Princeton NJ Events

Stony Brook Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Saturday August 28, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton

Before there was a “Princeton,” six Quaker families established a community on the fertile ground along Stony Brook. This 2-mile hike explores the lives of the early settlers and the community they established, while following a portion of the trail George Washington took from Trenton to the Princeton Battlefield. Stops include the Stony Brook Meeting House and Burial Ground, walking a portion of the “hidden” back road into Princeton, and a view of the Battlefield.

Starts at the Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road. Tickets are $10. Advanced tickets required – no walk ups will be allowed.

Space is limited to 12 participants. Masks are required for indoor portions of the tour. If participants have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms within 14 days of the tour, we ask that they stay home and contact us for a full refund. Guides are fully vaccinated and only lead tours if they are symptom-free.

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On the Road to Victory at Yorktown – The Encampment in Trenton, August 1781 0 - Re-enactment

Saturday August 28, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Trent House Association hosts an all-day event on Saturday, August 28, 2021, from 10 am to 5 pm, celebrating the 240th anniversary of the Washington-Rochambeau march to victory in Yorktown. This is a free outdoor event with activities suitable for adults and children.

The August 2021 event features re-enactors portraying soldiers from both the American and French armies. Two re-enactor organizations – Le Régiment Bourbonnais and Le Régiment Saintonge – represent French infantry and artillery. Also participating are re-enactors of African American infantrymen of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment and John Lamb's Artillery Company. Demonstrations of military drills and camp life take place throughout the event as well as other family-friendly activities and historical talks. The William Trent House Museum as a site on the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Heritage Trail will be recognized.

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Fiddlin' Day, Howell Farm

Saturday August 28, 2021
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Musicians from throughout New Jersey will choose their own "barnyard stage," playing in outdoor settings throughout the day. The public is invited to "jam" with the band on acoustic, stringed instruments – with an opportunity to investigate and try out some traditional instruments. Musician and multi-instrumentalist Dick Devore gives talks at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on different types of traditional music. Bring a mask. Register.

70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org.

Veggie Basics, Mercer County Master Gardeners

Saturday August 28, 2021
10:00 AM

Margaret Pickoff will discuss basic harvesting and handling skills, how to extend your growing season and what to do when your plants stop producing. She’ll cover end of season tasks like mulching, sowing cover crops, and putting the garden to bed. Registration is limited to the first 500 participants. Those who register will receive an email with access to the recorded presentation after it has occurred.

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Jersey Fresh Jam, Terracycle

Saturday August 28, 2021
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Aerosol artists from far and wide converge to adorn the walls of Terracycle with their signature masterpieces, while local and regionally known emcees, bands, and DJs provide the soundtrack for the day’s festivities. Free.

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Café Improv, Arts Council of Princeton

Saturday August 28, 2021
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

For the past 25 years, Café Improv has connected beginning and professional performers in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater. Attendees can expect an evening of exciting local music, poetry, comedy, and more. Café Improv is easily accessible to the public through affordable admission rates of $1 for ACP Members and $2 General Admission. Click here to learn more and/or register to play!