Join the Hopewell Public Library for Children's Storytime at Hopewell Train Station every Monday at 10:30am. Children's Storytime is designed for children ages five and under who are accompanied by an adult. The program includes several read-aloud stories, finger plays and a book-related activity. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Hopewell Public Library […]
Biscayne National Park, located in southern Florida, spans over 173,000 acres. What makes this park amazingly unique? It is comprised of 95% water, making it a watery wonderland. Hosted by Mercer County Library System, on Tuesday, June 28, 2pm, take the opportunity to virtually travel to Biscayne National Park and learn about its four ecosystems: […]
750 miles. Icy water. No motors. No support. Physical endurance, saltwater know-how, and bulldog tenacity are needed to navigate the 750 cold water miles from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska. Described as “the Iditarod on a boat with a chance of drowning or being eaten by a Grizzly bear,” this epic endurance race attracts the intrepid […]
On July 2 at 10am, join Howell Living History Farm for an Ice Cream Party! Farmer Jim and his crew will use a "hit and miss" engine to churn gallons of ice cream in the shade of a maple tree...while live music by the Jugtown Mountain String Band, kids’ games, and farmhouse tours add to […]
A concert by the Southern Rock Fest will be held at the L.E.A.D. Fest State Fair, an event hosted by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.), on July 2 at Mercer County Park in West Windsor Township, New Jersey. Tickets include admission to the fair, which will have food, rides and entertainment from June […]
Join the Pennington Fourth of July Races, for ages 3-12, 9:15 a.m. July 4, The Pennington School, 112 W. Delaware Ave. For more information see penningtonboro.org or contact the Borough at 609-737-0276.
Join the Morven Museum for a celebration of our American heritage where we will be swinging back to the 1960's in celebration of our current "Ma Bell" exhibition. There will be family activities, live music and dancing, food trucks, and more!
Zoom for now, link can be found in the Agenda Center. When allowed, meetings will be held at the Municipal Building. Hopewell Township Municipal Building 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road Titusville, NJ 08560
Join us the Mercer County Library System for an opportunity to share original creative writing of all kinds in a supportive, group environment. Facilitated by Chip McAuley, poet and librarian, this ongoing workshop is for everyone who enjoys working with words. We will share work, discuss writing techniques, give supportive feedback, read aloud and more […]
Join the Hopewell Public Library for an Afternoon "On the Boardwalk Summer Reading Activity at Hopewell Train Station on Wednesday, July 6th from 4pm to 5pm. Enjoy ice pops, temporary tattoos, juggling, and games! Be sure to BYOST (Bring Your Own Sand Toys) to explore the sandbox seashell dig. Please wear clothes you can get wet […]
Join the Hopewell Public Library for "Researching Local History: Exploring Seminary Ave" Wednesday Night Out Series at Hopewell Theater on Wednesday, July 6 at 7pm. How can we find out about our local history – people and families, places and businesses? In this presentation, Doug Dixon of the Hopewell Valley History Project will follow up […]
Join Mercer County Park Commission as it puts on the 2022 Summer Concert Series. On July 8 at 6pm, check out R&B Night with an Earth Wind & Fire Tribute Guests welcomed to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and pack coolers with sealed bottles of water. No glass bottles. Dates, times, and locations are subject to […]
Learn about the finer points of shaping metal, on July 9 at 5pm, when blacksmith Daniel Lapidow fires up the forge and heats wrought iron for bending, hammering, and sharpening. Help out by turning the crank of the forge blower until the iron glows orange, while he makes harness hooks, gate hinges, and other hardware […]
The Lawrence Hopewell Trail is pleased to offer its 7th annual Full Moon Ride on Saturday, July 9, at Mercer Meadows. Adults and children of all ages are welcome at the activities prior to the bike ride, which includes classical musicians, a country singer, and techno DJ entertainment. The festivities begin at 8 p.m. Before the […]
Join the Lawrence Hopewell Trail and Mercer County Parks for a spectacular opportunity to bike the trail by the light of the moon. Join us on Saturday, July 9, from 8:00 to 10:00pm at Rosedale Park in Hopewell, New Jersey. COVID-19 and weather forced us to cancel the ride the last two years — but we're […]
Join Children's Storytime at Hopewell Borough Park's gazebo every Monday at 10:30am hosted by the the Hopewell Public Library. The program includes several read-aloud stories, finger plays and a book-related activity. This program is intended for children ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program. Registration is not required. […]
Relax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by an MCLS staff member, Leena, who is a 13-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program. Mondays, July 11, 18 & 25, 4:00 pm
Join the "Hopewell Public Library (HPL) Book Club" over Zoom on Monday, July 11 at 7pm. The HPL Book Club chooses one book to read per month from both contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction of all types. Led by volunteers, the Book Club suggests, discusses, and votes to decide on books for the upcoming […]
The short story -- short in length, but full of content! Join the Hopewell Branch discussion group, which focuses on the short story. This month, read and discuss Eudora Welty's short stories, "Moon Lake," "A Worn Path," and "Why I Live at the P.O." Copies available at the Hopewell Branch Reference Desk. The Short of […]
Join the Hopewell Public Library for "Mad Science Sea Life Workshop" Summer Reading Activity at Hopewell Train Station on Wednesday, July 13 from 4pm to 5pm. Don't forget the scuba gear! Participants will learn how sand is made; meet some creatures that live in the ocean; examine different shells, a starfish, and a sponge; discuss […]
The Arctic seems very far away, but the momentous changes occurring there affect us all. Global warming, sea-level rise, tropical storms, and extreme weather events are all connected to the rapidly melting and warming Arctic. Join Dr. Jennifer Francis of Woodwell Climate Research Center as she discusses recent research in this topic. Hosted by Mercer […]
Join the Hopewell Branch Library on Thursday, July 14, 7pm for Sports Book Club – Playing for Pizza by John Grisham.
