Events
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Wednesday July 29
Music
Open Band Jam, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. Weekly open live band jam on the waterfront with house band, drums, amps and full backline available. Musician sign-up starts at 7 p.m.; music starts at 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Dancing
Wednesday Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Building, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, princetoncountrydancers.org. Weekly contra dance with live music and an introductory workshop at 7 p.m. Beginners are welcome, no partner is needed. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Film
Afternoon Movie & LEGO Playtime, Pennington Public Library, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, penningtonlibrary.org. Screening of the animated short “LEGO Jurassic World: The Indominus Escape,” followed by playtime with the library’s LEGO collection. Registration required. 2 p.m.
Wednesday Film Festival: Cliffhanger, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, events.mcl.org. Screening of the 1993 action film starring Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow and Janine Turner. Rated R; 118 minutes. 2 p.m.
Four Rational People, The County Theater, 20 East State Street, Doylestown, countytheater.org. Screening at the nonprofit movie theater. 3:45 p.m.
Princeton Student Film Festival, Princeton Public Library, Community Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. The 23rd annual Princeton Student Film Festival features short works by high school and college students from the Princeton area, the United States and abroad. Genres include animation, dramatic features and documentaries. Many filmmakers are expected to attend and take questions after the screening. Intended for teen and adult viewers. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Three Stooges Film Festival, Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton, princetongardentheatre.org. Three Stooges historian and author Jim Pauley hosts the Garden’s Three Stooges Film Festival, focused on Hollywood filming locations used in selected Columbia Pictures shorts featuring Moe, Larry and Curly. 7 p.m.
Dog Day Afternoon, The County Theater, 20 East State Street, Doylestown, countytheater.org. Hollywood Summer Nights screening of Sidney Lumet’s 1975 crime drama starring Al Pacino. 7:15 p.m.
Art
Hunterdon County Rug Artisans Guild Regional Camp and Beginner’s Workshop, J.P. Case Middle School, 301 Case Boulevard, Flemington, hcrag.org. Annual rug school and beginner workshop. Registration required. 9 a.m.
Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, morven.org. Exhibition examines the lives, ideals and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton and John Witherspoon. 10 a.m.
The Pearl S. Buck House Presents: Pieced Together: American Quilts Across Generations, Pearl S. Buck House, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, pearlsbuck.org. Summer exhibition explores American quilting traditions from the Civil War era to the present. 11 a.m.
Mercer County Artists Exhibition, The Gallery at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, mccc.edu. Annual juried exhibition of work by Mercer County artists. Free. Runs through July 31. noon to 6 p.m.
River Stitch Guild, Free Library of New Hope & Solebury, 93 West Ferry Street, New Hope, freepubliclibrary.org. Textile art collective for beginners and experienced stitchers. Bring a hand-sewing or mending project. noon
NJ State Museum Free Summer Drop-In Programs, New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, statemuseum.nj.gov. Free hands-on craft activities in the Imagination Studio. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
DIY Delight, Mercer County Library: Hollowbrook Branch, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing, events.mcl.org. Creative project using a variety of art supplies, colors and techniques. For ages 11 and up. Registration required. 4 p.m.
Planetarium Schedule Weekdays, New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, statemuseum.nj.gov. Planetarium programs at the New Jersey State Museum. Check website for time
Food & Dining
Chai Pani Time, Nimbu Indian Street Food, 3524 Brunswick Pike, Princeton, nimbunj.com. Traditional midday break with hot tea and snacks; house beverage and small bite special. 3 p.m.
Wellness
Gentle “Wild” Yoga, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope, bhwp.org. Priscilla Hayes, a preserve volunteer naturalist and certified yoga teacher, leads gentle yoga with breath exercises, poses and meditation. Bring a mat, blanket and props. 8 a.m.
Kids Yoga, Free Library of New Hope & Solebury, 93 West Ferry Street, New Hope, freepubliclibrary.org. Children learn simple yoga poses, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques with Ms. Courtney. Registration appreciated. 10:30 a.m.
