Events Calendar in Princeton NJ

Tomato Planting Class (Ages 2-3)

Sunday, May 21, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

J&J Landscaping and Garden Center, 143 NJ-31, Flemington,

Join us for Tomato Planting Class. Ages 4-6 are from 10:15 to 11:15.

Tomato Planting Class (Ages 4-6)

Sunday, May 21, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

J&J Landscaping and Garden Center, 143 NJ-31, Flemington,

Join us for Tomato Planting Class

Herbs ~ Lavender

Sunday, May 21, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

J&J Landscaping and Garden Center, 143 NJ-31, Flemington,

Join us for Herb Planting - Lavender.

Visit the Princeton Baby Lab!

Monday, May 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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.

TOD SQUAD

Tuesday, May 23, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Branchburg Sports Complex, 47 Readington Road, Branchburg, NJ

Sessions: 9AM-11AM & 2PM-4PM

It’s the TOD SQUAD at BSC! Toddlers get their own amazing program to climb, bounce, explore and make things! Our toddler club includes; soft play equipment, PlayMaze, Bounce Houses, special inflatables just for toddlers and much more! The TOD SQUAD is for children ages 1 to 4 years. Toddlers who cannot walk are welcome to play on the floor in our centers with parent’s supervision. We ask that parents stay with their child and enjoy the fun! Parents receive FREE coffee. Please note this program is for children ages 1 to 3 years old. If your child is 4 years and 1 day they have exceed the age requirement for this program.

Mom’s Morning Out

Tuesday, May 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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.

Tiny Tots Learn to Skate

Tuesday, May 23, 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.

Storytime

Tuesday, May 23, 10:30 AM

Flemington Free Public Liberty - 118 Main Street

Join us at the Flemington Free Public Library each Tuesday for storytime. The children and their parents or caregivers are entertained by picture books, poetry, scissor stories, or drawn stories. A craft related to the weekly theme completes the session, which generally runs a little longer than a half hour.

TOD SQUAD

Wednesday, May 24, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Branchburg Sports Complex, 47 Readington Road, Branchburg, NJ

Sessions: 9AM-11AM & 2PM-4PM

It’s the TOD SQUAD at BSC! Toddlers get their own amazing program to climb, bounce, explore and make things! Our toddler club includes; soft play equipment, PlayMaze, Bounce Houses, special inflatables just for toddlers and much more! The TOD SQUAD is for children ages 1 to 4 years. Toddlers who cannot walk are welcome to play on the floor in our centers with parent’s supervision. We ask that parents stay with their child and enjoy the fun! Parents receive FREE coffee. Please note this program is for children ages 1 to 3 years old. If your child is 4 years and 1 day they have exceed the age requirement for this program.

New Seedlings Class

Wednesday, May 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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.

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

Wednesday, May 24, 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.

Mommy and Me Session

Wednesday, May 24, 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

Wednesday, May 24, 10:30 AM

Flemington Free Public Liberty - 118 Main Street

Join us at the Flemington Free Public Library each Wednesday for storytime. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Stories are geared to the younger age level and are interspersed with songs and finger-plays. A simple craft activity ends the thirty minutes.

Super Seeds

Wednesday, May 24, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Shoprite, Clinton

Not all seeds are for soil. Join us as we create recipes with power-packed sunflower, pumpkin and chia seeds.

Menu: Spring-y Spring Rolls with Sunflower Sauce, Chicken Kabobs with Pumpkin Power Dip, Chocolate Chip–Chia Cookies

What to Expect: Learn all about the health benefits of sunflower, pumpkin and chia seeds. Discover how to create your own spring rolls. Revamp cookies with chia seeds, rolled oats and Greek yogurt.

Mom’s Morning Out

Thursday, May 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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.

PreTeens Yoga

Thursday, May 25, 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.

School's Out! Camp

Friday, May 26, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Branchburg Sports Complex

Campers ages 5 - 13 will enjoy fun games, sports and other activities during days off from school. Held in our climate controlled, indoor facility
School's Out! Camp will be held rain or shine. We offer Full/Half day options as well as AM/PM Care.

See All Camp Dates: http://www.branchburgsportscomplex.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Schools-Out-Camp-2016-2017-1.pdf

Visit the Princeton Baby Lab!

Friday, May 26, 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 26, 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.

Kids Public Paint Session

Friday, May 26, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Paint Party Farm LLC 24 Rosemont Ringoes Road Ringoes, NJ 08551

A fun morning out for your children since they may have off from school. 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 person attending. Learn more about our public parties.

Storytime with Lolly

Friday, May 26, 10:00 AM

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

Join us for storytime with Lolly!

Play Group - (ages newborn-24 months)

Friday, May 26, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Mary Jacobs Memorial Library

Come and play with toys, dance to music, and make new friends!

