Blood Drives
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need.
Those who come to give through Aug. 28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations (one test result per 12-month period). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Test for more information.
Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
American Red Cross Llura Gund Blood Donation Center – Central New Jersey
707 Alexander Road, Suite 101, Princeton
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:30-7:15 p.m.
Thursday: 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lawrenceville
Aug. 27 – 1-6 p.m. – The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St.
Aug. 27 – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Lawrence Township Municipal Complex-Police and Courts, 2211 Lawrenceville Road.
Bordentown
Aug. 26 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Bordentown Library, 18 East Union St.
Princeton
Aug. 28 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – MarketFair Mall 3535 U.S. 1 South.
Nutrition
The Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults has in-person lunches at nine of its locations.
The Nutrition Program for Older Adults provides a daily nutritionally balanced meal Monday through Friday, except for county and/or municipal holidays.
All meals meet the required one-third of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) daily referenced intake of nutrients for an individual 60 years or older.
Meals are available to Mercer County residents age 60 or older and their spouses (regardless of age), any county resident with a disability whose primary caregiver is a program participant, anyone volunteering in the program, and the personal care aides of program participants when they accompany a participant to the site where the meals are provided.
In-person services will be hosted at: Jennye Stubblefield Senior Center and Sam Naples Community Center in Trenton, Lawrence Township Senior Center, Princeton Café for Older Adults, John O. Wilson Neighborhood Service Center in Hamilton, Hamilton Senior Center, Hopewell Valley Senior Center, Hollowbrook Community Center in Ewing, and Robbinsville Senior Center.
Most meal services begin at 11:30 a.m., although times may vary by location, so call 609-989-6650 or inquire at a local site.
No payment is required for a meal; however, there is a suggested donation of $1 for each meal provided.
Reservations are required; call 609-989-6650 to reserve a spot.
Monthly menus can be found on the Nutrition Program for Older Adults web page.
If transportation is a barrier to participating in the congregate meals, Mercer County TRADE may be able to help; call 609-530-1971 or email trade@mercercounty.org. Some of the sites also may have transportation options for its participants.
There may be home-delivered options.
For more information, call 609-989-6650 or email adrc@mercercounty.org.
Mercer County
The Mercer County Board of Elections is actively recruiting for new Election Board Workers (must be registered Mercer County voters or students 16-17 years old). Bilingual residents who speak English, as well as Gujarati, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, or Spanish fluently are especially needed. Full-day shifts earn $300 and half day shifts earn $150.
The Mercer County Department of Public Health and Safety will be offering free COVID-19 vaccines for adults. Flu vaccines are available for underinsured/uninsured adults.
First and third Tuesday of every month – 1-3 p.m. – Rescue Mission of Trenton, 98 Carroll St., Trenton.
RiverFest 2025 will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 13. Hosted by Mercer County and Trenton Thunder Baseball, in collaboration with The Watershed Institute, and NJM Insurance Group, this year’s festival unites the best of two beloved community events: RiverFest and River Days, into one spectacular occasion at Trenton Thunder Ballpark as they celebrate their Capital City and the treasured Delaware River with a day of live music, water excursions, great food, and much more.
Tai Chi Lessons
Learn and practice Tai Chi for free at Todd’s Tai Chi Group – at the Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro on Saturdays – for beginners through intermediate level from 10-11:30 a.m. On Saturdays when the library room is not available practice is outside (weather permitting) at the Plainsboro Park off of Edgemere Avenue near the bocce ball court near the cricket parking area.
Friday, Aug. 29
Join Sen. Troy Singleton for a free ice cream social at Roebling Park from 5:30-6:30 p.m. near the gazebo to kick-off Labor Day weekend. Register at www.troysingelton.com/florenceicecream.
Bordentown
Wednesdays
The Bordentown Township Police Department offers Straight to Treatment on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Insurance is not necessary to receive assistance. Neither is residency in Burlington County. No appointment is needed.
For more information visit www.straighttotreatment.com or email treatment@co.burlington.nj.us.
First Saturday
Spring into action with the Bordentown City Green Team’s Toy Library! Bring your gently used toys to swap and bring home a new-to-you treasure! Join the Green Team on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Farnsworth Avenue. Help reduce waste and keep the fun going.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Back by popular demand, Cat Cafe 2.0 will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hope Hose Humane Co. No. 1 in Bordentown. For more information visit Bordentown City Cats.