Evening Yoga in the Gardens with Gratitude Yoga, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, morven.org. Donation-based, all-levels Vinyasa class outdoors in Morven’s gardens. Bring a yoga mat, towel and water bottle. 6:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Storytime, Mercer County Library: Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, events.mcl.org. Stories, songs and a craft for ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver. No registration required. 10 a.m.
Wiggle, Giggle, READ, Mercer County Library: Hightstown Memorial Branch, 114 Franklin Street, Hightstown, events.mcl.org. Children ages 0 to 3 enjoy movement, music, a shared story and a craft kit to take home. 10 a.m.
Library Playgroup, Mercer County Library: Hightstown Memorial Branch, 114 Franklin Street, Hightstown, events.mcl.org. Children ages 0 to 3 play with age-appropriate toys, puzzles and books and socialize with other children and caregivers. 10:30 a.m.
Art with Anita: Dinosaur Escape, Free Library of New Hope & Solebury, 93 West Ferry Street, New Hope, freepubliclibrary.org. Participants use paper to create a 3D dinosaur escaping from a rocky surface. Registration strongly preferred. 11 a.m.
Babytime, Mercer County Library: Robbinsville Branch, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, events.mcl.org. Children ages 6 to 24 months, accompanied by an adult, enjoy songs and rhymes. 11 a.m.
Cooks + Books: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, “ Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. A reading from “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” followed by a cooking class featuring recipes related to the book. For children in kindergarten through second grade. Registration required. 3 p.m.
Craft Station: Dino Sunset Silhouette, Mercer County Library: Ewing Branch, 61 Scotch Road, Ewing, events.mcl.org. Drop-in craft program for children. 3 p.m.
Explorer Bites: Summer Snacks, Trenton Free Public Library, Community Room B, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, trentonlib.org. Children learn to create fun, easy summer snacks. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Nerd Studio, Free Library of New Hope & Solebury, 93 West Ferry Street, New Hope, freepubliclibrary.org. Open-ended advanced crafting studio for ages 13 and up with craft tools and supplies. 3 p.m.
Kids Paint Like the Masters: Piet Mondrian, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, events.mcl.org. Children learn about Piet Mondrian and create a project inspired by his work. Ages 5 to 11. Registration required. 6 p.m.
Dinosaur Tea Party, Mercer County Library: Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, events.mcl.org. Dinosaur-themed tea party for children. Registration required. 6:30 p.m.
Fossil Finders, Mercer County Library: Hickory Corner Branch, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, events.mcl.org. Children explore fossils in a hands-on program. 7 p.m.
For Teens
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Campaign, Session 4, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, events.mcl.org. Finale of a weekslong adventure for young tabletop role-playing game fans. Ages 11 to 18. Registration required. 1 p.m.
Tweens & Teens Make: Clay Pendants and Keychains, Mercer County Library: Twin Rivers Branch, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor, events.mcl.org. Craft program for ages 12 to 17. Registration required. 2 p.m.
Tween/Teen Paint a Canvas, Mercer County Library: Robbinsville Branch, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, events.mcl.org. Tweens and teens paint a canvas. 7 p.m.
For Families
Mercer Wizarding Academy, Mercer Museum, 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown, mercermuseum.org. Weeklong half-day summer camp for ages 7 to 12 combines history, science, literature and magic with classes in potions, care of magical creatures, herbology, Quidditch and more. 9 a.m. to noon
The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution, Mercer Museum, 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown, mercermuseum.org. Exhibition explores the Doan Gang’s criminal exploits and the divided loyalties of Bucks County residents during the American Revolution. 10 a.m.
Literati
Write Together: Collaborative Book, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, events.mcl.org. Collaborative writing program. 6:30 p.m.
Lectures
Career Prep & Job Seeking Skills, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, events.mcl.org. Learn best practices for job searching and creating resumes and cover letters. Registration required. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Researching New Jersey Revolutionary and Civil War Records, New Jersey State Library, 185 West State Street, Trenton, njstatelib.org. Webinar on finding and using New Jersey Revolutionary War and Civil War records. 6:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Wednesday Wonder Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, mercercountyparks.org. Easy guided walk on the trails of Roebling Park. 10 a.m.
