Picks of the Week

Memorial Day Parade

Downtown Princeton

Saturday, May 25, 2019

10:00 AM

The parade starts at 10am on the corner of Princeton Ave. and Nassau St. and goes to Princeton Monument Hall (1 Monument Drive or 45 Stockton St. in Princeton). Please join us for a short ceremony at the hall at 11am. Veterans are encouraged to be in the parade

Memorial Day Parade and Events at Princeton Battlefield

Princeton Battlefield, 500 Mercer Street, Princeton

Saturday, May 25, 2019

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Living history events will be held throughout the day. The Battle of Princeton was a critical turning point in the American Revolution. With muskets and cannon, there will be tactical formations and drills, and a combined arms assault re-enactment of the two-phased battle, with marching, loading, and firing volleys.Bring the family to see a typical American Revolution military camp with cooking and other domestic activities of camp followers. The camp will be set up in the morning and struck after 4pm. For Kids there will be “Young Patriots March” Presentations will explain uniforms, weapons and tactics. Visit the iconic Thomas Clarke House. A historic treasure, constructed circa 1772. Thomas Clarke and his sisters were present during the battle on January 3, 1777.

A Look Ahead

ArtWalk 2019

West Windsor Arts Center

Saturday, June 1, 2019

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Starting and ending at the West Windsor Arts Center, join us for a 1-mile fun walk. The ArtWalk will feature a costume contest, art activities, games, a family picnic, music, and more! Your registration includes swag bag, water, 4 art activities, and completion certificate. Come dressed as your favorite artwork or artist and try to win a prize! Walk our route and pick up craft items along the way. We will keep everyone motivated and moving as they complete our 1-mile course. Return to the Arts Center to get your walk certificate, make your crafts, eat your picnic lunch under tents, and groove to the music. Raindate June 2. Proceeds from the ArtWalk support the WWAC’s education programs benefiting young children, teens, and adults, as well as multidisciplinary arts programming for the community, free of charge whenever possible.

10th Annual New Jersey Renaissance Faire

Liberty Lake Picnics, Bordentown

Sunday, June 2, 2019

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thy quest for a unique and playful entertainment experience for thy family is upon thee! Come to the New Jersey Renaissance Faire at Liberty Lake and spend the day frolicking in a land before phones were invented and electricity for that matter! Explore the Faire village where ye shall find all types of dwellers, from Merchants (over 50 of them!), Entertainers, and Peasants, to Court Nobles and jousting Knights!

Mercer County Cultural Festival

Mercer County Park

Saturday, June 15, 2019

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Mercer County is a richly diverse community, and celebrates its heritage through the annual Cultural Festival in Mercer County Park. The FREE one-day festival features live performances of music and dance, as well as traditional art demonstrations showcasing many diverse cultures.