Events Calendar in Princeton NJ

Putting Course & Paddle Boats at Colonial Park

Sunday, August 20, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Colonial Park, Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ

Colonial Park is the home of an 18-hole putting course unlike the traditional resort type miniature golf courses. The one-and-a-half-acre course has no amusements, and instead offers players mini-gardens and natural landscaping features. Instead of traditional "boxed" holes, the fairway greens range from twenty-five to seventy-five feet long! Each hole has been designed to provide a fun and challenging experience for both the experienced golfer and first-time player. In order to accommodate players with physical disabilities, all 18 holes are fully accessible; only the second course in the country to achieve that feat.

Hillsborough Rotary Fair

Sunday, August 20, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fields adjacent to Lowes in Hillsborough NJ

Enjoy food, entertainment, games, vendors and rides at the annual Hillsborough Rotary Fair.

Rapunzel

Sunday, August 20, 4:00 PM

Open Air Theatre at Washington Crossing

The beautiful Rapunzel is being held captive in a tower by a witch who can only reach the top of the tower by climbing her long golden braid of hair. When a prince sees Rapunzel he vows to help her escape so that they may live happily ever after!

The Wizard of Oz

Sunday, August 20, 7:30 PM

Open Air Theatre at Washington Crossing

An Open Air Theatre tradition returns! After Dorothy's house squashes the Wicked Witch of the East, she and her dog Toto and her friends, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and Tin Woodsman go on a remarkable journey to see the great Oz, who will only grant them their wishes if they rid the world of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Princeton Playspace Open Play

Monday, August 21, 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.

Summer Park Tour - Haytown Nursery School

Monday, August 21, 10:00 AM

Califon Island Park

Join Haytown Nursery School for their Summer Park Tour! Art, Yoga, Storytime, Music and More! All begin at 10 am

7/11 - Grove Street Park - Soccer

7/17 - Ort Farms - Music on the Farm

7/24 - Haytown Nursery School - Storytime

8/1 - Grove Street Park - Art Making Fun!

8/8 - Grove Street Park - Storytime with local Auther

8/15 - Grove Street Park - Art Making Fun!

8/21 - Califon Island Park - Storytime & Craft

8/28 3 PM - Haytown Nursery School - Kids Yoga

Monday Morning Storytime

Monday, August 21, 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.

Monday Morning Playtime

Monday, August 21, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Hillsborough Library - Program Room A

Monday Morning Playtime - For parents/caregivers.

(Children up to 36 months old are invited to attend - there will be toys available for them to play with)

This program will have different topics of discussion along with recommended resources. Toys, books and activities related to the theme, shape and color will be featured!

Putting Course & Paddle Boats at Colonial Park

Monday, August 21, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Colonial Park, Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ

Colonial Park is the home of an 18-hole putting course unlike the traditional resort type miniature golf courses. The one-and-a-half-acre course has no amusements, and instead offers players mini-gardens and natural landscaping features. Instead of traditional "boxed" holes, the fairway greens range from twenty-five to seventy-five feet long! Each hole has been designed to provide a fun and challenging experience for both the experienced golfer and first-time player. In order to accommodate players with physical disabilities, all 18 holes are fully accessible; only the second course in the country to achieve that feat.

Watch the Solar Eclipse at Your Library

Monday, August 21, 1:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Bridgewater Library  - Meeting Room A B and C or outside the library

Bridgewater library will be connecting to NASA TV to live stream the eclipse as it moves its way from Oregon to South Carolina.

At the time of the eclipse, patrons are welcome to walk outside of the library and watch the event or watch the event inside the library on our TVs in Rooms A B and C

We plan to have eclipse glasses in the library on the day.

Solar Eclipse Watch

Monday, August 21, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium - outside the 3M Observatory

Special Event!

A total Solar Eclipse will move across the United States on Monday, August 21, 2017. New Jersey will see about 75% of the Sun covered by the Moon. Join us outside the 3M Observatory to safely view the event.

Kids Choice Camp

Tuesday, August 22, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

14 Commerce St. Flemington, NJ 08822

We have had structured camp all summer and school is about to start so let's just do what we want. Kids choice...paint a canvas painting, create a coaster set of glass, paint a ceramic mug, plate or bank or make a project out of clay. The choice is yours today Advanced sign up is required Pack a drink and a snack 4 campers minimum to hold this camp

Princeton Playspace Open Play

Tuesday, August 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.

Summer Movie Express

Tuesday, August 22, 10:00 AM

Regal Pohatcong Stadium 12 1246 Highway 22E Phillipsburg, NJ

Join us for Week 9 of Summer Movie Express! Movies are both played each day.