Bordentown Library events
Bordentown Library is located at 18 E. Union St., Bordentown. For more information about the events below call 609-298-0622 or visit https://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/locations/bordentown-library.
Aug. 25 – 5:30-6:45 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Aug. 26 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive.
Aug. 26 – 1-3 p.m. – Drop-in Tech Help.
Aug. 26 – 6-7 p.m. – It’s in the Cards: Tarot for Reflection.
Aug. 26 – 7-8 p.m. – Rogues and Roses Book Group.
Aug. 27 – 1-4 p.m. – Let’s Play Bridge.
Aug. 27 – 5-7 p.m. – Teen Craft: Glitter Bottles.
Aug. 28 – 5-7 p.m. – Tabletop Roleplaying Game Night: Basic Fantasy RPG.
Ongoing
Bordentown Farmers Market runs every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 26, rain or shine, at the Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks St.
Cranbury
Cranbury Public Library
The Cranbury Public Library (CPL) is located at 30 Park Place West. For more information on listed events please call (609) 722-6992.
Aug. 23 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Tai Chi.
Aug. 24 – noon to 6 p.m. – Green Chillies.
Aug. 25 – 10 a.m. to noon – Dorothea House.
Aug. 25 – 12:30 p.m. – iPhone 101.
Aug. 25 – 7 p.m. – Literary Cafe.
Aug. 26 – 6 p.m. – Cell Phone Privacy and Cybersecurity.
Aug. 27 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Aug. 27 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime!
Aug. 27 – 7:30-10 p.m. – Cranbury Digital Camera Club.
Aug. 28 – 1-2 p.m. – Cardio Dance Yoga.
Aug. 28 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: Air-Dry Clay, Part II: Let’s Paint!
Aug. 28 – 5-6 p.m. – Teen Mashup Hour (or Whatever).
Cranbury Arts Council Gourgaud Gallery
Gourgaud Gallery is located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main St.
In August, the gallery will host Creative Collective Art Group “Summer Exhibition” through Aug. 29. The exhibit is hosted by the members of the Creative Collective Art group including a variety of art mediums: acrylic paintings, oil paintings, watercolor, color pencil, collage and mixed media.
In September, the gallery will host solo art show by Toby B. Ehrlich from Sept. 7 to 25. Two openings will be held, Sunday, Sept. 7 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 10 from noon to 2 p.m.
Ehrlich has been using her creative ability most of her life. As a child, she struggled with reading due to a form of dyslexia which was not diagnosed until she was 13. During this time, art and music served as wonderful outlets. Throughout high school, Toby painted and was a humanities major at Hosfstra University, where she focused her studies on painting, sculpture, and art history.
The gallery is located in Town Hall in Cranbury and is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit cranburyartscouncil.com and gourgaudgallery.com.
As part of a non-profit Cranbury Arts Council, the Gourgaud Gallery donates 20% of art sales to the Cranbury Arts Council and its programs that support the arts in the community. Cash or a check made out to the artist is accepted as payment.
Open Sundays
Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society open Sundays from 1-4 p.m., 4 Park Place E.
East Windsor/Hightstown
Child Passenger Car Seat Safety in East Windsor
Sept. 10 – 3-7 p.m. – East Windsor Police/Court building, 80 One Mile Road.
Sunday, Oct. 5
Run for Stephanie Berman 5K – NJ RISE – will be held at Hightstown High School, 25 Leshin Lane.
Hickory Corner Branch Library
Hickory Corner Branch Library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
Aug. 22 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Aug. 22 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie – “Mamma Mia!” (2008).
Aug. 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Messy Monday.
Aug. 25 – 1-5 p.m. – Pint for Pint Blood Drive.
Aug. 25 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
Aug. 25 – 3-3:30 p.m. – School-age STEAM.
Aug. 25 – 7-7:30 p.m. – Creative Corner for Tween and Teens.
Aug. 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 26 – 2-3 p.m. – Crochet for Kids.
Aug. 26 – 7-8 p.m. – Mystery Book Club.
Aug. 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.
Aug. 27 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
Aug. 27 – 3-4 p.m. – Chess Club.
Aug. 28 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
Aug. 28 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.
Aug. 28 – 3-3:30 p.m. – Crafternoon.
Aug. 28 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
Aug. 29 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Aug. 29 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie – “The Terminal” (2004).
