Events Calendar in Princeton NJ

Balloon Festival

Saturday, July 28, 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Solbery Airport

Join us for the QuickChek Balloon Festival. The festival runs from July 27th - July 29th. Click link for more information.

Sergeantsville Farmers Market

Saturday, July 28, 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 Farmers Market. 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.

JUNIOR CHEF ICE CREAM PARTY

Saturday, July 28, 10:00 AM

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

Hey, kids—what’s better than ice cream? Ice cream that’s sandwiched between layers of cake! Together, we’ll make one using our specially designed pan. It’s easy and super-fun! Your family and friends will be impressed when you whip up a cake at home.

Tinkergarten Summer Session

Saturday, July 28, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Mine Brook Park, Flemington, NJ

Families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In a 5-part class each week, Tinkergarten Leader, Carlyn Turner, 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.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Saturday, July 28, 11:00 AM

Bucks County Playhouse, New Hope

Join us for the stage debut of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella for Young Audiences! This unique retelling of the classic Broadway musical has been adapted by our very own Education Director, Michaela Murphy, for young audiences and will be presented by the BCP Youth Company! This production features all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago” in this hilarious and romantic experience for anyone who’s ever had a dream.

Sleeping Beauty Kids

Saturday, July 28, 11:00 AM

Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville

It's Princess Aurora's sixteenth birthday, and three fairies – Flora, Fauna and Merryweather – must use their magic to save her from the spell of the evil sorceress, Maleficent! The fairies ensure that Aurora only falls into a deep sleep that can be ended with a kiss from her betrothed, Prince Phillip. To prevent Phillip from rescuing Aurora, Maleficent kidnaps and imprisons him. The good fairies are the last hope to free Phillip so that he can awaken Aurora. Shows at 11am & 1pm.

Storytime and Activities

Saturday, July 28, 11:00 AM

Barnes and Noble, Somerville, Somerset Shopping Center

Tech-savvy Charlotte is confused when she receives a new toy---a doll! Once she finds the hidden battery pack, things get interesting. Join us for Storytime to celebrate the creative spirit of play and get a coupon from our Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4!

WoodsEdge

Saturday, July 28, 11:00 AM

Departs from the Ringoes Station

​July 28th - 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM

A unique experience for the whole family, presented by BR&W in partnership with WoodsEdge Farm. Here's what to expect! Begin at Ringoes Station, where your train departs for a 2.5 mile (15 min) ride to Bowne Station. Board the covered wagon for a short ride to WoodsEdge Farm. At WoodsEdge Farm, meet the animals and explore the WoodsEdge Farm Store. You will have approx. 45 minutes until the wagon takes you back to Bowne Station.​

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STEM : Intro to Robotics with Ohbot

Saturday, July 28, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Microsoft Store Bridgewater Commons

This free 30 minute workshop gives students 8 and up an intro to basic robotics and coding using the Ohbot robot. Students create code using the Ohbot app for Windows 10 to make the robot to speak.

Junior Gardeners

Saturday, July 28, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Duke Farms, Hillsborough

Have you ever wondered about where your veggies come from? Maybe you thought about planting a garden but you don’t know how to get started. Become a Junior Gardener and you will learn that growing your own veggies is easy and fun and they taste delicious! Spend one Saturday morning per month with Duke Farms Garden Educators to learn how to grow veggies such as sugar peas, sweet carrots, colorful lettuces and plump Jersey tomatoes. Then you will get to EAT what you GROW! This “seed to fork” experience will surely make a lasting impression on your junior gardener. Classes meet on July 28, August 25, September 29, October 27.

The Skies over Hogwarts

Saturday, July 28, 2:00 PM

RVCC Planetarium

Happy Birthday, Harry Potter! Join our eclectic group of witches and wizards as they guide you through a "Harry Potter"-themed tour of the night sky. Learn how J.K. Rowling used astronomy as the inspiration for some of her characters' names. Shows at 2pm & 3pm.

Filling Station at the Patio

Saturday, July 28, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Filing Station Patio, 144 Main Street, Flemington

Come join your community at The Filling Station, managed by the Flemington Community Partnership, offering drink, music and family games! Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be offered. No food will be served onsite this year. Instead, there will be a menu station with details about local restaurant delivery, take-out and reservations. Weather premitting.

Unlimited Laser Tag

Saturday, July 28, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Bonkerz, Kingston Shopping Mall

Come to Bonkerz and enjoy umnlimited laser tag.