Events Calendar in Princeton NJ

Horseback Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, April 30, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Acres Away LLC 926 County Rd 579 Flemington, NJ

The entire month of March and April, daily!
*Adults will enjoy a grown-up easter egg hunt during a one hour guided trail ride (15 minutes of instruction in our riding ring first to boost confidence) where you can hunt for easter eggs filled with chocolate and mini bottles of alcohol while meandering through the woods. Don't worry you won't have to get off your horse - the eggs and bottles will be hanging on trees within your grasp!
*Children OF ALL AGES will have a blast on a 15 minute hand-led ride on one of our safe horses/ponies through our woods for their chance to spot easter eggs hidden all through the woods! Their eggs contain chocolate, candy, and little toys. Parents can ride along with their children at the same price as them or walk with them (Depending on age, a parent may be required to walk alongside their child)

Run With Rotary 5k Race

Sunday, April 30, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Skillman Park, Skillman, NJ

The Montgomery-Rocky Hill Rotary Club is very excited that the event will be held once again at beautiful Skillman Park in Skillman, New Jersey. The 2016 race attracted a record 900 runners and walkers, and the club expects to top it this year. The race is a sanctioned Grand Prix event by the USA Track and Field organization. Teams are encouraged to enter the Run or Ramble. – $27 for the 5K – $15.00 1 Mile Ramble.

Planetarium

Sunday, April 30, 12:00 PM

New Jersey State Museum

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. Four shows are featured: 12:00 pm - One World, One Sky (ages 3-6 with adults); 1:00pm Magic Tree House: Space Mission (Preschool and up); 2:00pm - Lasser Kid Power (general audiences); 3:00 pm - Dream to Discovery (general audiences).

Family Day at Hunter Farms

Sunday, April 30, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Hunter Farms North. 246 Burnt Hill Road, Skillman, NJ

"Family Day" with free pony rides and face painting. The feature event is the Grand Prix. Enjoy shopping in our vendor boutique and watch top level equestrian competition. Horses and riders race against the clock for top prize money while spectators cheer them on. Shows are held rain or shine! Covered bleacher seating and food available or bring your own.

Shad Fest

Sunday, April 30, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Lambertville

Rain or Shine!

Each year the festival highlights our region’s arts community, the City of Lambertville, the Delaware River, and of course, our favorite fish, the Shad! The Shad Festival has evolved from a local art show into a nationally recognized award-winning event. Shad Fest features the area’s finest artists and crafters, great food and family entertainment, but the two-day extravaganza also serves as a venue for local non-profit organizations to raise necessary operating funds.

Get your O’Fish’l Shad Fest T Shirt! Come to the centrally located Chamber table and pick up your O’fish’l Shad Fest T-Shirt designed by a local artist Jake Stephens.

Artists and Crafters: 80 of the region’s finest artists and crafters featuring everything – jewelry, ceramics, furniture, apparel, accessories, home décor and more!

Grand Opening Special -- Family Paint!

Sunday, April 30, 3:30 PM

Wine and Design Hillsborough, 415 Amwell Road Unit 105 (Behind Five Guys), Hillsborough, NJ

This is the last event of our grand opening week! Bring the whole family! $15 for one 8 x 10 canvas Pretraced with a variety of flowers Arrive any time between 3:30 and 5 pm and choose your own colors. Reservations requested! Drinks and snacks will be provided!

Visit the Princeton Baby Lab!

Monday, May 1, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Peretsman Scully Hall, Princeton University

Come visit Princeton University’s Baby Lab! We are looking for families with children from 0 to 7 years old to participate in our studies. We study how babies and young children learn to talk, see, and understand the world! Our studies are designed to be both short and fun for your child. Study participation means a one-time visit to the Baby Lab, scheduled at a time convenient for you. Contact us for weekend and evening availability. Located right on Princeton’s campus, we offer free parking, childcare, and compensation for your much appreciated time! All children receive a thank you gift for helping our researchers!

Princeton Playspace Open Play

Monday, May 1, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Princeton Playspace, 745 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ

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.