Hightstown Branch Library
Hightstown Branch Library is located at 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.
Aug. 22 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Act Out Loud (Ages 9-11).
Aug. 23 – 10-11 a.m. (15 min.) – Read with Ellie the Cat.
Aug. 25 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Paint A Canvas for Tweens and Teens.
Aug. 26 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Act Out Loud (Ages 6-8).
Aug. 26 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
Aug. 27 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle, READ!
Aug. 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Library Playgroup.
Aug. 27 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
Aug. 28 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Play Doh Storytime.
Aug. 29 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Act Out Loud (Ages 9-11).
Twin Rivers Branch Library
Twin Rivers Branch Library is located at 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. For more information contact (609) 443-1880.
Aug. 25 – 6-7 p.m. – Wii Guilty Party.
Aug. 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Story and Songs.
Aug. 26 – 2-3 p.m. – Pinochle.
Aug. 26 – 2:30-4:30 p.m. – Drop-in Crafternoon!
Aug. 27 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Tween/Teen Craft: Journal Decorating.
Aug. 27 – 6-7 p.m. – Paper Collage Portraits.
Aug. 28 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Baby Time.
Aug. 28 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Fiction Book Club.
Aug. 28 – 2:30-3:15 p.m. – Kids’ Tie Dye Thursday.
Aug. 29 – 11-11:50 a.m. – Little Builders.
Hillsborough
Photo submissions
The Administration/Clerk’s Office invites Hillsborough residents to share scenic photos of Hillsborough for the annual township calendar and planner. In the past, the calendar has showcased the township’s gorgeous open space and scenic locations including wildlife, farmland, parks, and rivers. When submitting photos, please don’t include people and pets, and avoid objects that distract including roofs, fences, and car windows. Please save pictures with your name and the location’s name before sending them to Deborah Ng at debng@hillsborough-nj. You will also need to fill out a photo release form that is located on the Hillsborough Township website.
Saturday, Aug. 30
It’s a Doggy Summer Splashdown that will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Ann Van Middlesworth Dog Park. There will be music, dog pools and vendors. No registration required.
Sunday, Sept. 21
Family Yoga and South Bath with Christina at the municipal building from 4-5 p.m. at the Hillsborough municipal building.
Week of Sept. 23-28
Hillsborough 2025 Restaurant Week. See full list of participants and menus at https://www.hillsboroughnj.gov/restaurant-week
Hillsborough Branch Library
The library is part of the Somerset County Library System at 379 S. Branch Road. For more information on the events visit sclsnj.org.
Aug. 22 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Summer Vacation Green screen photos.
Aug. 22 – 11 a.m. to noon – Tech Bytes.
Aug. 22 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Drop-in Fun.
Aug. 22 – 2-4 p.m. – Family Movie Matinee.
Aug. 22 – 4-5 p.m. – Drop-in Tech Help.
Aug. 23 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Saturday Drop-in Fun.
Aug. 25 – 1:30-3 p.m. – Classic Board Games.
Aug. 25 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Music at the Library – The Luce Quintet.
Aug. 26 – 2-3 p.m. – Coloring and Conversation.
Aug. 26 – 7-7:50 p.m. – Suspense with Susie Book Discussion – “A Talent for Murder” by Peter Swanson.
Aug. 27 – 2-3 p.m. – Future Founders Club.
Aug. 27 – 5:30-8 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club.
Ongoing:
The Social Services Department is asking residents to donate the following items to the Hillsborough C.A.N. Food Pantry with detergents of all kinds, deodorant and shampoo. Donation drop-off is at the municipal court/health/social services entrance to the municipal building by the gazebo. Bins are provided for after-hours and weekend donations.
Hopewell Valley
Saturday, Sept. 6
Hopewell Valley 9/11 Memorial Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at Woolsey Park.
Saturdays at Howell Living History Farm
The farm is located at 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township and is a facility of the Mercer County Park Commission. For more information on the events listed call 609-737-3299 or email info@howellfarm.org.
Aug. 23 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Fiddlin’ Contest.
Aug. 30 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – 42nd Annual Plowing Match.
Sept. 6 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Back to School.
Sept. 13 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Fall Plowing.
Sept. 20 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Harvest to Hearth and Corn Shocking.
Sept. 27 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Wheat Planting, Weaving, Threshing and Baking.
