Events

Major Non-Profit Fundraisers

7/4 - Fourth of July at Morven, 12-3pm., It's Morven's 20th anniversary! Join the commemoration this Independence Day as we reflect on history, civic engagement, and community at the museum's annual Fourth of July festival. We'll celebrate with live music, family-friendly activities, crafts, tours of Morven's gardens, food trucks, and more. Free and open to all.
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7/4 - 4th of July Extravaganza - Trenton Thunder Baseball, 7pm., Join Trenton Thunder for their Independence Day Extravaganza when the Thunder host the Frederick Keys. Postgame Fireworks presented by Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA). Trenton Thunder Baseball - 1 Thunder Rd, Trenton (609) 394-3300. | mlbdraftleague.com/trenton/tickets/specials/july4

7/5 – Dancing Under the Stars, 7-10pm., Hinds Plaza Members of Central Jersey Dance demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting; or Community Room at Princeton Library. Additional date: July 19.

7/6 - The Great American Cookout, Unionville Vineyards,12-6pm. Join us for our Independence Day celebration! Live patriotic music, gourmet burgers and dogs by Ottoburger, live reading of the Declaration of Independence, and sparklers for children. Wine by the glass and wine sales to go. unionvillevineyards.com/pages/unionville-vineyards-events-calendar

7/7 - Princeton Community Quilt Workshop, ACP & PPL, 1-3pm., Sewers of all experience levels are invited to join the Arts Council of Princeton's Anne Reeves Artist in Residence, Ronah Harris, to create a quilt depicting the Witherspoon Jackson neighborhood. Learn more about the project and spend some hands-on sewing time with Harris and other members of the community. Sewing experience is not required. Presented in partnership with the Arts Council of Princeton.
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7/8 - Reading: "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" - Virtual - Princeton Public Library. Community members read an amended version of Frederick Douglass' influential speech, given on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, to the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society. To register, please click on this Google form.
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7/11 - ART OF Poets & Performers, ACP, 5:30-7:30pm., Aspiring poets and performers, are you ready to learn how to share your life stories or poetry with an audience? Woody Carsky-Wilson, published writer and poet who frequently performs at our Story & Verse, will teach the performing process, from managing and improving the creative cycle to writing, editing and finally performing your own stories and poems. Come and learn in an interactive environment, you'll soon be ready to share your stories and dreams in the spotlight! Click here for more information

7/12 Movie Night on the Green: “Honey I Shrunk the Kids”, 8:30pm. Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie under the stars on Palmer Square – bring a blanket or lawn chair. Family comedy about youngsters who are miniaturized by a nutty professor’s invention (1989).

7/13 – Frenchtown Walking Tour, 10am., A walking tour of downtown Frenchtown will benefit the Hunterdon County Historical Society. It will be conducted by borough historian Rick Epstein, author of Frenchtown: Fires, Floods, Fads & Felonies and an HCHS trustee. The tour will cover the Great Fire of 1878, Inky the Wonder Dog, Senator Martin’s alligators, secret societies, how Fred Sipes created buzz for his silent-movie theater, how the guillotine inspired Frenchtown’s founder to come here and do some founding, and why Aaron Burr wanted to visit Frenchtown (but didn’t).The tour costs $20 but is free for teenagers. Dogs are wonderful creatures, especially yours, but please keep them home. If you are interested, please register by emailing Rick at rickepstein@yahoo.com and he’ll tell you where to meet up.

7/13 - Summer Fairy Festival, The Watershed, 10am., Fairies and friends gather together for some magical activities at The Watershed Institute. We will build fairy cottages using natural materials, create fun crafts, splash together as we play mermaid games, flutter around an obstacle course and more! Come dressed as a fairy or other mythical creature. Ages 2 and up. Adult attendance required. Discount available for members.
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7/13 - Songs and Stories of the American Revolution, 2pm., Washington Crossing State Park Performed by Matthew Dodd. Dressed in colonial clothing and performing rousing period songs and stories, Matthew Dodd will take you back in time to the days of the American Revolution. Mr. Dodd sings and plays the guitar, banjo, mandolin and recorder throughout the show. The outdoor performance will take place at 2 PM at Sullivan’s Grove next to the Visitor Center Museum at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, New Jersey.