Monday Morning Storytime

Monday, May 1, 10:00 AM

Barnes and Noble, Somerville Somerset Shopping Center, 319 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ

Please join us on our children's stage every Monday morning for our Storytime. Enjoy new and classic stories by favorite children's authors and illustrators. Participate in crafts and activities. All are welcome.

Mommy and Me Session

Monday, May 1, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Individuals or groups can register for any public paint party. You may order as many available tickets as you need. A reservation is required for each child attending. Learn more about our public parties. Each week will be a new painting. Following the paint session, there will be a farm tour where the children can meet and feed the animals.

A $20 registration fee for each child is required to reserve your space.

Mom’s Morning Out

Tuesday, May 2, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Blawenburg Village School 424 Route 518, Blawenburg, NJ

Activities include arts and crafts, dramatics and pretend play, stories, music, snack and outdoor activities. Children ages 2-5 are welcome to join us.

Visit the Princeton Baby Lab!

Tuesday, May 2, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Peretsman Scully Hall, Princeton University

Come visit Princeton University’s Baby Lab! We are looking for families with children from 0 to 7 years old to participate in our studies. We study how babies and young children learn to talk, see, and understand the world! Our studies are designed to be both short and fun for your child. Study participation means a one-time visit to the Baby Lab, scheduled at a time convenient for you. Contact us for weekend and evening availability. Located right on Princeton’s campus, we offer free parking, childcare, and compensation for your much appreciated time! All children receive a thank you gift for helping our researchers!

Princeton Playspace Open Play

Tuesday, May 2, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Princeton Playspace, 745 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ

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.

Parent & Child 10 - 19 months

Tuesday, May 2, 9:15 AM

The Little Gym, 133 Stryker Lane, Hillsborough, NJ

It’s never too early for your little one to start learning and have some Serious Fun. From infant to toddler, our Parent and Child classes in Hillsborough promote early development and provide a strong foundation for your childʼs critical first three years. And since you’re along for the ride, you’ll be right there to celebrate every discovery with smiles, hugs and the occasional adult-sized giggle.

Storytime 2-3 1⁄2 year olds

Tuesday, May 2, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

HUNTERDON COUNTY LIBRARY 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, New Jersey 08809

Join us for storytime.

Tiny Tots Learn to Skate

Tuesday, May 2, 10:15 AM

Protec Ponds Ice Skating Center 15 World’s Fair Drive Somerset, NJ 08873

Tuesdays @ 10:15 AM (Offered Classes: Tiny Tots & Snowplow Sam 1, 2, 3, 4)

Tiny Tots classes are for beginners age 2.5 - 3; Snowplow Sam 1 is for beginners age 4 - 6; Snowplow Sam 2&3 classes are for continuing learners age 4 - 6

Learn to Skate group classes are for skaters age 2 through adult who are looking to learn how to ice skate. Our classes are designed to teach skaters the basic skating skills needed to confidently skate on their own along with the skills necessary to progress into the sport of Figure Skating or Hockey. No prior skating experience is necessary to join our Learn to Ice Skate program. A new program starts up every 6 – 8 weeks.

Please Note: *Helmets are required for Tiny Tots, Snowplow Sam, Basic 1 & 2, and all Hockey classes.

Toddler Sing with Pat

Tuesday, May 2, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Mary Jacobs Memorial Library - Program Room

Sing along fun with Pat McKinley.

Storytime 3-5 year olds

Tuesday, May 2, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

HUNTERDON COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS 314 Route 12, Flemington, NJ 08822

Join us for storytime.

Storytime 3 - 5 year olds

Tuesday, May 2, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

HUNTERDON COUNTY LIBRARY 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, New Jersey 08809

Join us for storytime.

Understanding Childhood Development

Tuesday, May 2, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Haytown Nursery School

Children quickly change. Their feelings, behaviors, skills and developmental changes are keys to understanding them. Early childhood development can be broken down into four distinct categories: gross motor, fine motor, speech and social development. During the discussion, Dr. Ganek will review normal chronologic development in each of these categories, as well as how parents can help their children reach key developmental milestones. Become more effective in nurturing and navigating your child through their growth so they can prosper.

