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Birthday Breakfast for Hopewell Valley Seniors
2026-04-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Hopewell Valley Golf & Country Club, 114 Pennington Hopewell Road, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Hopewell Valley seniors are invited to a free birthday breakfast on Friday, April 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Hopewell Valley Golf Club.
The event celebrates residents with birthdays from January through June and offers an opportunity to connect with others in the community.
Advance registration is required by April 2. To RSVP, contact Hopewell Township Senior Services at 609-537-0236 or email seniorservices@hopewelltwp.org.
The event is open to Hopewell Valley seniors only. Spouses and guests are welcome for a $20 fee, payable at the door.
Attendees are asked not to arrive before 8:45 a.m.

Clever Corvids: Understanding the World's Smartest Birds
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 11 AM @ The Watershed Institute
31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ
~ For Adults and Families with Children ~
Registration Required.
We have always wondered what intelligent life from other planets would look like, but what about in our own backyard? What are some examples of non-human intelligence we come across every day? Are some animals smarter than others? Corvids – birds like ravens, crows, and jays – display some extraordinary markers of intelligence among birds, and even other animals! Come learn about these amazing birds, take a hike to look for them out on the Reserve, and just like the corvids, think your way through a multi-step problem as you build a fun contraption.
A Beyond The Page program in partnership between The Pennington Public Library and The Watershed Institute.
About Our Presenter: Elizabeth Hinckley is a staff educator at The Watershed Institute. She is passionate about teaching and nature, and loves helping others develop connections to the natural world. Whether on The Watershed Reserve in Pennington or at schools throughout the area, she can be found sharing the joy of science, nature, and conservation with students of all ages, particularly regarding issues around water conservation and ecology.

Clever Corvids: Understanding the World's Smartest Birds
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:30 | The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
For Adults and Families with Children
We have always wondered what intelligent life from other planets would look like, but what about in our own backyard? What are some examples of non-human intelligence we come across every day? Are some animals smarter than others? Corvids – birds like ravens, crows, and jays – display some extraordinary markers of intelligence among birds, and even other animals! Come learn about these amazing birds, take a hike to look for them out on the Reserve, and just like the corvids, think your way through a multi-step problem as you build a fun contraption.
A Beyond The Page program in partnership between The Pennington Public Library and The Watershed Institute.
About Our Presenter: Elizabeth Hinckley is a staff educator at The Watershed Institute. She is passionate about teaching and nature, and loves helping others develop connections to the natural world. Whether on The Watershed Reserve in Pennington or at schools throughout the area, she can be found sharing the joy of science, nature, and conservation with students of all ages, particularly regarding issues around water conservation and ecology.
This event is part of our 2026 Beyond the Page – an initiative designed to broaden our imaginations and understanding of our world,
our neighbors, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The featured book Exhalation contains nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories, where author Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity’s oldest questions, along with new quandaries only he could imagine. Please visit PenningtonLibrary.org/2026BeyondThePage for a full calendar of events and more information.

Dry Rose Release
2026-04-11 12:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ, 08551, United States
On April 11th and 12th from 12-5PM; join us for the release of the 2025 Dry Rose! Celebrate with Cone Appétit Food Truck on Saturday, and Jammin’ Crêpes Food Truck on Sunday. Live music by Grant Peterson & Greg Markle. Families welcome and no cover!

Grand Homes & Gardens: Middleton Place
2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Blending history, architecture, and horticulture, this year’s Grand Homes & Gardens speaker series, Freedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America’s Founding Homes and Gardens, showcases the estates of signers of the Declaration of Independence, telling the stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand spaces.
On April 16, Morven welcomes Brandon Stone (Director Research and Preservation) for an illustrated presentation on Middleton Place in Charleston, SC, the primary home of Declaration signer Arthur Middleton. More than 2,800 men, women, and children were enslaved by the Middleton family from 1738 to 1865. The estate was heavily impacted by the Civil War when Union troops razed most of the property. The plantation’s extensive and transformative gardens, established in the 1740s, were awarded the Garden Club of America’s highest honor, the Bulkley Medal, in 1941.
Doors open at 6 pm for light refreshments.

The 2026 Grand Homes & Gardens speaker series is sponsored by Bryn Mawr Trust. This program is sponsored by Corcoran Sawyer Smith.

