Princeton NJ Events

West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday September 24, 2022
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

It’s all about local food and seasonality at the West Windsor Farmers Market! This year’s season kicks off on May 7th and running every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm, the market will be filled with local farmers and artisan food producers, including a knife sharpener, all from within fifty miles of West Windsor to celebrate the bounty of New Jersey. This season’s roster includes nearly fifty farms and vendors, several with a rotating schedule, including a baker under the new NJ Cottage Rule.

Market held rain or shine in the lower Vaughn Lot of the Princeton Junction Train Station - ENTRANCE FROM 877 Alexander Road, free parking. NJ Transit bus 877 or Dinky and ½ mile walk to Vaughn Lot. Visit wwcfm.org or call 609-913-7581.

The WWCFM accepts SNAP/EBT and offers matching incentives towards fruit & vegetable purchases (up to $20 per market day). Several farms accept WIC/FMNP/SFMNP High school students and local community members are encouraged to volunteer with the WWCFM; please email manager@westwindsorfarmersmarket.org

Princeton Photo Workshop: Introduction to Drone Photography

Saturday September 24, 2022
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Lambertville, NJ

Join FAA-certified drone pilot Rich Sherman for a fun and informative introduction to drone photography.

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Fall Family Fun Weekends, Terhune's

Saturday September 24, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday

What better way to celebrate fall than with Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins and Apples! Choose just the right pumpkin for your jack-o’-lanterns or decorations. Kids have fun at the pumpkin painting station. Apple picking is at our 13 Van Kirk Road location. Enjoy pony rides, pedal and play tractors, children’s games & activities, visit the Corn Stalk Maze and Hay Bale Maze, Adventure Story Barn “All About Pumpkins”, our barnyard of farm animals and so much more farm fun. Take a stroll on our pollinator sunflower trail and discover the farm on our scavenger hunt.

Terhune Orchards features live music played by some of our best local talent. On Saturday enjoy the tunes of Daisy Jug Band and on Sunday tap your toes to Raritan Valley Ramblers.Buy early & Save. Admission is discounted in advance. (children under 3 are free). Admission tickets must be purchased for the festival, winery, and farm store entry. Fall Fun is here! Don’t Wait, Come Early & Save: Ticket prices increase for October so don't delay all the fall fun! Buy Early and Save for September! $12 online in advance/ $15 day-of. Online tickets: terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/fall-2022

Watercolor Plein Air Painting, The Watershed

Saturday September 24, 2022
10:00 AM

Take a short walk with Watershed Fellow Kate Hode to see some of the beauty around the Institute. Then award -winning artist Karen Repka will help you capture what you see with simple watercolor paints. We provide the materials, instruction, and inspiration. This is a beginner class; no experience is necessary. Ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please read our in-person programming policies before registering.

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Canal Walks, Princeton Canal Walkers

Saturday September 24, 2022
10:00 AM

Saturdays, 10 a.m., 3 mile walk on the towpath, year-round weather permitting. Free.

Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton. Email dsubber@gmail.com. 

Unruly Sounds Festival, Princeton Public Library

Saturday September 24, 2022
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Unruly Sounds returns to Hinds Plaza for its first post-pandemic gathering. Mika Godbole of Mobius Percussion curates this annual celebration of original music from Princeton University’s graduate music program (and other local musicians). The all-day event features a wide variety of post classical/contemporary grooves. As in in past years, the festival promises to keep to its tradition of highlighting fresh sounds and new compositions.

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West Windsor Community Day

Saturday September 24, 2022
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Free Admission! Food Vendors, Kids, Rides, Local Vendors, Fire Trucks and More!

Rain Date 9/25

Space available for local vendors, businesses . . .

Call 609-799-6141 or email: wwrecreation1@gmail.com

6th Annual Car Show for Autism

Saturday September 24, 2022
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The 6th Annual Car Show for Autism will cruise into town on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Bucks County Community College (275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA). The Car Show for Autism, now in its sixth year, is a highly anticipated and fun event that brings joy to car owners, car aficionados and families. Proceeds from this event will support Potential's efforts to hire staff, reduce the service wait time for adults and children, and continue our mission to provide high-quality autism services throughout our region.

The Car Show for Autism will feature music and entertainment, food trucks and door prizes, a variety of vendors and exhibitors, touch-a-truck and other activities for kids, and much more! Trophies will be awarded for Top 25, People's Choice, Best of Show and President's Choice, plus a special award for the best representation of autism awareness.

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Afternoon Tea at Boxwood Cottage, Morven Museum & Garden

Saturday September 24, 2022
2:00 PM

Celebrate the end of summer at an afternoon tea in the garden. Reunite with friends in the cool shade of a Crepe Myrtle in the gardens of Boxwood Cottage. Enjoy a relaxing cup of tea, divine bites of scrumptious tea sandwiches, scones, and clotted cream. Gather a friend or two and relish in this lovely afternoon nestled in the magical gardens right in the heart of Princeton.

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National Public Lands Day Work Session, Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands

Saturday September 24, 2022
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

An afternoon of service at Mapleton Preserve–trail development, mulching, butterfly garden maintenance, litter pickup, and more. Service hours available. All are welcome. Tools and gloves are provided, or bring your own.

Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston, 609-683-0483. www.fpnl.org