Princeton NJ Events

Butterfly House Tours, The Watershed Institute

Thursday August 12, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us for a guided tour of The Kate Gorrie Butterfly House to view and learn about local butterfly species. If time and weather allow, we will try catching wild butterflies in the field. Cameras welcome. Butterfly House Tours are held weekly on Thursdays from 10 a.m.-11 p.m.through the summer. Advance registration is required.

The Kate Gorrie Butterfly House is handicap-accessible, free, and open daily from dawn until dusk (mid-June through mid-September) except during a scheduled program or tour.

Princeton Farmers Market

Thursday August 12, 2021
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Princeton Farmers Market Summer Series has begun.

Temporary market location & hours: Thursdays, May 13th through November 18th 10am - 2pm

46-80 Franklin Ave Princeton, NJ 08542

To view our list of vendors and see who is offering pre-ordering or other methods of contactless payment click here.

COVID-19 Safety Guidelines 

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Happy Hour at the Mercer Park Boathouse

Thursday August 12, 2021
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Landmark Catering and the Mercer County Park Commission will be holding Happy Hours at the Boathouse on Thursdays, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for specialty food & drink prices, live music, pontoon boat tours for $4 (weather permitting, no alcoholic drinks allowed on the boat) and views of Mercer Lake from the grounds. Food and drinks are CASH ONLY.

The Boathouse at Mercer Lake is located at 334 South Post Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550. Seating in the Boathouse and throughout the grounds will be given on a first-come, first served basis. Happy Hour will end on Thursday, Sept. 2 for the season.

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Rave On @Music in the Park, Lawrenceville Main Street

Thursday August 12, 2021
6:00 PM

Music in the Park 2021 promises to be the best yet! Come and enjoy the free concert series and great food from our local chefs. Music, drawings, community and of course... games and free fun for kids. All concerts start at 6:30pm with food and fun starting at 6! 

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'Call Me Athena – Girl from Detroit’ Book Launch Party, Arts Council of Princeton

Thursday August 12, 2021
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

You’re invited to join the Arts Council of Princeton and Labyrinth Books for a Launch Party for Colby Cedar Smith’s Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit, the novel in verse debut from the Hopewell-based author and ACP creative writing instructor. Labyrinth will be on site at the event with copies of Call Me Athena available for sale. Free registration is available here!

Summer Nights Series: RAYA and the LAST DRAGON

Thursday August 12, 2021
6:30 PM - 9:45 PM

Our Summer Nights Series heats up with a viewing of RAYA and the LAST DRAGON outdoors in our beautiful courtyard. Family activities begin at 6:30pm; movie begins at approximately 8:15pm.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket. All of our courtyard programming is free and open to everyone. In the event of rain, events will be rescheduled.

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Birdwatching for Beginners, Mercer County Park & Hopewell Library

Thursday August 12, 2021
7:00 PM

Do you aspire to take to the sky, but feel overwhelmed when you look at the bird field guide? Mercer County Park Commission's naturalist will help you develop the basic skills and knowledge essential for becoming a great birdwatcher by starting with common species easily found in your own neighborhood. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hopewell Branch Library.

Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program.

Wine and Bundt Cakes, Crossing Vineyards & Winery

Thursday August 12, 2021
7:00 PM

Have Your Wine And Eat Cake, Too.

Featuring an array of award-winning wines and handcrafted cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes in Newtown, this event is simply divine. Sample fork-tastic cakes in a variety of flavors, paired with a selection of white, red, and dessert wines. Cost: $35 per person.

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Black Voices Book Group - "Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom"

Thursday August 12, 2021
7:15 PM

During August and September, the group will discuss "Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom" by David Blight. All are welcome.

This group meets via 'Google Meet' which works best using the Chrome internet browser.

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