July 25th, 2010 at 8:07 pm (Week of 8/2)
Princeton Public Library
Family Story Time
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Family stories for children.
Ages: 2 – 8
Registration: Not required
Hopewell Public Library
Exploring Bedens Brook
Time: 10:15am
Activities: Join Naturalist Jeff Hoagland at Gazebo Park and explore Bedens Brook.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Call (609) 466-1625 for more information
Scavenger Hunt
Activities: Each week there are 20 scavenger hunt questions of varying difficulties to answer, all of which may be answered by wandering around Hopewell. The most successful family or group will be chosen each week and will win a pizza dinner courtesy of Nomad Pizza.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free
Plainsboro Public Library
Stories Alive
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Act I
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Open Air Theatre at Washington Crossing
Movies Under the Stars
Time: 8:13pm
Activities: Watch The Princess Bride (Rated PG) at sunset. Rain date is August 3rd.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $10 per car, call (267) 885-9857 for more information
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July 25th, 2010 at 8:06 pm (Week of 8/2)
WholeFoods Market
Kids in the Kitchen
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Kids make their own pasta dough, roll it out, and then use our pasta cutter to form noodles. We also learn basic cooking skills while making our own marinara sauce and Italian tomato salad..
Ages: 10 – 13
Fee: $14.99
Registration: Required
The Planetarium at RVCC
Attack of the Space Pirates
Time: 2:00pm
Activities: Hidden somewhere in the vast reaches of space is an alien technology so powerful that it threatens the very galaxy itself. A gang of rogue pirates will stop at nothing to find that technology and unleash its awesome power against the rest of the universe. Now, only one valiant ship stands between the pirates and their total domination of space. It’s a race against time for the Starship Intrepid as it seeks to find the alien technology first while defending itself against the attack of the space pirates!
Ages: 6 – 12
Tickets: $6 for one show, $11 for two shows on the same day. Call (908) 231-8805.
The Little Star that Could
Time: 3:00pm
Activities: Join Little Star, an average yellow star, as he meets other colorful stars in our galaxy during his quest for a name and a planet to call his own. After the story, we’ll discover some of the stars and constellations we can see in tonight’s sky.
Ages: 6 – 12
Tickets: $6 for one show, $11 for two. Call (908) 231-8805.
New Hope & Ivyland Rail Road
Song & Story Hour Train
Time: 11:00am, 12:00pm & 1:00pm
Activities: Ride aboard the train while enjoying your favorite stories and sing along songs performed by local musicians.
Ages: All Ages
Tickets: $21 adults, $18 Children, $5 under two. Reservations are strongly suggested.
Barnes & Noble
Storytime
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Storytimes for the littlest listeners. From strollers to toddlers – this ones for you. This week it’s Max & Ruby.
Ages: 3 and under
Registration: Not required
Pottery Barn Kids – MarketFair
Book Club Story Time
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Stories
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Plainsboro Public Library
Stories Alive
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Science Rocks with Weather
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Princeton Public Library
Family Story Time
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Family stories for children.
Ages: 2 – 8
Registration: Not required
Lapsit Stories
Time: 11:15am
Activities: Stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays for babies and toddlers.
Ages: birth – 24 months
Registration: Not required
AMC Hamilton
Summer Movie Camp
Time: 10:00am
Activities: All summer long kids can watch movies for just $1 on Tuesday mornings. This week’s movie: The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG).
Ages: All Ages
Tickets: $1
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July 25th, 2010 at 8:05 pm (Week of 8/2)
WholeFoods Market
Lunch Bunch
Time: 12:30pm
Activities: Kids make their own lunch and explore new foods in a fun and safe environment. On the menu: Veggie-chicken skewers; Tri-color dips.
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: $9.99
Registration: Required
Historical Society of Princeton
Stroller Strides
Time: 10:00am
Activities: Join Stroller Strides, a walking tour of Princeton for moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers, and their tiny tots. Discover Princeton’s history, culture, and architecture while getting some fresh air and soothing the baby. You’ll cover both town and University sites for approximately 45-60 minutes. Routes and features will vary seasonally.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required. Please call (609) 921-6748 x100 or email Jeanette@princetonhistory.org
Fee: $7 per adult, $5 for members. Children are free.
Hopewell Public Library
Arts & Crafts
Time: 1:30pm
Activities: Make an art project.
Ages: 7 and up
Registration: Not required, call (609) 466-1625 to pre-register
The Planetarium at RVCC
Rockin’ Rocket Ride
Time: 2:00pm
Activities: Put on your spacesuit and blast off into outer space! Catchy songs teach us about the planets and moon rocks. We’ll also discover what stars are in tonight’s sky.
Ages: 3 – 8
Tickets: $6 for one show, $11 for two shows on the same day. Call (908) 231-8805.
Tycho to the Moon
Time: 3:00pm
Activities: Meet Tycho, a curious dog who wants to go to the Moon. Blast off on an amazing ride. Learn about the night and day, space travel, the phases of the Moon, and features of the lunar surface. We will also take a look at tonight’s sky and find some of the stars and constellations that are visible
Ages: 5 – 10
Tickets: $6 for one show, $11 for two. Call (908) 231-8805.
Cotsen Children’s Library
To Be Continued
Time: 3:30pm
Activities: Pull up a pillow and listen to chapter books read aloud in our gallery! As we continue to read a book over a series of weeks, you can work your way towards a book of your very own. Ten visits = one brand new paperback of your choice!
