Princeton NJ Events

West Windsor Community Farmers Market

Saturday July 17, 2021
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Opening Day of the West Windsor Community Farmers Market’s eighteenth year begins Saturday, May 1. To keep everyone safe and distanced, the entrance to the market has changed to 877 Alexander Road through the upper Vaughn Lot. The Market will run each and every Saturday, rain or shine from 9am-1pm until Thanksgiving featuring seventeen farms and twenty artisan food makers and a knife sharpener, all from within fifty-miles of West Windsor. 

Joining the roster this year are three farms: Moonshot Farms, Snapping Turtle Farm, and SpiceBush Farm along with Catalina Empanadas, Pure Indian Foods, River Horse Brewery, Sourland Mountain Spirits, Tea-For-All. Look for more organic produce, East Asian vegetables, beer, local spirits, and grass-fed ghee. Mask wearing continues to be required by all, and hand sanitizer stations are located throughout.

Pre-ordering options available and more info on the website: wwcfm.org

Hike & Yoga, NAMI Mercer and Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space

Saturday July 17, 2021
10:00 AM

Join NAMI Mercer, Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS), and Romy Toussaint of RomYoga for a relaxing outdoor hike followed by yoga at the FoHVOS Fiddler's Creek Preserve. The preserve is comprised of meadow and forest, making for a beautiful immersion in New Jersey's native landscape.

Outdoor activity has been proven to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve mood and self-esteem, and reduce stress markers. Yoga is also beneficial for mental health, reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD, as well as improving mood and sleep. We're excited to welcome you to this installment in NAMI Mercer's Onward Outdoors series and the FoHVOS Force of Nature hike series.

Location: FoHVOS Fiddler's Creek Preserve, 43 Fiddlers Creek Road, Titusville, NJ 08560

Masks are currently required for this program, but can be removed during the event provided that there is adequate distance between participants.

REGISTER

Rapunzel, Music Mountain Theatre

Saturday July 17, 2021
11:00 AM

The beautiful Rapunzel is being held captive in a tower by a witch who can only reach the top of the tower by climbing her long golden braid of hair. When a prince sees Rapunzel he vows to help her escape so that they may live happily ever after!

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Bug Hunting, Tulpehaking Nature Center

Saturday July 17, 2021
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Free, all ages welcome. Capacity: 15 people.

With sweep nets, bug boxes and other tools of the trade, we’ll take a close look at these amazing animals before releasing them back to nature. Click here to register.

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Songs and Stories of the American Revolution Performed by Matthew Dodd, Washington Crossing State Park

Saturday July 17, 2021
2:00 PM

Dressed in colonial clothing and performing rousing period songs and stories, Matthew Dodd will take you back in time to the days of the American Revolution. Mr. Dodd sings and plays the guitar, banjo, mandolin and recorder throughout the show. The outdoor performance will take place at 2 PM at Sullivan’s Grove next to the Visitor Center Museum at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, New Jersey. A vehicle Park entrance fee applies.

Sullivan’s Grove can be reached from I-95 by taking the Trenton/Lambertville Exit (this is the first exit in N.J. heading north and the last exit heading south). Head north on Route 29 for 2 ½ miles and turn right at the first traffic light. Park Entrance will be on your left in a ½ mile. Enter the park and follow the signs to the Visitor Center Museum. For more information call (609) 737-0623.

Head Over Heals, Music Mountain Theater

Saturday July 17, 2021
8:00 PM

Elizabethan romp focuses on the royal family's extravagant journey to prevent an oracle's prophecy of doom and save their beloved kingdom. Set to the songs of the Go-Gos performed by a live all-female band. $25.

1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org

Night Hike, Washington Crossing State Park

Saturday July 17, 2021
8:30 PM

Explore the park for nature at night and have some good old-fashioned fun on this naturalist-guided hike and campfire. Register. $2 per person. Washington Crossing State Park, Bear Tavern Road, Titusville, 609-737-0609