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Hopewell Valley Veterans Association Memorial Day Event
2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Woolsey Park, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United States
Come honor and pay your respects to our local fallen veterans at this annual event. Handicapped parking is available.
Saturday, May 23 at 11am

Bud Break Bash
2026-05-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ, 08551, United States
Join us at Unionville Vineyards on May 23rd from 12-5pm as we celebrate the start of a new growing season! After months of dormancy, the vineyard is coming back to life and there’s no better time to gather, sip, and soak in the energy of the season. Families welcome and no cover.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our vineyard and a preview of the wines on the horizon. Enjoy complimentary vineyard walks and shoot-thinning tutorials, open to all ages, plus an optional add-on experience of barrel tastes of unreleased wines with a winemaker.
Jam out to live country music by Nikki Briar and the SweetBriar Band from 1-4PM, and grab some delicious Mexican eats from the MexiBoys Food Truck.
Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage guests to bring outdoor chairs or picnic blankets.

Borscht Belt: The Comic Legacy of the Catskills
2026-05-26 19:00 - 20:00 | NJ
The Jewish Catskill resorts of the 20th century were a summer paradise for millions — and the birthplace of some of America’s greatest comic careers. Legends such as Mel Brooks, Sid Caesar, Rodney Dangerfield, Joan Rivers, and Jackie Mason honed their craft entertaining guests at iconic resorts like Grossinger’s, Brown’s, The Concord, Kutsher’s, and The Nevele. Entertainment historian John Kenrick presents a lively, multimedia talk exploring this rich comic tradition, featuring hilarious video clips and behind-the-scenes stories from the golden age of Borscht Belt comedy. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.
Borscht Belt: The Comic Legacy of the Catskills
Tuesday, May 26, 7:00 pm

Community Conversation: Energy at Home and in Our Community. A Pennington Community Energy Plan Discussion
2026-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | NJ
Join the Pennington Environmental Commission for a Community Conversation focused on energy, practical solutions,
and the development of Pennington’s Community Energy Plan (CEP).
The discussion will include:

What we heard from the community through our recent CEP survey
Broader New Jersey energy trends and planning efforts
Practical information on energy audits, incentives, rebates, and programs
Ways residents and businesses can reduce energy use and costs

Zoom link will be posted on penningtonboro.org the week of the presentation

Stewarding with Stories: Sustaining Fish and Community on Lewis Island
2026-05-28 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom Online
Just in time for shad season, join us on May 28th at 7:30 PM via Zoom for an illustrated lecture by folklorist Dr. Charlie Groth. Dr. Groth invites you to step into the world of the Lewis Fishery — the last remaining commercial traditional haul-seine fishery on the non-tidal Delaware River. After a brief introduction to the haul seine method and fishery history, Groth will share how various story types at the fishery interweave to support community and natural resources.
Don’t miss this rare window into a living piece of American folklife, where tradition, storytelling, and the seasons still move together.
Presenter Bio:
Lambertville resident, Charlie Groth, PhD, began studying the Lewis Fishery in 1996 as part of her folklore and folklife doctoral studies and has continued working as a fishery crew member ever since. She is the author of Another Haul: Narrative Stewardship and Cultural Sustainability at the Lewis Family Fishery and a professor at Bucks County Community College.
Free registration: https://tinyurl.com/5d2wjyr9
About DRGP
The Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP) periodically sponsors lectures about different aspects of the Delaware River’s cultural, recreational, and natural heritage. An environmental nonprofit, DRGP supports the Delaware River Scenic Byway, the Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic River, the Delaware River Water Trail, and the Delaware River Heritage Trail.
To view previous Heritage Lectures, visit https://www.youtube.com/@delawarerivergp.
If you enjoy our Heritage Lectures, please donate https://delawarerivergreenwaypartnership.org/index.php/donate.
Thank you to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation of Natural Resources for financial support of the 2026 Heritage Lectures.

Hopewell Book and Bake Sale
2026-06-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Hopewell Public Library, 13 E Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United States
Come support our Little Red Library at the Hopewell Book and Bake Sale! This is a fundraiser during the annual town-wide yard sale to help with library programming for our community.