Ages: 6 & 7
Registration: Not required
Shady Brook Farm
Summer Reading Night
Time: 6:30pm
Activities: Come to Reading Night as local authors and “celebrity” guests read books for children. Each night is themed with coordinating crafts and activities. Uncle Dave’s Homemade Ice Cream will be for sale. This week it;’s Fairytale theme.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free
Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center
Bright Beginnings
Time: 10:30am
Activities: This informative, relaxed group is for parents and caregivers of infants. Each week focuses on a different topic of interest to new moms, and guest speakers are occasionally featured. It’s a great place to meet other new parents and playmates for your child.
Ages: Birth to 6 months (children up to age 4 are welcome to attend)
Registration: Not required
Fee: $5.00 payable at the door
Princeton Public Library
Family Story Time
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Family stories for children.
Ages: 2 – 8
Registration: Not required
Lapsit Stories
Time: 11:15am
Activities: Stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays for babies and toddlers.
Ages: birth – 24 months
Registration: Not required
Plainsboro Public Library
Stories Alive
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Art Counts
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
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July 25th, 2010 at 8:04 pm (Week of 8/2)
Bounce U
Bouncing for Pink
Time: 4:00-8:00pm
Activities: Come Bounce with us and support a great cause! We will be Bouncing for Pink and supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the fight against Breast Cancer.
Ages: All ages, must be 34 inches tall to bounce
Registration: Not required, but admission is limited
Fee: $10 per guest
The Planetarium at RVCC
Attack of the Space Pirates
Time: 2:00pm
Activities: Hidden somewhere in the vast reaches of space is an alien technology so powerful that it threatens the very galaxy itself. A gang of rogue pirates will stop at nothing to find that technology and unleash its awesome power against the rest of the universe. Now, only one valiant ship stands between the pirates and their total domination of space. It’s a race against time for the Starship Intrepid as it seeks to find the alien technology first while defending itself against the attack of the space pirates!
Ages: 6 – 12
Tickets: $6 for one show, $11 for two shows on the same day. Call (908) 231-8805.
Laser Kids 2
Time: 3:00pm
Activities: Listen to songs such as “Twist & Shout” by The Beatles and “Fireflies” by Owl City while lasers draw pictures on the dome overhead.
Ages: 6 – 12
Tickets: $6 for one show, $11 for two. Call (908) 231-8805.
Princeton Shopping Center
Summer Courtyard Concert
Time: 6:30pm
Activities: The Arts Council of Princeton presents Thursday Jazz in concert.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Borders
Storytime & Book Signing
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Children’s author Danielle Dolce will be reading her book Where is Love?.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Kids Book Club
Time: 2:00pm
Activities: Kids, join us for a book discussion and activities.
Ages: 8 – 12
Registration: Not required
Barnes & Noble
Storytime
Time: 1:30pm
Activities: This story hour is just for you! Join the fun! This week it’s Max & Ruby.
Ages: 3 – 6
Registration: Not required
Pajama Game Night
Time: 7:00pm
Activities: It’s game night! PJ’s are optional.
Ages: School age
Registration: Not required
Princeton Public Library
Family Story Time
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Family stories for children.
Ages: 2 – 8
Registration: Not required
Princeton Farmers’ Market
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Activities: Vendors will be on hand to sell their freshest produce. The Friends of the Library will have a table with cookbooks and health-related volumes available by the pound. Inside the library, special market-day programs will include family-friendly activities at 11:15 in the Community Room.
Hinds Plaza in front of Library
Ages: birth – 24 months
Registration: Not required
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Time: 7:00pm
Activities: Bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll for a sleepover at the library. After a lively evening of stories, music and poems at Family Story Time, tuck the animals in and say goodnight. Come back the next day between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to pick them up and find out what mischief they got into during the night.
Ages: 2 – 6
Registration: Required
New Hope & Ivyland Rail Road
Song & Story Hour Train
Time: 11:00am, 12:00pm & 1:00pm
Activities: Ride aboard the train while enjoying your favorite stories and sing along songs performed by local musicians.
Ages: All Ages
Tickets: $21 adults, $18 Children, $5 under two. Reservations are strongly suggested.
Weeden Park – Lawrenceville
Music in the Park
Time: 7:00pm
Activities: Enjoy fine music in a community park setting! Bring friends and family to the park for a relaxing evening – and consider bringing a chair, blanket and picnic too.
Ages: All Ages
Fee: Free
Plainsboro Public Library
Stories Alive
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Nature 1-2-3 at the Plainsboro Preserve.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Princeton Summer Theater
Peter Pan
Time: 11:00am
Activities: It’s off to Neverland for a delightful retelling of the classic story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up! Join Peter as he crosses swords with the dastardly Captain Hook – this family favorite is perfect for theater lovers young and old!
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $6, call (609) 258 – 7062
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July 25th, 2010 at 8:03 pm (Week of 8/2)
Cotsen Children’s Library
Tiger Tales
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Stories and craft (for safety reasons, infants and toddlers must remain outside the arts & crafts area while program is in session)
Ages: 3 – 5
Registration: Not required
Tiger Hall
Summer Time Play Club
Time: 1:00-5:00pm
Activities: After enjoying some outdoor summer sun, kids can come to Tiger Hall and enjoy some cool indoor summer fun! In addition to Tiger Hall’s play room, tumble room and bouncy house there are puzzles, board games, free art supplies and project starters available for parent/child usage, Quiet spaces for reading with mom or dad, books, music and more!
