Princeton NJ Events

Bird Walk on the D&R Canal

Sunday May 8, 2022
8:00 AM

As thousands of birds wing north in their annual migration, the volunteer support group for the Delaware and Raritan Canal, the D&R Canal Watch, will sponsor a walk 8 a.m. Sunday, May 8, to see and hear some of them.The free walk will be led by veteran birders and Canal Watch members Barbara and George Dawson. The walk will start at the historic Van Wickle House off Easton Avenue at the foot of DeMott Lane in Franklin Township (1289 Easton Ave., Somerset, for GPS location). No registration is necessary. For more information, email barbaradawsonwriter@yahoo.com.

Annual Trenton Kennel Club Dog Show

Sunday May 8, 2022
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

The Trenton Kennel Club returns to Mercer County Park for their annual dog show. Different exhibits and vendors will be available for visitors to enjoy. Patron dogs will not be allowed inside the event grounds. For more information please click here to visit their website. There will be a $5 per car parking fee. Event is held rain or shine.

Toast to Moms! Mother's Day Brunch, Crossing Vineyards & Winery

Sunday May 8, 2022
10:00 AM

Treat your mom to the day she deserves with a relaxing brunch at Crossing Vineyards. You'll enjoy panoramic views of the vineyard while you sip on bubbly and enjoy a delectable buffet feast prepared by Joseph's Premier Events and Catering, Newtown, PA. Less mess than breakfast in bed, and more fun for the whole family! Reservations required. Cost: $70 per person (Children under 12, half-price; 3 and under free of charge)

Crossing Vineyards & Winery

Mother's Day Wine Trail Weekend, Terhune's

Sunday May 8, 2022
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Celebrate mom on this special weekend. $2 off tasting flights all weekend for moms. What more wonderful way to treat her than an afternoon of wine tasting and fresh open air in the Terhune Wine Orchard?

Enjoy live music all weekend. On Saturday, May 7, enjoy the tunes of Bill O’Neal & Andy Koontz and on Sunday, May 8, sit back and relax to the music of Barbara Lin Band.

The whole family is welcome here at Terhune Orchards.With plenty of seating among our 100 year old apple trees, enjoy a glass of wine or a tasting flight. Light fare available. After wine tasting, visit the barnyard and farm store or take a walk on our farm trail.

Group maximum of 8. No reservations required. No outside food or pets permitted.

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Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards

Sunday May 8, 2022
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Live music by Barbara Lin Band. Light fare, cheese plates, chips & salsa baskets, and wine by the glass available.

330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com.

Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards

Sunday May 8, 2022
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Live music by Mark Miklos. Light fare, cheese plates, chips & salsa baskets, and wine by the glass available.

330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com.

Milanov & Jackiw Concert, Princeton Symphony Orchestra

Sunday May 8, 2022
4:00 PM

Virtuoso violinist Stefan Jackiw performs Korngold's lush concerto accompanied by the PSO. Maestro Milanov conducts the orchestra through works by Mendelssohn and celebrated composer Gabriela Lena Frank.

All attendees are required to be fully vaccinated.

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Listen Local: The Ragtime Relics, Hinds Plaza

Sunday May 8, 2022
4:00 PM

The Ragtime Relics bring their signature brand of American roots music to Hinds Plaza to kick off the spring 2022 edition of the library's popular Listen Local Series.

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Sunday Poetry Reading, Princeton Makes

Sunday May 8, 2022
4:00 PM

Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, and Ragged Sky Press, a local publisher focused on poetry, will host a Second Sunday Poetry Reading on Sunday, May 8 at 4:00 pm. The readings will take place at the Princeton Makes store in the Princeton Shopping Center.

The May 8 reading will feature Rachel Hadas and Kevin O’Shaughnessy. Their readings will be followed by an open mic available to up to 10 audience members who would like to read their original poetry. Poems reflecting Mothers’ Day are encouraged.

Additional information is available at www.princetonmakes.com, and everyone is invited to follow Princeton Makes on Facebook and Instagram.