Transform Your Yard into a Wildlife Habitat!
2026-06-01 19:00 - 20:00 | NJ
Did you know even small changes in your yard can make a big difference for pollinators, birds, and local wildlife?
Join Hopewell Valley Gardens for Wildlife’s upcoming webinar, Transforming a Suburban Yard into Wildlife Habitat, and learn practical, achievable ways to create a thriving habitat using native plants and wildlife-friendly landscaping.
You’ll discover:
✨ Easy habitat-building ideas
✨ Real suburban yard transformations
✨ Tips for supporting birds & pollinators
✨ How to create a beautiful, eco-friendly landscape
📅 Monday, June 1st
🕒 7-8 pm
💻 Online Event
Reserve your spot today: www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-transforming-a-suburban-yard-into-wildlife-habitat-tickets-1990176534589?aff=oddtdtcreator
Can’t make it live? Register anyway to receive the recording!

Catharine "Caty" Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution
2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Online
Catharine “Caty” Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 7 PM via Zoom
Registration required
Carol Simon Levin portrays Catharine “Caty” Greene, the indomitable wife of Nathanael Greene, one of General Washington’s most valued officers. Known as a witty raconteur, she enlivened the spirits of officers and troops alike as the war ranged from New Jersey to South Carolina, famously dancing for 3 hours straight with George Washington. Her pluck and spirit carried her through victories and tragedies not only during the war but throughout a remarkable life of resilience and reinvention.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Pennington Public Library
About Our Presenter: Carol Simon Levin is a professional storyteller, historical impersonator, and NJ council for the Humanities Scholar specializing in “Fascinating Women History Forgot” – women of all colors and creeds who have fought for women’s rights. She is the author of the book Remembering the Ladies: From Patriots in Petticoats to Presidential Candidates and the Garden State Legacy article “Reclaiming Our Voice: NJ’s Role in the Fight for Woman Suffrage.”

Witness Stones Ceremony
2026-06-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Hopewell Valley Central High School Performing Arts Center, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, NJ, United States
The Witness Stones Project seeks to restore the history and honor the humanity of the enslaved
individuals who helped build our local communities. This year, our Timberlane faculty have taken the
lead in bringing this mission to life. Through extensive independent research, curriculum development,
and dedicated mentorship, our teachers have empowered their students to uncover the specific history of
slavery within our own neighborhoods.
At our ceremony, students, faculty, historians, and public officials join the larger community to honor the
forgotten through music, oration, and reflection. The depth of this program is a testament to the rigorous
academic work and empathy fostered by our educators. It is our collective hope that the students’ original
research and these public memorials will inspire our community to acknowledge its true history,
dismantle current inequities, and build a more just future. This project is organized in proud partnership
with the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum and its founders, Elaine Buck and Beverly
Mills.

Hopewell Valley Come Outside and Play! at Woolsey Park
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Woolsey Park, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United States
Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance will once again be sponsoring Come Outside and Play Weekend from Thursday, June 4 through Saturday, June 6. Many Valley-wide businesses and organizations will be part of this event. Once again, Hopewell Recreation will be joining in on the fun and having an event on Thursday, June 4. Join Hopewell Township Recreation, along with other Township Departments, for some good old-fashioned fun at the park.

A Night for Gaza: Live Concert + Art Market
2026-06-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 W Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
A Night for Gaza: Live Concert featuring Carsie Blanton and SHAKE YOUR PEACE! + Art Market + Snacks for sale
Thursday, June 4th at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church (80 W. Broad St, Hopewell NJ)
All proceeds will go to The Middle East Children’s Alliance
Doors open at 6pm!
How to purchase tickets:
1. Donate $25-$100 per ticket (pay what you like) to the Instagram fundraiser (link below)
2. Send your donation receipt to aNightforGaza@gmail.com and don’t forget to *tell us how many tickets you would like for the event*
3. You will receive a reply email with your ticket(s) attached.
How to purchase tickets if you’re not on Instagram:
1. Donate $25-$100 per ticket (pay what you like) directly to the Middle East Children’s Alliance: mecaforpeace.org
2. Send your donation receipt to aNightforGaza@gmail.com and don’t forget to *tell us how many tickets you would like for the event*
3. You will receive a reply email with your ticket(s) attached.
We are SO LUCKY that Carsie Blanton will be coming to Hopewell to share her gifts with us. Carsie is a NJ-based singer-songwriter, currently in the midst of a busy Spring tour. In late 2025 she participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla, sailing to Gaza to attempt to deliver food and aid to the people of Gaza.
Opening the night will be local Hopewell-based band SHAKE YOUR PEACE! (the musical project of Gabe Dominguez) performing a rousing set filled with Ecotopian mischief and other such joys!
All ages are welcome, but keep in mind that Carsie and Gabe are both bold & playful musical revolutionaries and some of their lyrics may veer towards PG-13 elements at times 😊
A reminder that every dollar you spend – on your ticket, on a piece of artwork, or on a snack at the event – will go directly to Middle East Children’s Alliance, to serve the children of Gaza.