Ages: birth – 8
Registration: Not required
Fee: $6.00
HAPPYBABY Organics Food Tasting Event
Time:1:00pm
Activities:Sample HAPPYBBY Organic Baby & Kids Food, Cool-off with a frozen yogurt treat from Stonyfield organic yogurt, enjoy door prizes, coupons & a kids gardening craft.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Fee: Free
Open Air Theatre at Washington Crossing
Disney’s Cinderella Kids
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Disney’s Cinderella Kids is now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $5.00 at the door, call (267) 885-9857 for more information
Princeton Public Library
Family Story Time
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Family stories for children.
Ages: 2 – 8
Registration: Not required
Bucks County Playhouse
Aladdin and his Wonderful Magical Lamp
Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm
Activities: Aladdin and his Wonderful Magical Lamp now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $8.00, call (215) 862-2041
Princeton Summer Theater
Peter Pan
Time: 11:00am
Activities: It’s off to Neverland for a delightful retelling of the classic story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up! Join Peter as he crosses swords with the dastardly Captain Hook – this family favorite is perfect for theater lovers young and old!
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $6, call (609) 258 – 7062
Children’s Workshop
Time: 1:30-4:30pm
Activities: Learn how to build a character from the ’sound’ up!
Ages: 5 – 12
Tickets: $30 per workshop
Plainsboro Public Library
Stories Alive
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Marching 1 by 1
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
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July 25th, 2010 at 8:02 pm (Week of 8/2)
Princeton Public Library
Aloha Hawaii
Time: 2:00pm
Activities: Gail Small, a native Hawaiian, introduces this beautiful place surrounded by water to children. Small will teach her audience 10 hand movements to the hula, along with 18 Hawaiian words. She will also dance with the children, demonstrate how to make candy leis and read from two Hawaiian storybooks.
Ages: 5 – 10
Registration: Not required
Home Depot
Kids Workshop
Time: 9:00am
Activities: Make a School Bus Pencil Organizer at this week’s “How-To Clinic.”
Ages: 5 – 12
Registration: Required
Fee: Free
Princeton Summer Theater
Peter Pan
Time: 11:00am
Activities: It’s off to Neverland for a delightful retelling of the classic story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up! Join Peter as he crosses swords with the dastardly Captain Hook – this family favorite is perfect for theater lovers young and old!
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $6, call (609) 258 – 7062
Hopewell Public Library
Story Time
Time: 12:00pm
Activities: Come enjoy the cool air and hear classic tales from around the world
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: Not required, call (609) 466-1625 to pre-register
Nassau Park Pavillion
Summer Music Series
Time: 6:00pm
Activities: Celebrate the summer with “…and the Beat Goes On” and the Gospel music of George Sykes III. This event will be held rain or shine at Nassau Park Pavilion between Panera and Target.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Fee:Free
West Windsor Farmers’ Market
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Activities: Seasonal produce, poultry, flowers, bedding plants, baked goods, community spirit and much more are all there to take advantage of! The whole family can participate in ‘Ukrainian Egg Painting’ compliments of the West Windsor Arts Council. There will be entertainment throughout the season.
the Vaughn Drive Parking lot of the Princeton Junction Train Station, off Alexander Road
Cotsen Children’s Library
The All-Ages Show
Time: 12:00pm
Activities: You’re invited to put up your feet and tune in to 103.3 FM WPRB’s All-Ages Show! Join Paddy and his partner as they embark on 90 minutes of tunes and tales. This is an on-air radio program to be enjoyed from home. It does not take place in Cotsen’s gallery.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
New Jersey State Museum
Planetarium
Time: 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00
Activities: Soar through the skies in the Museum’s spacious Planetarium, featuring precision projection of more than 6000 stars. The largest planetarium facility in New Jersey features a Full Dome Video giving visitors the sensation of zooming through the Solar System and beyond. Three shows are featured: One World, One Sky featuring Sesame Street, Stars, and Extreme Planets.
Ages: Pre K – Grade 12
Tickets: $5.00 adults, $4.00 children 12 and under
Plainsboro Preserve – NJ Audubon Society
Specimen of the Day
Time: 3:30pm
Activities: If I could share one secret for helping you find the path to becoming a naturalist, then it would be how to collect natural specimens. Come join us for a hands-on experience to uncover the secrets of plaster casts, fur, feathers, skins, and skulls. Then we will hit the trail and look for signs and clues of animals on the preserve.
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (609) 897-9400
Fee: $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers
Plainsboro Public Library
Stories Alive
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Saturday Stories
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Howell Living History Farm
Honey Harvest
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Activities: All of the Farm’s bees will be on their best behavior that day according to beekeepers, who have invited the public to meet the queens, drones and workers who are responsible for this year’s crop of clover honey. Visitors will be able to help uncap and extract honey, to taste and buy honey, and to see the insides of working hives.
Registration: Not required
Fee: Free
Bucks County Playhouse
Aladdin and his Wonderful Magical Lamp
Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm
Activities: Aladdin and his Wonderful Magical Lamp now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $8.00, call (215) 862-2041
Palmer Square
Summer Music Series
Time: 2:00pm
Activities: Enjoy music on the Green.
Ages: All ages
Fee:Free
Open Air Theatre at Washington Crossing
Disney’s Cinderella Kids
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Disney’s Cinderella Kids is now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $5.00 at the door, call (267) 885-9857 for more information
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July 25th, 2010 at 8:01 pm (Week of 8/2)
Plainsboro Library
Introduction to Babysitting
Time: 2:00pm
Activities: This introductory course is designed for preteens and teens who are interested in being babysitters.
