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HomeFront Treasure Trove Holiday Boutique: Open House!
2025-11-12 10:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | HomeFronts Treasure Trove, 31 West Broad St, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Shop, Give Back, and Be Merry at the Treasure Trove Holiday Boutique!
We’re staying open late on Wednesday, 11/12, until 7pm to unveil our Christmas merchandise display, with wine & cheese too!
HomeFront’s Treasure Trove, a gently-used store located in the heart of downtown Hopewell, features vintage and collectible décor, fine dinnerware, furniture, art and jewelry. In addition to our usual array of vintage and collectible items, we’ll be stocked with unique holiday-themed items and décor for seasonal shopping during our Treasure Trove Holiday Boutique! Proceeds benefit HomeFront, helping local families facing poverty and homelessness.
Can’t make it on November 12th?

The Holiday Boutique runs from November 12th to December 21st during regular store hours (below)

Wednesday – Friday: 10am-5pm*
Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 12 noon-4pm
*Extended hours on Weds., 11/12, until 7pm!

Where: 31 W Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ

Read to a Dog
2025-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Pennington Public Library, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
Young readers can sign up for a 15-minute reading session with Tiny, the Therapy Dog! Studies show that children who read aloud
to dogs or cats on a regular basis improve their reading skills and develop a love of reading. Tiny can’t resist a good book and a cuddle, so she’s bound to love it, too! Recommended for ages 5+. Registration Required.

Democracy on the Corner
2025-11-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Hopewell Borough Downtown, Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Join community members every Thursday at 5:30pm at the corner of Greenwood and Broad for a peaceful, visible demonstration of resistance. Participants bring signs and stand together in opposition to what they describe as illegal, unhealthy, and unconscionable actions by the current federal government. The weekly gathering offers comfort, connection, and solidarity among like-minded neighbors, and serves as a reminder to commuters that the community continues to stand up and speak out. The gathering typically lasts about an hour.

Author Talk: The Search for Truth & the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Online
Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories.
Influenced by Peters’ own Mi’kmaq heritage, The Berry Pickers is a riveting exploration of family, grief, and the bonds we share.
July 1962. A Mi’kmaq family from Nova Scotia arrives in Maine to pick blueberries for the summer. Weeks later, four-year-old Ruthie, the family’s youngest child, vanishes. She is last seen by her six-year-old brother, Joe, sitting on a favorite rock at the edge of a berry field. Joe will remain distraught by his sister’s disappearance for years to come.
In Maine, a young girl named Norma grows up as the only child of an affluent family. Her father is emotionally distant, her mother frustratingly overprotective. Norma is often troubled by recurring dreams and visions that seem more like memories than imagination. As she grows older, Norma slowly comes to realize there is something her parents aren’t telling her. Unwilling to abandon her intuition, she will spend decades trying to uncover this family secret.
About the Author: Amanda Peters is a mixed-race woman of Mi’kmaq and European ancestry, born and raised in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. Her short fiction and non-fiction have been published in The Antigonish Review, Grain Magazine, The Alaska Quarterly Review, The Dalhousie Review, and Filling Station Magazine.
Amanda’s first novel, The Berry Pickers, was a finalist for the Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize in Canada, and won the Barnes and Noble Discover Prize and the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction in the US. The Berry Pickers won the Dartmouth Book Award and the Crime Writers of Canada First Crime Novel Award, and has been translated into sixteen languages around the world. Her most recent book of short fiction, Waiting for the Long Night Moon, was published August, 2024 to critical acclaim.

Democracy on the Corner
2025-11-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-06 13:00 - 14:00
Join community members every Saturday from 1 to 2pm at the corner of Greenwood and Broad for a peaceful, visible demonstration of resistance. Participants bring signs and stand together in opposition to what they describe as illegal, unhealthy, and unconscionable actions by the current federal government. The weekly gathering offers comfort, connection, and solidarity among like-minded neighbors, and serves as a reminder to commuters that the community continues to stand up and speak out. The gathering typically lasts about an hour.

Christine Lafuente | City and Sea
2025-11-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Morpeth contemporary, 43 West Broad St, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Christine Lafuente’s upcoming exhibition, City and Sea, introduces bodies of work created from new vantage points in Venice, Italy, and Brooklyn, NY where she lives and keeps a studio throughout the year. Alongside these new oils and watercolors are seascapes from the coast of Maine where Lafuente returns annually to paint en plein air and gather visual experiences to later scale up into large seascapes in her Brooklyn studio. Lafeunte holds a Certificate in Painting from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and an M.F.A. in Painting from Brooklyn College. An award-winning artist, Lafuente has received an Adolf and Esther Gottlieb Foundation Grant, been included in the Invitational Exhibition of Visual Arts at the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and most recently received a Medal for Achievement in Visual Arts from the Philadelphia Sketch Club.

