Princeton NJ Events

Science On Saturday Lecture Series, Princeton Plasma Physics Lab

Saturday February 6, 2021
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

“Public Perception of Science: Lessons from a Dead Sheep” presented by Adam Ruben, a writer and molecular biologist. Held via Zoom.

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Art Together - Free Family Art Class, Zimmerli Museum at Home

Saturday February 6, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Register for access to the program at this link. (Registration accepted up to program start time.)

Kick off your 2021 by getting creative with your family! Artists of all ages are welcome, but projects are best suited for those ages 5-13, and their grown-ups. As always, Art Together is free and you can stay as long as you like. Can’t join us at that time? The program will be recorded and shared on our Videos page to watch whenever works best for your family. Mark your calendar for these future Art Together dates: March 6, April 3, and May 1.

West Windsor Winter Farmers Market

Saturday February 6, 2021
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The popular West Windsor Farmers Market winter season begins December 5th and runs every first and third Saturday until the end of April.

MarketFair’s outdoor lot looks to be a wonderful setting for some of the finest New Jersey’s farms and vendors. Market hours 10am-1pm with plenty of free parking. As with the summer/fall markets, organizers are creating a safe and comfortable shopping experience for area residents including a mask/face covering requirement for everyone on site, hand washing/sanitation stations, and pre-ordering options.

MarketFair is located at 3535 US-1 in West Windsor/Princeton. The outdoor market series will be held on the Meadow Road side of the mall’s parking lot.

Maple Sugaring - The Watershed

Saturday February 6, 2021
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join Pat Heaney, Assistant Director of Education, and discover the history, folklore, and science of maple sugaring. During this hour-long, outdoor program you will visit our maple trees, find out how we tap them using drills and spiles, and try a sample of sweet maple sugar. Ages 5 and up. Dress for the weather of the day; wear your boots. Masks, social distancing, and adult attendance required. Discount available for members.

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Beginner Mind-Body Yoga and Meditation Flows with Shefali, WWAC

Saturday February 6, 2021
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Join WWAC Board Member, Shefali Shah, in a series of Yoga and Meditation Flows for Beginners. In each class, we will focus on both yoga flow and meditation to bring awareness of mind and body together. By combining scientific principles from different disciplines and weaving in her passion for dance, Shefali is focused on providing a holistic experience and education to her students. Using both live and recorded instruction, Shefali will provide a personal guided experience to ensure safe and beneficial participation. All proceeds from this series will go towards supporting the West Windsor Arts Council.

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Legends of the Arts: A Black History Month Exhibit, Arts Council of Princeton

Saturday February 6, 2021
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

First day for exhibit presented by Museums in Motion in which visitors are invited to take a stroll through decades of culture and excellence related to some of the most notable individuals in African-American history. On view through March 6.

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Black Holes – IAS Family Science Talk

Saturday February 6, 2021
11:00 AM

Virtual talk on Zoom for children 10 and up and their families

Black holes are perhaps the most puzzling prediction of Einstein’s theory of relativity. They squash all matter to a point, trap light, stop time, and cause some of the most violent explosions in the cosmos. Recently, scientists have been able to “hear” the collisions of black holes, and even “see” a massive black hole in a far away galaxy.

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HomeFront Pop Up Shop

Saturday February 6, 2021
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Pop-Up Shop - 31 West Broad Street, Hopewell

Buy and Browse — Art and collectibles

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"In Graves of Their Own:" Reclaiming the Locust Hill Cemetery, William Trent House

Saturday February 6, 2021
1:00 PM

This virtual illustrated talk by Algernon Ward, a notable figure in Trenton's history community, highlights the history of Locust Hill Cemetery, one of the earliest known burial places for African Americans.

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Courthouse Research: Using Probate Records to Research Enslaved Ancestors, African American History and Culture Museum Online

Saturday February 6, 2021
2:00 PM

Have you tried to research African American ancestors born during slavery, only to hit a brick wall? NMAAHC’s Robert Frederick Smith Family History Center presents a talk by LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, who will share best practices in using probate and other estate records to identify enslaved people through the records of possible slaveholders. Let us help you uncover your family’s buried roots!

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