Ages: Preteens & Teens
Registration: Required
Fee: Free
New Jersey State Museum
Planetarium
Time: 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00
Activities: Soar through the skies in the Museum’s spacious Planetarium, featuring precision projection of more than 6000 stars. The largest planetarium facility in New Jersey features a Full Dome Video giving visitors the sensation of zooming through the Solar System and beyond. Three shows are featured: One World, One Sky featuring Sesame Street, Stars, and Extreme Planets.
Ages: Pre K – Grade 12
Tickets: $5.00 adults, $4.00 children 12 and under
Open Air Theatre at Washington Crossing
Disney’s Cinderella Kids
Time: 4:00pm
Activities: Disney’s Cinderella Kids is now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $5.00 at the door, call (267) 885-9857 for more information
Lawrenceville
Farmers Market
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Activities: Buy fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and more while enjoying live music and cooking demos.
16 Gordon Avenue in Lawrenceville
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July 18th, 2010 at 1:07 pm (Week of 7/26)
Pump it Up
Jump-N-Art
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Activities: Your child will explore his or her creative side with 2 hours of KidzArt completing cool art projects and drawings AND THEN get physical activity, burn off excess energy and just have a terrific time with 1 hour of PUMP IT UP’s Inflatable FUN!!
Ages: Grades K – 5
Fee: $25 per child
Registration: Required, please call (609) 918-1300
Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center
radKIDS
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Activities: Princeton HealthCare System is pleased to present radKIDS, a national program designed to provide children with hope, options and practical skills to recognize, avoid, and, if necessary, escape violence and abuse. radKIDS is a five-session, activity-based program that includes lectures, safety drills, muscle memory exercises and physical defense techniques.
Ages: 5 – 7
Registration: Required
Fee: $30 for the week
radKIDS
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Activities: Princeton HealthCare System is pleased to present radKIDS, a national program designed to provide children with hope, options and practical skills to recognize, avoid, and, if necessary, escape violence and abuse. radKIDS is a five-session, activity-based program that includes lectures, safety drills, muscle memory exercises and physical defense techniques.
Ages: 8 – 12
Registration: Required
Fee: $30 for the week
New Jersey State Museum
Summer Explorers
Activities: Spend the day at the museum and enjoy hands on activities, films, live performances and the Planetarium. Fee for Planetarium and live performances.
Ages: Pre K – Grade 12
Fee: Free
Registration: Required
Princeton Public Library
Family Story Time
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Family stories for children.
Ages: 2 – 8
Registration: Not required
Hopewell Public Library
Pre-School Story Time
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Enjoy a story time hour complete with songs, movement, and stories.
Ages: 3 – 5
Registration: Not required, call (609) 466-1625 to pre-register
Scavenger Hunt
Activities: Each week there are 20 scavenger hunt questions of varying difficulties to answer, all of which may be answered by wandering around Hopewell. The most successful family or group will be chosen each week and will win a pizza dinner courtesy of Nomad Pizza.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free
Plainsboro Public Library
Stories Alive
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Act I
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Kelly’s Kids for Babies
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Songs, rhymes, movement and simple stories designed to introduce under twos and infants to the library.
Ages: birth – 24 months
Registration: Not required
Circle Storytime
Time: 6:30pm
Activities: Enjoy Stories, Games, Music & Crafts.
Ages: 4 – 6
Registration: Required
Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Kids Open Craft Time
Time: 4:00pm
Activities: Stop by the children’s activity room to construct the craft of the week.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Open Air Theatre at Washington Crossing
Movies Under the Stars
Time: 8:20pm
Activities: Watch Spiderman (Rated PG 13) at sunset. Rain date is July 27th.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $10 per car, call (267) 885-9857 for more information
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July 18th, 2010 at 1:06 pm (Week of 7/26)
Ewing Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Yikes! What Is Happening to My Body? A Puberty Talk for Boys
Time: 7:00pm
Activities: This program will discuss the physical, intellectual and emotional changes your child will experience during his transition to a teenager. Bring your child and join us for an informative and relaxed look at growing up.
Ages: 9 – 12
Registration: Required
Fee: Free
Pump it Up
Jump-N-Art
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Activities: Your child will explore his or her creative side with 2 hours of KidzArt completing cool art projects and drawings AND THEN get physical activity, burn off excess energy and just have a terrific time with 1 hour of PUMP IT UP’s Inflatable FUN!!
Ages: Grades K – 5
Fee: $25 per child
Registration: Required, please call (609) 918-1300
Terhune Orchards
Read & Pick: Vegetables
Time: 9:30am & 11:00am
Activities: Read & Pick is an innovative program that combines a hands-on activity with your young child and listening to a story highlighting the fruit or vegetable. Parents and young children are welcome to celebrate everything wonderful about vegetables. We will be reading two books about vegetables. Then everyone will pick his or her own small container of green beans.
Ages: Preschool to 8
Registration: Required
Fee: $7.00 per child
The Planetarium at RVCC
Attack of the Space Pirates
Time: 2:00pm
Activities: Hidden somewhere in the vast reaches of space is an alien technology so powerful that it threatens the very galaxy itself. A gang of rogue pirates will stop at nothing to find that technology and unleash its awesome power against the rest of the universe. Now, only one valiant ship stands between the pirates and their total domination of space. It’s a race against time for the Starship Intrepid as it seeks to find the alien technology first while defending itself against the attack of the space pirates!
Ages: 6 – 12
Tickets: $6 for one show, $11 for two shows on the same day. Call (908) 231-8805.
The Little Star that Could
Time: 3:00pm
Activities: Join Little Star, an average yellow star, as he meets other colorful stars in our galaxy during his quest for a name and a planet to call his own. After the story, we’ll discover some of the stars and constellations we can see in tonight’s sky.
