Princeton NJ Events

Fall Festival, Trenton Elks

Saturday October 16, 2021
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

42 Decou Avenue, Ewing. Raffles, classic car show, rummage sale, live music, food, and kids' activities. Proceeds benefit the Elks' charitable endeavors. Rain date October 17.

West Windsor Community Farmers Market

Saturday October 16, 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 October 16, 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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Trenton in Pink, Trenton Health Team and Reinas y Diamantes

Saturday October 16, 2021
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Free COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 12 and up. Registration for free mammograms for eligible clients. Food, music, games, and prizes.

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Family Fun Fall Weekends, Terhune Orchards

Saturday October 16, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Activities for kids including adventure barn, hay bale maze, pony rides, pumpkin picking & painting, pedal tractors, and exploring the farm trail. Live music, apple products, wine, and more. $11; children under 3 free.

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Open House, Waldorf School of Princeton

Saturday October 16, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for our In-Person Open House on Saturday, October 16, 10 am-noon. At this special event, we invite you to tour our outdoor classrooms and campus, discover our Early Childhood and Grade School curriculum, and meet with our experienced faculty.

1062 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA

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Princeton Photo Workshop: NEW! Horses & Foliage

Saturday October 16, 2021
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Nature photographer Rich Sherman guides you through the many image-making moments at two working horse farms.

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OAKtober Celebration at Marquand Park Children's Arboretum

Saturday October 16, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for a celebration of the Oak in Marquand Park in Princeton! Free oak saplings, oak scavenger hunt, cookies and cider. Marquand Park is bordered by Lovers Lane, Mercer Street, and Stockton Street. There is pedestrian access from all of these; the main entrance and parking lot are at 87 Lovers Lane. https://www.marquandpark.org/

Rain Date: October 17

Represent.Us New Jersey Chapter Zoom Meeting

Saturday October 16, 2021
11:00 AM

"RCV Maps: How Ranked Choice Voting Can Be Implemented in the States" Chris Hughes, Policy Director for the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center, will give an overview of what's happening across the country with Ranked Choice Voting, and, importantly, will discuss what we can apply to our efforts to bring RCV to New Jersey. Register: https://bit.ly/3uIVTMO

Local History Scavenger Hunt, South Brunswick Public Library

Saturday October 16, 2021
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Visit the Locktender's House, the Wetherill House, the Dayton Presbyterian Church, and the Slack-Carroll house to learn about South Brunswick's significant history. Get your "passport" stamped at all four locations in no particular order and submit it at your last stop to be put in a drawing for a $50 Target gift card. Vintage candy at each location. All ages welcome.