Princeton NJ Events

High School Placement/Scholarship Test Dates, Villa Victoria Academy

Saturday October 28, 2023
8:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Make-up Scholarship Test Date November 11, 2023, 8:45 AM - 12:15 PM

High School Placement Test/Scholarship Test for incoming freshmen will be held in person at VVA. This test is required for all students applying for grade 9 for fall 2024. Cost is $40. Pre-registration is required for the Scholarship Test. Email cwhite@villavictoria.org or call 609-882-1700 ext. 419 for more information or to register. The test is administered at VVA located at 376 W. Upper Ferry Road, Ewing, NJ 08628

A complete list of Villa scholarships can be found at https://villavictoria.org/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/. Parent information sessions regarding applying to Villa Victoria Academy to run simultaneously with the exam.

West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday October 28, 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 October 28, 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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Fall Family Fun Weekends, Terhune's

Saturday October 28, 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

Open House, Newtown Friends - Grades Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade

Saturday October 28, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Newtown Friends is a private, independent school serving Pre-K through eighth grade students with best-practice classroom experiences, as well as diverse fine arts, athletics, field trips, and service opportunities. Families who choose Newtown Friends find a caring and personal environment where their child will be known, supported, academically challenged, and mentored. Our highly-qualified faculty model integrity and demonstrate love for students.

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Martian Bike Ride, Historical Society of West Windsor

Saturday October 28, 2023
10:00 AM

Join the Historical Society of West Windsor and West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance on Saturday, October 28 at 10AM at the West Windsor Senior Center (271 Clarksville Road) for our Martian Bike Ride! This 5-mile loop will explore the historic 1700s-era West Windsor community of Grovers Mill as well as Orson Welles' infamous 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast that thrust that neighborhood into the national spotlight as the site of an "alien invasion."

Come early to decorate your bike and helmet; costumes are encouraged! Please allot 2 hours for this ride. CLICK HERE for a route map. Helmets are required and riders will be asked to sign a waiver. Ages 12 and above; children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Osage Orange Day & Fence Building, Howell Living History Farm

Saturday October 28, 2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Children's Craft: Osage Centerpiece (11:00–3:00)

Planting and pruning is only finished when the Osage orange hedgerow is ‘horse high and hog tight.’ Help farmers trim these natural fences, and gather fallen oranges for use in the farmhouse basement...where their scent is thought to discourage insects and spiders from taking up residence. Weather permitting, visitors can also help farmers rebuild "snake fences" that line the sheep pasture!

70 Woodens Lane Hopewell Twp., NJ 08530 Main: 609-737-3299

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Harvest Festival, Morven Museum & Garden

Saturday October 28, 2023
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

We are pleased to announce our 2023 Harvest Festival in partnership with the Guild for Early Music.

This festive program will feature ensembles and musicians performing music of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Early American eras. Experience historic music celebrating the autumn harvest with performances scheduled throughout the day. Attendees can visit Morven’s gardens to help harvest vegetables and take part in hands-on activities including “spooky season” crafts, and an instrument “Petting Zoo” with the Guild for Early Music. Dress in your Halloween costume to enter to win special prizes! T

he museum will be open for paid admission to explore our newest exhibition, Striking Beauty: New Jersey Tall Case Clocks, 1730 - 1830. Food and hot beverages will be available for purchase. Pre-register for this free event. This program is shine-only. We will cancel in the event of inclement weather.

Trick Or Treat For Grown-Ups, Crossing Vineyards & Winery

Saturday October 28, 2023
2:00 PM

Join us for a spooktacular afternoon, featuring some “scary” wine and sweets pairings, like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, M&Ms and candy corn. Want to come in costume? Go for it! Reservations necessary. Cost: $35pp

Crossing Vineyards & Winery

Sourdough Bread Making, Cherry Grove Farm

Saturday October 28, 2023
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

In this class you will learn how to make sourdough, the oldest form of leavened bread. It is healthier, easier to digest, and contains less gluten than other breads.You will leave with your own dough to bake at home and some freshly milled whole grain flour as well. Class size is limited to 14 people, so sign up early and if the class is full, there will be a new one listed every month hopefully. Looking forward to baking and breaking bread with you!

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