Ages: 6 – 12
Tickets: $6 for one show, $11 for two. Call (908) 231-8805.
New Jersey State Museum
Summer Explorers
Activities: Spend the day at the museum and enjoy hands on activities, films, live performances and the Planetarium. Fee for Planetarium and live performances.
Ages: Pre K – Grade 12
Fee: Free
Registration: Required
New Hope & Ivyland Rail Road
Song & Story Hour Train
Time: 11:00am, 12:00pm & 1:00pm
Activities: Ride aboard the train while enjoying your favorite stories and sing along songs performed by local musicians.
Ages: All Ages
Tickets: $21 adults, $18 Children, $5 under two. Reservations are strongly suggested.
Barnes & Noble
Storytime
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Storytimes for the littlest listeners. From strollers to toddlers – this ones for you. This week it’s Smash! Crash! Trucktown storytimes.
Ages: 3 and under
Registration: Not required
Pottery Barn Kids – MarketFair
Book Club Story Time
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Stories
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Toddler Story and Craft
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Enjoy age appropriate stories, songs and crafts.
Ages: 2 – 4
Registration: Not required
Preschool Story & Craft
Time: 4:00pm
Activities: Enjoy stories an a craft.
Ages: 4 – 6
Registration: Required
Teen Craft
Time: 6:30pm
Activities: Create EZ Tie Dye.
Ages: 12 and up
Registration: Required
Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Story Time
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Stories, songs, and crafts.
Ages: 2 – 5
Registration: Not required
Miss Emily & Mrs. Casieri present: “Campout Party!”
Time: 4:00pm
Activities: Come to our indoor Campout Party! Miss Emily & Mrs. Casieri will teach you some cool campfire sing-along songs. We’ll play flashlight tag and other fun camping games. At the end of the party, we’ll all enjoy some delicious s’mores (we’ll have to imagine the campfire).
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Pearl Observatory Starlab
Time: 6:30pm & 7:15pm
Activities: The Star Lab is a portable planetarium. Learn how to locate planets, stars, constellations, and more! Space inside the planetarium is limited. Each show lasts approximately 30 minutes. Recommended for children who are interested in the night sky and who are able to sit still for an interactive presentation.
Ages: 5 and up
Registration: Required
Plainsboro Public Library
Stories Alive
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Science Rocks with Weather
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Princeton Public Library
Family Story Time
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Family stories for children.
Ages: 2 – 8
Registration: Not required
Lapsit Stories
Time: 11:15am
Activities: Stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays for babies and toddlers.
Ages: birth – 24 months
Registration: Not required
Beach Chalk Day
Time: 4:00pm
Activities: Come make a chalk picture of your favorite beach activity.
Ages: 5 – 10
Registration: Not required
AMC Hamilton
Summer Movie Camp
Time: 10:00am
Activities: All summer long kids can watch movies for just $1 on Tuesday mornings. This week’s movie: Kung Fu Panda (PG).
Ages: All Ages
Tickets: $1
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July 18th, 2010 at 1:05 pm (Week of 7/26)
Hopewell Public Library
Arts & Crafts
Time: 1:30pm
Activities: Make an art project.
Ages: 7 and up
Registration: Not required, call (609) 466-1625 to pre-register
The Planetarium at RVCC
Rockin’ Rocket Ride
Time: 2:00pm
Activities: Put on your spacesuit and blast off into outer space! Catchy songs teach us about the planets and moon rocks. We’ll also discover what stars are in tonight’s sky.
Ages: 3 – 8
Tickets: $6 for one show, $11 for two shows on the same day. Call (908) 231-8805.
Tycho to the Moon
Time: 3:00pm
Activities: Meet Tycho, a curious dog who wants to go to the Moon. Blast off on an amazing ride. Learn about the night and day, space travel, the phases of the Moon, and features of the lunar surface. We will also take a look at tonight’s sky and find some of the stars and constellations that are visible
Ages: 5 – 10
Tickets: $6 for one show, $11 for two. Call (908) 231-8805.
Cotsen Children’s Library
To Be Continued
Time: 3:30pm
Activities: Pull up a pillow and listen to chapter books read aloud in our gallery! As we continue to read a book over a series of weeks, you can work your way towards a book of your very own. Ten visits = one brand new paperback of your choice!
Ages: 6 & 7
Registration: Not required
New Jersey State Museum
Summer Explorers
Activities: Spend the day at the museum and enjoy hands on activities, films, live performances and the Planetarium. Fee for Planetarium and live performances.
Ages: Pre K – Grade 12
Fee: Free
Registration: Required
Shady Brook Farm
Summer Reading Night
Time: 6:30pm
Activities: Come to Reading Night as local authors and “celebrity” guests read books for children. Each night is themed with coordinating crafts and activities. Uncle Dave’s Homemade Ice Cream will be for sale. This week it’s Pirate Theme.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free
Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Baby Time
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes just for you and your baby.
Ages: 6 – 24 months
Registration: Not Required
Bookworms Book Club
Time: 12:30pm
Activities: Bring your favorite book (fiction or non-fiction) about the weekly theme to share with the group. Bring your lunch to eat during our meeting.
Ages: Grades 1 – 3
Registration: Not required
Story Time
Time: 2:00pm
Activities: Stories, songs, and crafts.
Ages: 2 – 5
Registration: Not required
West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Toddler Story and Craft
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Enjoy age appropriate stories, songs and crafts.
Ages: 2 – 4
Registration: Not required
Learn Hindi
Time: 12:00pm
Activities: Learn Hindi with Stories, Crafts and Music.