Glow Hike & Moth Night, Historic Aldie Mansion, 85 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown, heritageconservancy.org. Evening hike and moth-observation program at Aldie Mansion. 8 p.m.
Shopping News
Suns Out Selfies On at MarketFair, MarketFair, 3535 Route 1, Princeton, marketfairshoppes.com. Visitors can take a selfie at the center’s #SUNKISSED photo wall and post on Instagram for a chance to win a $150 retailer gift card. 10 a.m.
MarketFair Summer Soirée, MarketFair, 3535 Route 1, Princeton, marketfairshoppes.com. Summer evening event at MarketFair. 5:30 p.m.
Faith
Learning & Lattes Summer Series with Rabbi Monson, Congregation Beth El of Bucks County, 375 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, bethelyardley.org. Rabbi Ami Monson leads an interactive Jewish learning experience with snacks and coffee bar. 10 a.m.
Auditions
Auditions for Halloween Playfest, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, events.mcl.org. Auditions for a Halloween-themed playfest. 6 p.m.
Socials
Stitch Club, Mercer County Library: Twin Rivers Branch, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor, events.mcl.org. Bring a current stitching project and work with other crafters. 2:30 p.m.
Thursday July 30
Music
Concerts in the Park: Dragonfly, Thompson Park, Gazebo by the Lake, Monroe Township, monroetownshiparts.com. Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission presents a free concert featuring Dragonfly. 6 p.m.
The Merzey Beat, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. Beatles tribute band performs on the waterfront. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights, State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, stnj.org. Herb Alpert performs Tijuana Brass favorites including “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “A Taste of Honey,” “Tijuana Taxi,” “This Guy’s in Love With You,” “What Now My Love,” “Casino Royale,” “Ladyfingers” and “Rise.”. 7:30 p.m.
Film
Dog Day Afternoon, Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton, princetongardentheatre.org. The Garden’s Reel Rebels series screens Sidney Lumet’s 1975 crime drama starring Al Pacino. 7 p.m.
On Stage
True West, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, Princeton, princetonsummertheater.org. Princeton Summer Theater continues Sam Shepard’s “True West.”. 7:30 p.m.
Urinetown, Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179, Lambertville, musicmountaintheatre.org. Musical satire continues at Music Mountain Theatre. Check website for time
Art
Mercer County Artists Exhibition, The Gallery at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, mccc.edu. Annual juried exhibition of work by Mercer County artists. Free. Runs through July 31. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Crafternoons!, Free Library of New Hope & Solebury, 93 West Ferry Street, New Hope, freepubliclibrary.org. Weekly summer reading craft program. July 30 project is shadow boxes. 1 p.m.
Learn About Nutrition with the West Windsor Health Department, Mercer County Library: Robbinsville Branch, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, events.mcl.org. West Windsor Health Department presents a nutrition program. 3 p.m.
Wellness
Mayors Wellness Campaign Wellness Walk, Sayen House & Gardens, 155 Hughes Drive, Hamilton, hamiltonnj.com. Community wellness walk at Sayen House & Gardens. 9 a.m.
Kids Stuff
Baby Time, Mercer County Library: Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, events.mcl.org. Storytime with age-appropriate books and songs for children ages 0 to 3 with a caregiver. 10 a.m.
Paint N Sip Jr., Mercer County Library: Hightstown Memorial Branch, 114 Franklin Street, Hightstown, events.mcl.org. Children ages 2 to 5 explore painting techniques and materials while enjoying a juice box. Registration required. 10 a.m.
Thursday Tile Talk, Mercer County Library: Robbinsville Branch, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, events.mcl.org. Tile-based game or activity program. 10 a.m.
Quiet Baby Time, Mercer County Library: Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, events.mcl.org. Baby program designed for a quieter setting. 11 a.m.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Party with Gina the Balloon Girl, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, events.mcl.org. Party program with balloon artist Gina. 11:30 a.m.
Crafternoon: Shark Craft, Mercer County Library: Hickory Corner Branch, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, events.mcl.org. Weekly creative craft program for children ages 5 to 10. 3 p.m.