Storks

The Leto Batman Movie

18 months-5 years Summer Session

Tuesday, August 22, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Mine Brook Park, Flemington, NJ

Join us for Tinkergarten class. More info in the link below.

Putting Course & Paddle Boats at Colonial Park

Tuesday, August 22, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Colonial Park, Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ

Colonial Park is the home of an 18-hole putting course unlike the traditional resort type miniature golf courses. The one-and-a-half-acre course has no amusements, and instead offers players mini-gardens and natural landscaping features. Instead of traditional "boxed" holes, the fairway greens range from twenty-five to seventy-five feet long! Each hole has been designed to provide a fun and challenging experience for both the experienced golfer and first-time player. In order to accommodate players with physical disabilities, all 18 holes are fully accessible; only the second course in the country to achieve that feat.

Storytime

Tuesday, August 22, 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.

Toddler Sing with Pat

Tuesday, August 22, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Mary Jacobs Memorial Library - Program Room

Sing along fun with Pat McKinley.

Reading Writing & Math Readiness Class

Tuesday, August 22, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The Learning Community, 189 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ

Are you or someone you know looking for an August readiness program? The Learning Community can help! K and 1st grade groups are now enrolling. Children will be working on reading/reading readiness, writing, word work, and math! *Times vary and can be scheduled to fit your needs - please inquire.

Princeton Playspace Open Play

Wednesday, August 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.

18 months-5 years Summer Session

Wednesday, August 23, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Flemington Arena Park, Flemington, NJ

Join us for Tinkergarten class. More info in the link below.

Summer Movie Express

Wednesday, August 23, 10:00 AM

Regal Pohatcong Stadium 12 1246 Highway 22E Phillipsburg, NJ

Join us for Week 9 of Summer Movie Express! Movies are both played each day.

Storks

The Lego Batman Movie

Putting Course & Paddle Boats at Colonial Park

Wednesday, August 23, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Colonial Park, Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ

Colonial Park is the home of an 18-hole putting course unlike the traditional resort type miniature golf courses. The one-and-a-half-acre course has no amusements, and instead offers players mini-gardens and natural landscaping features. Instead of traditional "boxed" holes, the fairway greens range from twenty-five to seventy-five feet long! Each hole has been designed to provide a fun and challenging experience for both the experienced golfer and first-time player. In order to accommodate players with physical disabilities, all 18 holes are fully accessible; only the second course in the country to achieve that feat.

Hunterdon County 4H Fair

Wednesday, August 23, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Hunterdon County Fair Grounds

Join us for a fun filled day! Wednesday, August 23rd to Saturday, August 26th from 10 am to 10 pm. Sunday, August 27th from 10 am to 5 pm.

Stroller Circuit

Wednesday, August 23, 1:00 PM - 1:55 PM

Hunterdon Health & Wellness, Clinton, NJ

This program was created for adults with children who are still in strollers. This full-body workout is a great way to get your cardio in for the day while including your kids!

· Low-medium impact

· Offered Wednesdays from 1:00-1:55 pm in the Meeting Room

The Stroller Circuit classes will be $45 for members and $60 for non-members who purchase the package deal. For any individual class there will be a drop-in rate of $15 for members and $20 for non-members for those who can’t attend every class. The fees for all classes include the adult and child or children.

Summer Park Tour - Haytown Nursery School

Wednesday, August 23, 3:00 PM

Haytown Nursery School

Join Haytown Nursery School for their Summer Park Tour! Art, Yoga, Storytime, Music and More! All begin at 10 am

7/11 - Grove Street Park - Soccer

7/17 - Ort Farms - Music on the Farm

7/24 - Haytown Nursery School - Storytime

8/1 - Grove Street Park - Art Making Fun!

8/8 - Grove Street Park - Storytime with local Auther

8/15 - Grove Street Park - Art Making Fun!

8/21 - Califon Island Park - Storytime & Craft

8/28 3 PM - Haytown Nursery School - Kids Yoga

McCarter Theatre 7th Annual Block Party

Wednesday, August 23, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

McCarter Theatre, Matthews Theatre Front Lawn

Join us as we kick off our 2017-2018 season with a community-wide event! Live music from the Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra, On stage tours of the theater, A beer garden featuring local brews, Fun activities for the kids: theater games, spin art, crafts with ArtSparks, Food trucks and more! (Rain Date Thursday, August 24)

Family Zumba

Wednesday, August 23, 6:00 PM - 6:55 PM

Hunterdon Health & Wellness, Clinton, NJ

If you’re looking for a great way to work out as a family, this is the right class for you! People of all ages can come and burn calories in a fun way! For adults and children age 3 and older

Low-medium impact

Offered Wednesdays from 6:00-6:55 pm in Studio 3

The Family Zumba classes will be $45 for members and $60 for non-members who purchase the package deal. For any individual class there will be a drop-in rate of $15 for members and $20 for non-members for those who can’t attend every class. The fees for all classes include the adult and child or children.

