Princeton NJ Events

West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday October 1, 2022
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

It’s all about local food and seasonality at the West Windsor Farmers Market! This year’s season kicks off on May 7th and running every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm, the market will be filled with local farmers and artisan food producers, including a knife sharpener, all from within fifty miles of West Windsor to celebrate the bounty of New Jersey. This season’s roster includes nearly fifty farms and vendors, several with a rotating schedule, including a baker under the new NJ Cottage Rule.

Market held rain or shine in the lower Vaughn Lot of the Princeton Junction Train Station - ENTRANCE FROM 877 Alexander Road, free parking. NJ Transit bus 877 or Dinky and ½ mile walk to Vaughn Lot. Visit wwcfm.org or call 609-913-7581.

The WWCFM accepts SNAP/EBT and offers matching incentives towards fruit & vegetable purchases (up to $20 per market day). Several farms accept WIC/FMNP/SFMNP High school students and local community members are encouraged to volunteer with the WWCFM; please email manager@westwindsorfarmersmarket.org

ART OF Play, Arts Council of Princeton

Saturday October 1, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Preschool teacher Bentley Drezner will host a fun and collaborative workshop for preschoolers and their caregivers to explore free and easy ways to promote imagination and creative play. A bagel and coffee breakfast will follow! Get your free tickets.

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Princeton Photo Workshop: NEW! Mastering Landscape Photography Course

Saturday October 1, 2022
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

What makes a great landscape image? Why do some images grab our attention and others fade? How can you create rhythm and depth in your landscape images? Learn what you need to know to take your landscape photography to the next level.

Saturday, October 1, 2022, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Rain date 10/2) Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ  - We’ll spend the morning photographing the bay and marshes in a tranquil wildlife refuge. We’ll talk about the goals in landscape photography and address the challenges based on the conditions of the day.

Saturday, October 8, 2022, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Fully interactive virtual learning. We will learn more about the classic techniques of landscape photography and evaluate your images from the on-location session. We’ll delve into a variety of topics, including gear, helpful applications, how to use light and shadow, focus-stacking, and suggestions for post-production.

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Fall Family Fun Weekends, Terhune's

Saturday October 1, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday

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. Apple picking is at our 13 Van Kirk Road location. Enjoy pony rides, pedal and play tractors, children’s games & activities, visit the Corn Stalk Maze and Hay Bale Maze, Adventure Story Barn “All About Pumpkins”, our barnyard of farm animals and so much more farm fun. Take a stroll on our pollinator sunflower trail and discover the farm on our scavenger hunt.

Terhune Orchards features live music played by some of our best local talent. On Saturday enjoy the tunes of Tookany Creek and on Sunday tap your toes to Heavy Traffic Blue Grass Band. Buy early & Save. Admission is discounted in advance. (children under 3 are free). Admission tickets must be purchased for the festival, winery, and farm store entry. Fall Fun is here! Don’t Wait, Come Early & Save: Ticket prices increase for October so don't delay all the fall fun! Buy Early and Save for September! $12 online in advance/ $15 day-of. Online tickets: terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/fall-2022

Hopewell Tour Des Arts

Saturday October 1, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hopewell Tour Des Arts is holding its 15th year of celebrating the local artists of Hopewell NJ. Come join us in highlighting our community's talented and diverse artists and visit them in their own personal studios. You'll be able to see and purchase skillfully crafted artwork, as well as experience first hand the behind-the-scenes that goes into creating each piece. Happening October 1st and 2nd and will be free admission.

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Stony Brook Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Saturday October 1, 2022
10:00 AM

Before there was a "Princeton," Quaker families established a community on the fertile ground along Stony Brook. This part-lecture, part-2 mile hike explores the lives of the early settlers and the community they established, while following a portion of the trail George Washington took from Trenton to the Princeton Battlefield. Stops include the Stony Brook Meeting House and Burial Ground, walking a portion of the "hidden" back road into Princeton, and a view of the Battlefield.

Advanced tickets are required and can be purchased on the Historical Society's website: www.princetonhistory.org

Canal Walks, Princeton Canal Walkers

Saturday October 1, 2022
10:00 AM

Saturdays, 10 a.m., 3 mile walk on the towpath, year-round weather permitting. Free.

Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton. Email dsubber@gmail.com. 

STEAM Saturdays with Mobile Minds of NJ, The Community Well

Saturday October 1, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fun hands-on learning returns to The Community Well October 1 through November 12, 10 am to Noon. Saturday mornings are filled with science, tech and art learning. This term's theme is "Building An Amusement Park"! For more information and to register, contact Dee Saunders at (609) 557-7325 or contact mobilemindsofnj@gmail.com. To learn more about Mobile Minds of NJ and its programs, go to www.mobilemindsnj.org.

Location: Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main Street (Rte. 206) in the village of Lawrenceville.  

31st Annual Cranberry Fest

Saturday October 1, 2022
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Join us for the 31st Annual Cranberry Festival! A Juried Arts, Crafts & Maker Show / Sale

WHEN: October 1st and 2nd, 11AM-5PM.

WHERE: Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City, N.J.

This two day event features over 100 crafters, artists and vendors offering hand made, vintage and upcycled items for the heart and home! FREE to attend! One of the oldest and largest juried craft shows in NJ "Craft" beer garden and food court Live music throughout both days Bordentown City is easy to reach from all major highways. There's plenty of free parking with shuttle buses running, free of charge, from 6 locations.

Freestyle Hoop Jam and Dance Party, Princeton Public Library

Saturday October 1, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

World Hoop Day is celebrated each year on the first Saturday of October and this year the library is joining the celebration.

Bring your own hoop if you have one or use the ones supplied by the library to hoop it up on the plaza. Angela Reitter of Color Me Hoopy will supply the music and lead fun and easy to follow group dances while encouraging everyone to get up and move. No registration or experience is needed. Just come for an afternoon of fun that is sure to lift your spirts. Hooping allows kids and adults to have fun and keep physically fit.

This event is presented in partnership with the Mayors Wellness Campaign community health initiative. Angela Reitter is a certified HoopLove Coach & Hoola-Fit instructor.