Princeton NJ Events

Winter Mini-Camp, The Watershed Institute

Tuesday December 30, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

School's out for winter break- spend some of those days getting active while exploring nature with Watershed Educators! Campers should be prepared for a busy day of being outdoors and lots of walking no matter the weather. We recommend packing waterproof shoes, warm layers, lunch and a few snacks, a large water bottle, and a comfortable backpack. Grades K-4. Dress for the weather of the day.

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Patriots Week Events

Tuesday December 30, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

NJ State House Tours, Patriots Week, 145 West State Street, Trenton, 609-847-3150. www.patriotsweek.com. Visit the home of the New Jersey State Legislature. Join a guided tour of the General Assembly and Senate chambers and discover the storied history of New Jersey’s State House. Advanced reservations required by calling. Free. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. and 1 and 2 p.m.

Civil War Flag Gallery Unveiling, Patriots Week, New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, 609-847-3150. www.patriotsweek.com. Join flag historian Dr. David Martin and the Museum's Curator of Cultural History Nicholas Ciotola for the history of five new Civil War regimental flags being unveiled in the NJ State Museum exhibition, The Civil War Flag Collection of New Jersey. Free. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Stars of 1776, Patriots Week, New Jersey State Museum Planetarium, 205 West State Street,Trenton, 609-847-3150. www.patriotsweek.com. Explore the night sky as it would have been seen in 1776 by George Washington and his troops, then stay for special Planetarium shows. Tickets required. Noon. and 1 and 2 p.m.

Hidden History Tour, Patriots Week, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 140 North Warren Street, Trenton, 609-847-3150. www.patriotsweek.com. Stop in for a tour and learn how this site was pivotal to the Battle of Trenton. Find out what happened to the cannons under the poplars, discover catacombs under the church and visit the grave of David Brearley, founder of the Electoral College and signer of the Constitution. Free. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Make A Quill Pen & Write like John Hancock, Patriots Week, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 140 North Warren Street, Trenton, 609-847-3150. www.patriotsweek.com. Children's workshop to ceate your own piece of history. Fashion a quill pen and see if you can sign your name as well as John Hancock! Everyone gets a feather for their cap. Free. 2:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.