Drop-in Craft, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, events.mcl.org. Stop in and make a craft. For all ages. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Author Visit with Timothy Young, Robbinsville Branch, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, events.mcl.org. Author and illustrator Timothy Young reads from his books and teaches an interactive drawing lesson. For children ages 5 and up with an adult. Registration required. 7 p.m.
For Teens
DIY “Needoh” Squishy, Mercer County Library: Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, events.mcl.org. Teens make and customize a NeeDoh-style stress ball. Registration required. 2:30 p.m.
Literati
Writers on Writing Panel Discussion, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, labyrinthbooks.com. Authors Amy Jo Burns and Anica Mrose Rissi host a conversation about process and craft, with guest authors and audience Q&A. 6 p.m.
Business Meetings
Trenton Economic Development Series: Game Changers, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. Sports and entertainment-focused economic development program. 7:30 a.m.
Schools
Rutgers at Mercer Application Workshop, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, mccc.edu. Workshop for students interested in Rutgers programs offered at Mercer County Community College. 1 p.m.
Socials
Cribbage & Coffee, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, events.mcl.org. Boards, pegs and cards provided. Bring your own coffee or beverage. No registration required. 10 a.m.
Ladies’ Night, Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn, 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, lambertvillestation.com. Discounted cocktails and food specials. 4 p.m.
Friday July 31
Music
Sunset Sips & Sounds, Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, terhuneorchards.com. Evening in the wine orchard with Terhune wines, light bites and live music. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Street Survivors: A Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band performs on the waterfront. 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Dancing
Friday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, princetonfolkdance.org. Lesson followed by open dancing. No partner necessary. $10. 8 p.m.
On Stage
A Change of Position, New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, njrep.org. Jeffrey Sweet’s world-premiere comedy continues at New Jersey Repertory Company. 2 p.m. Also at. 7 p.m.
Company, Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, kelsey.mccc.edu. Off-Centre Stages presents Stephen Sondheim’s “Company,” a witty musical about bachelorhood, marriage, loneliness and connection centered on Bobby’s 35th birthday. Songs include “Side by Side by Side,” “Marry Me a Little” and “Being Alive.” $26 and $24. 7:30 p.m.
True West, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, Princeton, princetonsummertheater.org. Princeton Summer Theater continues Sam Shepard’s “True West.”. 7:30 p.m.
Disney’s Aladdin Kids, Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179, Lambertville, musicmountaintheatre.org. Music Mountain Theatre opens its young-audience production of “Disney’s Aladdin Kids,” recommended for ages 5 and up. Runs through Aug. 15. Check website for time
Urinetown, Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179, Lambertville, musicmountaintheatre.org. Musical satire continues at Music Mountain Theatre. Check website for time
Art
Pop-Ups at Small World Coffee: Flore Botanics, Small World Coffee, 254 Nassau Street, Princeton, smallworldcoffee.com. Princeton-based Flore Botanics offers pressed flower goods and services including real flower jewelry, pressed flower art, stationery, home décor, custom bouquet preservation and workshops. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lawrence Headquarters Branch Blood Drive, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, redcrossblood.org. Mercer County Library’s Lawrence Headquarters Branch partners with the American Red Cross and the Boozy Book Babes Book Club for a community blood drive. Appointments required; use code “BoozyBookBabesBookClub.”. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Zimmerli Summer Exhibitions, Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, zimmerli.rutgers.edu. Final day for “Andy Warhol: On Repeat” and “Allan Rohan Crite: Neighborhood.” Admission is free. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Expressions in Fiber 2026, New Hope Arts, 2 Stockton Avenue, New Hope, newhopearts.org. Juried textile and fiber art exhibition celebrating the diversity, innovation and expressive potential of fiber art. Continues through Aug. 2. noon to 5 p.m.
Mercer County Artists Exhibition, The Gallery at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, mccc.edu. Final day of the annual juried exhibition showcasing artists who live, work or study in Mercer County. Free. noon to 4 p.m.
$5 After 5p.m. Fridays, Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, groundsforsculpture.org. Grounds For Sculpture offers Friday evening admission for $5, with access to indoor and outdoor spaces. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Literati
Brooke Barbier, Yankee Doodle Tap Room, Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square East, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Historian Brooke Barbier presents “Cocked and Boozy: An Intoxicated History of the American Revolution” during a happy hour featuring craft cocktails and ciders. 5 p.m.
