Princeton NJ Events

Science on Saturdays - Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

Saturday February 8, 2020
9:30 AM

100 Stellarator Road, Princeton - 609-243-2121 - www.pppl.gov

"The Cosmic Multiverse: Science or Fantasy" talk by Matthew Kleban, physics professor at New York University.

Cupid's Chase, Community Options, Inc.

Saturday February 8, 2020
10:00 AM

Registration @8:30am

Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540

Cupid's Chase 5k takes place every February to celebrate the founding of Community Options in February 1989. Cupid’s Chase raises both funds and awareness for Community Options’ mission of providing residential and employment services to individuals with disabilities.

Join us in our support of people with disabilities and our pursuit of Cupid!

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Read and Explore: Animal Tracks, Terhune Orchards

Saturday February 8, 2020
10:00 AM

Terhune Orchards Read and Explore Program is our winter education series, following the popular seasonal Read and Pick Program. These fun, informative programs include educational activities and stories followed by hands-on crafts and exploration. 

Our second Read and Explore program is Animal Tracks. The program lasts about an hour and includes a craft program plus a story and educational segment. After story time, we will make bird feeders with wild bird seed to take home and help the birds through winter.

Registration is requested. 609-924-2310 or https://terhuneorchards.com/read-explore-sign-up/ to register. The fee is $10.00 per child. Buy a season pass and save! 

Princeton Photo Workshop: Flash Photography on a Budget

Saturday February 8, 2020
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Developing your command of flash techniques expands your options and allows you to explore new areas of photography. You'll leave the class with new techniques you can use to take your own pro level photos.

No special equipment needed.  https://princetonphotoworkshop.com/classes/flashbud,  $199

Mr. RAY - State Theatre New Jersey - Two Performances

Saturday February 8, 2020
10:00 AM

15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick - 732-246-7469 - www.stnj.org

Mr. RAY is back, bringing along his famous sticker-covered guitar and family-friendly songs with a rock-and-roll beat. He’s performed with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Chuck Berry, and Bon Jovi, but kids are his favorite audience. With mr. RAY, songs about friendship, dinosaurs, and rainbows never sounded so cool!

Musical performance for ages 3-8. Noon performance is sensory-sensitive. $5. Register.

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Lunar New Year Celebration - Princeton University Art Museum

Saturday February 8, 2020
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Elm Drive, Princeton - - artmuseum.princeton.edu

In conjunction with "The Eternal Feast," celebrate the Year of the Rat with music, dance, activities for all ages, and traditional cuisines.

Chinese New Year Celebration - Plainsboro Public LIbrary

Saturday February 8, 2020
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro - - www.plainsborolibrary.org

Calligraphy and knotting demonstrations by local artists, dragon dance, live music. Register.

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend, Terhune Orchards

Saturday February 8, 2020
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Visit us in the Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery tasting room as we join other wineries across the State for a weekend of wine and chocolate. Enjoy chocolate baked goods homemade from Terhune’s own bakery paired with our award-winning wines. Bring your loved one, friends and family to enjoy sweet treats on this festive Wine Trail Weekend.

Catch up with friends by the fire pit outside the winery. Have fun with s’more kits. Families welcome. Inside the cozy wine barn, enjoy our 16 wine varieties. On Sunday, enjoy live music of Larry Tritel from 1pm-4pm. Light fare, cheese plates, homemade salsas baskets available.

Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road (crossroad Carter Road), Princeton, NJ 08540, Mercer County -  www.terhuneorchards.com

Chinese New Year Celebration - Princeton Public Library

Saturday February 8, 2020
1:30 PM

65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton - 609-924-9529 - www.princetonlibrary.org

Traditional Chinese lion dance, Chinese painting, calligraphy, music, paper cutting, origami stations, martial arts demonstration. Free.

Local Wildlife - Tulpehaking Nature Center

Saturday February 8, 2020
2:00 PM

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton - 609-888-3218 -

Overview on local wildlife and creating a backyard refuge, for teens and older. Register.