50 Years Strong- A Straube Center Art Show
2026-06-05 17:00 - 19:00 | NJ
Join us for our opening reception of our newest art show! Several local artists are on display in our two galleries in Pennington, NJ.
Refreshments will be offered and it’s free to the public. Friday June 5th from 5pm-7pm.

50 Years Strong- A Straube Center Art Show
2026-06-05 17:00 - 19:00 | NJ
Please join us for our opening reception of 50 Years Strong A Straube Center Art Show. Opening reception is in our I-108 West Franklin Ave. Conference room. Refreshments will be offered- free to the public.

Physical Therapy Community Care Day
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Fluid Physio, 160 Lawrenceville-Pennington Rd. Suite 16, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08560, United States
Everyone deserves the right to healthcare!
We welcome anyone looking to get some questions answered about a pain they have, get their body checked out or simply get a second opinion on something they have been battling for a long time.
All are welcome, no questions asked, other than those pertinent to your care. No prescription or insurance needed.
Our goal is to enhance community health and mobility, allowing everyone to move better together. This is a monthly event on the first Saturday of every month from 10am-noon. Check our website for details!

Chalk the Block!
2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Hopewell Public Library, 13 E Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United States
The library is excited to announce that we will be participating in the 2026 Hopewell Valley Come Outside & Play event. Events will take place over several days throughout the Hopewell Valley. Our offering is Chalk the Block! Help beautify the sidewalks of Hopewell with your chalk art. Volunteers will be on hand to provide encouragement and inspiration. Get outside, take a walk, do some art! Stop into the library to grab some chalk and get the list of addresses where chalk art is welcomed.

"From Pain to Ease" Move with Purpose, Live with Joy -- June 6 and 7 Mini Retreat
2026-06-06 10:30 - 16:30 | NJ
“A nurturing, physio‑guided yoga retreat using research‑backed tools to soften pain, build confidence in your body, and create space for what lights you up.” Join Doctor of Physical Therapy and Fluid Physio founder Dr. Gianna Bigliani, a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, known for her holistic, science-based approach to helping people move freely and return to the activities they love. She partners with Andrea Sacchetti, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, E-RYT 500, and long-time Princeton-area teacher whose therapeutic, tradition-rooted yoga brings together decades of study, global pilgrimages, and the heart of her own healing journey. Over this two-day mini-retreat, you will experience a unique blend of Eastern and Western wisdom as two seasoned practitioners—one physio, one yoga therapist—come together to help you explore the possible sources and roots of your pain, something that rarely happens in one shared space. Mornings will weave accessible education with yoga practice to gently prepare your body and nervous system, while afternoons deepen into pain science, guided journaling, and reflection, ending the first day with a supportive challenge and the weekend with rhythm and movement to celebrate your personal action plan and your next steps toward living more fully. For more information on Fluid Physio: http://fluidphysio.com/ or Princeton Yoga Wellness: https://www.princetonyogawellness.com/events

Mayor's Awards for First Responders
2026-06-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Woolsey Park, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United States
Hopewell Township’s 3rd Annual Mayor’s Awards for First Responders will take place on June 6, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Woolsey Park. This special event recognizes the dedication, courage, and service of our local first responders who go above and beyond for our community every day. All are welcome—come out and show your appreciation for these outstanding individuals!

