Princeton NJ Events

Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Event

Saturday September 23, 2023
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Mercer County residents are encouraged to bring their hazardous waste and electronics to be recycled on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at the Dempster Fire School located at 350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrence Township.

Accepted hazardous waste items include aerosol cans, used motor oil, propane gas tanks, pesticides and herbicides, car batteries, paint thinner, oil-based paint, stains and varnishes, gasoline anti-freeze, driveway sealer, insect repellents, mercury and fluorescent bulbs. Accepted electronic waste include computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, stereos, televisions, and microwaves.

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More Housing is Coming - Where Will it Go?, Princeton Future

Saturday September 23, 2023
9:00 AM

As affordable housing requirements are met, urban planner and Princeton resident Tony Nelessen leads a workshop visualizing what Princeton might look like in 2035 at a presentation Saturday, Sept. 23, at 9 am. at Princeton Public Library. The four-hour workshop, “More Housing is Coming, Where Will It Go?” will be held in the Community Room in partnership with Princeton Future, a local nonprofit not affiliated with the municipality.

The workshop will take place in person and virtually. Registration is not required for the in-person event. Registration through the library’s events calendar is required to receive the Zoom link. https://princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/9072194

Caroline Burton: Way Finding, New Jersey State Museum

Saturday September 23, 2023
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

First day for new exhibit in the New Jersey Artists Series. In her process-driven canvases, Jersey City based Caroline Burton draws on architectural and agricultural forms, nature, and elements of chance for inspiration. Her often experimental painting practice includes the rejoining of torn canvas with thread, as well as the use of discarded afghan blankets and scarfs as matrices for printing directly on canvas. On view through March 31, 2024.

New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, 609-292-3170. www.statemuseum.nj.gov.

West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday September 23, 2023
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Up to 50 farms and other vendors on site selling fresh produce, meat, sweets, beer, tea, bread, pickles, and more. Live music and other special events weekly.

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

Farmer's Market, Montgomery Township Friends of Open Space

Saturday September 23, 2023
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

June 3 to November 18

The Village Shoppes, 1378 Rt. 206, Skillman, NJ 08558 (near Ricky’s Thai and Genteel’s Pizza)

For 21 years we have advocated for local farmers and small businesses. When you buy local, you support not just these hard-working businesses, you’re supporting our community and a healthier, more sustainable New Jersey.

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2023 Mountain Lakes 5k Trail Run + Walk, FOPOS

Saturday September 23, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Runners take your mark! Join Princeton Athletic Club for the annual Mountain Lakes 5k Run + Walk in the beautiful Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve benefitting Friends of Princeton Open Space.

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Fall Native Plant Sale, D&RGreenway

Saturday September 23, 2023
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

D&R Greenway announces a wide variety of healthy local plants are ready for purchase at their annual Fall Native Plant Sale taking place on Friday, September 22: 2:30 pm-5:30 pm and Saturday, September 23: 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Planting natives enhances home gardens in natural beauty, attracts butterflies and birds in the landscape, and contributes to protection of a healthy bioregion.

The Nursery is on the grounds of D&R Greenway's Conservation Campus at the Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place, [off Rosedale Road] Princeton, NJ 08540. Native Plant Sale proceeds support D&R Greenway's preservation and stewardship mission. www.drgreenway.org.

Grand Opening & Open House, Apple Montessori

Saturday September 23, 2023
10:00 AM

This August, Apple Montessori Schools opened up a brand new location in East Windsor and we are inviting you and your family/friends to stop by, visit, and celebrate with us! Not only is this a great opportunity to explore this beautiful new campus, but we will have fun activities for the entire family, including face-painting, a DJ, giveaways, and more.

Event Details:

10:00am – Ribbon Cutting 

10:30am-1pm – Grand Opening Family Event & Open House

Location: 300D Princeton Hightstown Road, East Windsor RSVP HERE

Fall Family Fun Weekends, Terhune's

Saturday September 23, 2023
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Come to Terhune Orchards for a day of family fun on the farm!

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. Enjoy pony rides, pedal and play tractors, children’s games & activities, visit the Corn Stalk Maze and Hay Bale Maze, Adventure Story Barn, our barnyard of farm animals and so much more farm fun.

Buy early & Save. Admission is discounted in advance. (children under 3 are free). Admission tickets must be purchased for festival, winery and farm store entry. $15 in advance/ $18 day of. Online tickets: https://terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/2023-fall

Community Sustainability Celebration, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

Saturday September 23, 2023
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) for a celebration of sustainability, renewable energy and environmental stewardship on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, public event will feature hands-on activities, food and fun for the whole family. Meet local organizations making a difference for our environment, learn how PPPL is powering possibilities for a clean energy future and discover what you can do in your own backyard.

Highlights include: ? PPPL and the Path to Fusion Energy with Director Steve Cowley ? Keynote speaker: Ted Borer, Energy Plant Director, Princeton University ? Science demonstrations ? Electric vehicle show ? Electric bus rides around the PPPL campus ? Free giveaways and much more!

Questions? Email: pppl_communications@pppl.gov. PPPL is located at 100 Stellarator Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. Get directions and view a campus map.