Hopewell Public Library
Hopewell Public Library (HPL) is located at 13 East Broad St., Hopewell.
Aug. 23 – Garden Tour.
Aug. 25 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Children’s Storytime.
Aug. 25 – 6-8 p.m. – Bridge.
Aug. 26-27 – 4:30-6 p.m. – Sports Drop in at Hopewell Elementary School.
Hopewell Branch Library
Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
Aug. 22 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
Aug. 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Aug. 22 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Aug. 23 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
Aug. 25 – 10 a.m. to noon – Canasta Meet-up.
Aug. 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 25-26 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Painted Sunflower.
Aug. 25 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
Aug. 26 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.
Aug. 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Outdoor Toddler Rock.
Aug. 26 – 2-3 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group.
Aug. 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.
Aug. 27 – 2-3 p.m. – Gardening Book Club.
Aug. 27 – 2-3 p.m. – Minecraft Unplugged.
Aug. 27 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Wednesday Scrabble.
Aug. 27 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 28 – 10-11 a.m. – Thursday Dominoes.
Aug. 28 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Outdoor Storytime.
Aug. 28 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Creation Station – Pool Noodle Stick Horse.
Aug. 28 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Club.
Aug. 28 – 5-8 p.m. – Global Reads: Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 29 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
Aug. 29 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Aug. 29 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Pennington Public Library
Pennington Public Library is located at 30 N. Main St. For more information visit www.penningtonlibrary.org.
Through Aug. 31 – Adult Summer Reading Program – Write brief book reviews or library program reviews and enter to win. One entry per title/event. Enter as many times as you would like! Prize drawings throughout the summer!
Aug. 23 – 11 a.m. to noon – Drop-in Craft Hour: Perler Bead Magnets!
Aug. 26 – 6-7 p.m. – Board Game Club.
Aug. 27 – 7-8 p.m. – Virtual Cooking Class: Wrap and Roll.
Aug. 28 – 2-3 p.m. – Author Talk: Dr. Tasha Eurich.
Aug. 28 – 7-8 p.m. – Conversation with Author Mariah Fredericks.
Friday, Sept 5
Pennington Parks and Recreation commission presents: Back to School/End of Summer Jam at 5 p.m., Howe Commons, 65 S. Main Street. Music by Righteous Jolly and enjoy a beer garden and food trucks.
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28
Enjoy a Touch-a-Tractor weekend at Needle Creek Farm Brewery, 91 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. Up-close encounters with big tractors, farm trucks and more. Enjoy craft beer, visit farm animals, food trucks and live music.
Sundays at Washington Crossing Park
The Historic Education Committee of the Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) will lead tours of the State Park on various Sundays from 1-2:30 p.m.
Tickets are free. As space is limited, all tickets must be reserved at Eventbrite. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-washington-crossing-state-park-historic-walking-tours-tickets-634898156477)
Tours begin at the Washington Crossing Visitor Center Museum with a tour overview and a screening of the film, Ten Crucial Days: The Road to Liberty. Tour guides and state park historians will introduce participants to the Museum’s world-class Swan Historical Foundation Collection of Revolutionary War artifacts. They will also discuss Lloyd Garrison’s painting of Washington’s Crossing, and how it compares to other depictions of the 1776 Crossing.
Next, visitors will walk down Sullivan Drive to the entrance to Continental Lane, where you will engage in a discussion on the reasons why Gen. George Washington chose this spot for his history-changing campaign. From there, participants will walk to the park’s Stone Barn where they will examine a map of the Battle of Trenton and a large diorama of Washington’s Crossing, the March to Trenton, and the Battle of Trenton.
Finally, visitors will walk to the nearby Landing Overlook, where they will discuss the significance of the nearby 1740s Johnson Ferry House, and the importance of ferryboat operations to the Crossing and Landing.
Tours are free but donations to the Washington Crossing Park Association are gratefully accepted. Tours are contingent on the weather. For updates: call the Visitors Center at (609) 737-0623. You may also visit https://www.wcpa-nj.com/historic-tours for more information.
Contact Information: WCPA, Executive Director Annette Earling, info@washingtoncrossingparkassociation.com.
Lawrence Township
Lawrence Branch Library
The Lawrence Township Library Branch is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. For more information contact (609) 882-9246.
Aug. 22 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
Aug. 22 – 10-11 a.m. – Getting Started with Gmail.