Ages: 5 and up
Registration: Required
Kid Craft
Time: 4:00pm
Activities: Enjoy Kid Crafts.
Ages: 6 – 8
Registration: Required
Studio Scrawl: Songwriting
Time: 6:30pm
Activities: Learn songwriting.
Ages: 12 – 18
Registration: Required
Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center
Bright Beginnings
Time: 10:30am
Activities: This informative, relaxed group is for parents and caregivers of infants. Each week focuses on a different topic of interest to new moms, and guest speakers are occasionally featured. It’s a great place to meet other new parents and playmates for your child.
Ages: Birth to 6 months (children up to age 4 are welcome to attend)
Registration: Not required
Fee: $5.00 payable at the door
Princeton Public Library
Family Story Time
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Family stories for children.
Ages: 2 – 8
Registration: Not required
Lapsit Stories
Time: 11:15am
Activities: Stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays for babies and toddlers.
Ages: birth – 24 months
Registration: Not required
Plainsboro Public Library
Stories Alive
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Art Counts
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
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WholeFoods Market
Kids in the Kitchen
Time: 5:00pm
Activities: Kids make their own pasta dough, roll it out, and then use our pasta cutter to form noodles. We also learn basic cooking skills while making our own marinara sauce and Italian tomato salad..
Ages: 10 – 12
Fee: $14.99
Registration: Required
New Jersey State Museum
Summer Explorers
Activities: Spend the day at the museum and enjoy hands on activities, films, live performances and the Planetarium. Fee for Planetarium and live performances.
Ages: Pre K – Grade 12
Fee: Free
Registration: Required
The Planetarium at RVCC
Attack of the Space Pirates
Time: 2:00pm
Activities: Hidden somewhere in the vast reaches of space is an alien technology so powerful that it threatens the very galaxy itself. A gang of rogue pirates will stop at nothing to find that technology and unleash its awesome power against the rest of the universe. Now, only one valiant ship stands between the pirates and their total domination of space. It’s a race against time for the Starship Intrepid as it seeks to find the alien technology first while defending itself against the attack of the space pirates!
Ages: 6 – 12
Tickets: $6 for one show, $11 for two shows on the same day. Call (908) 231-8805.
Laser Kids 2
Time: 3:00pm
Activities: Listen to songs such as “Twist & Shout” by The Beatles and “Fireflies” by Owl City while lasers draw pictures on the dome overhead.
Ages: 6 – 12
Tickets: $6 for one show, $11 for two. Call (908) 231-8805.
Princeton Shopping Center
Summer Courtyard Concert
Time: 6:30pm
Activities: The Arts Council of Princeton presents the Alfred James Band in concert.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Princeton Arts Council
Peter Pan
Time: 8:00pm
Activities: Odd Act Education presents Peter Pan. Set to the accompaniment of an original score that includes children’s instruments, this play promises to bring the audience on a magical journey into the unknown.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $15 per adult, $10 children
Borders
Thursday Morning Storytime
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Gather round for a storytime adventure featuring a new, irresistible tale and fun activities.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Kids Book Club
Time: 2:00pm
Activities: Kids, join us for a book discussion and activities.
Ages: 8 – 12
Registration: Not required
Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Toddler Rock
Time: 10:00am
Activities: Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes.
Ages: 1 – 3
Registration: Not required
Story Time
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Stories, songs, and crafts.
Ages: 2 – 5
Registration: Not required
nineAbove Craft Time
Time: 6:30pm
Activities: This week make Beautiful Bowls of papier mache
Ages: 9 and up
Registration: Not required
West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Picture Books & Craft
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Storytime and crafts
Ages: 3 – 5
Registration: Not required
Family Movie
Time: 3:30pm
Activities: Watch Toy Story 2 (Rated G).
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Teen Movie
Time: 6:30pm
Activities: Watch Cirque du Freak – The Vampire’s Assistant (Rated PG-13).
Ages: 13 and up
Registration: Not required
Barnes & Noble
Storytime
Time: 1:30pm
Activities: This story hour is just for you! Join the fun! This week it’s Smash! Crash! Trucktown storytimes.
Ages: 3 – 6
Registration: Not required
Pajama Game Night
Time: 7:00pm
Activities: It’s game night! PJ’s are optional.
Ages: School age
Registration: Not required
Princeton Public Library
Family Story Time
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Family stories for children.
Ages: 2 – 8
Registration: Not required
Princeton Farmers’ Market
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Activities: Vendors will be on hand to sell their freshest produce. The Friends of the Library will have a table with cookbooks and health-related volumes available by the pound. Inside the library, special market-day programs will include family-friendly activities at 11:15 in the Community Room.
Hinds Plaza in front of Library
Ages: birth – 24 months
Registration: Not required
New Hope & Ivyland Rail Road
Song & Story Hour Train
Time: 11:00am, 12:00pm & 1:00pm
Activities: Ride aboard the train while enjoying your favorite stories and sing along songs performed by local musicians.
Ages: All Ages
Tickets: $21 adults, $18 Children, $5 under two. Reservations are strongly suggested.
Weeden Park – Lawrenceville
Music in the Park
Time: 7:00pm
Activities: Enjoy fine music in a community park setting! Bring friends and family to the park for a relaxing evening – and consider bringing a chair, blanket and picnic too.
Ages: All Ages
Fee: Free
Plainsboro Public Library
Stories Alive
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Nature 1-2-3 at the Plainsboro Preserve.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Princeton Summer Theater
Peter Pan
Time: 11:00am
Activities: It’s off to Neverland for a delightful retelling of the classic story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up! Join Peter as he crosses swords with the dastardly Captain Hook – this family favorite is perfect for theater lovers young and old!