Princeton Playspace Open Play

Thursday, August 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.

18 months-5 years Summer Session

Thursday, August 24, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Mine Brook Park, Flemington, NJ

Join us for Tinkergarten class. More info in the link below.

Putting Course & Paddle Boats at Colonial Park

Thursday, August 24, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Colonial Park, Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ

Colonial Park is the home of an 18-hole putting course unlike the traditional resort type miniature golf courses. The one-and-a-half-acre course has no amusements, and instead offers players mini-gardens and natural landscaping features. Instead of traditional "boxed" holes, the fairway greens range from twenty-five to seventy-five feet long! Each hole has been designed to provide a fun and challenging experience for both the experienced golfer and first-time player. In order to accommodate players with physical disabilities, all 18 holes are fully accessible; only the second course in the country to achieve that feat.

Hunterdon County 4H Fair

Thursday, August 24, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Hunterdon County Fair Grounds

Join us for a fun filled day! Wednesday, August 23rd to Saturday, August 26th from 10 am to 10 pm. Sunday, August 27th from 10 am to 5 pm.

Children's Storyhour plus Playtime

Thursday, August 24, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Rutger's Nursery

Join us at Rutger's Nursery for Storyhour plus Playtime.

Reading Writing & Math Readiness Class

Thursday, August 24, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The Learning Community, 189 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ

Are you or someone you know looking for an August readiness program? The Learning Community can help! K and 1st grade groups are now enrolling. Children will be working on reading/reading readiness, writing, word work, and math! *Times vary and can be scheduled to fit your needs - please inquire.

Parent Info Session Open House

Thursday, August 24, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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

Join us to tour our facility, familiarize yourself with our programs and get more information about our service delivery model and philosophy. We serve students ages 5-17 with ADHD, anxiety, ASD, language delays, learning disabilities, ODD, and any child struggling to connect with their peers and be successful in a variety of social settings.

Open House Schedule: Thursday, August 24th 6-7PM, & *Saturday, August 26th 1-2PM.

Summer Concert Series

Thursday, August 24, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Princeton Shopping Center, Courtyard

The Arts Council of Princeton and Princeton Shopping Center present the 32nd annual Summer Concert Series, featuring the best in local and regional jazz, folk, world, rock and blues. Join us every Thursday for live music in the courtyard. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair!

Open Mic Night

Thursday, August 24, 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Bridgewater Library - Meeting Room ABC

Think you’ve got what it takes to get up on stage in front of your peers with nothing but your voice and guitar? Want to share your poetry, comedy, or original music? Not an artist, but would like to witness some of the most inspiring artists Somerset County has to offer? Then join us for this one of a kind experience, and help local musicians and writers have their voices heard.

Depending on registration, artists will receive ~ 10 minute slots to play music or recite poetry. *Note: As ages of audience members range from children to adults, please consider the content of your performance. You will be asked to leave should your set contain indecent speech.

Summer Reading and Baseball

Friday, August 25

Hunterdon County Library (main)

Earn a Somerset Patriots Game Ticket for every 6 books you read between June 17th and September 8th

Princeton Playspace Open Play

Friday, August 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.

Putting Course & Paddle Boats at Colonial Park

Friday, August 25, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Colonial Park, Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ

Colonial Park is the home of an 18-hole putting course unlike the traditional resort type miniature golf courses. The one-and-a-half-acre course has no amusements, and instead offers players mini-gardens and natural landscaping features. Instead of traditional "boxed" holes, the fairway greens range from twenty-five to seventy-five feet long! Each hole has been designed to provide a fun and challenging experience for both the experienced golfer and first-time player. In order to accommodate players with physical disabilities, all 18 holes are fully accessible; only the second course in the country to achieve that feat.

Hunterdon County 4H Fair

Friday, August 25, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Hunterdon County Fair Grounds

Join us for a fun filled day! Wednesday, August 23rd to Saturday, August 26th from 10 am to 10 pm. Sunday, August 27th from 10 am to 5 pm.

Rapunzel

Friday, August 25, 11:00 AM

Open Air Theatre at Washington Crossing

The beautiful Rapunzel is being held captive in a tower by a witch who can only reach the top of the tower by climbing her long golden braid of hair. When a prince sees Rapunzel he vows to help her escape so that they may live happily ever after!