Fairgrown Farm's Holiday Market
2025-11-18 09:00 - 2025-12-05 16:00 | Fairgrown Farm, 260 Wargo Rd, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
Embrace the spirit of the season at Fairgrown Farm’s Holiday Market! Join us for a free to attend, open air market on the farm on Friday, December 5. Stop by between 9am and 4pm for treats, crafts, gifts, and more!

Sing Along Story Time
2025-11-19 10:30 - 11:00 | Pennington Public Library, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
Get ready to sing, dance, and shake your eggs with Miss Kim at the Pennington Public Library! This high-energy sing-along features lively children’s songs, movement activities, and plenty of smiles. Miss Kim’s joy is contagious, and every child leaves with a sticker and a happy heart!

Recommended for ages 0-5. Siblings welcome.

No registration required.
*NOTE: There will be no regular story time on this day.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Pennington Public Library.

Sweden Holiday Traditions & Today
2025-11-20 18:00
Thursday, November 20, 6:00 pm

What do you know about Sweden? Get a glimpse into life in Sweden today and learn about the traditions that are special to this Nordic nation. Join us as we explore Swedish culture, technology, environmentalism, and holiday celebrations, including a special look into Christmas and the December Lucia festival. Presented by the American Swedish Historical Museum of Philadelphia, which welcomes everyone to explore cultural identity through stories of Swedes and all Scandinavians, and to connect with a vibrant community dedicated to preserving and interpreting culture. Sponsored by Hightstown Library Association. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Rabies Clinic – Free
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Hopewell Twp. Public Works, 203 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Hopewell Township will host a free rabies vaccination clinic for residents’ pets. The clinic is open to the public, and no appointment is required.
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025Time: 9 a.m. to noonLocation: Hopewell Township Public Works Building,203 Washington Crossing–Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ 08560Contact: 609-737-0120More information: Visit the township website: hopewelltownship-nj.gov

Holiday Artisan Market
2025-11-22 12:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 | Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ, 08551, United States
Your one-stop shop for holiday gift buying! Shop local on November 22nd and 23rd from 12-5pm each day as artisans line the rooms of our tasting room barn with handcrafted goodies, treats, and more for the holiday season. Blue Jersey Band will be playing live jazz each day 1-4PM. Delicious bites by Kulinary Kings on Saturday and Ms. Fu’s Yummy Food Truck on Sunday. No cover needed and families are welcome!

Friends of Hopewell Quarry community input meeting
2025-11-22 15:00 - 16:30
You’re invited!
The Hopewell Quarry is looking to submit a proposal for the 2026 funding round of Green acres Park development grant.
We are looking for community input and comment on our concept plans !
@ The Mercer County Library, Hopewell, branch, 245, Pennington Titusville Rd., Pennington, NJ
for virtual hopewellquarry.org /green-acres

Pennington Borough Council Meeting
2025-11-24 19:00, 2025-12-01 19:00
Pennington Borough Council meetings are hosted by zoom on the first Monday and the last Monday of each month unless there is a holiday (ex: meeting on Tuesday September 2). For details please contact Pennington Borough.
See schedule here: https://www.penningtonboro.org/1211/Mayor-and-Council

Annual Hopewell Valley 5K Turkey Trot
2025-11-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Rosedale Park, 422 Federal City Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
Date: Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025
Location: Rosedale Park in Pennington, NJ.
Race Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Register at the event website: www.Hopewellturkeytrot.org
This is a community event that will kick off your Thanksgiving with neighbors, family, friends, students, and local athletes.

Hopewell Valley 5K Turkey Trot
2025-11-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Rosedale Park, 422 Federal City Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
Hopewell Valley 5K Turkey Trot
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Race Time: Starts at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Rosedale Park, Federal City Road, Pennington, NJ
Registration & Details: www.HopewellTurkeyTrot.org
Instagram: @hopewell_valley_turkey_trot
Additional details from the event flyer:

5K cross-country course
Tech T-shirts for the first 300 registrants
T-shirts guaranteed for all registrations received by Nov. 6 (others while supplies last)
Age groups: 13 & Under, 14–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
Registration fees through Nov. 26:

Age 18 & under: $25
Over 18: $30
Race Day (all ages): $40

Prizes for top overall male, female, age group finishers, and best turkey costume
Monetary donations to the Hopewell Valley Mobile Food Pantry will be accepted
Rain or shine — Thanksgiving morning tradition!

