Princeton NJ Events

Princeton Farmers’ Market Winter Market

Thursday December 9, 2021
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Princeton Farmers’ Market kicks off the winter market season next Thursday, December 9th! The market will operate from 10am - 2pm on the Franklin Ave lot beginning December 9th and run bi-weekly. Shoppers can expect local organic produce, local meats, artisan bread, gluten-free/vegan goods, empanadas, and more. A full list of market dates and participating vendors can be viewed via our website: www.princetonfarmersmarket.com

The market is authorized to accept SNAP/EBT cards to be used on eligible purchases. Thanks to the Garden State Good Food Network we are able to match up to $10 on SNAP transactions, per eligible customer, per day. Those eligible for SNAP benefits can learn more at the Farmers Market table. Princeton Farmers Market is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. The Princeton Farmers’ Market aims to educate consumers on the benefits of local and healthy food, all while supporting local farmers, agriculture, and business.

Annual Holiday Party, PSRC

Thursday December 9, 2021
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join us for a festive buffet at PSRC’s Suzanne Patterson Building while you mingle and jingle with the Ho Ho Ho’s and Dave Saltzman on the piano. Come for the songs, cheer, good will, raffles, and friendship. Transportation is available to and from the Suzanne Patterson Building by the Muni Bus, Crosstown, or by carpool, all of which we encourage!

The festivities begin at 1:00 p.m. Because we cannot accommodate early arrivers, please note that our doors open at 12:45 p.m. $5 per person. Register at princetonsenior.org, call 609.751.9699, or in-person at our 101 Poor Farm Road location. Seating is limited. https://princetonsenior.wufoo.com/forms/psrcs-2021-holiday-party/

All partygoers including staff and volunteers must show proof of vaccination. You’ll also be asked to fill out a waiver (if you haven’t already) and a health screening form. Mask wearing is required except while eating and drinking. We’re looking forward to celebrating with you!

Festival of Trees Virtual Pajama Storytimes & Crafts, Morven Museum & Garden

Thursday December 9, 2021
5:30 PM

Hundreds of Christmases were celebrated by families living at Morven over its long history as a home. We invite you inside the mansion for a private virtual storytime and stroll through a different gallery each week to view tree and mantel displays for three weeks in December. Starting on Thursday, December 9, at 5:30 p.m. Morven Docent and former Teacher Mollie Brod will read a holiday story reflecting what might have been read during one of the eras when children lived at Morven. Curator of Education and Public Programs Debra Lampert-Rudman will share a make-at-home craft activity to go along with each story. Grab your favorite blanket and tune in for these special holiday events each week. And vote for your favorite tree and mantel either online or visit the museum to vote in person.

Week 1 - The Gingerbread Man & Pop Up Card Craft

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Quilting Through the Centuries: Women's Life and History in America - MCLS/Virtual

Thursday December 9, 2021
6:00 PM

Quilting is one of the oldest forms of women's crafting. Discover how the history of quilting in the United States mirrors the history of women from colonial times to today. Learn about Liberty Hall's women and view some of Liberty Hall's oldest quilts. This program will be presented by Hannah Gaston, a Coordinator of School Programs at Kean University's Liberty Hall Museum. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.

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

Kindergarten Readiness: A Sacred Heart Approach for Young Learners, Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart

Thursday December 9, 2021
6:00 PM

Stuart Country Day School Wonder if your child is ready for kindergarten? Will they be academically prepared and supported socially, spiritually, and emotionally? Find out and join us on Dec. 9, at 6 PM for a presentation for parents of rising kindergarten-aged boys and girls by Stuart Head of Lower School Christine D'Alessandro and Princeton Academy Assistant Head of School Paris McLean.

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Introduction to Smart and Safe Investing, Princeton Public Library

Thursday December 9, 2021
7:00 PM

Chris Cozzens, a 2022 J.D. candidate at Seton Hall University School of Law, gives a presentation designed to improve basic financial literacy and informed investment decision making. The free, 45-minute presentation is for educational purposes and does not sell or recommend any financial services. It includes a brief overview of the concept of the time value of money, templates for creating a budget and guidance for choosing an investment professional or investment products.

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Chalk, Talk, and Holiday Cheer, Crossing Vineyards & Winery

Thursday December 9, 2021
7:00 PM

‘Tis the season for crafting! Create a custom reusable “countdown” calendar with the experts from Chalk Couture. They'll guide you through the silk-screening process while you design the newest addition to your holiday decor. Includes materials, choice of design and chalk transfer to keep. Reservations required. Drinks and light bites available for purchase from the bar. $35

Crossing Vineyards & Winery

Pennington School Cervone Center for Learning Information Sessions - Virtual

Thursday December 9, 2021
7:00 PM

Please join us for a virtual in-depth discussion about how The Pennington School's Cervone Center for Learning provides individualized academic support for bright students with language-based learning differences within a college-preparatory environment. Jo Prockop, director of the Cervone Center for Learning, will provide a comprehensive look into why this program is such an effective and meaningful one. The Edmund V. Cervone Center for Learning, unique at its founding in 1975, remains distinctive today.

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Discussion: Black Voices Book Group - "How We Show Up: Relationships, Family, and Community"

Thursday December 9, 2021
7:15 PM

The group discusses "How We Show Up: Relationships, Family, and Community" by Mia Birdsong. All are welcome.

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Cirque Dreams Holidaze- State Theatre of New Jersey

Thursday December 9, 2021
8:00 PM

Cirque Dreams Holidaze takes State Theatre’s stage this holiday season! The critically-acclaimed performance presents the ultimate holiday experience for families, combining Broadway musical and Cirque extravaganza. The show features classic Christmas, Chanukah, Thanksgiving songs, and original music. Come enjoy gingerbread men soaring through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen upon balance beams, icemen sculpting with ice and snow, penguins spinning, puppets caroling, and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment!

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