Events Calendar Princeton NJ

Kids' Used Toys and Clothing Sale

Saturday, October 12, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lawreville Elementary School, 40 Craven Lane

Purchase gently used children's clothing in sizes newborn to 16 as well as maternity clothing, baby equipment and accessories, sports equipment, toys, books, games,and more.

Preserving the PInelands: Albert Horner's Portraits of a National Treasure

Saturday, October 12 - Saturday, January 11, 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM

New Jersey State Museum

“Preserving the Pinelands: Albert Horner’s Portraits of a National Treasure,” a new exhibition opens Saturday, October 12. The exhibition features images by photographer Albert Horner which capture the quiet beauty and intimate landscapes of New Jersey’s Pinelands National Reserve. A number of artifacts and scientific specimens from the Museum’s collections help tell some of the stories of the land, animals, people and industries that make this unique area a state and national treasure. “Preserving the Pinelands” will be on view through June 28, 2020 in the East Gallery on the Museum’s on the first floor.

Family Fossil Hunt

Saturday, October 12, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ

General Audience,ages 6+; $15pp Step back in time when the ocean covered New Jersey. We will explore Big Brook and search for fossilized shark's teeth, seashells, and squid. Fee includes bus transportation from The Watershed Institute to Big Brook Park in Monmouth County, use of our fossil sifters, and experienced guide. Be prepared to stand in several inches of water to search for fossils.

Apple Days Harvest Festivals at Terhune Orchards

Saturday, October 12, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton

Come to Terhune Orchards for a day of family fun on the farm! What better way to celebrate fall than with Pick-Your-Own Apples and Pumpkins! Enjoy pony rides, pedal tractors, wagon rides, the corn maze, adventure barn, and our barnyard of farm animals. Children can paint their own pumpkin to bring home. Don’t worry about lunch, there’s lots of homemade farm fresh food – soup, chili, hot dogs, pies, cider donuts, apple cider, and more! Wine tasting in the Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery tasting room. Terhune Orchards features live music played by some of our best local talent (between noon and 4 pm).

It's the Great Pumpkin

Saturday, October 12, 11:00 AM

Music Mountain Theatre

Join us for our original, annual, interactive Halloween happening full of silly skits and spooky songs like “Love Potion #9”, “Purple People Eater”, and “Monster Mash”, and meet The Great Pumpkin! And if you arrive 30 minutes prior to curtain, you can partake in our pre-performance events like our Halloween costume contest and a trick-or-treat walkabout with your favorite fairy tale characters. Showtimes at 11am and 1pm.

FallFest 2019

Saturday, October 12, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Shady Brook Farm, Yardley

Fall is our favorite time of year...come join in the harvest at Fall Fest! Fall Fest includes AppleFest, the award-winning PumpkinFest, PumpkinFest After Dark, and HorrorFest. Enjoy wagon rides, apple picking, pumpkin picking, GIANT themed corn maze and lots more festival fun. Bring the family for a day &/or night of fun down on the farm.

Skating Open House

Saturday, October 12, 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM

Lisa McGraw Rink, Princeton Day School

The Princeton Skating Club invites you and your family to attend an Open House at the Princeton Day School rink located at 650 Great Road, Princeton, NJ. The Club hosts Open House events to provide information about membership, group lessons and an opportunity to skate with us. Skate rentals will be available for a small fee on these dates.

Open Gym

Saturday, October 12, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gymland, 6 Tennis Court Hamilton NJ

Children 5 years old and up have an extra opportunity to work on skills they have been learning in classes or to reinforce skills they have already acquired. Coaches are present to provide supervision and guidance to all participants.