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $6, call (609) 258 – 7062
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July 18th, 2010 at 1:03 pm (Week of 7/26)
Princeton Arts Council
Peter Pan
Time: 8:00pm
Activities: Odd Act Education presents Peter Pan. Set to the accompaniment of an original score that includes children’s instruments, this play promises to bring the audience on a magical journey into the unknown.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $15 per adult, $10 children
Sesame Place
Sesame Place’s 30th birthday!!
Time: 5:00pm & 7:30pm
Activities: Join all of your Sesame Place friends at Big Bird’s Riverside Pavilion, for a very special birthday bash dinner under the stars! After dinner, step outside at 9:00pm and see the fireworks as we top off our 30th Birthday!
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required
Fee: $24 per adult, $16 per child
Cotsen Children’s Library
Tiger Tales
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Stories and craft (for safety reasons, infants and toddlers must remain outside the arts & crafts area while program is in session)
Ages: 3 – 5
Registration: Not required
Tiger Hall
Summer Time Play Club
Time: 1:00-5:00pm
Activities: After enjoying some outdoor summer sun, kids can come to Tiger Hall and enjoy some cool indoor summer fun! In addition to Tiger Hall’s play room, tumble room and bouncy house there are puzzles, board games, free art supplies and project starters available for parent/child usage, Quiet spaces for reading with mom or dad, books, music and more!
Ages: birth – 8
Registration: Not required
Fee: $6.00
Open Air Theatre at Washington Crossing
Disney’s Cinderella Kids
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Disney’s Cinderella Kids is now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $5.00 at the door, call (267) 885-9857 for more information
Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Films on Friday
Time: 11:00am & 2:00pm
Activities: Watch Finding Nemo (Rated G) at 11:00am and Up! (Rated PG) at 2:00pm..
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Crafty Tweens
Time: 3:00pm
Activities: Make crafts at the Library.
Ages: 9 – 11
Registration: Required
Princeton Public Library
Family Story Time
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Family stories for children.
Ages: 2 – 8
Registration: Not required
Bucks County Playhouse
Aladdin and His Wonderful Magical Lamp
Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm
Activities: Aladdin and his Wonderful Magical Lamp now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $8.00, call (215) 862-2041
Princeton Summer Theater
Peter Pan
Time: 11:00am
Activities: It’s off to Neverland for a delightful retelling of the classic story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up! Join Peter as he crosses swords with the dastardly Captain Hook – this family favorite is perfect for theater lovers young and old!
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $6, call (609) 258 – 7062
Children’s Workshop
Time: 1:30-4:30pm
Activities: Get a ‘behind-the-scenes’ glimpse at what goes on when the curtain is closed.
Ages: 5 – 12
Tickets: $30 per workshop
Plainsboro Public Library
Stories Alive
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Marching 1 by 1
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
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July 18th, 2010 at 1:02 pm (Week of 7/26)
Michael’s
Family Summer Fun
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Activities: Go green with Crayola® Black Markers. Bring the family, join the fun and create something Mother Nature will surely love. The black marker barrel represents items manufactured with recycled plastic and the same superior quality.
Ages: 4 and up
Registration: Not required
Fee: Free
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association
X-Stream Family Day at Stony Brook
Time: 9:30am-2:00pm
Activities: Join Jeff Hoagland on a hike to the Stony Brook, where you will be able to seine for fish, hunt for crayfish, flip rocks in search of aquatic insects, and be challenged to a rock skipping contest! Our day at the stream will conclude with a campfire and a story or two. Pack your lunch, a water bottle and old sneakers for wading. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: Required
Fee: $25 per adult, $20 per child (discount for members)
Princeton Summer Theater
Peter Pan
Time: 11:00am
Activities: It’s off to Neverland for a delightful retelling of the classic story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up! Join Peter as he crosses swords with the dastardly Captain Hook – this family favorite is perfect for theater lovers young and old!
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $6, call (609) 258 – 7062
Hopewell Public Library
Story Time
Time: 12:00pm
Activities: Come enjoy the cool air and hear classic tales from around the world
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: Not required, call (609) 466-1625 to pre-register
Uptown Playaround
Breakfast & Craft with Spongebob
Time: 9:30am
Activities: Come play, eat, and do a craft with Dora! Kids enjoy a free bagel and juice. Additional bagels and juice available.
Ages: Crawler – 12
Fee: $10 per child, free for members
Registration: Requested, call (732) 955-2005 or email mayor@uptownplayaround.com.
West Windsor Farmers’ Market
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Activities: Seasonal produce, poultry, flowers, bedding plants, baked goods, community spirit and much more are all there to take advantage of! There will be entertainment throughout the season.
the Vaughn Drive Parking lot of the Princeton Junction Train Station, off Alexander Road
Cotsen Children’s Library
The All-Ages Show
Time: 12:00pm
Activities: You’re invited to put up your feet and tune in to 103.3 FM WPRB’s All-Ages Show! Join Paddy and his partner as they embark on 90 minutes of tunes and tales. This is an on-air radio program to be enjoyed from home. It does not take place in Cotsen’s gallery.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
New Jersey State Museum
Planetarium
Time: 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00
Activities: Soar through the skies in the Museum’s spacious Planetarium, featuring precision projection of more than 6000 stars. The largest planetarium facility in New Jersey features a Full Dome Video giving visitors the sensation of zooming through the Solar System and beyond. Three shows are featured: One World, One Sky featuring Sesame Street, Stars, and Extreme Planets.
