Princeton NJ Events

Open House, YingHua International School

Saturday August 28, 2021
9:00 AM

August 7 & August 28

Looking for a global, bilingual education in a nurturing environment? Innovative, IB curriculum? Superb math, science and arts?

Join us to discover how YingHua's Chinese-English Dual-Immersion program, rigorous International Baccalaureate IB curriculum and inquiry-based education can prepare your child for success in a global community. Your child will reap the benefits of small class sizes, personalized education, engaged and masterful teachers and a diverse, multi-cultural community.

Enrolling ages 18 months - 8th Grade.

Meet faculty and staff and tour our campus while the kids enjoy fun activities on our playground. At YingHua International School, 25 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ More info: https://www.yhis.org/admissions-e/open-house (609) 375-8015 info@yhis.org

West Windsor Community Farmers Market

Saturday August 28, 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 28, 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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Veggie Basics, Mercer County Master Gardeners

Saturday August 28, 2021
10:00 AM

Margaret Pickoff will discuss basic harvesting and handling skills, how to extend your growing season and what to do when your plants stop producing. She’ll cover end of season tasks like mulching, sowing cover crops, and putting the garden to bed. Registration is limited to the first 500 participants. Those who register will receive an email with access to the recorded presentation after it has occurred.

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Fiddlin' Day, Howell Farm

Saturday August 28, 2021
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Musicians from throughout New Jersey will choose their own "barnyard stage," playing in outdoor settings throughout the day. The public is invited to "jam" with the band on acoustic, stringed instruments – with an opportunity to investigate and try out some traditional instruments. Musician and multi-instrumentalist Dick Devore gives talks at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on different types of traditional music. Bring a mask. Register.

70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org.

Bark at the Park, Washington Crossing Historic Park, PA

Saturday August 28, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Take a mile-long walk with your patriotic pup through the park grounds. All dogs receive a free tricorn hat. Register. Free.

Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA.

Stony Brook Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Saturday August 28, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton

Before there was a “Princeton,” six Quaker families established a community on the fertile ground along Stony Brook. This 2-mile hike explores the lives of the early settlers and the community they established, while following a portion of the trail George Washington took from Trenton to the Princeton Battlefield. Stops include the Stony Brook Meeting House and Burial Ground, walking a portion of the “hidden” back road into Princeton, and a view of the Battlefield.

Starts at the Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road. Tickets are $10. Advanced tickets required – no walk ups will be allowed.

Space is limited to 12 participants. Masks are required for indoor portions of the tour. If participants have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms within 14 days of the tour, we ask that they stay home and contact us for a full refund. Guides are fully vaccinated and only lead tours if they are symptom-free.

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On the Road to Victory at Yorktown – The Encampment in Trenton, August 1781 0 - Re-enactment

Saturday August 28, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Trent House Association hosts an all-day event on Saturday, August 28, 2021, from 10 am to 5 pm, celebrating the 240th anniversary of the Washington-Rochambeau march to victory in Yorktown. This is a free outdoor event with activities suitable for adults and children.

The August 2021 event features re-enactors portraying soldiers from both the American and French armies. Two re-enactor organizations – Le Régiment Bourbonnais and Le Régiment Saintonge – represent French infantry and artillery. Also participating are re-enactors of African American infantrymen of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment and John Lamb's Artillery Company. Demonstrations of military drills and camp life take place throughout the event as well as other family-friendly activities and historical talks. The William Trent House Museum as a site on the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Heritage Trail will be recognized.

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The Lion King Experience Kids, Music Mountain Theater

Saturday August 28, 2021
11:00 AM

August 27,28,September 3,4 - Friday & Saturday 11am

1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org.

Show based on the Broadway production.

Jersey Fresh Jam, Terracycle

Saturday August 28, 2021
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Aerosol artists from far and wide converge to adorn the walls of Terracycle with their signature masterpieces, while local and regionally known emcees, bands, and DJs provide the soundtrack for the day’s festivities. Free.

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