Flemington Fun Zone

Friday, August 25, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Flemington United Methodist Church - 116 E Main St, Flemington

Join us for Summer Fun Zone! Come join us for Fun in the Sun! Hosted by: Flemington United Methodist Church & The Hunterdon County Council for Youth Children.

Cruise Nights

Friday, August 25, 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!

Kids Movie Night

Saturday, August 26

Red Mill Museum, Clinton NJ

Kids Movie Night - The LEGO Batman Movie. Free. Details coming soon!

Baby Boot Camp

Saturday, August 26, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Hunterdon Health & Wellness, Clinton, NJ

This boot camp is designed specifically for adults with babies. If you want to work out with your baby (literally lifting your baby) this is a good way to spend quality time while working your whole body.

Offered Saturdays from 8:00-8:45 am in Studio 3

The 8-week Baby Boot Camp will cost $90 for members and $120 for non-members. For any individual class there will be a drop-in rate of $15 for members and $20 for non-members for those who can’t attend every class. The fees for all classes include the adult and child or children.

Sergeantsville Farmers Market

Saturday, August 26, 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.

Stangl Farmer's Market

Saturday, August 26, 9:00 AM - 3:00 AM

50 Stangl Road, Flemington NJ 08822

Join us each Saturday at the Stangl Farmer's Market

Montgomery Friends Farmers Market

Saturday, August 26, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Village Shopper parking area. 1340 Rt. 206 Skillman, NJ

Fresh seasonal produce, local meats, bread, lunch items, soap and honey, and much more!

American Girl®:Lunch Party benefit for No Kid Hungry!

Saturday, August 26, 9:30 AM

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

Join us as we learn to prepare some of our favorite lunches that are just perfect for packing and taking to school.
We’ll be donating a portion of the proceeds to our friends at No Kid Hungry, who are working to end childhood hunger in America.

18 months-5 years Summer Session

Saturday, August 26, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Mine Brook Park, Flemington, NJ

Join us for Tinkergarten class. More info in the link below.

Free Trial Tinkergarten Class

Saturday, August 26, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, NJ,

At Tinkergarten, families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free trial class, Tinkergarten Leader, Melissa Ferrao, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development.

This trial class is:

Designed for children ages 18 months-5 years. Child/children are accompanied by an adult. Siblings of any other age are most welcome.

Kids may get a bit messy (Hurrah!), so please send them in clothing that can get dirty.

We start the class at the specified location, but may end within a reasonable walk from that location.

Putting Course & Paddle Boats at Colonial Park

Saturday, August 26, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Colonial Park, Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ

Colonial Park is the home of an 18-hole putting course unlike the traditional resort type miniature golf courses. The one-and-a-half-acre course has no amusements, and instead offers players mini-gardens and natural landscaping features. Instead of traditional "boxed" holes, the fairway greens range from twenty-five to seventy-five feet long! Each hole has been designed to provide a fun and challenging experience for both the experienced golfer and first-time player. In order to accommodate players with physical disabilities, all 18 holes are fully accessible; only the second course in the country to achieve that feat.

Hunterdon County 4H Fair

Saturday, August 26, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Hunterdon County Fair Grounds

Join us for a fun filled day! Wednesday, August 23rd to Saturday, August 26th from 10 am to 10 pm. Sunday, August 27th from 10 am to 5 pm.

Rapunzel

Saturday, August 26, 11:00 AM

Open Air Theatre at Washington Crossing

The beautiful Rapunzel is being held captive in a tower by a witch who can only reach the top of the tower by climbing her long golden braid of hair. When a prince sees Rapunzel he vows to help her escape so that they may live happily ever after!

3rd Annual Sprinkler Day

Saturday, August 26, 11:00 AM

Lebanon Township Park

Sound the Alarm!!! Get Fired Up!!! Join us for the 3rd Annual Sprinkler Day! Bring your bathing suit and let the Lebanon Township Volunteer Fire Dept cool you down! Games Food and Fun for All!

Summer Music Series

Saturday, August 26, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Palmer Square Green, Downton Princeton

Bring your own lawn chairs and picnic blankets and enjoy live music on the Green.

Parent Info Session Open House

Saturday, August 26, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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

Join us to tour our facility, familiarize yourself with our programs and get more information about our service delivery model and philosophy. We serve students ages 5-17 with ADHD, anxiety, ASD, language delays, learning disabilities, ODD, and any child struggling to connect with their peers and be successful in a variety of social settings.

Open House Schedule: Thursday, August 24th 6-7PM, & *Saturday, August 26th 1-2PM.