Ages: Pre K – Grade 12
Tickets: $5.00 adults, $4.00 children 12 and under
Plainsboro Preserve – NJ Audubon Society
Do Butterflies Bite?
Time: 3:30pm
Activities: Learn the answer to this question and many more fascinating facts about butterflies. Join Associate Naturalist Valerie Lysenko for this informative session on butterfly biology, feeding habits, life cycles, and habitats. A brief hike into our butterfly gardens to discuss methods of attracting butterflies to your backyard will follow the presentation.
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (609) 897-9400
Fee: $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers
West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Chess
Time: 10:30am
Activities: Chess
Ages: Grades 2 – 5
Registration: Required
Plainsboro Public Library
Stories Alive
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Saturday Stories
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Howell Living History Farm
92nd Annual Mercer County 4-H Fair
Time: 10:00am-8:00pm
Activities: The fair includes 4-H animal shows and exhibits; food and homemade ice cream; hay rides; pony rides; music; farm tours and demonstrations; cow milking demonstrations; spinning, felting, and fiber demonstrations; egg grading demonstrations; children’s crafts and activities; and displays by the Master Gardeners of Mercer County and the Mercer County Equestrian Center.
Registration: Not required
Fee: Free, suggested donation of a canned good
Bucks County Playhouse
Aladdin and His Wonderful Magical Lamp
Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm
Activities: Aladdin and his Wonderful Magical Lamp now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $8.00, call (215) 862-2041
Palmer Square
Summer Music Series
Time: 2:00pm
Activities: Enjoy music on the Green by Big Funk.
Ages: All ages
Fee:Free
Open Air Theatre at Washington Crossing
Disney’s Cinderella Kids
Time: 11:00am
Activities: Disney’s Cinderella Kids is now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $5.00 at the door, call (267) 885-9857 for more information
Princeton Arts Council
Peter Pan
Time: 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Activities: Odd Act Education presents Peter Pan. Set to the accompaniment of an original score that includes children’s instruments, this play promises to bring the audience on a magical journey into the unknown.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $15 per adult, $10 children
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July 18th, 2010 at 1:01 pm (Week of 7/26)
Howell Living History Farm
92nd Annual Mercer County 4-H Fair
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Activities: The fair includes 4-H animal shows and exhibits; food and homemade ice cream; hay rides; pony rides; music; farm tours and demonstrations; cow milking demonstrations; spinning, felting, and fiber demonstrations; egg grading demonstrations; children’s crafts and activities; and displays by the Master Gardeners of Mercer County and the Mercer County Equestrian Center.
Registration: Not required
Fee: Free, suggested donation of a canned good
New Jersey State Museum
Planetarium
Time: 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00
Activities: Soar through the skies in the Museum’s spacious Planetarium, featuring precision projection of more than 6000 stars. The largest planetarium facility in New Jersey features a Full Dome Video giving visitors the sensation of zooming through the Solar System and beyond. Three shows are featured: One World, One Sky featuring Sesame Street, Stars, and Extreme Planets.
Ages: Pre K – Grade 12
Tickets: $5.00 adults, $4.00 children 12 and under
Open Air Theatre at Washington Crossing
Disney’s Cinderella Kids
Time: 4:00pm
Activities: Disney’s Cinderella Kids is now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $5.00 at the door, call (267) 885-9857 for more information
Lawrenceville
Farmers Market
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Activities: Buy fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and more while enjoying live music and cooking demos.
16 Gordon Avenue in Lawrenceville
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May 24th, 2009 at 10:07 pm (Family Fun Day)
This year’s Family Fun Day will be held on May 1, 2010 from 10:00am-4:30pm at Quaker Bridge Mall.
PrincetonKIDS and The Bank of Princeton welcomes the public to our Second Annual Family Fun Day at Quaker Bridge Mall. This FREE community event will feature a live concert by Miss Amy, “THE kids rocker/fitness guru,” at 10:00am, an interactive circus performance by Stone Soup Circus at 11:00am, live music by Music Together at 12:00pm, two Fashion Shows at 1:00pm & 3:00pm, family friendly vendors, prizes, giveaways and much more!
Stop by and meet Scorch, the Trenton Devils red hot mascot or cuddle with Bearamy, the Build-a-Bear workshop mascot. Have your face painted by Second Look Facepainting or Melzo the Clown and receive a balloon animal from Rosie the Clown. Watch a Martial Arts Demonstration by E.Y. Martial Arts at 2:00pm.
For more information about participating this event please email info@princetonkids.com
Last year families stopped by our Family Fun Day and enjoyed spectacular entertainment on stage by Charley the Magician, Alex & the Kaleidoscope Band and Mad Science. Kids participated in interactive circus games by Stone Soup Circus and learned martial arts skills from a hands-on demonstration by Montgomery TaeKwonDo Academy.
MC’s John Zimmerman, of Princeton Friends School, and Chris Rollins, of PST Radio, kept the day running smoothly. Children lined up for face painting by Creative Entertainment and balloon art by Bring a Clown. Throughout the day costumed characters stopped by to join the festivities, including Boomer, Trenton Thunder’s lovable mascot.
photos courtesy of Rachel Brenna.
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November 20th, 2006 at 2:36 am (Activities & Events)
Here you will find activities and events around the Princeton area. Please feel free to contribute your thoughts and experiences directly under each posting where you see the comments link. If you know of an activity or event that is not listed, please send an email to info@princetonkids.org.
Please check the website of the organization hosting the activity or event prior to planning your outing. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, PrincetonKIDS is not responsible for changes or cancellations made of the activities and events listed.
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