Memorial Weekend Open Jumps

Friday, May 26, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

JerZjump, 51 Stouts Lane, Monmouth Junction

Open Jump from 11 AM to 4 PM, May 29th

Friday: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Kids Public Paint Session

Friday, May 26, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Paint Party Farm LLC 24 Rosemont Ringoes Road Ringoes, NJ 08551

A fun morning out for your children since they may have off from school. 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 person attending. Learn more about our public parties.

Friday's Parents' Survival Night

Friday, May 26, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Little Gym, 133 Stryker Lane, Hillsborough, NJ

Is your child a troll at heart? We ALL ARE at The LIttle Gym! Trolls are partying at The Little Gym of Montgomery/Hillsborough.

Dancing, hopping, and rolling fun with lots of singing, hair styling, and coloring will all happen in three hours of fun, pizza, snacks, and drinks.

Sign up now to reserve your child's precious spot. An evening of incredibly fun activities and games designed for ages 3 - 12.

**Parents are welcome to join in on the last thirty minutes of brick building using LEGO/DUPLO. Cost: $30/member child ($25 sibling); $40/non-member ($35 sibling)

Cruise Nights

Friday, May 26, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Main Street, Downtown Somerville

For 28 years, Downtown Somerville has hosted the largest cruise night on the East coast. From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, the coolest classic cars around line up along Main Street for you to check out as you stroll. Don't miss out on the annual tradition!

Teen Nights! Social Group

Friday, May 26, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Mission Cognition 856 Hwy 206 Bldg B Suite 9, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

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"Teen Nights!" Social Group-for tweens and teens with autism and other related disabilities. Social instruction, dinner, games. We will meet on alternating Fridays at Mission Cognition Hillsborough Location

Schedule: May 12th, May 26th, June 9th, June 23rd, July 7th, July 21st

Kids Night Out

Friday, May 26, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Hillsborough YMCA

Kids will enjoy 30 minutes of swim time, a craft and game time, movie, and raffle prizes. Pizza and popcorn are provided. Kids must be potty trained.
Register at the Welcome Center.

Unlimited Laser Tag

Friday, May 26, 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.

Succulent Dish Gardens

Saturday, May 27, 1:00 AM - 2:00 PM

J&J Landscaping and Garden Center, 143 NJ-31, Flemington,

Join us in making Succulent Dish Gardens.

Sergeantsville Farmers Market

Saturday, May 27, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

On the green on Route 604 across from township hall in Sergeantsville, New Jersey

Join us every Saturday at the Sergeantsville FarmersMarket. This is a seasonal open air producers market with local farmers selling meats, veggies, flowers, cookies, fruit, and more while also showcasing local musical talent.

Succulents! (Ages 2-3)

Saturday, May 27, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

J&J Landscaping and Garden Center, 143 NJ-31, Flemington,

Join us in Planting Succulents! (Ages 2-3). Ages 4-6 are from 10:15 to 11:15.

Memorial Day Parade and Events at Princeton Battlefield

Saturday, May 27, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Nassau Street & BPrinceton Battlefield

Start with the Nassau Street Parade from 10am to 11am, then onto Princeton Battlefield State Park, 500 Mercer Street, for Continental Musket Drills, Living History Cooking and Encampment Demonstrations, Young patriots, ages 6 to 12, will drill and march like Continental soldiers. Join the 3rd Pennsylvania regiment as they demonstrate marching and drilling. Activities will include: Continental infantrymen practicing period drilling techniques, The demonstration and firing of reproduction colonial era muskets, Young patriots (ages 6 to 12) can volunteer for army drills to learn how to march and maneuver like a Continental soldier.

Succulents! (Ages 4-6)

Saturday, May 27, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

J&J Landscaping and Garden Center, 143 NJ-31, Flemington,

Join us in Planting Succulents!

Public Skate

Saturday, May 27, 10:45 AM

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

Come skate with us at Protec!

Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie Storytime

Saturday, May 27, 11:00 AM

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

Join us as we read a brand-new story from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean where Pete the Cat is learning a new dance --- the Cool Cat Boogie! Activities to follow.

Paw's to Read

Saturday, May 27, 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.

Memorial Weekend Open Jumps

Saturday, May 27, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

JerZjump, 51 Stouts Lane, Monmouth Junction

Open Jump from 11 AM to 4 PM, May 29th

Friday: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Flemington Car Show

Saturday, May 27, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Main Street, Flemington

The Flemington Car Shows run every-other Saturday all Summer long offering the community a source of fun free family entertainment. Weather cancellations made by 3PM. Check Facebook for post or call 908-806-6041.

Unlimited Laser Tag

Saturday, May 27, 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.

Finding Your Way in the Night Sky

Saturday, May 27, 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Duke Farms, Orientation Center, 1112 Dukes Pkwy W Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844

Are the Big Dipper and Orion’s Belt all you know in the night sky? How about all the other stars up there?

Come learn your way around the stars. Make a star wheel to take home and help your family navigate and appreciate the heavens from your own back yard. No telescope needed! Learn to find more than 20 constellations, asterisms and bright “anchor” stars. Laser constellation tour afterwards, weather permitting.