Aug. 22 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Teen Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 22 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Sensory Playtime.
Aug. 23 – 10-11 a.m. – ESL Conversation Circle.
Aug. 23 – 10-11:30 a.m. – PowerPoint.
Aug. 23 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Beginner Cryptography – This beginner-friendly class is open to all ages and covers how people sent coded messages from ancient times up through the 1500s.
Aug. 23 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Evaluating Online Information.
Aug. 23 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Family Feud Gameshow.
Aug. 23 – 3-4 p.m. – Windows 11 Accessibility Tools.
Aug. 25 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 25 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Google Slides.
Aug. 25 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Sensory Science: All About Me.
Aug. 25 – 4:15-4:45 p.m. – Round Singing.
Aug. 25 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Fiero Coding Club – Open Lab.
Aug. 26 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Bilingual Spanish Storytime.
Aug. 26 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Quiet Storytime.
Aug. 26 – 2-3 p.m. – Excel: Pivot Tables.
Aug. 26 – 3-4 p.m. – True Crime Book Club: “The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum” by Margalit Fox.
Aug. 26 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Lego Free Play.
Aug. 26 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Checkmate Chess Club.
Aug. 27 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 27 – 11 a.m. to noon – Sensory Playtime.
Aug. 27 – 3:30-4 p.m. – Paint Party: Pokémon.
Aug. 27 – 5:30-6:15 p.m. – Teen Manga Club.
Aug. 27 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Drawing Lesson.
Aug. 27 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Excel: Budgets.
Aug. 27 – 6:30-7:45 p.m. – Figure Drawing.
Aug. 28 – 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby Time.
Aug. 28 – 1-5 p.m. – Drop-in Upcycle Challenge: Color Your World1
Aug. 28 – 3:30-4 p.m. – Teen Craft: Hot Glue Canvas Art.
Aug. 28 – 6-8 p.m. – Fun with Mah Jongg.
Aug. 28 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Play with Clay.
Aug. 29 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Playdough Playdate.
Aug. 29 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Teen Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 29 – 3-4 p.m. – Lego Free Play.
Anne Demarais Nature Center (ADNC)
The center is located at 481 Drexel Ave.
Every month, on the first Saturday, Lawrence Township Environmental Education Foundation is sponsoring walks through the meadow at the Lawrence Nature Center and through the Drexel Woods to see the wonders of nature, learn about the history of Lawrence Township and enjoy the great outdoors. Check back on the center’s Events page to see what is coming up and to register for a walk.
Montgomery
Montgomery Friends of Open Space holds a Farmers Market every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the municipal center parking area.
Montgomery Library
Montgomery Library is located at 100 Community Dr., Skillman. For more information call (908) 458-8401.
Aug. 23 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Drop-in Family Coloring.
Aug. 23 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Chess for Beginners.
Aug. 25 – 5-7:15 p.m. (45 min.) – Homework Help provided by Montgomery Learning Beyond Limits.
Aug. 26 – 1-2 p.m. – Disabilities Social Hour.
Aug. 26 – 1-4 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Meet-up.
Aug. 27 – 5:15-5:45 p.m. – Family Storytime – Pajama Time.
Aug. 28 – 2-3 p.m. – Drop-in Tech Help.
Princeton
Herrontown Woods
Located at 600 Snowden Lane, Princeton. For more information visit https://www.herontownwoods.org/events/
Happenings at McCarter Theater
McCarter Theatre Center is located at 91 University Place, Princeton. For more information about events listed or for tickets visit www.mccarter.org.
FOPOS
Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) has a number of events lined up. For more information visit www.fopos.org.
FOPOS is hosting its ninth annual photo contest, Perspectives on Preservation, sponsored by REI Co-op Princeton.
The Perspectives on Preservation photo contest showcases the diverse forms of beauty that photographers find in the Mountain Lakes Open Space Area and builds awareness of the role Mountain Lakes plays in protecting biodiversity and enhancing quality of life in our community. The goal is to encourage residents to explore the natural world more deeply and to learn what our community most loves and values about the Mountain Lakes Preserve and surrounding area. For more information visit https://www.fopos.org/perspectives-photo-contest
Aug. 22 – 1-3 p.m. – August Nature walk through the Preserve, 57 Mountain Ave.
Aug. 26 – 1-3 p.m. – TRAIL crew – install new trail markers along trails at Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.
