Princeton NJ Events

Winter Garden Party, Morven Museum & Garden

Thursday November 30, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

EMBRACE THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON in our enchanted garden featuring hearty hors d'oeuvres, and spirited beverages under a canopy of lights, surrounded by the warm glow of fire pits and each other's joyful company. The Museum will be open for decor viewing along with the Shop featuring unique gifts.

JOIN US at this cherished holiday tradition supporting our Mission—to preserve and celebrate Morven’s legacy by sharing its authentic stories.

All Winter Garden Party ticket holders will receive the Member discount at the Museum Shop through January 7th, 2024!

Author: Ewa Gorniak Morgan in Conversation with Yuri Leving, Princeton Public Library

Thursday November 30, 2023
6:00 PM

Poet, writer and translator Ewa Gorniak Morgan is joined by Yuri Leving of Princeton University to discuss her latest book "Profession: Venice" and her passion for the city she calls home.

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Sip & Shop Holiday Craft Market at The Watershed

Thursday November 30, 2023
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Enjoy light refreshments and sip on wine while you shop from amazing local craft sellers offering beautiful one-of-a-kind creations and products. Leave the kids at home, relax, and shop!

The Watershed Institute | 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 08534

Cool Women Poetry Reading, Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library

Thursday November 30, 2023
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The Cool Women Poets, a poetry critique and performance group, have been meeting for almost 30 years. They will be performing poems from their new anthology, at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, on Thursday, November 30 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, which will be linked together in a poetic jazz performance. The theme for this reading is "Fall Forward, Smile Back." The members of the group include Gretna Wilkinson, Sharon Olson, Maxine Susman, Judy Rowe Michaels, Juditha Dowd, Lois Marie Harrod, Joyce Greenberg Lott, Eloise Bruce, Betty Lies, and Penelope Scambly Schott. They are widely published individually and as a group (7 anthologies and 2 CDs of their work). Come and enjoy the poems that will make you laugh and love. You will leave with a renewed appreciation for language and life.

Advanced registration is appreciated for all events. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ. For more information about the library's programs call 609-883-8292, e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org or visit www.mcl.org.

Holiday Succulent Garden Box Workshop: Paint, Plant, Cheers

Thursday November 30, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for a ladies night out of sipping, clucking, and crafting to ring in the holiday season! Choose from a variety of one-of-a-kind ornaments and holiday baubles to paint. Each is hand-crafted by local artisans at Swal's Statuary and will add a unique touch to this charming centerpiece. We'll plant easy-care succulents and arrange our painted pieces in a rustic garden box that will delight for many seasons to come

. Our ladies night workshop will be held in-store at 23 South Main Street in Allentown NJ. Guided instruction is provided by the artisans. Also provided is your choice of red or white wine for those 21+ (Please bring a valid ID). Take home succulent care instructions are included to ensure your indoor garden creation thrives. Both shops will be open exclusively for our workshop guests that evening for your holiday gift-giving needs!

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