7/13 - 19th Annual Sourland Mountain Festival, 3-8pm., Rain or Shine. Presented by Unionville Vineyards, located at 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ 0855. A ticket to the fest guarantees sweet music on the mountain from top entertainers Christine Havrilla and Gypsy Fuzz, Tony and the Trees, Adventures of Matt Black, and headliners Matt O'Ree Band. There will be exhibitors and educators providing information and activities relevant to the Sourlands history and ecosystem for families to enjoy. Artisans and vendors will be on hand for a unique shopping experience. Refreshing brews will be poured by Flemington's Lone Eagle Brewing and delicious food and drink for all will be provided by popular food vendors. A 5 STAR VIP experience is available for VIP ticket holders! Get your ticket to Support the Sourlands!
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7/14 - Indoor Flea Market @Princeton Elks Lodge, 8-1pm., 354 Route 518 , Skillman, NJ. Great finds, good times.

7/14 - Hopewell Valley Arts Council 3rd Annual Color Run & Walk, 11-12:30PM., Enjoy a Kaleidoscopic Journey at Hopewell Valley Arts Council's Third Annual Color Fun Run + Walk. The Hopewell Valley Arts Council 3rd Annual Color Run & Walk will be on Sunday, July 14 11-12:30pm / at Woolsey Park, Titusville, NJ. Get wonderfully colorful at the third annual Color Fun Run + Walk! Whether you choose to walk, run, or do anything in between, get ready to transform into a technicolor masterpiece while supporting the HV Arts Council.
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7/14 - Bastille Day Picnic, Alliance Française Princeton, 12-3pm., Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon! We'll have games, music and lively conversation in English and French! Pack a picnic lunch and bring the whole family - Children under 12 get in free! Door prizes will be awarded. Go to allianceprinceton.com/product/bastille-day-picnic-2024/ for more details! Book your tickets now! - Princeton Country Club Picnic Grounds, 1 Wheeler Way, Princeton, NJ 08540

7/15 - Keeping Up with Your Child's Mental Health During the Summer - MCLS Virtual, 7pm., Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for practical tips and resources to maintain children's mental health throughout the summer from a fully licensed clinician from GenPsych. 
Please visit www.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program

7/15 - The Blawenburg Band, Hopewell Park, 7pm. Enjoy an evening of music by the Blawenburg Band, a community band comprised of amateur and professional musicians who practice and perform together regularly out of the love of playing for audiences. Hopewell Park - South Greenwood Ave, Hopewell. Additional concert 7/29, 7pm.

7/18 - Summer Cream Tea Service with The Secret Tea Room, Morven Seatings at 12pm and 2:15pm. Travel back in time with an enchanting afternoon Cream Tea service in Morven's historic Garden Room. Your ticket includes an optional tour of the museum with one of Morven's knowledgeable docents. Additional date: 7/19. Click here for more information

7/19 – Women in Retirement – Travels in Canyonland, CMAP, 10am., Join Dina Kravets and Karen Coates as they present their recent Road Scholar trip, “On the Road: Absolute Southwest — A Canyonlands Adventure.” They will share pictures and stories from their visits to Sedona, Montezuma’s Castle, Monument Valley, and the quartet of canyons: Antelope, Zion, Bryce, and Grand. If you enjoyed their 2022 Colorado River rafting presentation, you will love the Canyonlands trip. We hope you can join us! Registration required, no fee.
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7/20 - Blue Curtain Concert, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, 7pm. Nanny & Danny Assis - Brazilian Jazz Experience plus Ampersand Jazz Quartet. In case of rain or extreme heat, shows will be held at the Princeton High School PAC. Click here for more information

7/21 – Playdate at Princeton Playspace with Apple Montessori Schools, 9:15-11:15am., Princeton invites you to join us for a morning of fun & community-building at Princeton Playspace in Princeton. Families with children ages 6 weeks - 6 years are welcome to join us on July 21st! Princeton Playspace features: • Hang out in the café while you watch your children climb our jungle gym, build at the construction site, chug along at our train table, read under the tree, play in our pretend town aka “Mini Princeton”, and more! • There is a designated infant and toddler area to let your teeny tiny ones safely explore the world with their senses. First 25 families to RSVP will receive a special giveaway! Socks are required!
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7/25 - Lighten Up for Summer - Nutrition Program @McCaffrey's West Windsor, 1:30-2:30pm., Join McCaffrey's Food Markets' Registered Dietitian Jill Kwasny for a fun, informative, and free nutrition event: "Lighten Up for Summer." Jill will provide summertime meal inspiration and explore warm weather favorites that won't weigh you down. Learn simple tricks to keep those seasonal favorites both nutritious and delicious. As always, Jill will share menu ideas, cooking techniques, and delicious samples. McCaffrey's Market West Windsor, Southfield Retail Center, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road.