Aug. 27 – 1-3 p.m. – Weekday Land Stewardship Volunteer Session.
Aug. 28 – 1-3 p.m. – TRAIL crew – install new trail markers along trails at Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.
Happenings at Morven Museum & Garden
Morven Museum & Garden is located at 55 Stockton St. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact info@morven.org.
Aug. 27 and Sept. 3 – 6-7 p.m. – Evening Yoga in the Gardens with Gratitude Yoga.
Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St.
Aug. 22 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Kids: Dogoyle Scavenger Hunt.
Aug. 22 – 3-4 p.m. – Teens: Take and Make – Ocean Sand Art.
Aug. 22 – 7-10 p.m. – Dancing Under the Stars.
Aug. 23 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Kids: Dogoyle Scavenger Hunt.
Aug. 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Aug. 23 – 3:30-5 p.m. – Youth: Drop-in Chess Summer sessions.
Aug. 25 – 10-11:30 a.m. – English Conversation (in person).
Aug. 25 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Farm Friends.
Aug. 25 – 2-4:15 p.m. – Film: Monday Movie Matinees.
Aug. 26 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Baby Beach Party!
Aug. 26 – 4-6:30 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.
Aug. 27 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and Knit.
Aug. 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
Aug. 27 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Aug. 27 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Aug. 27 – 4-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation (virtual).
Aug. 27 – 6:30-8 p.m. – McCarter Live at the Library: Season Preview.
Friday, Sept. 12 to Friday, Dec. 5
The Anne Reid ’72 Gallery at Princeton Day School will present Ariel in NJ exhibit with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 12. The exhibition features textiles, performance artifacts, design and wearable works by the late Ariel Ruvinsky ’08.
Princeton University Library
Princeton University Library (PUL). For more information about the exhibition, public tours, and related programming, visit: https://library.princeton.edu/
Lewis Center of the Arts
Lewis Center of the Arts is located at 122 Alexander St., Princeton.
Center for Modern Aging Princeton
Center for Modern Aging Princeton is located at 101 Poor Farm Road, Building B. For more information contact (609) 751-9699 ext. 105. Programs include in-person, hybrid, or virtual.
West Windsor
Farmers Market
The highly anticipated and wildly popular West Windsor Community Farmers Market weekly markets are back. Running every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all the way until Thanksgiving, you’ll find over fifty local farms and vendors on site. Located at the Princeton Junction Train Station (southbound side), with plenty of free parking, this inclusive gathering space for folks who love good food is known far and wide for its wide assortment of offerings and positive market vibe.
Sunday, Sept. 7
The 21st annual West Windsor Bike Fest will be held on Sept. 7 at Community Park during various times. There will be guided rides of varying levels for kids and adults.
Kelsey Theatre
Kelsey Theatre at Mercer is located at the Mercer County Community College (MCCC), 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. For more information visit www.kelseytheatre.org.
Fans of live theater can enjoy added matinee performances all year long with a series of “Matinee Masterpieces” for the entire 2025-26 season.
West Windsor Arts
West Windsor Arts Council, located at 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, is hosting a number of events. For more information, visit westwindsorarts.org/artists
West Windsor Branch Library
West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
Aug. 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Dance Party.
Aug. 22 – 2-3 p.m. – Chess Club.
Aug. 22 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Aug. 22 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Cookie Decorating.
Aug. 22 – 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Perler Beads.
Aug. 23 – 10-11 a.m. – Sahaja Yoga Meditation.
Aug. 23 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
Aug. 23 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Playdate Pals.
Aug. 23 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – No-Sew T-shirt Bags – Transform an old T-shirt into a useful reusable bag.
Aug. 25 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Baby Storytime – ages 0-12 months.
Aug. 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytimes – ages 12-24 months.
Aug. 25 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Kitchen Skills: Breakfast Sundaes.
Aug. 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
Aug. 26 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
Aug. 26 – 4-5 p.m. – Financial Literacy for Kids.
Aug. 26 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Tween Game Night.
Aug. 27 – 2-4 p.m. – Wednesday Film Festival: Swing Shift.
Aug. 28 – 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. – Little STEAMers.
Aug. 28 – 3-5 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 28 – 3:15-4:30 p.m. – Woven Friendship Bracelets.
Aug. 28 – 5:45-6:45 p.m. – Anatomy Adventures.
Aug. 28 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Game Night.
Aug. 29 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
