Picks of the Week

Butterfly Tea Party

The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington

Saturday, June 29, 2019

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Come meet our butterflies! We will tour the butterfly house, try to catch some wild butterflies in our nets, and then finish with a story and a ‘tea’ party of lemonade and sugar cookies in the shade.

Freedom Festival

Mercer County Park

Saturday, June 29, 2019

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Come out to Mercer County Park for summer festivities in preparation for the 4th of July. Freedom Festival will have plenty of carnival rides, food, entertainment and of course fireworks! Bring family and friends to celebrate the summer.

A Look Ahead

Independence Day Celebration: Living History Day

Washington Crossing Historic Park

Thursday, July 4, 2019

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

At Washington Crossing Historic Park, you can watch living historians demonstrate their crafts, tour the buildings in the Historic Village, and see a military encampment. A highlight of the day will be readings of the Declaration of Independence at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM.

Colonial Field Day

Washington Crossing Historic Park

Friday, July 5, 2019

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Round up your family or friends for a morning of spirited colonial competition! At Colonial Field Day on Friday, July 5 at 10 AM, you’ll be pitted against other groups in some of the most popular games and activities from the 18th century. This event is free, but registration is required by calling the park at 215-493-4076. This is a rain or shine event. In addition, the Friends of Washington Crossing Park will give free guided tours on Friday, July 5 as part of our Independence Day weekend. Guests are invited to take a free tour of the Historic Village or the Thompson-Neely House and Grist Mill, or enjoy free admission to Bowman’s Hill Tower. Tours will run from 10 AM until 4 PM and are first come, first served. No registration is required.

Freedom Festival State Fair

Mercer County Park Festival Grounds

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Guests can enjoy attractions and games as well as great fair food and picnic grounds. We will have a variety of exciting activities including a magic show, live animals, racing pigs and much more! Bring the whole family for a fun experience. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $17.50 and can be purchased on line for $15.00.

Freedom Festival State Fair

Mercer County Park Festival Grounds

Thursday, July 11, 2019

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Guests can enjoy attractions and games as well as great fair food and picnic grounds. We will have a variety of exciting activities including a magic show, live animals, racing pigs and much more! Bring the whole family for a fun experience. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $17.50 and can be purchased on line for $15.00.

Freedom Festival State Fair

Mercer County Park Festival Grounds

Friday, July 12, 2019

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Guests can enjoy attractions and games as well as great fair food and picnic grounds. We will have a variety of exciting activities including a magic show, live animals, racing pigs and much more! Bring the whole family for a fun experience. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $17.50 and can be purchased on line for $15.00.

Freedom Festival State Fair

Mercer County Park Festival Grounds

Saturday, July 13, 2019

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Guests can enjoy attractions and games as well as great fair food and picnic grounds. We will have a variety of exciting activities including a magic show, live animals, racing pigs and much more! Bring the whole family for a fun experience. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $17.50 and can be purchased on line for $15.00.

Freedom Festival State Fair

Mercer County Park Festival Grounds

Sunday, July 14, 2019

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Guests can enjoy attractions and games as well as great fair food and picnic grounds. We will have a variety of exciting activities including a magic show, live animals, racing pigs and much more! Bring the whole family for a fun experience. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $17.50 and can be purchased on line for $15.00.