Speaker: Ellen Ganek, MD

New Seedlings Class

Wednesday, May 3, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Blawenburg Village School 424 Route 518, Blawenburg, NJ

An introduction to preschool for ages 2 - 3 Years.

Music, Movement, Art, Play, and Tons of Hands-on FUN!

Visit the Princeton Baby Lab!

Wednesday, May 3, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Peretsman Scully Hall, Princeton University

Come visit Princeton University’s Baby Lab! We are looking for families with children from 0 to 7 years old to participate in our studies. We study how babies and young children learn to talk, see, and understand the world! Our studies are designed to be both short and fun for your child. Study participation means a one-time visit to the Baby Lab, scheduled at a time convenient for you. Contact us for weekend and evening availability. Located right on Princeton’s campus, we offer free parking, childcare, and compensation for your much appreciated time! All children receive a thank you gift for helping our researchers!

Princeton Playspace Open Play

Wednesday, May 3, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Princeton Playspace, 745 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ

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.

Storytime Drop In

Wednesday, May 3, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

HUNTERDON COUNTY LIBRARY 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, New Jersey 08809

Join us for storytime. 10-10:30 am or 11:00-11:30 am

$5 Sing & Shake Pay-Per-Music-Class

Wednesday, May 3, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Main Street Dance & Music, 430 South Main Street, Manville, NJ 08835

Dance, Play & Learn with your little one in our weekly class on Wednesdays from 10:00-10:30am then stay and play from 10:30-11:00am while meeting other local parents like you. We will sing, read and shake to the beat. Maracas, drum sticks, ribbon sticks, bubbles and more. Parent or Guardian must attend.
Attire: Comfortable Clothing and Sneakers.

Paint me a Story

Wednesday, May 3, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Gone Paintin' 14 Commerce St. - Flemington, NJ 08822

Paint me a story is an interactive story time that incorporates a great story followed by painting either a ceramic or canvas painting that is related to the story. An instructor will read the story and then instruct each adult on how to assist their little one. This class is for ages 5 and younger and at least one adult is required per child. Ceramics will require pick up in 7-10 days, canvas paintings will be taken home the same day. Today we will paint on canvas and make some handprint flowers. Come for mommy and me time or call some friends for a play date.

Mommy and Me Session

Wednesday, May 3, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Individuals or groups can register for any public paint party. You may order as many available tickets as you need. A reservation is required for each child attending. Learn more about our public parties. Each week will be a new painting. Following the paint session, there will be a farm tour where the children can meet and feed the animals.

A $20 registration fee for each child is required to reserve your space.

Storytime 2-3 1⁄2 year olds

Wednesday, May 3, 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

HUNTERDON COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS 314 Route 12, Flemington, NJ 08822

Join us for storytime.

Storytime Drop In

Wednesday, May 3, 11:00 AM - 10:30 AM

HUNTERDON COUNTY LIBRARY 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, New Jersey 08809

Join us for storytime. 10-10:30 am or 11:00-11:30 am

Mom’s Morning Out

Thursday, May 4, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Blawenburg Village School 424 Route 518, Blawenburg, NJ

Activities include arts and crafts, dramatics and pretend play, stories, music, snack and outdoor activities. Children ages 2-5 are welcome to join us.

Visit the Princeton Baby Lab!

Thursday, May 4, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Peretsman Scully Hall, Princeton University

Come visit Princeton University’s Baby Lab! We are looking for families with children from 0 to 7 years old to participate in our studies. We study how babies and young children learn to talk, see, and understand the world! Our studies are designed to be both short and fun for your child. Study participation means a one-time visit to the Baby Lab, scheduled at a time convenient for you. Contact us for weekend and evening availability. Located right on Princeton’s campus, we offer free parking, childcare, and compensation for your much appreciated time! All children receive a thank you gift for helping our researchers!

