 6 months to 5 years old and their caregivers. 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625-0530
Saturday, September 16, Noon New Jersey Storytelling Festival, Howell Living History Farm: New Jersey Storytelling Festival, Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell. Noon. to 6 p.m., Storytellers from the tri-state area tell their stories for all ages. Free admission., www.njstorynet.org

Community

Saturday, Sept 16, 9am, Walk of Hope, Carrier Clinic: One-mile fundraiser walk to raise awareness for mental health and addicition disorders and help combat the stigma faced by those who suffer with mental illness., www.carrierclinicwalkofhope.org
Saturday, Sept 16, 9:30am, Open Table Tennis Tournament, Princeton Pong: Princeton Pong September Open Tournament - 745 Alexander Road, Princeton. Various levels, cash and trophy prizes, see princetonpong.com for registration and event times
Saturday, Sept 16 Noon to 5pm, A Walk in the Park: New Jersey's Olmsted Neighborhood: Tour the historic Trenton neighborhood conceived and designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of New York City's Central Park. The tour showcases a sampling of the homes and their unique stories, from construction to the present day. $25., www.cadwaladerheights.com
Sunday, September 17, Noon to 6pm 26th Annual JazzFeast, Palmer Square: Featuring performances by some of the industry's best jazz musicians and local food vendors. Visit website for performance schedule. Rain or shine., www.palmersquare.com.

Eat, Drink, Shop

Friday, Sept 15, 10am, Athleta Shopping Event for Junior League of Greater Princeton, Athleta at Marketfair Mall: Update your workout wear and receive a 25% discount. If you mention Junior League of Greater Princeton at checkout, we will receive 10% back on all purchases!
Friday, Sept 15, 7pm, Tavern Night - An Evening of Colonial Festivities and Fundraising, Old Barracks Museum: Leave your 21st century troubles behind and spend an evening in a colonial tavern at the Old Barracks Museum's Tavern Night Fundraiser on the evening of September 15. Live music, food, and drink, set the scene of an evening in 18th century Trenton, when King George II still ruled and the tavern was the center of town.

Tickets are available for purchase online at www.barracks.org or visiting the Old Barracks Museum Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Ticket prices are as follows: $60, or $50 for Old Barracks Museum members. No one under 21 permitted. More information can be found at www.barracks. org or 609-396-1776. All proceeds from this fundraiser support educational programming for more than 10,000 New Jersey students through our innovative 'Meet the Past' field trips. For information on the Old Barracks Museum's educational programming, call 609-396-1776.
Sunday, September 17, 11am to 5pm Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival, Princeton Junction Train Station. 2 Wallace Circle, Princeton Junction