In Conversation with Author Ted Chiang
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Online
Thursday, April 16, 2026 @ 7 PM via Zoom
Ted Chiang has become a definitive voice in speculative fiction, captivating readers with his award-winning collections Stories of Your Life and Others and Exhalation. He possesses a masterful ability to bridge the gap between rigorous scientific inquiry and the profound depths of human emotion. His work serves as a modern exploration of the “what if,” often using our evolving relationship with technology to challenge our understanding of free will, memory, and consciousness. These stories resonate because they grapple with the fundamental questions of what it means to be sentient in an evolving universe. In this keynote, Chiang will discuss various themes found in Exhalation: Stories, with a focus on the persistence of wonder and how shifting the lens of logic can fundamentally alter our perspective on the nature of existence.
Sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Regional School District and the Friends of the Pennington Library

2026 Beyond The Page Keynote Speaker: In Conversation with Ted Chiang
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Online
Thursday, April 16, 2026 @ 7 PM via Zoom
Ted Chiang has become a definitive voice in speculative fiction, captivating readers with his award-winning collections Stories of Your Life and Others and Exhalation. He possesses a masterful ability to bridge the gap between rigorous scientific inquiry and the profound depths of human emotion. His work serves as a modern exploration of the “what if,” often using our evolving relationship with technology to challenge our understanding of free will, memory, and consciousness. These stories resonate because they grapple with the fundamental questions of what it means to be sentient in an evolving universe. In this keynote, Chiang will discuss various themes found in Exhalation: Stories, with a focus on the persistence of wonder and how shifting the lens of logic can fundamentally alter our perspective on the nature of existence.
Sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Regional School District and the Friends of the Pennington Library
This event is part of our 2026 Beyond the Page – an initiative designed to broaden our imaginations and understanding of our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The featured book Exhalation contains nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories, where author Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity’s oldest questions, along with new quandaries only he could imagine. Please visit PenningtonLibrary.org/2026BeyondThePage for a full calendar of events and more information.

Hopewell Valley 5K and Fun Run
2026-04-18 08:30 - 10:30 | Hopewell Valley Central High School, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Hopewell , NJ, United States
The HVCHS PTO hosts its fourth annual Hopewell Valley 5K and 1-mile Fun Run, with registration beginning at 8 am, followed by the Fun Run at 8:45 am and the 5K at 9:30 am. The event supports the Classes of 2027 and 2028 and is open to runners and walkers of all ages. Awards will be given to top finishers, and commemorative race shirts are available while supplies last.
Register at www.hopewellvalley5k.com.

Unearthing a Story: James Garfield
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
Though his presidency was cut short by an assassin’s bullet, James A. Garfield left behind a remarkable collection of correspondence. Join us to help digitize these fascinating historical documents. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop; a limited number are available on site. Unearthing a Story, One Page at a Time is a collaborative transcription series where volunteers convert historical documents into searchable digital text, supporting researchers, genealogists, and the preservation of history for future generations. Registration is requested.
Saturday, April 18, 10:00 – 11:30 am at Hopewell Branch , 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ 08534

Worlds from Thin Air: An Intro to Speculative Improv
2026-04-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Pennington Public Library, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
Sunday, April 19, 2026 @ 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Creating stories can be challenging, and it might seem even more challenging to go beyond the page when you are writing in real time on the stage. How do people do this in improvised theater?

Drawing inspiration from the ‘What If?’ nature of speculative fiction (like Ted Chiang’s Exhalation), we’ll explore how simple questions can build extraordinary worlds. Come learn how to take a single idea and, through collaboration, see where the logic of that world takes you. In this workshop, come to learn and build on basics of improv theater with a focus on the collaborative, creative experience. All are welcome!
About the Presenter: Child’s Play Improv is a troupe whose home is at Princeton University. The student-run troupe provides a place where people can learn to enjoy and improve their skills at improv, and make this craft more accessible to others. We host workshops a few times each winter and fall at many venues, and host university shows four times a year. To keep up with us and our workshops, you can find us on Instagram @childsplayimprovofficial.
This event is part of our 2026 Beyond the Page – an initiative designed to broaden our imaginations and understanding of our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The featured book Exhalation contains nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories, where author Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity’s oldest questions, along with new quandaries only he could imagine. Please visit PenningtonLibrary.org/2026BeyondThePage for a full calendar of events and more information.

Across the Year at Titusville School: Images From the Helen Case Collection, 1952-1972
2026-04-20 - 2026-05-29 | Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
April 20 through May 29, Hopewell Valley Historical Society will present an exhibit, “Across the Year at Titusville School: Images From the Helen Case Collection, 1952-1972,” at the Hopewell Branch of Mercer County Library. Photos are from a lost collection of color slides, largely from the 1950s, that document children’s activities at Titusville Elementary School. Visit https://www.hopewellvalleyhistory.org for more information, and mcl.org for library hours.

