Princeton NJ Events

West Windsor Community Farmers Market

Saturday August 14, 2021
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Opening Day of the West Windsor Community Farmers Market’s eighteenth year begins Saturday, May 1. To keep everyone safe and distanced, the entrance to the market has changed to 877 Alexander Road through the upper Vaughn Lot. The Market will run each and every Saturday, rain or shine from 9am-1pm until Thanksgiving featuring seventeen farms and twenty artisan food makers and a knife sharpener, all from within fifty-miles of West Windsor. 

Joining the roster this year are three farms: Moonshot Farms, Snapping Turtle Farm, and SpiceBush Farm along with Catalina Empanadas, Pure Indian Foods, River Horse Brewery, Sourland Mountain Spirits, Tea-For-All. Look for more organic produce, East Asian vegetables, beer, local spirits, and grass-fed ghee. Mask wearing continues to be required by all, and hand sanitizer stations are located throughout.

Pre-ordering options available and more info on the website: wwcfm.org

Pennington Farmers Market

Saturday August 14, 2021
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Pennington Farmer’s Market is located at: Rosedale Mills 101 Route 31 North Pennington, NJ 08534

We are open every Saturday, 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. beginning in June and ending in October.

The mission of the Pennington Farmers Market is to provide growers and producers within fifty miles of Pennington, New Jersey an opportunity to sell directly to the public; to promote the nutritional, environmental, and community health benefits of sustainable living; and to create a unique atmosphere in which to appreciate the agriculture, arts, culture, and character of Hopewell Valley. Click the link below to see list of vendors.

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Sunflower Festival, Shady Brook Farm

Saturday August 14, 2021
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Shady Brook Farm is excited to announce its Sunflower Festival on Aug 7, 8, 14 & 15 from 10am to 4pm.

Come stroll through acres of bright, beautiful blooms for fabulous photo ops and to cut your own! We also have our delicious white & yellow peaches in season for pick your own. Festival fun also includes jumping pillow, inflatable attractions, sports zone, playground, BarnYard animals, SBF 500 pedal go-carts, animated chicken show, great food & drinks + more! Don't miss the fun. Online tickets are $12/person, $15 at the door. Sunflowers & peaches, NOT included in admission, are priced by the lb. or stem. Children 23 months & under are free!

Get tickets here: https://shopshadybrookfarm.com/collections/events/products/sunflower-festival

Potato Harvest, Howell Farm

Saturday August 14, 2021
10:00 AM

Grab a bushel basket and follow behind the potato plow as workhorses Bill and Jesse unearth rows of potatoes for picking. Visitors of all ages can help collect, clean, and sort the crop, which will be delivered to local soup kitchens and food pantries. A few potatoes travel by wheelbarrow up to the barnyard, where farmers wash, slice, and drop them into the kettle to make potato chips for tasting. Bring a mask. Register.

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Live Music Events, Local Wineries

Saturday August 14, 2021
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Chris from Rave On & Acoustic Duover, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Chris from Rave On with Buddy Holly/music legends in the afternoon; Acoustic Duover with rock/pop in the evening. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Live music by Brian Bortnick, wines by the glass, and light fare. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Cat Moon Daddy, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor, 609-371-6000. www.workingdogwinerynj.com. Free live music. Wine available for purchase by the bottle. 21+ only. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Matilda, Music Mountain Theatre

Saturday August 14, 2021
3:00 PM

July 23rd- August 15th

 Friday and Saturday @ 8pm, Saturday and Sunday @ 3pm

Matilda is an extraordinary five-year-old with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind whose talents are constantly belittled by her cruel parents and headmistress. Dreaming of a better life for herself, she dares to take a stand against these oppressive forces, takes her destiny into her own hands, and helps her favorite teacher reclaim her life.

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Live Music/No Cover @Small World Coffee

Saturday August 14, 2021
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Tom Trovas

Blues, Jazz, R&B.

14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton

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Summer Concert Series: Kelly Price & Destinee Marie, Mercer County Park

Saturday August 14, 2021
6:00 PM

We are THRILLED to announce we will be holding a special event with 9x GRAMMY NOMINATED singer and songwriter Kelly Price at the Festival Grounds on Saturday, Aug. 14. The R&B/Soul artist has made history in her career with award-winning albums throughout the early 2000's and Grammy nominations for best R&B album, best vocal performance, best R&B song along with many more. Kelly has collaborated with Mariah Carey, George Michael, Elton John , Diddy, and Whitney Houston just to name a few. Opening for Kelly Price will be Destinee Maree an R&B Soul/Pop singer who takes her influences from Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Diana Ross and more.

Guests welcomed to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and pack coolers with sealed bottles of water. No glass bottles. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. $5 parking fee will apply for Festival Grounds events.

Carpool Cinema, Acme Screening Room

Saturday August 14, 2021
8:00 PM

204 North Union Street, Lambertville. www.acmescreeningroom.org.

Parking lot screening of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." Live pre-show entertainment. Register. $30 per car.

Night Hike, Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park

Saturday August 14, 2021
8:30 PM

(6 yrs. – adult)

Explore the park for nature at night and have some good old-fashioned fun on this naturalist-guided hike and campfire. Bring a flashlight. Enter the park from the entrance on Bear Tavern Rd (Phillips Farm/ Group Camping Entrance) and follow the event signs to the Nature Center. Advanced registration required. Fee: $2.00/person (exact change, please).

Nature Center Phone : (609) 737-0609

Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, NJ