Princeton NJ Events

Mountain Lakes Guided Bird Walk

Saturday February 18, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

See wintering birds during a guided bird walk through the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Preserve. The walk is geared toward adults.

Expert birders Winnie Spar and David Padulo will lead the walk through the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, where we will observe Princeton's overwintering birds and learn about their fascinating habits.

Mountain Lakes - 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, New Jersey - Presented in partnership with the Friends of Princeton Open Space & Princeton Public Library

West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday February 18, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Seasonal produce, mushrooms, pastured meats, local seafood, artisan cheese, jams, honey, breads, sweets, eggs, and pickled vegetables.

877 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. www.wwcfm.org. 

Princeton Photo Workshop: NEW! Fundamentals of Digital Photography: Working with Light

Saturday February 18, 2023
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Princeton, NJ 

In this hands-on workshop, we'll learn how to use light to improve our images, experimenting with artificial light in the studio and natural outdoors.

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Story Time with Jeff , ACP

Saturday February 18, 2023
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Every Saturday at 10am, enjoy a morning of story and song with Jeff Trainor of JaZams! Storytime with Jeff is a half-hour event that welcomes families to sing, dance, read, and enjoy some free fun. Jeff is an accomplished musician and actor with a growing fanbase among the Princeton toddler community (and their parents as well!) This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids ages 0-8, accompanied by an adult family member or guardian. No registration required. Free and open to all. Learn more.

African Mask-Making: A Workshop for Kids and Families, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion

Saturday February 18, 2023
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Come and celebrate Black History Month at Trenton City Museum with a hands-on workshop to make your own traditional-style African mask. Free admission; materials and snacks provided Sign up in advance at ellarslie.org/african-mask-making/ or 609-989-1191

Supported in part by a grant from the Trenton Arts Fund of Princeton Area Community Foundation

Authors' Market, Classics Books & Gifts

Saturday February 18, 2023
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

PRESENTED BY: Classics Books & Gifts LOCATION: 4 Lafayette St., Trenton, NJ

This is a book signing event with eight independent, local authors.

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Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend

Saturday February 18, 2023
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Visit us at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery as we join other wineries across the state for a weekend of wine and chocolate. Bring your loved one, friends and family to enjoy sweet treats. With 16 varieties of wines, guests can enjoy our wide array of offerings. For this weekend, we are offering a special wine and chocolate pairing of locally made chocolates and Terhune wines. Chocolate pairing includes wine flight, chocolates and a souvenir glass. We have partnered with Pierre’s Chocolates of New Hope, PA, known for their old world recipes and single origin artisan chocolates.

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Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune's

Saturday February 18, 2023
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join family and friends for our winery music series this winter. Grab a glass of one of our award-winning wines, sit back, relax, and enjoy live music from local artists each week. Styles range from Jazz and Blues to Folk and Rock. Music is from 1pm-4pm. Enjoy the fresh farm fresh air in our historic apple orchard or get cozy on inclement weather days in our heated wine barn.

Live music on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-4pm. 

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2023 Gala: Celebrating Trenton's Music Revival, Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey

Saturday February 18, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

LOCATION: 35 Clark St, Trenton

Join the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey at their 2023 Gala for a light dinner followed by a jazz quintet performance. The event will honor Sally Lane and Sam Graff, Derrick Green and Al Maghazehe, and will include a silent auction for various unique and fun experiences.

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No Name Dance, Central Jersey Dance Society

Saturday February 18, 2023
7:00 PM

Central Jersey Dance Society presents our No Name Dance:

7:00pm-8:00pm: West Coast Swing lesson (beginner/intermediate) taught by our talented instructor Alan Saperstein.

8:00pm-11:00pm: Open dancing to a great playlist of California Mix, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Night Club 2-Step, Hustle, and Latin dance music with Alan Saperstein as DJ.

Location: Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street (for GPS, use: 1 Monument Drive), Princeton, NJ 08540.

No partner needed; newbies, singles, and couples are welcome. SANITATION STATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED. Mask wearing is optional. Dancers are encouraged to bring their own bottles of water. Admission: $15/adult, $10/full time student with ID. For more information: call 609-945-1883, email VolunteersCJDS@gmail.com, or visit www.centraljerseydance.org.