The Gambler, the Writer, and Zelda: The History Behind The Girl in the Green Dress
2026-04-20 18:30 - 19:30 | NJ
Join author Mariah Fredericks on Monday, April 20, 6:30 pm as she discusses her new mystery, inspired by the unsolved 1920 murder of Joseph Elwell. Through images and historical insight, Fredericks explores how she wove together the real-life stories of Elwell, Morris Markey, and Zelda Fitzgerald in her novel The Girl in the Green Dress — praised by The New York Times as “dazzling … a lively return to Jazz Age Manhattan.” Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

TrashedArt Contest Reception
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Mercer County Library – Lawrence Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States
The Mercer County Library System is hosting the 17th Annual TrashedArt Contest Reception on Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30 pm. The contest celebrates Earth Day by encouraging patrons to turn ordinary trash into extraordinary art. Entries will be judged by MCLS staff and local professional artists. Library patrons will also have a chance to vote for People’s Choice award winners prior to the reception. Grand prize winners will be awarded for first, second and third places. The reception is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Advanced registration is appreciated for all events. Please register online on LibCal at https://mcl.org/. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ. For more information about the library’s programs, call 609-883-8292, e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org or visit www.mcl.org.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. For more information about the Friends of the Lawrence Library, please stop by the Lawrence Reference Desk. The Friends of the Lawrence Library help support programs such as book sales, book clubs, contests, crafts, events (such as this one), guest speakers, parties and workshops for adults, as well as character greetings, crafts, entertainers, events, parties and more for youth at the Library. Join the Friends of the Lawrence Library today!

Spring Rummage Sale at St. Matthew's Pennington
2026-04-24 13:00 - 2026-04-25 12:00 | St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 300 S. Main St, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
Join us for a community Rummage Sale at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church featuring a wide variety of treasures! April 24 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and April 25 from 9 a.m. to Noon at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 300 S. Main St., Pennington. Clothing (women’s, men’s children’s, and baby’s), shoes, jewelry, housewares, collectibles & linens, children’s games and toys, electronics, tools, yard & sports equipment and more! There’s something for everyone. Come browse and shop for great finds and bargains! Free street parking & no entry fee. More information about the spring rummage sale, including donation guidelines and event details, is available at stmatthewspennington.org/rummage-sales.
Cash/check/credit card accepted.

How to Create a Pollinator Garden for Beginners
2026-04-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
Join the Hopewell Valley Community Wildlife Habitat Program on Saturday, April 25, 10:30 am at Hopewell Branch for a fun and informative session on starting your own pollinator garden. Learn all about the importance of pollinators and how you can attract them to your garden. Expert speakers will guide you through the process step by step. You will learn how to start a garden of any size (even if you are new to gardening), why now is the time to start your garden and how to create a low maintenance garden that you’ll love. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment while beautifying your outdoor space. Registration is requested.

Introduction to the Art of Arabic Calligraphy
2026-04-28 18:30 - 19:30 | NJ
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month on Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 pm with calligrapher Elinor A. Holland. Explore the history, meaning, and traditional practices of Arabic script calligraphy, including the Arabic alphabet, global lettering styles, and classic tools. The program concludes with a live calligraphy demonstration showcasing this ancient and beautiful art form. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | NJ
Join the Mercer County Library System for a celebration of National Poetry Month. Mercer County Library System continues this popular program on Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 pm for its fourth year, featuring local poets reading their own work or a favorite published poem. All are invited to attend an enjoyable evening of poetry! Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Vineyard Pig Roast
2026-05-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ, 08551, United States
Friday, May 1st, 6:30pm
Join us for our kickoff to the warm season! Enjoy a delectable roast pig with accompaniments and sides from Brick Farm Tavern in Hopewell; listen to live bluegrass by Free Soil; an open wine bar with select Unionville wines; barrel tastes of our 2025 Pinot Noirs.
$85 per person, plus tax. $75 for STAMPED and Unionville Fine Vine Social Club members – discount code to be sent via email. Event will be held rain or shine, under the tent on the patio.
Tickets cannot be refunded within two weeks out from the event. Tickets and information can be found at: https://unionvillevineyards.com/collections/event-tickets/products/2026-vineyard-pig-roast

