Princeton NJ Events

Cooks + Books: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”, Princeton Public Library

Wednesday July 29, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

A reading from "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" followed by a fun cooking class featuring recipes related to the book. For kids in kindergarten through second grades. Registration required. In Cooks + Books sessions, young chefs will explore new flavors, try out simple cooking skills and create globally inspired, nut-free, allergy-friendly dishes while learning about nutrition, kitchen safety, math and world cultures.

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Princeton Student Film Festival, Princeton Public Library

Wednesday July 29, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Teens and adults are invited to view screenings of original short films by filmmakers ages 14-25. Filmmakers who attend will participate in post-screening Q&A sessions.

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Craft Corner @ACP

Wednesday July 29, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

If you’re ready to tackle a craft and enjoy the company of other creative-minded folks, join us in the Craft Corner for an evening of casual art-making. This is an open space to use freely – bring your watercolor set, coloring book, sewing machine, polymer clay – and get to work! If you’re between projects, you’re welcome to bring a book, a puzzle to work on with the group, or anything that will spark your creativity. Save your spot.

Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Princeton

Wednesday July 29, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Princeton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM), a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media. Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw, write, and develop their own artwork, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators, animators, writers, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals, share learning resources, promote current projects, or find friends and collaborators. Together, we aspire to cultivate a local community that keeps artists motivated towards achieving their dreams!

102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org

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