7/25 - Mercer County Passport Day, MCLS - Lawrence Branch, 2-6:30pm., Lawrence Headquarters Branch 2751 Brunswick Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-883-8292
Join us for the passport service event offered by the Office of Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello, who will be joined by staff from the offices of Congresspersons Andy Kim and Bonnie Watson Coleman. This event is directed to serve residents of the Lawrence and Ewing Township area but it is also open to any U.S. citizen that has proper identification and seeks to obtain a passport from the U.S. Department of State. For anyone who needs to apply or renew a passport, one may visit the Mercer County Library, Lawrence Branch, on July 25th from 2pm to 6:30pm where the government offices will be on site to accept and process applications, take photos and answer general passport questions. Contact Mercer County Clerk at 609-989-6473 for appointments. For details on documents needed to apply for a U.S. Passport, please visit: www.mercercounty.org/government/county-clerk-/office-services/passports Advanced registration is appreciated.

7/25 - Marketing Workshop for Small Business Owners - MCLS Virtual, 7pm., This workshop will teach small business owners how to leverage free AI tools such as ChatGPT to create their own marketing campaigns. Attendees will learn the basics behind identifying their target audience, key message, and priority marketing channel. They will then be walked through the process of creating an actual marketing campaign they can use to promote their brand immediately. Please visit www.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program

7/26 - Ink & Drink: T-Shirt Bleaching for Adults, ArtWorks, 6-8pm., This class led by artist Alia Bensliman will teach different techniques to apply bleach on T-Shirts to create unique designs. You will learn how to use different tools to create shapes, textures, patterns, and shades.*Ticket Cost: $35 per person and BYOB. Must be 21+ to attend. Artworks Trenton - 19 Everett Alley, Trenton (609) 394-9436 | info@artworkstrenton.org 
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7/26 - Parking Lot Pop-Up Show: The Prisms, ACP, 6:30-10:00pm Love live music? Meet us in the parking lot! Prisms is a quintet hailing from the Princeton, NJ region. Specializing in delivering captivating renditions of both originals and choice covers, each Prisms performance promises a unique and memorable experience. With a substantial repertoire comprising both original compositions and cover songs, the band's cohesion stems from their extensive history of live collaborations dating back to 2004.
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7/27 & 7/28 - Mercer County 4-H Fair, Howell Living History Farm, 10-8pm. 7/28 – 10-4pm., Join us at Howell Living History Farm for a truly enjoyable day! The fair includes animal shows and exhibits, homemade ice cream, hay rides, pony rides, music, magic shows, and farm tours. Check out displays by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County, Mercer County Wildlife Center Friends, Mid-State Beekeepers Association, and many more! Free admission and parking for all!
Please bring a non-perishable food donation for Rutgers Against Hunger.
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7/27 - Pam’s Annual Freezing, Canning & Preserving Class, Terhune's, 10am. Pam is frequently asked for her advice on freezing and canning the fresh fruit picked at the farm. Learn Pam Mount’s secrets for enjoying summer’s bounty all year long! This free class is offered only once every summer. Learn her secrets for preserving peaches and other fruits and vegetables at their peak, and get answers to your canning and freezing questions. Peaches, blueberries and corn are easy to freeze or can at the height of their freshness. Follow Pam’s easy directions and you’ll have a delicious reminder of your Terhune visit to enjoy during the cold winter months. Class is free but registration is requested online.
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7/27 - WWAC Free Concert Series @Nassau Park Pavilion, 5-7:30pm., Indian Jazztronica - Rini (Rain date July 28) New Jersey–based, Chennai-born singer, composer and violinist Harini "Rini" Raghavan will perform her own version of Indian Jazztronica. Shifting South Asian classical elements toward pop and jazz sensibilities in a refreshing, organic way, Rini draws from her formal training in Carnatic music and work at Berklee College of Music. She leads a group of acclaimed NYC-based musicians from different countries who add their unique musical influences to create "a powerful contemporary Carnatic/electronic fusion sound," as described by Rolling Stone India. Rini received a 2023 Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, is a part of the 2023 Grammy-nominated record "Shuruaat" by the Berklee Indian Ensemble and is the 2023 Global Music Awards Silver Medalist for her song "Magizhini."

