10 Things to do This Spring in Princeton

We're so excited spring is here! We've made a list of 10 things we are looking forward to this season!

The Arts Council of Princeton's Your Cutting Board, Your Palette: The Art of Presenting Brunch

Online 

Make any Sunday special! Join the Arts Council of Princeton and celebrity chef Nick Liberato for Your Cutting Board, Your Palette: The Art of Presenting Sunday Brunch on Tuesday, April 6. Free registration is available HERE!

Nick’s philosophy is “everyone has a cutting board in their kitchen arsenal, so we’re going to use it as our palette and get excited about gathering for brunch!” He will share some of his favorite signature garnishes, allowing anyone to use their color and texture like an artist. With his Bar Rescue background, Nick will cover his favorite spreads, sides, and offer up a delicious alternative to the traditional mimosa and more.

Chef Nick is launching his latest restaurant concept, The Borscht Belt Delicatessen, in Stockton, NJ, a salute to NY Jewish culture and cuisine set to open this spring. Nick will share his most prized dishes and drinks that he will be serving-up at The Borscht Belt and touch upon the story behind each artful dish, including the famous Egg Cream. Participants will be provided with a list of key ingredients and some resources ahead of the live webinar, allowing for you to reference in planning your next brunch date.

Rita's Water Ice

301 N Harrison St #290, Princeton

We are sure to stop by Rita's Water Ice to try one of their many delicious offerings. When we taste Rita's we know spring is here & summer is on its way! What do you get when you visit Rita's?

Bunny Chase at Terhune Orchards

330 Cold Soil Rd, Princeton

Looking for a fun family event that celebrates spring? Hop on over to Terhune Orchards on April 3rd and 4th from 10AM-4PM for Bunny Chase. With fresh open air of the farm, enjoy the arrival of Spring this Easter weekend.

The Bunny Chase is a non-competitive event perfect for children 2-10 years old especially, but enjoyable for all ages. Follow hand-drawn clues around the farm in a self-guided treasure hunt. At the end of the hunt, children can choose to do bunny themed craft activities and meet Terhune’s own real bunny rabbits ($5 charge for activities and barn area).

Admission fee $10, children under 3 are free, crafts activities $5 (all entry to farm on Cold Soil Road, including winery & farm store, must be purchased in advance with online timed admission tickets www.terhuneorchards.com)

Holland Ridge Farms

86 Rues Road, Cream Ridge  

Holland Ridge Farms calls itself “a floral paradise in the heart of New Jersey.” The “you pick” tulip farm is the perfect spot for spring photos and fun. Timed tickets will be on sale soon via their website. The farm open mid-April!

Aerobic Hike with Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park

355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville
Join the Nature Center for a 2-3.5 mi. brisk guided hike on selected trails in the state park on Thursday, April 8th at 1PM. Route to be determined. Advanced registration required. Bring a water bottle and wear hiking shoes. The trails are quite wet in sections. Free. (weather permitting). Nature Center Phone : (609) 737-0609

Spring Bee Keeping & Gardening at Howell Farm

 70 Woodens Ln, Lambertville
On Saturday, April 10 from 10AM-4PM, Expert beekeeper Bob Hughes will open the hives before your very eyes...to check the health of the residents and see how each colony fared through the winter. Mr. Hughes will introduce apiary visitors to a queen, drones, and worker bees before heading inside the visitor center for a 45-minute presentation, "Life in a Bee Colony." Masks required. Parking and admission are free.

Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market

81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton

The TPRFM returns for the annual Spring Fling market on May 15-16, 2021 at the Cure Insurance Arena Parking Lot! Although smaller than the standard market due to Covid forcing us to find a new, temporary, outdoor home... this get down will still feature more than 140 different DIY (socially distant) vendors each day, several of the area's finest food trucks both days and plenty of socially distant high fives!

Sustainable Princeton's Sustainable Landscaping Mini-Expo

 Princeton Shopping Center | 301 N Harrison St, Princeton

Your yard is a place to chill and relax, but it is also part of the local ecosystem. As part of Earth Day, Sustainable Princeton is hosting Sustainable Landscaping Mini Expo on April 24 from 1-3PM at The Princeton Shopping Center. The event will include electric landscaping equipment, learn about organic lawn care techniques, and dive into native plants. Several local organizations and businesses will be there for this low-key, drop-in event. Quiet Princeton will be on hand to share advice on sustainable landscaping and mulching. In addition, Judith Robinson, a Native Plant Garden Designer, will share her knowledge about native plants and show off a few of them. The Watershed Institute and D & R Greenway will also be there. There will also be several different electric equipment and models to check out. A few eager residents will be joining us to show off their favorite battery-powered mowers, blowers, tillers, leaf shredders, hedge trimmers, line trimmers, and more. Stop by and get practical advice from those who are actually using this equipment.

This event will be held outdoors in the expansive courtyard of the The Princeton Shopping Center.