Socials
Knitting, Crochet, Et cetera!, West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, events.mcl.org. Bring yarn, hooks or needles to start or continue a project. All adults welcome, all skill levels. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Happy Hour on the River, South Riverwalk Park, John Fitch Way, Trenton, mercercounty.org. Happy Hour on the River gatherings are held before Trenton Thunder games, with live music, kids activities, craft beer and food available for purchase. Parking available at the adjacent Trenton Thunder lot. 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday August 1
Music
El Ka Bong Band 90s Party, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. El Ka Bong Band performs 1990s rock with original band members. Reservations suggested. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Mia Szabo, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, smallworldcoffee.com. Singer-songwriter and former Small World Coffee barista performs in the café’s Saturday night music series. Free. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Dancing
Double Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Building, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, princetoncountrydancers.org. Special double contra dance with experienced dancing in the afternoon, potluck meal, intro-to-basics workshop and evening dance. 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Film
Jack Johnson - SURFILMUSIC, ACME Screening Room, 25 South Union Street, Lambertville, acmescreeningroom.org. Documentary chronicling Jack Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to musician, blending rare surf-film footage, personal archives and present-day reflections. 4:15 p.m.
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man, ACME Screening Room, 25 South Union Street, Lambertville, acmescreeningroom.org. Documentary on Peter Asher’s life as a child actor, pop star, manager and producer connected to major musical moments of the last six decades. 5:40 p.m.
The Invite, ACME Screening Room, 25 South Union Street, Lambertville, acmescreeningroom.org. Joe and Angela’s troubled marriage spins into unexpected territory when they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors to dinner. 7:50 p.m.
On Stage
Company, Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, kelsey.mccc.edu. Off-Centre Stages presents Stephen Sondheim’s “Company.” 1:30 p.m. Also at. 7:30 p.m.
A Change of Position, New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, njrep.org. Opening day performances of Jeffrey Sweet’s world-premiere comedy. 2 p.m. Also at. 7 p.m.
True West, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, Princeton, princetonsummertheater.org. Princeton Summer Theater continues Sam Shepard’s “True West.”. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Summer Fest, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, terhuneorchards.com. Summer festival at Terhune Orchards featuring the farm, winery and seasonal family activities. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Family Open Studios: Black Out!, Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, groundsforsculpture.org. Family art-making program at Grounds For Sculpture. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Expressions in Fiber 2026, New Hope Arts, 2 Stockton Avenue, New Hope, newhopearts.org. Juried fiber and textile art exhibition continues. noon to 5 p.m.
Farmers Markets
West Windsor Community Farmers Market, Vaughn Drive parking lot, Princeton Junction Train Station, West Windsor, westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. Weekly rain-or-shine market featuring local farms, artisan food producers and New Jersey agriculture. Aug. 1 features Cool-n-Airy artist Nedley Turns Wood, music by ANKER and the West Windsor Historical Society. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wellness
Gemma’s Gratitude Yoga Class, Veblen House, Herrontown Woods, 452 Herrontown Road, Princeton, herrontownwoods.org. Weekly Vinyasa class on the Veblen House grounds, weather permitting. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle and sunscreen. Donation-based class benefits Friends of Herrontown Woods. 11 a.m. to noon
Kids Stuff
Chemistry Saturdays, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Kids in grades three through five learn the basics of chemistry through simple hands-on experiments supervised by Princeton University graduate students. Registration required. 2 p.m.
Reader’s Theater: Dinosaur Pirates!, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, events.mcl.org. Reader’s theater program based on Penny Dale’s picture book “Dinosaur Pirates,” with read-aloud, mask and prop decorating, and acting out the story. 2 p.m.