7/28 - Concert at The Library: ALBO ("A Little Bit Off"), Hinds Plaza, 4pm., The women of ALBO (A Little Bit Off) have been delighting Central New Jersey audiences for over a decade with their bluegrass sensibility and modern Americana/folk repertoire. With influences ranging from Old Crow Medicine Show and The Steeldrivers to the Rolling Stones, ALBO delivers a great blend of acoustic country, blues and bluegrass three-part harmonies. Featuring Gretchen Jaeckel on mandolin, Carolyn Klaube on guitar, Emily Flesher on fiddle and Jennifer Jang on upright bass. In the event of rain or extreme heat, the concert will move inside to the Community Room.

7/31 – Princeton Student Film Festival, 6-9pm. The Princeton Student Film Festival features original short films by young filmmakers chosen from local, national and international entries. Filmmakers are invited to Q&A sessions after the screenings. Princeton Public Library Community Room

Client Promos

Sparkling Wine Tasting @Eno Terra July 13 - Celebrate summer and anything else you’re in the mood for with a lineup of sparkling wines. Champagne, Cremant, Cava, Franciacorta, Prosecco and New World selections will be cracked (or sabered!) open served with stuzzichini and Terra Momo's own olive oil sampling. Taste, discover and enjoy “bubbles on the patio”. If it rains, no worries, we will move it inside.
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Chef Demo @Cbar on July 18 - Join us at Chauncey's CBar for an exclusive Chef Demo event featuring Ceviche and Margaritas! Samples tastings and specials. Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center One Chauncey Road, Princeton, NJ 08541

Concerned about care because your pet has health issues? Look no further than Ruff Cuts Boutique! Here you can leave your dog in the care of Lizzie, a veterinary technician for eight years. Call 973-479-2770 now to inquire about pet sitting and full or half-day daycare, located at 210 Towne Center Drive, North Brunswick.

Let It Be a Night to Remember! The Lambertville Station Inn hosts Re-Live The Beatles On-Stage Tribute on Friday, July 26th. $100 per person includes dinner, tax & service fees. Dinner 7 pm, Show 8-11 pm. Cash bar & discounted hotel rates available! Call (609) 397-8300 ext. 500 to book! Click here for more information

Join Code Wiz Plainsboro Exciting Summer Camps - Are you looking for engaging and educational Summer Camps? Look no further! Our Coding, Gaming, Design, and Robotics Summer Camps at Code Wiz Plainsboro are packed with creativity, challenges, and fun! Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot now! Enroll today - app.iclasspro.com/portal/codewizplainsboro/camps/25?sortBy=time

August 12th - 16th, Shelley’s TableKids Cooking Camp ~ THREE SPOTS LEFT: Students (ages 10-12) will learn to feel confident in the kitchen with proper measuring techniques, knife skills, and many other methods using the stove top and oven. Monday - Knife skills ~ Mexican! Chefs knife and paring knife. Tuesday - Chicken & Reading a recipe. Wednesday - Italian: Pizza + Caesar Salad + Chocolate Tart. Thursday - Seafood. Friday - Pea and Mint Soup + Pasta + Pavlova When: AUGUST 12-16, 2024, 2PM TO 5PM , KIDS AGED 10–12 (limit 6), Cost: $500. Reserve your place here: www.shelleystable.com/kids-camps or you can reach Shelley at (646)-236-0605 and shelleystable@gmail.com.

Now is the time to prevent summer learning loss, as students can lose up to 2.5 months of what they learned during the school year, but over the summer months. Sylvan Learning can help to prevent that with personalized tutoring and academic coaching. Contact us now at (609) 588-9037 to see how we can help.

Summer camps in July and August are filling up at AoPS Academy Princeton, enroll soon to get a spot! Academic year 2024-2025 registration is open. Please reach out for more information.