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Princeton Area Events for September 29-October 1

September 28, 2017 By Hilary Morris

Arts & Entertainment

Saturday, 9/30, 10AM-5PM: Annual Hopewell Tour Des Arts, Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell. Self guided tour of Hopewell's art scene, with over a dozen stops. Start at the train station and work your way through town., www.hopewellarts.com

Community Spirit

Saturday, 9/30, 9AM: 4th Anual Walk of Hope, Mercer County Park, Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Join Catholic Charities as we walk together to reduce poverty, promote recovery and strengthen families. Visit WalkofHopeNJ.org for more information. For sponsorship information or to become a team captain, contact Jennifer Leip at 609-394-5181 x1137, or at jleip@cctrenton.org.

Sunday, 10/1, 11AM - 9PM: Mercer County Hispanic Festival 2017, Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, 1638 Old Trenton Road, Princeton Junction. Vendors of 21 countries will showcase amazing food, arts, crafts and traditional festivities from each country. Live entertainment, TV personalities from Univision 65, DJs, Traditional Dance performance, Wine, and Cheese Festival, Children activities, Pony Rides, Equestrian Show, Rides for all ages. Come and enjoy a family day in a beautiful setting out in the park. There will be a parking charge of $5 per car. Click here for more information

Sunday, 10/1, 11AM - 7PM: Diwali Fair, Hyatt Regency, Carnegie Center Drive, Princeton. Family event featuring Diwali shopping, jewelry, Henna, live music, vendors, fashion, and more. Free admission. 609-937-2800

Sunday, 10/1, 12PM-4PM: Lawrenceville Community Day, Lawrence Township Recreation Department, Village Park, Lawrence. Food vendors, entertainment, and more., www.lawrencetwp.com

Sunday, 10/1, 4:30 PM - 10PM: A Night in the Village, Lawrenceville Main Street. Lawrenceville Main Street’s - A Night in the Village event is an unforgettable evening of food tastings from the many fine restaurants in The Village of Lawrenceville. This “movable feast” is a unique experience that allows guests to visit a varied selection of eateries in the Village; it gives people the chance to experience the hospitality of the community while providing the opportunity for restaurants to introduce a sampling of fine food…..both are signatures of the Village! Tickets include: food from 11 establishments, one beer, music and 50/50's.

*Please note: Tickets are limited, this is a BYOB event and there are two tour options. Click here for more information

Eat, Drink, Shop

Saturday, 9/30, 12PM - 6PM: Fall Food & Wine Festival, Unionville Vineyards. Unionville Vineyards' annual fall wine festival will delight with wine tastings, live rock bands, food & wine talks and demonstrations, food trucks, winery tours & vineyard walks, hayrides, pumpkin painting, cork crafts, and more, all on Unionville's sprawling 89 acre preserved farm winery estate in gorgeous Hunterdon County. $15-55, www.unionvillevineyards.com/pages/upcoming-events

Out of the Box

Saturday, 9/30, 9AM: 30th Annual Canal Walk, Friends of the Delaware Canal, Delaware Recreation Area, Easton, 215-862-2021. All 58.9 miles of the canal will be explored over five Saturdays. This week's walk is 13 miles from Easton to the Indian Rock Inn in Upper Black Eddy. Free., www.fodc.org

Saturday, 9/30, 12PM: K-9 Hero Haven, Calvary Baptist Church, 3 East Broad Street, Hopewell. Rescue and placement for retired military, police and service dogs., www.k9herohaven.org

Sunday, 10/1, 12PM - 4:PM: Wedding Expo, Princeton MarketFair, 3535 Route 1, West Windsor. Wedding vendors, fashion shows, and other wedding preparation activities. Free. Register., nmg.ticketleap.com/bridal

Sunday, 10/1, 1PM - 6PM: Unruly Sounds, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Music festival featuring performances by The Anaglyphs, Bitter Bloom, Damsel, Dollshot, Matt Trowbridge, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, SMPL, and Triplepoint Trio. In the event of rain, concert moves indoors at the Princeton Public Library., www.mobiuspercussion.com