Lectures
Intro to Canva, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, events.mcl.org. Introduction to Canva, a free cloud-based graphic design program for creating posters, flyers, business cards, social-media images and more. Registration required. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Google Docs: Resumes, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, events.mcl.org. Learn tips for formatting a resume and saving it to the cloud. Registration required. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lecture: “Raphael/Not Raphael, “ Princeton Public Library, Community Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Art critic Lin Tan discusses paintings from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s recent exhibition “Raphael: Sublime Poetry,” focusing on works that appear not to be entirely by Raphael’s own hand. 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton. Three-mile walk on the D&R Canal towpath, weather permitting. Free. Register by email for weather-related cancellation notices. 10 a.m.
Sunday August 2
Music
Music in the Sky, Princeton University Graduate College, 88 College Road West, Princeton, princeton.edu. Princeton University Carillon concert featuring a guest carillonneur. Free, rain or shine. 1 p.m.
Listen Local Series: The Rebound, Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Princeton-based band performs rock and pop favorites from the 1960s through the 2000s. 3 p.m.
Film
The Invite, ACME Screening Room, 25 South Union Street, Lambertville, acmescreeningroom.org. ACME Screening Room continues the marital drama “The Invite.”. 5 p.m.
On Stage
Company, Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, kelsey.mccc.edu. Off-Centre Stages presents Stephen Sondheim’s “Company.”. 1:30 p.m.
A Change of Position, New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, njrep.org. New Jersey Repertory Company continues Jeffrey Sweet’s world-premiere comedy. 2 p.m.
Art
Expressions in Fiber 2026, New Hope Arts, 2 Stockton Avenue, New Hope, newhopearts.org. Final day of the juried textile and fiber art exhibition. noon to 5 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Sunday Storytime, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Stories, songs and rhymes for children and caregivers. Check calendar for room location. 3 p.m.
Science
Welcome World to George Washington’s Rockingham, Rockingham State Historic Site, 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, dep.nj.gov/parksandforests. New Jersey welcomes visitors to Rockingham, George Washington’s final wartime headquarters, as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary season. Free registration. Check website for time
Monday August 3
Art
Artifact Lab: Dinosaur Bookends, Trenton Free Public Library, Community Room B, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, trentonlib.org. Create a dinosaur-themed set of bookends using simple materials, including plastic dinosaurs. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Good Causes
Arm In Arm Mobile Food Pantry, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, arminarm.org. Food and personal care products are made available to those in need. No registration required. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Messy Art Club, Hollowbrook Branch, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing, events.mcl.org. Hands-on art program for children using paint, clay, glue and other materials. Dress for a mess. Registration required. 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Diorama Design Studio: “Places We Shop: Princeton, “ Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Children in grades three through five imagine an original shop inspired by Barbara DiLorenzo’s “Places We Shop - Princeton” series and build it as a diorama. Registration required. 2 p.m.
Kids Paint Like the Masters, Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, events.mcl.org. Children learn about a master artist and create a project inspired by the artist’s work. Registration required. 2 p.m.
For Seniors
Tech Help for Seniors, Princeton Public Library, Technology Center, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Assistance with technology issues is provided by volunteers. Drop in during the session. 9 a.m.
Tuesday August 4
Film
My Fair Lady, Princeton Public Library, Community Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Based on “Pygmalion,” the George Bernard Shaw play, the film follows a phonetics professor who wagers that he can transform a working-class flower seller into a woman capable of passing as a member of high society. 3 p.m.
Twilight Zone: Viewing and Discussion, Hamilton Township Public Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, hamiltonnjpl.org. Librarian Chip McAuley leads a viewing and discussion of an episode of the television classic “The Twilight Zone.”. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wellness
Laughter Yoga, Trenton Free Public Library, Children’s Room, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, trentonlib.org. Easy guided yoga session for young children and caregivers. 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Outdoor Storytime, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Interactive storytime with books, songs, rhymes and movement for children 18 months and older with an adult. Bring a blanket. 10:30 a.m.
For Teens
The Discovery Series: Mental Health with Latressa Glasco, Trenton Free Public Library, Young Adult Lounge, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, trentonlib.org. Teens learn about mental wellness, careers in therapy and stress-management strategies during an interactive program. 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For Families
Magic Show, Ewing Branch, 61 Scotch Road, Ewing, events.mcl.org. Magician Steve Woyce of Full Effects Productions entertains children and families with colorful props, comedy and a reading-themed magic show. Registration required. 6:30 p.m.