Abbott Day 3 Celebration: Friends and Family Fun
2026-06-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton, NJ
Abbott Day 3 Celebration
Rain or shine! Bring your Friends and Family and come on out to our fun third annual birthday celebration of the life and times of Charles Conrad Abbott, whose archeological and naturalist endeavors resulted in the “Abbott Farm National Historic Landmark” and the “Abbott Marshlands” being named in his honor. Start your day with the First Saturday “In Abbott’s Footsteps” Walk on Abbott Bluffs, 11 am – 12 pm: (Register on the site for the walk.)
SCHEDULED FESTIVITIES:
12:00pm – 12:30pm: Welcome, Intro to Silent Auction, Birthday Party Cake and Ice Cream
12:30pm – 1:00pm: Music, Imagination and Movement with Mr. Righteous Jolly
1:00pm – 1:30 pm: Face Painting by Mrs. Jolly and Abbott Costume Parade
1:30pm – 2:00 pm: Nature Scavenger Hunt
ONGOING ACTIVITIES:
TURTLE TIME:
Turtle Painting/Naming: Paint wooden turtles to name and take home. A naming contest will decide the name of our Turtle Mascot!
Fruit Art: Turtle Shell Mandala: Make a beautiful design for a turtle shell out of fruit, then eat your artwork!
Pin the Tail on the Turtle: All ages can enjoy this classic game!
ABBOTT ALLEY:
Abbott Books and Publications: A quiet spot for the history-lovers to see videos about and peruse written material by Charles Conrad (CC) Abbott.
Photos with CC Abbott: Get your picture taken with a life-size CC Abbott and add the snapshot to our collage!
SILENT AUCTION STATION: See what’s up for bids in the Benefit Silent Auction and make a bid on what catches your eye!

Foundations of Democracy Workshop on Media and AI literacy
2026-06-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 W Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Middle school students are invited to join two Montgomery High School debate team members in a workshop that introduces students to Media and AI literacy through interactive activities. In this two-hour workshop, students will develop the skills they need to challenge presumptions, evaluate evidence, and draw their own well-informed conclusions. This involves not only introducing diverse viewpoints, but also modeling how to engage with them thoughtfully and respectfully.
Registration Required. Space Limited.

Drumming for Mindfulness Class at the Hopewell Quarry
2026-06-07 18:15 - 19:15 | Hopewell Quarry, 180 Crusher Road, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Sundays from 6:15- 7:15pm
Session 1: June 7, 14, 28 and July 5, 12, 26
Session 2: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and September 6

Pulse Synergy Drumming for Mindfulness
Drumming has long been a part of traditional healing rituals worldwide and is increasingly being utilized as a therapeutic strategy.The Pulse Synergy Drumming for Mindfulness class, one hour in length and appropriate for all adults, utilizes exercises and games from the Rhythm2Recovery model, the Remo HealthRhythms model, as well as challenging West African and Afro-Cuban rhythms to enhance cognitive function and give social and emotional support in a Community drum circle setting. However, this is NOT your typical drum circle.
Each class focuses on a different sub-theme related to Mindfulness, such as Values, Relationships, Stress Management, Resilience, Boundaries, Empowerment, etc. Music is a language of emotion, and group drumming allows people to connect and explore themes together within the safety of the group
Group Drumming has been shown to –
* Reduce tension, increase relaxation
* Ease depression and fatigue
* Boost focus and support immune function
All Drums, Percussion and Tonal Chimes are provided, and NO EXPERIENCE necessary!
About GG!
GG Glazer is a passionate musician, educator, and composer with over 15 years experience as an accompanist for dance programs across New Jersey. A Remo HealthRhythms® and Rhythm2Recovery trained facilitator, she currently brings drumming to Dance for Parkinson’s classes, and has ongoing Drumming for PD classes as well as Drumming for Mindfulness classes. With Pulse Synergy, GG aims to help more people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers discover the power of rhythm and music.

Morven’s Curator Corner: The Joseph Hewes Miniature
2026-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
RSVP for a free virtual lunchtime talk with the museum’s curatorial team. Curatorial Assistant Emily Marturano will discuss the Joseph Hewes miniature, currently on view in Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey. This watercolor miniature by famed artist Charles Willson Peale is adorned in garnets and is the only known likeness of Hewes, a Signer of the Declaration and a founder of the American Navy. Commissioned as a gift, it helps shed light on personal connections, sentiments towards independence, and illness in the months leading up to July 1776.
Pictured: Miniature of Joseph Hewes (1730–1779), 1776. Charles Willson Peale (1741–1827). Watercolor on ivory. Loan courtesy of the U.S. Naval Academy Museum.