Join Mercer County Parks Commission on July 15 at 6pm for the Summer Concert Series - Dance Night with Epic Soul. Epic Soul features some of the top musicians in the Northeast who perform over 100 dates a year together. This dedicated group, featuring members of the Chops Horns, offers a truly unique dance party […]
Howell Farm’s “Share the Harvest” program is a behind-the-scenes tour of the farm’s 2021 gardens, crop fields, and barnyard where fresh vegetables, eggs, and grain products are produced for donation to local food banks during the pandemic. Visitors are given a trivia gameboard and crossword puzzle, with answers posted on signs throughout the farm. Farmers […]
Join Mercer County Park Commission as it puts on the 2022 Summer Concert Series. On July 17 at 2pm check out Latin Night: Kombo Latino Guests welcomed to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and pack coolers with sealed bottles of water. No glass bottles. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. $5 parking fee will apply […]
Join Children's Storytime at Hopewell Borough Park's gazebo every Monday at 10:30am hosted by the the Hopewell Public Library. The program includes several read-aloud stories, finger plays and a book-related activity. This program is intended for children ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program. Registration is not required. […]
Relax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by an MCLS staff member, Leena, who is a 13-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program. Mondays, July 11, 18 & 25, 4:00 pm
Zoom for now, link can be found in the Agenda Center. When allowed, meetings will be held at the Municipal Building. Hopewell Township Municipal Building 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road Titusville, NJ 08560
Join us the Mercer County Library System for an opportunity to share original creative writing of all kinds in a supportive, group environment. Facilitated by Chip McAuley, poet and librarian, this ongoing workshop is for everyone who enjoys working with words. We will share work, discuss writing techniques, give supportive feedback, read aloud and more […]
Join the Hopewell Branch to decorate a fan on Wednesday, July 20, 10am. Express yourself while keeping cool! All materials will be provided. Registration is required.
Join the Hopewell Public Library for "Workshop at Art Sparks" Summer Reading Activity at Art Sparks Studio on Thursday, July 21 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Children will create a mixed media project inspired by the summer reading theme, "Oceans of Possibilities." This program is intended for children ages 5 to 10. Children must be accompanied […]
Learn about the Coral Reefs from the Aquarium Divers for Coral Society, which works with other foundations to save the ocean. Michael Anderson, ADFC's Founder and certified coral restoration diver, will share an overview of coral and coral reefs, the vital role they play in protecting the coastal areas and the ocean's ecosystem, as well […]
Enjoy an evening amidst the grounds of Morven's historic gardens while enjoying American Roots Music from the 1920s through 1940s.
Enjoy the best local music, food, beverages, activities, and crafts. Celebrating its 17th year, the five and 1/2-hour festival will host history, critters, wildlife and outdoor activities with a beautiful view (especially at sunset) of farming fields on the Sourland Mountain. VIP Experience will be available from The Ryland Inn, Whitehouse Station. Discounted advance-sale tickets […]
Bring your boots and work gloves, because between 5:00 and 8:00 you’ll be learning just what it takes to keep farm animals...by picking up a pitchfork and doing evening chores! Help farmers feed and water the animals, bring in the sheep from the pasture, collect eggs in the henhouse, grind corn in the barn, scrub […]
Join Children's Storytime at Hopewell Borough Park's gazebo every Monday at 10:30am hosted by the the Hopewell Public Library. The program includes several read-aloud stories, finger plays and a book-related activity. This program is intended for children ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program. Registration is not required. […]
Relax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by an MCLS staff member, Leena, who is a 13-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program. Mondays, July 11, 18 & 25, 4:00 pm
Create a salt/sugar scrub to help keep your skin healthy, glowing and hydrated on Wednesday, July 27, 2pm at the Hopewell Branch Library! There are “Oceans of Possibilities” with this scrub reminiscent of the beach and summertime! Registration is required.
Join the Hopewell Public Library for "Sea Life Storytime" Summer Reading Activity at Hopewell Train Station on Wednesday, July 27 from 4pm to 5pm. Join us for a special Sea Life Storytime featuring fishy tales and adventures on the high seas followed by a fun craft. This program is open to children of all ages. […]
Didn't get your fill of sharks during Shark Week? Few do! Are sharks really ferocious eating machines they seem to be in movies? Learn the truth about these special fish. The truth is often more fascinating than fiction. Presented by the Center of Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium. Hosted by Mercer County Library System. Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to […]
Join Mercer County Parks Commission on July 29 at 6pm for the Summer Concert Series featuring The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band, Frontiers. Frontiers covers all the greatest hits of Journey, taking you back to the late 70’s during Journey’s magical inception with Gregg Rolie and Neal Schon, and to the 80’s with Steve Perry and […]
Singer-songwriter and bluesman Jonah Tolchin returns to Hopewell Theater this summer with an album release concert. “I wanted to let go and cut loose with this album,” says Tolchin. “I wanted to explore new terrain without any kind of rules or restrictions.” It’s that joyous sense of freedom and endless possibility that defines Lava Lamp, Tolchin’s […]
The Mercer County 4-H fair includes animal shows and exhibits, homemade ice cream, hay rides, pony rides, music, magic shows, and farm tours. Check out displays by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County, Mercer County Wildlife Center Friends, Mid-State Beekeepers Association, and many more! Free admission and parking for all; please bring a non-perishable […]
The Mercer County 4-H fair includes animal shows and exhibits, homemade ice cream, hay rides, pony rides, music, magic shows, and farm tours. Check out displays by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County, Mercer County Wildlife Center Friends, Mid-State Beekeepers Association, and many more! Free admission and parking for all; please bring a non-perishable […]
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