American Repertory Ballet presents THE NUTCRACKER
2025-11-28 - 2025-11-30 | Berlind Theatre, McCarter Theatre Center 91 University Place, Princeton, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
A tradition for sixty years, American Repertory Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER is one of the longest continuously running productions in the nation and a perfect holiday treat for all ages! With thrilling choreography set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, ARB’s professional company will be joined by students from Princeton Ballet School to tell the story of Clara, a young girl who receives a magical Christmas gift and embarks on an enchanted journey.
The Nutcracker holds a special place in the hearts of both new and longtime patrons, becoming synonymous with the holiday season.
Performances will take place from Friday, November 28 through Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Princeton, Red Bank, and New Brunswick.

Annual Hopewell Twp Community Tree and Menorah Lighting
2025-12-01 18:00 - 18:40 | Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Hopewell, NJ, United States
Hopewell Township will host its Annual Community Tree and Menorah Lighting at the Municipal Building. All are welcome to gather for a festive start to the holiday season.
Date: Monday, December 1, 2025Time: 6 p.m.Location: Hopewell Township Municipal Building,201 Washington Crossing–Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ 08560Contact: 609-737-3753

Virtual Author Talk: Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs
2025-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Online
Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game. When the only thing standing between three best friends and a sunny beachfront retirement condo are their husbands, what ensues is a diabolical plan to collect on their spouses’ life insurance policies.
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Sponsored by a generous donation from the Pennington First Aid Squad.

Snow Much Fun Cookie Decorating
2025-12-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
Come and decorate cookies with sprinkles, frosting, and more! We’ll bring the supplies; you bring the imagination. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Through the Eyes of the Artist: Norman Rockwell
2025-12-04 19:00 | Zoom Online
Art Historian Felicia Z. Stadelman showcases the life and works of Norman Rockwell — not the image he presents in his pictures, but his much more complex life filled with twists and turns. Few people really know very much about the man who tells stories in his paintings. Sponsored by Friends of the West Windsor Library. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Pennington 41st Annual Holiday Walk
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Pennington Borough, Pennington, NJ, United States
Celebrate the season in downtown Pennington at the 41st Annual Holiday Walk. Main Street will be filled with lights, music, and family-friendly festivities as shops and organizations welcome visitors for an evening in the heart of the borough.
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025Time: 6–9 p.m.Location: Downtown Pennington, NJ 08534
More information: Visit the Pennington Borough website for the Holiday Walk flyer.

American Repertory Ballet presents THE NUTCRACKER
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-07 | Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, NJ, 07701, United States

Christmas Bazaar
2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 300 S. Main St, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
Christmas Bazaar Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 300 S. Main St., Pennington. Holiday decorations, crafts, jewelry, quilt raffle, hostess gifts, baked goods and food! Gifts for you and your favorite pet! There’s a special shopping area just for the kids and Santa will be there! Enjoy the Norwegian room with decorations and homemade waffles. A Luncheon is available that will feature a Creole flare!

St. Matthew’s Church Annual Christmas Bazaar
2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00
Join us Saturday, December 6th from 10 AM to 3 PM at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Pennington for our annual Christmas Bazaar with holiday decorations, crafts, gifts, baked goods and food. There’s a special shopping area just for the kids and Santa! Enjoy the Norwegian room with decorations and homemade waffles. A Luncheon is available that will feature a Creole flare! 300 South Main Street, Pennington

Holiday Open House
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Hopewell Public Library, 13 E Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United States
Come to the Hopewell Public Library for our annual Holiday Open House, held in conjunction with the Hopewell Museum and the Hopewell Baptist Meeting house. Delight in homemade refreshments while you peruse the library’s collection and review our 2025 programming. Winter-themed activities will be available in the children’s room, along with holiday treats!

Sourland Symphony | A Tribute to the Sourland Mountains
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:30
Sourland Symphony – a soaring new work by guitarist and composer James Popik, celebrates the beauty and spirit of central New Jersey’s Sourland Mountains. Across nine original pieces, Popik and his ensemble blend rock, jazz, classical and blues into a rich acoustic soundscape. From the joyful drive of “Woosamonsa Valley” to the sweeping grandeur of “Southside Springs,” this performance promises a vibrant, genre-bending journey inspired by nature’s rhythms. Presented by the Hopewell Valley Arts Council.
