Princeton NJ Events

Princeton Photo Workshop: Mastering Composition: Beyond the Rule of Thirds

Saturday September 28, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saturdays, September 28 & October 5, 2024, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Mastering Composition: Beyond the Rule of Thirds Live, fully interactive virtual learning Learn new techniques to take your photos beyond the constraints of the typical camera frame.

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West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday September 28, 2024
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Nearly forty farms and vendors are represented with offerings including seasonal Jersey Fresh produce, mushrooms, sustainably caught seafood, poultry, pastured eggs, freshly milled oats, pickles, sauces, jams, fresh pasta, goats milk products, cheese, breads, baked goods, pastries, pastured meats, vegan savory and sweets, Lebanese salads, Eastern European favorites, Indian simmer sauces and prepared meals, alpaca fiber wear, vegan chocolates, pesticide-free flowers, as well as on-site food trucks with crepes, fresh pressed juices, hot and iced coffee and teas.

Held at the Vaughn Lot at the Princeton Junction Train Station, with plenty of free parking, this gathering space for folks who love good food is known for its wide assortment of offerings and welcoming atmosphere.

877 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. www.wwcfm.org

Canal Path Walk, Turning Basin Park

Saturday September 28, 2024
10:00 AM

Three mile walk on the towpath, year-round. Free.

Meet at Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, at the end of the parking lot near the road. Register to get notice of cancellations due to weather by emailing canalwalkers@googlegroups.com.

Fall Family Fun Weekends, Terhune's

Saturday September 28, 2024
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! 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. In our historic apple orchard, enjoy tasting flights or a glass of red, white or fruit-based wine made from Terhune own grapes and fruit, with plenty of open-air seating.

Terhune Orchards features live music played by some of our best local talent. See here for the list of live music: https://www.terhuneorchards.com/month-music-farm/

Online tickets: https://terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/fall-2024  Free Parking. Apple Picking at 13 Van Kirk Road Orchard*. For more information call visit www.terhuneorchards.com/fall-family-fun-weekends or call 609-924-2310

Torah Talk with Rabbi Adler, Adath Israel Congregation

Saturday September 28, 2024
10:15 AM

Once a month, before Shabbat morning Torah service (about 10:15am), join Rabbi Adler for an interactive text study on themes of the weekly Tora portioned enjoy a fun coffee and tea bar. RSVP not necessary. Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ (609) 896-4977. www.AdathIsraelNJ.org

YWCA Princeton's 2024 Crafts & Cultures Festival

Saturday September 28, 2024
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

YWCA Princeton's 2024 Crafts & Cultures Festival, 11-4pm., A vibrant celebration of diversity, creativity, and community spirit. Join us for a day filled with performances, artisan crafts, and family-friendly activities that showcase the rich tapestry of our community. This event is not just about fun—it's about coming together to support the YWCA's mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. There will be music, food trucks, vendors, arts, crafts & more!

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HOBART Fall 2024: Art in the Native Landscape, Steinbeiser's Farm

Saturday September 28, 2024
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steinbeiser's Farm, 718 County Road 519, Frenchtown.

Exhibit and sale of works by artists from Hunterdon and Bucks counties. Visitors are free to roam meadow trails to explore fields dotted with large outdoor sculptures, and delight in two historic barns brimming with the work of 25 painters, sculptors, and photographers.

Latino Festival of Hightstown and East Windsor

Saturday September 28, 2024
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Music, dancing, crafts, children's games, food, and other activities representing traditions from Latino communities in the region. Rain date Sunday, September 29.

Hightstown High School, 25 Leshin Lane, Hightstown, 609-943-6450. www.njrise.org/11th-annual-latino-festival.

Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards

Saturday September 28, 2024
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join family and friends for our winery weekend music series. Set in our wine orchard among 100 year old apple trees, it is the perfect way to relax, connect, and toast the weekend. Enjoy a glass of one of our award-winning wines, by the glass, in a tasting flight or a refreshing wine slush. Sit back and listen to live music from local artists each week. Styles range from Jazz and Blues to Folk and Rock. Music is from 2pm-5pm.

Light fare available. Bring the entire family to enjoy fresh air on the farm, stop in the farm store for fresh produce, baked goods and local gourmet items, and stroll on the farm. Barn Door Cafe is open on weekends for lunch fare, homemade treats and ice cream. Winery hours 12pm-5pm. No outside food or pets please. No reservations needed for less than 8 people. Groups over 8 require reservation.

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Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tour: Residential Colleges Neighborhood

Saturday September 28, 2024
2:00 PM

Princeton University Art Museum, Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads, University Place. artmuseum.princeton.edu.

Join a guided walking tour of the campus collections with an Art Museum guide and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors, from Sol LeWitt to Maya Lin.