Princeton Playspace Open Play

Thursday, May 4, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Princeton Playspace, 745 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ

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.

Storytime & Yoga

Thursday, May 4, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Princeton Playspace, 745 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ

Our mission is to provide a fun and positive experience that encourages the love of language and reading in all its forms. Crafts, yoga, movement, singing, dance, and puppetry will be incorporated into our storytime to expose them to the various layers literature. There will always be a language-based game at the end of each storytime to review concepts learned during a book. It's a great way to practice paying attention, following directions, developing pre-reading skills, and socializing. We believe that is it is never too early to read to your children, so join us for some stories at Princeton Playspace! Included in paid admission.

Parent & Child Classes

Thursday, May 4, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Blawenburg Village School 424 Route 518, Blawenburg, NJ

10 week series with hands-on exploration for tiny tots. Designed for parents to experience the joy of learning alongside their little ones, ages 2 and under.

Wednesdays 9:30 to 10:30 AM

Each class session includes music, stories, play and social interactions. New 10-week series begins March 2, 2017.

Storytime 2 - 5 year olds

Thursday, May 4, 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

SOUTH COUNTY BRANCH OF THE HUNTERDON COUNTY LIBRARY 1432 Route 179, Unit B1, West Amwell Township, New Jersey

Join us for storytime.

PreTeens Yoga

Thursday, May 4, 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

FreedOm Yoga Studio,

Preteens will be guided through a creative exploration of yoga to discover the calm, relaxed and powerful place they hold within.

Visit the Princeton Baby Lab!

Friday, May 5, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Peretsman Scully Hall, Princeton University

Come visit Princeton University’s Baby Lab! We are looking for families with children from 0 to 7 years old to participate in our studies. We study how babies and young children learn to talk, see, and understand the world! Our studies are designed to be both short and fun for your child. Study participation means a one-time visit to the Baby Lab, scheduled at a time convenient for you. Contact us for weekend and evening availability. Located right on Princeton’s campus, we offer free parking, childcare, and compensation for your much appreciated time! All children receive a thank you gift for helping our researchers!

Princeton Playspace Open Play

Friday, May 5, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Princeton Playspace, 745 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ

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.

Storytime

Friday, May 5, 9:30 AM

Haytown Nursery School

All children and their adult companions are invited to a weekly Story Hour at Haytown Nursery School. Join us for books, playtime, music, dancing & more!

No storytime on December 23rd, 30th. April 14th or 21st.

Storytime with Lolly

Friday, May 5, 10:00 AM

Lovin' Oven 62A Trenton Ave. Frenchtown, NJ 08825

Join us for storytime with Lolly!

Library Babies

Friday, May 5, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Hunterdon County Library Route 12, Flemington, NJ 08822

Library Babies

Infant/Toddler Storytime Siblings may attend Fridays 10 – 10:20 A.M.

Storytime includes picture book stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Mommy and Me Session

Friday, May 5, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Individuals or groups can register for any public paint party. You may order as many available tickets as you need. A reservation is required for each child attending. Learn more about our public parties. Each week will be a new painting. Following the paint session, there will be a farm tour where the children can meet and feed the animals.

A $20 registration fee for each child is required to reserve your space.

Unlimited Laser Tag

Friday, May 5, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

BonkerZ Fun Center

Come to Bonkerz for laser tag!

Arcade and Rock Climbing also available. Call ahead for Open Play times and rates.

Outdoor Family Movie Night

Friday, May 5, 7:30 PM

Somerville YMCA (back parking lot), 2 Green Street Somerville, NJ

Bring the whole family together for an outdoor showing of "Book of Life," a musical animated comedy full of fantastical worlds. Grab a blanket or lawn chair and relax while watching a family-friendly movie. Popcorn and fun will be provided.

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Build A Flower Pot

Saturday, May 6, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Home Depot, 736 Route 202 South, Bridgewater, NJ

Join our hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a flower pot to hold spring flowers to keep or give to Mom. Once the project is complete, your child can paint their project to personalize it.

All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.

Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.

Kid's Worshop

Saturday, May 6, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Flemington Home Depot

Join us at Home Depot for a kid's workshop!

Free Junior Chef Class -Baking for Mom!

Saturday, May 6, 9:30 AM

Williams-Sonoma, Bridgewater Commoms Mall, 400 Commons Way Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Hey Kids! Mother’s Day is right around the corner and we’re celebrating with a fun class all about baking! We’ll teach you to bake like a pro and create a dessert that is perfect for mom!

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Library Babies

Saturday, May 6, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

North County Branch of the Hunterdon County Library 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, New Jersey 08809

Library Babies

Infant/Toddler Storytime Siblings may attend Fridays 10 – 10:20 A.M.

Storytime includes picture book stories, songs, and fingerplays.

clay turtle rattle

Saturday, May 6, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Gone Paintin' 14 Commerce St. - Flemington, NJ 08822

This is an instructor led clay class where you will create your own Rattling Turtle.
All supplies are included as well as glazing and firing.
Advanced sign up is required.
This is fun for kids and adults.
4 person minimum to hold this class

Spring Open House

Saturday, May 6, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Magnolia Montessori School - 2 Lake Drive, Whitehouse Station, NJ

Magnolia Montessori School is hosting an Open House for its current families and for members of the community with children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. Stay tuned for more details!

Natural Craft FUN-shop

Saturday, May 6, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association

Five, six… it’s Pick-up Sticks Day! Join us for a short walk on the Reserve to collect not only sticks but also other natural materials such as acorns, pinecones, pods and vines, which we will then use to create fanciful and whimsical crafts! Bring your imagination – we’ll supply all of the other materials. Call to register: 609-737-7592

Kids Club® Mother’s Day Frame

Saturday, May 6, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 135 Promenade Blvd Bridgewater Promenade Bridgewater, NJ

Kids 3 and up can enjoy a making a project for Mom! Sign up in store or online, or just drop in. Parent or guardian must remain on premises during the event.

Kite Day at Terhune Orchards

Saturday, May 6, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton, NJ

Kite Day is a perfect time to explore the farm during our spring festival. Bring your own kite or choose a ready-made kite from the wide selection in the store. Or better yet, make a “guaranteed to fly” kite. We will have old-fashioned children’s games set up in our barnyard. See spring unfolding on a tractor-drawn wagon ride through the orchards. Enjoy live country music with bands both Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For all those hungry kite fliers, we’ll have lots of good country food. Parking at the farm. No admission fee to farm store, or winery.

Family DIY Craft - Jellyfish

Saturday, May 6, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Mary Jacobs Memorial Library

Drop-in to the Youth Services area between 10:30 am and noon to create a themed craft (while supplies last).

Public Skate

Saturday, May 6, 10:45 AM

Protec Ponds Ice Skating Center 15 World’s Fair Drive Somerset, NJ 08873

Come skate with us at Protec!

Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel Storytime

Saturday, May 6, 11:00 AM

Barnes and Noble, Somerville Somerset Shopping Center, 319 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ

It has just been discovered that there are no more tacos left anywhere in the world. This is a huge problem because, as you know, dragons love tacos. Join us as we read the hilarious companion to the bestselling phenomenon, with activities to follow.

Color Me Healthy Fun Run

Saturday, May 6, 12:00 PM

Round Valley Branch 1410 Route 22 West Annandale, NJ 08801

Join us for the Hunterdon County YMCA Color Me Healthy Fun Run. This 1-mile fun run is suitable for the whole family. Have fun and get colorful together!

Paw's to Read

Saturday, May 6, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tabby's Place - 1100 US-202, Ringoes, NJ 08551

Join us weekly for Paw's to Read at Tabby's Place in Ringoes, NJ. Hosted by a 2nd grade teacher and open to ages 6-10.

Unlimited Laser Tag

Saturday, May 6, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

BonkerZ Fun Center

Come to Bonkerz for laser tag!

Arcade and Rock Climbing also available. Call ahead for Open Play times and rates.