Princeton NJ Events

West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday October 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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

Hayrides & Food Drive, Howell Living History Farm

Saturday October 7, 2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Children's Craft: Mini Wreath (11:00–3:00)

Join us for a free hayride around the farm! Please bring a non-perishable food donation to support local food pantries and soup kitchens.

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

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Cranberry Festival 33rd Makers Fest on Farnsworth

Saturday October 7, 2023
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Over 100 crafters, makers and artists will join Bordentown City's own unique shops to offer handmade one-of-a-kind items from clothing to candles and antiques to art. Award-winning restaurants will line our Food Court and our sidewalks. What better way to spend a beautiful autumn day than exploring, shopping and dining your way around this hidden gem.

Inquiries: btowncranfest@gmail.com Website: https://btowncranfest.com/

Princeton Children’s Book Festival, Princeton Public Library

Saturday October 7, 2023
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Princeton Children’s Book Festival returns Saturday, October 7, as an outdoor, in-person event for a joyful celebration of books and the people who make and read them. Book sales for the event will be provided by jaZams.

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Mozzarella from Scratch, Cherry Grove Farm

Saturday October 7, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Learn the basics of using rennet to turn milk into cheese in a mozzarella-making demonstration. Then we'll go through the tips to stretching a sweet, tender curd into your own fresh mozzarella balls. We'll wrap up class with a cheese tasting and comparison between your farmstead fresh mozzarella and cave-aged Cherry Grove Farm cheeses. Depart with some fresh mozzarella and our signature class folder full of cheesemaking information and recipes to use at home.

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'Matilda', Kelsey Theatre

Saturday October 7, 2023
8:00 PM

nspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, The Tony Award-winning musical Matilda is a captivating story about a young girl who uses the power of her imagination, friendship, and storytelling to make a better life for both her and her fellow classmates. This inspiring story boasts a powerful message to the youth of our own community about standing up to bullies and being true to yourself.

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