Flag Retirement Ceremony
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Hamilton Veterans Park, 2900 Klockner Road, Hamilton, NJ, United States
Mercer County will hold its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Veterans Park in Hamilton.
Residents are invited to attend and honor worn and unserviceable American flags through a respectful retirement ceremony. Flags may be dropped off in advance at designated collection locations throughout Mercer County.
When: Tuesday, June 9, 6 p.m.Rain date: Thursday, June 11Where: Veterans Park, Klockner Road entrance, Hamilton
Flag drop-off locations:

McDade Administration Building, Office of Veteran Affairs, 640 S. Broad St., Trenton
Mercer County Connection, Route 33 at Paxson Ave., Hamilton
Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, Darrah Lane, Lawrence
Mercer County Office Park, 1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing

For more information, see the flyer below.

Behind the Lines: Female Followers of the Continental Forces
2026-06-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom Online
Join us on June 10th at 7:30 PM via Zoom as we mark the semiquincentennial with a fresh perspective on the American Revolutionary War, one that centers the often-overlooked women who supported the Continental Army camp. Who were these women, and why did they follow the army?
Historian Samantha Allison’s presentation illuminates the vital role of female camp followers: the women who marched alongside military units, performing the essential labor that sustained the army’s daily operations. The presentation also explores how military authorities navigated the presence of female followers. Officers sought to balance the practical necessity of support services with the demands of discipline and logistics, revealing a complex relationship between these women and the army.
Drawing on military records and pension applications, Allison situated female camp followers within the broader structure of the Continental Army, showing how their contributions were woven into the very fabric of military administration during the Revolutionary War.
Free Registration: https://tinyurl.com/ythd6bpm
Presenter Bio:
Samantha Allison is a historian and historical consultant specializing in early American history, with a focus on military life, material culture, and the experiences of civilians and followers of the Continental forces. She is known for her engaging storytelling across a range of media. Currently, Allison serves as Civilian Programs Coordinator at Washington Crossing Historic Park.
Her screen credits include serving as historical advisor for the independent film The Loyalist (2019), on-camera historian for two episodes of the PBS series Treasures of New Jersey, and contributor to the new Valley Forge Visitor Center film produced for the National Park Service. Most recently, she contributed research and appeared on screen in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution (2025), focusing on the daily labor of camp followers.
Through her scholarship and her media work, Allison is dedicated to illuminating the lived experiences of ordinary people-especially women-whose essential labor shaped the course of American history.
About DRGP
The Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP) periodically sponsors lectures about different aspects of the Delaware River’s cultural, recreational, and natural heritage. An environmental nonprofit, DRGP supports the Delaware River Scenic Byway, the Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic River, the Delaware River Water Trail, and the Delaware River Heritage Trail.
To view previous Heritage Lectures, visit https://www.youtube.com/@delawarerivergp.
If you enjoy our Heritage Lectures, please donate https://delawarerivergreenwaypartnership.org/index.php/donate.
Thank you to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation of Natural Resources for financial support of the 2026 Heritage Lectures.

June 11: An Evening of Live Music and Fun featuring the Lawrence Community Band
2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, 2381 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence Township, NJ, United States
Join us for a fun evening of live music and food at Lawrence Healthcare Campus on Thursday, June 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Lawrence Community Band will be performing an outdoor concert open to the local community, featuring special guests Eddie and Mary Serrano. The event will take place at Lawrence’s Outpatient Rehab parking lot, located at 2381 Lawrenceville Road.
All proceeds from the event will go to the American Heart Association’s CycleNation Challenge. To RSVP for the event, contact Debbie at 609-489-2311.

Jo Dee Messina
2026-06-12 08:00 - 20:00 | Carteret Performing Arts and Event Center, 46 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Carteret, NJ, 07008, United States
Jo Dee Messina, a chart-topping country music artist, is known for her powerful vocals and extensive catalog of hits. The household name, Jo Dee has achieved nine No. 1 and sixteen Top 40 songs and has been honored by the ACM, CMA, AMA, Billboard, and GRAMMY Awards. Jo Dee’s successes made her the first female in country music history to celebrate three consecutive multi-week, chart-topping songs.
Leader of the charge in country music’s “90s resurgence,” Jo Dee’s digital streams and YouTube views are beyond the billions barrier and consistently climbing. Additionally, her social media accounts, which include numerous viral posts, are collectively followed by millions of fans. In addition to her studio accomplishments, Jo Dee’s passionate and high-energy performances have captivated audiences at every tour stop.
Jo Dee continuously sells out venues of all types, with a live show that entertains fans of all ages and gives them opportunities to create memories, as generations come together and sing the songs that continue to make up much of their lives’ soundtracks. Jo Dee is one of the most passionate, high-energy performers in the business.
Sharing her hit tunes; unreleased, emotionally driven songs; worship music; and personal testimony, she travels the country and receives rave reviews for her authenticity, commitment, and openness on stage.

