Events Calendar Princeton NJ

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

Wednesday, October 23 - 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.

Princeton Playspace Open Play

Wednesday, October 23, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Princeton Playspace, 745 Alexander Road, Princeton

Come play at Princeton Playspace’s state-of-the art indoor playground – the best in Central New Jersey! It’s 5,000 square feet of fun for children and adults! We pride ourselves on our cleanliness and friendliness! Princeton Playsapce was designed to support your child’s development every step of the way. We have activities ranging from active play to pretend play in order to keep your children entertained all day. This includes a jungle gym, pretend town, train table, construction area, infant/toddler area and more! In the words of Albert Einstein, "play is the highest form of research".

LittleHAWKS Storytime

Wednesday, October 23, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart Library, 1128 Great Road, Princeton

LittleHAWKS Storytime. Come with your preschool child to listen to a story read by passionate storytellers and engage in a themed craft to take home.

Wacky Wednesday Storytime

Wednesday, October 23, 11:00 AM

Barnes and Noble, Markert Fair Mall

Join us every Wednesday for Storytime in our Children's Department featuring your favorite characters and wacky adventures. Coloring activities to follow.

FallFest 2019

Wednesday, October 23, 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.

To Be Continued

Wednesday, October 23, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Cotsen Children's Library, Princeton University

Pull up a pillow, relax, and listen! We'll read a chapter book to you over a series of weeks, then celebrate at the end with a cool project or activity. Best of all, you can work your way towards a book of your very own. Five visits = one brand new book of your choice!

Trunk or Treat

Wednesday, October 23, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Princeton Municipal Lot-400 Witherspoon St

Join Princeton Police, Recreation, Human Services, Fire Department, First Aid and Rescue Squad, Princeton University, and more for the 2nd annual Trunk or Treat. Costumes encouraged but not necessary.