30th Anniversary Latin Creations
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Mill Ballet, 46 N Sugan Rd, New Hope, PA, 18938, United States
Roxey Ballet presents Latin Creations, an extraordinary evening of dance celebrating Latino-Hispanic and Afro-Caribbean culture through the voices of BIPOC choreographers. As part of Roxey Ballet’s 30th Anniversary Season, this dynamic program features three compelling works, including the world premiere of Jibaro, choreographed by Artistic Director Mark Roxey.
The evening also includes Frida Kahlo, inspired by the life of the iconic Mexican artist, and Mary Luz, based on the writings of Argentine poet Alfonsina Storni. With choreography by Mark Roxey and Giovanni Ravelo, the performance offers a powerful blend of storytelling, culture, and movement that highlights identity, heritage, and lived experience.
Latin Creations takes place on Friday, May 1st at 7:00 PM at 46 N Sugan Rd, New Hope, PA. Tickets are $25 ($15 for children 18 and under), with an optional $5 donation in celebration of Roxey Ballet’s 30th Anniversary Season.

American Repertory Ballet presents AMERICANA
2026-05-01 19:00 - 2026-05-03 16:00 | New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Cue the fireworks! American Repertory Ballet’s 2025/26 season finale at NBPAC will shine bright with AMERICANA — a vibrant mixed-repertoire performance that celebrates the spirit of our country in honor of its 250th anniversary. This dynamic program features two iconic works by George Balanchine – Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux and an excerpt from Stars and Stripes, with music by John Philip Sousa. Plus two World Premieres by ARB Company Dancer Michelle Quiner and ARB’s acclaimed Artist in Residence Ethan Stiefel which will have audiences jumping to their feet with patriotic pride.

Lawrence Hopewell Trail Complete the Loop 5k
2026-05-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Rosedale Park, 422 Federal City Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
Join the Lawrence Hopewell Trail for the first annual Complete the Loop 5k & Fun Run – a community event welcoming runners, walkers, and families while supporting the LHT’s mission to complete the 20-mile loop.

Hopewell Township Cultural Festival
2026-05-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Woolsey Park, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United States
Hopewell Township and Culture Connections invites you to our Third Annual Cultural Festival! There will be food, vendors, performances, fun and more! Bring your chairs or blankets to sit on.
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ 08560
Want to get involved? https://www.hopewelltwp.org/DocumentCenter/View/17257/Ways-to-Get-Involved—Cultural-Festival?bidId=

Voices Chorale: An American Tapestry - Voices of Many
2026-05-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Trinity Church, Princeton, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, United States, 08540, United States
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, our annual spring concert weaves together music from many corners of the American choral landscape. Works by iconic composers such as Randall Thompson, Aaron Copland, and Morten Lauridsen appear alongside African American spirituals, selections from the American Songbook, and music by contemporary women composers.
The featured work on the program is “The Hope of Loving” by contemporary composer Jake Runestad, a moving composition expressing compassion and the bond of our shared humanity.
Together, these pieces reflect themes of community, perseverance, faith, and hope that form the tapestry of the American experience.
At a time when dialogue about the country’s past and future continues to evolve, this program offers a moment to reflect on shared values and the enduring power of music to bring people together.

Hopewell Valley 9/11 Memorial Committee 15th Annual Golf Outing
2026-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Hopewell Valley Golf & Cou, 114 Pennington - Hopewell Rd, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Join members of the community in the 14th annual golf outing. Participants can sign up for the golf outing (golf, BBQ lunch, and dinner, sponsor a golf hole, or attend dinner only. For more check out:https://mercerme.com/hopewell-valley-9-11-memorial-committee-to-hold-15th-annual-golf-outing-on-may-4/

Kids to Park Day
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Woolsey Park, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United States
Hopewell Township Recreation will be joining other towns across the country to celebrate the national day of play. Join for a fun free afternooon in Woolsey Park on Sunday, May 17 from 1pm to 3pm — games, crafts, and more.

Hopewell Valley Veterans Association Memorial Day Event
2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 | 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

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.

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

4th of July Carshow, Community Concert, and Fireworks
2026-06-27 17:30 - 23:00 | Woolsey Park, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United States
Enjoy Hopewell Valley’s Independence Day Celebration. The event will kick off at 5:30pm with a classic car show. A community concert will follow at 7:30pm and fireworks will begin around 9:15pm to conclude the event. Food vendors will be on site. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy this family-friendly community event. Rain date will be Sunday, June 28.

Titusville 4th of July Parade
2026-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Titusville, Titusville, NJ, United States
The Titusville 4th of July Committee will once again host the annual 4th of July Parade. You can find updates here: https://www.ttv4th.org/