Art & Song: A Concert at Trenton City Museum
2026-06-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, 1 Theater Lane, Trenton, NJ, 08618, United States
Trenton City Museum presents the concert Art & Song: A Musical Gallery Friday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. Versatile vocalists Tom Chiola and Pam Jorgensen, accompanied by the George Sinkler Trio, will delight audience members with selections from Broadway, Blues, Jazz, and more. Transformed into a stylish jazz café, the museum will also provide delicious food and beverages amid the art of the just-opened Ellarslie Open 43 exhibition. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the 6:30 event.
Admission to the concert is $45 general public; $40 for museum members. Admission includes food and beverages. Seating is limited. Advance reservations strongly recommended. Reserve at ellarslie.org/events or 609-989-1191.
ABOUT TRENTON CITY MUSEUM AT ELLARSLIE
Trenton City Museum is housed in Ellarslie Mansion, an 1848 Italianate Villa on the National Historic Register. Located in historic Cadwalader Park, it is accessible by car from Parkside Ave. and has ample, accessible parking alongside the museum. The museum showcases exhibitions of contemporary fine art, ongoing and changing history displays that explore Trenton’s rich industrial and cultural past and hosts numerous community events and family workshops year-round. It is open Thursdays through Saturdays, 12 to 4 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. There is no admission fee to view the museum’s art and history exhibitions, but donations are welcomed. The surrounding Cadwalader Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, famed for New York City’s Central Park. Learn more at ellarslie.org, 609-989-1191, or tms@ellarslie.org.

Hopewell Book and Bake Sale at Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale
2026-06-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Hopewell Public Library, 13 E Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United States
Come support our Little Red Library at the Hopewell Book and Bake Sale! This is a fundraiser to help with Library programming for our community.

Princeton Garden Tour 2026
2026-06-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Last year’s Princeton Garden Tour sold out! Join us for an inspiring celebration of horticulture, history, and community as stunning private gardens open to participants for one special day to support two pillars of local history and preservation— the Historical Society of Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden. This year’s tour features a new slate of historical and contemporary properties. Participants enjoy all the stops at their leisure with a self-guided tour. A limited number of tickets are available for a pre-event breakfast in the historic barn at Updike Farmstead.
Date/Time: Saturday, June 13, 11 am-4 pm
Location: To be provided after registration; includes stops at Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 and the Historical Society of Princeton, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Tickets: $55 Garden Tour admission, $100 Garden Contributor admission (includes breakfast at the Historical Society of Princeton from 10-11 am)
Register at https://princetonhistory.org/programs-events/pgt2026/
Founding Sponsor: David Schure and Grant Wagner of Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty

Washington Crossing West Windsor
2026-06-13 12:00 - 16:00 | West Windsor Community Park, Pavilion, West Windsor Community Park, Bernt Midland Blvd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550, West Windsor, NJ, 08540, United States
A reenactment of Washington crossing West Windsor during the night of January 2–3, 1777, on his march to the Battle of Princeton, showcasing the local township’s vital contributions to American independence during the Ten Crucial Days.
The reenactment features seventh-generation descendants of the historic Flock family as narrators. The family’s later homestead hosted the capture of British cavalrymen, an event that provided the crucial intelligence General Washington needed to pivot toward the Battle of Princeton. Furthermore, family members served as direct eyewitnesses to the historic West Windsor march. Today, these descendants speak for their fourth-generation granduncle, aunt, and cousin.

Annual Strawberry Social
2026-06-14 01:00 - 16:00 | NJ
The Schoolhouse has hosted its annual fundraiser for almost 100 years, inviting the entire community to gather for strawberry shortcake, ice cream, live music and fun for all ages. Admission is $10.00 for adults and children; children 5 and younger are free. 100% of the proceeds from the festival benefit the upkeep of the historic property, keeping it a living historic landmark in our neighborhood.
