Princeton NJ Events

Tag Sale/Barn Finds - A Sale of Deaccessioned Objects on Behalf of the Historical Society of Princeton

Saturday October 5, 2019
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Following an exhaustive five-year-long review of its collection of more than 3,000 objects, the Historical Society of Princeton will be selling over 400 deaccessioned items in a Live Auction on October 4th, followed by a Tag Sale on October 5th. A public preview of property on offer will be held on October 3rd from 2pm – 7pm. Property to include fine and decorative arts, ceramics and pottery, antique and period furniture, and a splash of the unexpected. The Live Auction will be emceed by founder of Rago Auctions, David Rago.

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DASH @PASH Cross Country 5K Race, Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart

Saturday October 5, 2019
8:30 AM

Lace up your trainers and get ready for Princeton Academy's Annual DASH @PASH Cross Country 5K Race! Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart will host its annual DASH @PASH 5K for Boys' Wellness on Saturday, Oct 5. The race will take place on Princeton Academy's cross country course which traverses our beautiful 50-acre campus. The event is open to the public. Registration is $25, and on the day of the race, registration is $30.

Princeton Academy has introduced many meaningful initiatives to support boys' wellness such as the Lower School mindfulness program including boys' yoga, Middle School Life Skills, and fourth-grade student participation in the Let Me Run program. The school's goal is to augment its highly successful academic program with a focus on the healthy social-emotional development of boys and their wellbeing. These efforts have been crystallized in Princeton Academy's recent strategic plan: Princeton Academy in 2021: Leading a national reinvention of boys' education for a new generation of enlightened men.

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REI Essential Backpacking Skills Program

Saturday October 5, 2019
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

While taking a hike to a mock campsite, our instructors will show you how to set up your camp site for maximum safety and comfort. Our goal is to teach practical camping skills for use in every situation, from car camping to long-distance backpacking. This program costs $69 for members and $89 for non-members. LIMITED SPACE LEFT!

Baldpate Mountain @ Pleasant Valley

Registration required

2019 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Mercer County

Saturday October 5, 2019
9:00 AM

Location: Veterans Park - 2206 Kuser Rd Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease!

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Scarecrow Contest - Hamilton Township Free Public Library

Saturday October 5, 2019
9:00 AM

1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton - 609-581-4060 - www.hamiltonnjpl.org

Prizes awarded to the top three entries. For all ages.

West Windsor Community Farmers Market

Saturday October 5, 2019
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Vaughn Drive Lot, Princeton Junction Train Station, West Windsor - 609-933-4452 - www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org

Produce, meats, woven fibers, honey, jams, flowers, baked goods, and prepared foods. 

Farmers Market - Montgomery Friends of Open Space

Saturday October 5, 2019
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Village Shopping Center, 1340 Route 206 South, Skillman - 609-915-0817 - www.montgomeryfriends.org

Jersey Fresh produce and farm products, baked goods, sauces, fibers, honey, flowers, coffee, and music. Rain or shine.

Weed Patrol - Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

Saturday October 5, 2019
9:30 AM

1635 River Road, New Hope - 215-862-2924 - www.bhwp.org

Tips on identifying native and non-native plants and assisting in removing invasive species. Free. Registration required.

Apple Days Harvest Festival - Terhune Orchards

Saturday October 5, 2019
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Come to Terhune Orchards for a day of family fun on the farm! What better way to celebrate fall than with Pick-Your-Own Apples and Pumpkins! Enjoy pony rides, pedal tractors, wagon rides, visit the Corn Stalk Maze, hay bale maze, adventure barn and our barnyard of farm animals. Children can paint their own pumpkin to bring home.

330 Cold Soil Road Princeton, NJ 08540

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Pumpkin Palooza, Hopewell Presbyterian Church

Saturday October 5, 2019
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fun for the whole family at the Pumpkin Palooza! Pumpkins for sale, beautiful themed gift baskets for silent auction, bake sale, hot lunch, soups to go, children’s activities, hand made crafts. Meet Snickers the miniature horse!

Hopewell Presbyterian Church is located at the intersection of Broad and Louellen Streets in Hopewell Borough. For more information, call 609-466-0758 or go to www.hopewellpres.org.