Literati
Catherine Project Weekly Book Discussion Series, Princeton Public Library, Tower Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Weekly book discussion series examines fundamental texts in philosophy, political theory and literature, focusing on the theme of revolution. This summer, the group focuses on the 12 books of John Milton’s “Paradise Lost.”. 4 p.m.
History
NJ Needlework: Stitching New Jersey’s Story, Hickory Corner Branch, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, events.mcl.org. Program explores embroidered scenes showcasing New Jersey’s role in the American Revolution. Registration requested. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday August 5
Music
Open Band Jam, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. Weekly open live band jam with house band, drums, amps and full backline available. Musician sign-up starts at 7 p.m.; music starts at 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Dancing
Wednesday Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Building, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, princetoncountrydancers.org. Weekly contra dance with live music and introductory workshop. Beginners are welcome, no partner is needed. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
On Stage
512: The Selena Experience, Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, brtstage.org. The “Still Dreaming of You” tour celebrates Selena with performances of “Como La Flor,” “Amor Prohibido,” “Si Una Vez,” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” and other hits. 2 p.m. Also at. 7:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Cooks + Books, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Story-and-cooking program for early elementary children. Registration required. 3 p.m.
Explorer Bites: Summer Snacks, Trenton Free Public Library, Community Room B, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, trentonlib.org. Children prepare simple summer snacks. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lectures
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Commemoration, Princeton Public Library, Community Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, peacecoalition.org. Coalition for Peace Action and Princeton Public Library sponsor an 81st anniversary observance of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Program includes a presentation by Rutgers climate scientist Alan Robock, music by The Solidarity Singers and a candlelight vigil. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Science
Rockin’ Rocket Ride, RVCC Planetarium, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, raritanval.edu/planetarium. Musical star show for young children. Recommended for ages 3 to 8. 2:30 p.m.
Perfect Little Planet, RVCC Planetarium, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, raritanval.edu/planetarium. Children’s star show recommended for ages 6 to 12. 3:30 p.m.
Thursday August 6
Music
Concerts in the Park: Carnaby St. Band, Thompson Park, Gazebo by the Lake, Monroe Township, monroetownshiparts.com. Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission presents a free concert featuring Carnaby St. Band. 6 p.m.
Cosmic Jerry Band, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. Grateful Dead tribute band performs on the waterfront. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Film
PEFF: The Extraordinary Caterpillar, Princeton Public Library, Community Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Hourlong documentary spotlights the critical role caterpillars play in biodiversity and follows scientists and community activists working to aid them. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
On Stage
512: The Selena Experience, Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, brtstage.org. Bristol Riverside Theatre presents the Selena tribute concert. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Cadence: Paintings by Larry Mitnick and Andrew Werth, Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, lambertvillearts.com. New acrylic paintings by Larry Mitnick and Andrew Werth explore rhythm, movement, shifting spatial relationships and the tension between order and improvisation. Exhibition runs through Sept. 7; opening reception Aug. 8. Gallery open Thursday through Sunday,. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Explore Your Home’s Story, Trenton Free Public Library, Local History Room, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, trentonlib.org. Workshop in the Trentoniana room explores researching the history of a home. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Good Causes
Arm In Arm Mobile Food Pantry, Hamilton Township Public Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, hamiltonnjpl.org. Arm In Arm Mobile Food Pantry provides food assistance. No registration needed. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Baby Storytime, West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, events.mcl.org. Thirty-minute program with nursery rhymes, lap bounces, reading, singing and movement for babies up to 24 months with a caregiver. 10 a.m.
Outdoor Storytime, Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, events.mcl.org. Stories, action rhymes, songs and age-appropriate crafts for children ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver. 10:30 a.m.
Drop-in Upcycle Challenge: Dinosaurs, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, events.mcl.org. Children and teens use recycled materials to create dinosaur-themed projects. Drop in anytime during the session. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Drop-in Craft, West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, events.mcl.org. Stop in and make a craft. For all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For Teens
Teen Craft: Bling Books, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, events.mcl.org. Teens decorate a book cover with rhinestones. Bring a book or use one provided. Registration required. 2:30 p.m.
