Princeton NJ Events

Free Fishing Day, Rosedale Park

Saturday October 19, 2024
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

All Day

ROSEDALE PARK

Free All ages

Join us from anywhere in Mercer County for a Virtual Fishing Derby by registering online and sharing your catches to our Instagram using #MCVirtualFishDerby. Fishing poles and fishing assistance will be provided on a limited basis at Rosedale Park from 9am–noon. No freshwater license is required on this day.

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West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday October 19, 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

Princeton Photo Workshop: Inside a Working Boatyard Photography Class

Saturday October 19, 2024
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Brick, NJ 

We've obtained access to the workings of a real boatyard with nautical photographer Richard Sherman.

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Dungeons & Dragons, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Saturday October 19, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2751 Brunswick Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648  609-883-8292

Adventure awaits! With Halloween right around the corner, it's the perfect time to learn magic and battle monsters. Beginners and veterans alike are welcome to join us as we explore the fantastical world of Dungeons and Dragons. No experience or materials are required—just your imagination! Librarian Paula will lead this session. Advance registration is appreciated.

Fall Book Sale, Hunterdon County Historical Society

Saturday October 19, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The nonprofit Hunterdon County Historical Society will conduct a fall book sale on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside its Archive Building, 67 River Road in Raritan Township.

The sale will feature a wide selection of books about townships in Hunterdon County; the history of New Jersey and other states; biographies; volumes on the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War II, antiques, old barns and homes, and much more. The sale includes reproductions of historic maps and posters. Arrive early for the best selection.

Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 20. Cash or check is preferred. All proceeds benefit the Hunterdon County Historical Society and its mission to preserve, protect and share Hunterdon County’s history.

OAKtober Celebration at Marquand Park Children's Arboretum

Saturday October 19, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

(Rain date Sunday, October 20th)

Join us for a celebration of the Oak in Marquand Park in Princeton! Free oak saplings, cookies and cider, oak scavenger hunt. Make seed bombs for our meadow planting! Parking: Lovers Lane parking lot. Overflow parking on Mercer Street between Hibben Road and Springdale Road. Additional parking on Olden Lane. https://www.marquandpark.org/ 

Fall Family Fun Weekends, Terhune's

Saturday October 19, 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

Canal Path Walk, Turning Basin Park

Saturday October 19, 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.

Shabbat Lunch, Adath Israel Congregation in Lawrenceville

Saturday October 19, 2024
12:30 PM

Join us for a delicious Shabbat lunch after Saturday morning services. Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ (609) 896-4977. www.AdathIsraelNJ.org

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Kids Concert, Princeton University Concerts

Saturday October 19, 2024
1:00 PM

1 and 3pm

Princeton University Concerts ("PUC") welcomes The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center ("CMS") back to Princeton for the first family program of the 2024-25 season— "CMS Kids: Tuneful Travels," curated for kids ages 3-6 and their families. Performances will take place on Saturday, October 19 at 1PM and 3PM in the Lee Rehearsal Room at the Lewis Arts Complex. Host Rami Vamos and the professional musicians of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will guide audiences through a magical journey where music for piano, violin, and bassoon becomes a vibrant expression of joy and movement. Audiences will experience music ranging from the gentle sway of slow melodies to the lively rhythm of fast tunes. This inclusive concert experience is adapted for neurodiverse audiences, including children with autism or other special needs. The performance is presented in a judgment-free environment, and is less formal and more supportive of sensory, communication, movement, and learning needs.

Tickets for Princeton University Concerts' family programs go quickly and are only $5 for children and $10 for adults. Tickets are available at puc.princeton.edu, or by phone at 609-258-9220 (Mon-Fri, 11AM-4PM). Discounted tickets are available to members of the Admit All ticket access program; adults can attend for $5 and bring up to four children for free. Admit All members must call the PUC office at 609-258-2800 to take advantage of this offer. Visit puc.princeton.edu/admit-all or call the PUC office for information about the Admit All program and eligibility.

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