Science
Rockin’ Rocket Ride, RVCC Planetarium, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, raritanval.edu/planetarium. Musical star show for young children. Recommended for ages 3 to 8. 2:30 p.m.
Perfect Little Planet, RVCC Planetarium, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, raritanval.edu/planetarium. Children’s star show recommended for ages 6 to 12. 3:30 p.m.
Business Meetings
NJ SEED Trustee & Membership Luncheon, Trenton Country Club, 216 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, njseed.net. Luncheon with NJDOT Commissioner Priya Jain. 11 a.m.
Socials
Cribbage & Coffee, Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, events.mcl.org. Boards, pegs and cards provided. Bring your own coffee or beverage. No registration required. 10 a.m.
Guided Wine Tasting, Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, oldyorkcellars.com. Guided tasting of award-winning wines with souvenir glass. noon
Wine & Flower Arrangements, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, terhuneorchards.com. Pick flowers from the farm’s flower patch, then enjoy wine tasting while creating an arrangement. Pre-registration required. 5:30 p.m.
Friday August 7
Music
Outdoor Children’s Concert with Tim Hoh, West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, events.mcl.org. Tim Hoh performs classic children’s songs with his own spin. Outdoors, weather permitting. 10:30 a.m.
Sunset Sips & Sounds, Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, terhuneorchards.com. Evening in the wine orchard with Terhune wines, music, light bites and summer atmosphere. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Discoteks Dance Party, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. Dinner-and-show dance party with The Discoteks. 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
512: The Selena Experience, Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, brtstage.org. Bristol Riverside Theatre presents the Selena tribute concert. 8 p.m.
Grateful Dead Laser Concert, RVCC Planetarium, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, raritanval.edu/planetarium. Laser concert featuring Grateful Dead music. Recommended for ages 10 to adult. 9 p.m.
On Stage
A Change of Position, New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, njrep.org. Jeffrey Sweet’s world-premiere comedy continues at New Jersey Repertory Company. 2 p.m. Also at. 7 p.m.
Company, Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, kelsey.mccc.edu. Off-Centre Stages presents Stephen Sondheim’s “Company.”. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Lawrence Headquarters Branch Blood Drive, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, redcrossblood.org. Community blood drive with appointments through the American Red Cross. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$5 After 5p.m. Fridays, Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, groundsforsculpture.org. Grounds For Sculpture offers Friday evening admission for $5, with access to indoor and outdoor spaces. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Tiny T. Rex Party with Jonathan Stutzman, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Author Jonathan Stutzman shares and signs favorite “Tiny T. Rex” books, followed by crafts and activities. 10 a.m.
Literati
Friends of Princeton Open Space Nature Book Club, Mountain Lakes House, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. The group discusses “Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy. Registration requested. 10:30 a.m.
Science
Cosmic Questions, RVCC Planetarium, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, raritanval.edu/planetarium. Planetarium show tackles mysteries including aliens, black holes and the multiverse. Recommended for ages 6 to adult. 7 p.m.
Astronomy Tonight, RVCC Planetarium, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, raritanval.edu/planetarium. Guided tour of the night sky using the Planetarium’s DarkMatter digital theater, with 3M Observatory viewing after the show, weather permitting. Recommended for ages 8 to adult. 8 p.m.
Welcome World to George Washington’s Rockingham, Rockingham State Historic Site, 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, dep.nj.gov/parksandforests. New Jersey welcomes visitors to Rockingham, George Washington’s final wartime headquarters, as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary season. Free registration. Check website for time
Socials
Knitting, Crochet, Et cetera!, West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, events.mcl.org. Bring yarn, hooks or needles to start or continue a project. All adults welcome, all skill levels. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Happy Hour on the River, South Riverwalk Park, John Fitch Way, Trenton, mercercounty.org. Happy Hour on the River gathering before the Trenton Thunder game, with live music, family activities, craft beer and food available. 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Technology
Resume Writing and Job Search, Princeton Public Library, Technology Center, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Class covers techniques for determining strengths and improving resumes, as well as resources and considerations for interviews, recommendations, social media and networking. 10 a.m.