Princeton Area Events for October 11-14

Arts & Entertainment

Thursday, October 11 
5:30 PM 
Lance Reichert With Featured Artist Sarah Copley, Two Sevens Eatery and Cantina, 277 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Performing flamenco and nuevo flamenco/contemporary guitar. Free. (609) 921-2779, https://www.twosevensrestaurant.com/event/live-music/

Thursday, October 11 - Sunday, October 14, 2018 
7:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. 
Oklahoma!, Rider University, Yvonne Theater, 2083 Lawrenceville Road. The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. $20-$25. 609-896-7775, www.rider.edu.

Friday, October 12 - Sunday, October 14
8:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
"American Idiot," Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College. Bringing Green Day’s chart-topping alternative rock album vibrantly to life, this bold rock opera is set in “Suburbia, USA.” It follows a young anti-hero, Johnny, the self-proclaimed “Jesus of Suburbia,” and his two buddies, Will and Tunny, as they attempt to break out of their post-9/11 mind-numbing, aimless suburban existence. The book is by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer, with music by Green Day and lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong. (Parental advisory: This show is rated R.) Tickets are $20 for all and may be purchased online at www.kelseytheatre.net or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking next to the theater. www.kelseytheatre.net/American%20Idiot.shtml

Sunday, October 14 
2:00 p.m. 
DIY Workshop, Pinot's Palette Princeton, Forrestal Village, Princeton. NEW at Pinot's Palette in Princeton! DIY Wood Board Workshop! Sand, distress and stain a 24x21 wooden board before you apply a customized stencil with your last name, the month and year your home/family was established! Limited seating, so sign up early! No Experience necessary - our talented artists will walk you through the all of the steps to completion. https://www.pinotspalette.com/princeton/event/273940

Community

Thursday, October 11 - Sunday, October 14
Hours vary
The Amazing Pumpkin Carve, Hopewell Valley Arts Council, Woolsey Park, Titusville. Visitors will be wowed by massive 150-pound pumpkin sculptures carved by local artists. New this year: the artists have access to electricity! With cool lighting and motion opportunities now added to their creations, this year’s pumpkin carve will be electrifying! Another group of creative folks will adorn scarecrows to add to the display. Courtyard entry: Adults, $10; Seniors, $8; Ages 11-18, $5; Under 10, FREE. Come more than once and get a discounted rate! Hours and activities vary, so visit the HV Arts Council’s website for details: www.hvartscouncil.org.

Kids & Family 

Saturday, October 13 
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Children’s Used Toy and Clothing Sale, Lawrenceville Elementary School, 40 Craven Lane, Lawrenceville. More than 100 families in the community sell items including gently used fall and winter children's clothing in sizes newborn to 16 as well as maternity clothing, baby equipment and accessories, sports equipment, toys, books, videos, and more. www.lawrencevillepto.com.

Saturday, October 13 
10:30 a.m. 
FAMILY DAY: Exploring Art and the Environment, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton University. Join us on Saturday morning for family fun in the Art Museum. Drop in anytime between 10:30 am and 4 pm and enjoy an engaging gallery activity followed by a related art project. Each week has a different theme. Come for fifteen minutes or two hours—whatever your schedule allows! Join us for a creative day of art-making and activities inspired by the exhibition Nature's Nation: American Art and Environment. All ages are welcome; no tickets or reservations are needed. artmuseum.princeton.edu/

Saturday, October 13 
11:00 a.m. 
LGBT Teen Fall Forum, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Discussions, activities, food, short documentaries, and more in celebration of LGBT History Month, culminating with a screening of "Love, Simon." 609-924-9529, www.princetonlibrary.org. 

Saturday, October 13 
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Finding the Great Pumpkin, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison Street, Princeton. Join the Arts Council of Princeton at the Princeton Shopping Center for an afternoon of family-friendly fall fun! This event is free and open to the public. Create artwork inspired by the season and get up and dance with Alex & the Kaleidoscope! https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/events/finding-the-great-pumpkin-3/?view_year=2018&view_month=10&view_day=13

Sunday, October 14 
12:00 p.m. 
Family Days and Grand Prix, Hunter Farms/Princeton Show Jumping, 246 Burnt Hill Road, Skillman, NJ. Free pony rides and face painting. Enter your dog in the costume contest. "Woof and Hoof" relay race, dog agility and more! https://www.princetonshowjumping.com/

Eat, Drink, Shop
 

Thursday, September 27
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Capital City Farmers Market, Mill Hill Park, 165 East Front Street, Trenton 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Every Thursday through October., www.destinationtrenton.com

Friday, October 12 - Saturday, October 13
3:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.  
D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Autumn Native Plant Sale, adjacent to the Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. Autumn is the ideal time to plant perennials, getting a head start on providing spring beauty. Free event; no need to register. 609-924-4646 www.drgreenway.org

Saturday, October 12
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
West Windsor Community Farmers Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, Princeton Junction Train Station, West Windsor, 609-933-4452.www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org
 

Saturday, October 12
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Pennington Farmers Market, Rosedale Mills, 101 Route 31 North, Pennington 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., www.penningtonfarmersmarket.org

Saturday, October 12
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Farmers' Market, Montgomery Friends of Open Space, Village Shopping Center, 1340 Route 206 South, Skillman, 609-915-0817 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Produce, meats, woven fibers, honey, jams, flowers, baked goods, and prepared foods. Rain or shine. Live music by Ocean Country. Cooking demonstration. Health screenings. Rain or shine., www.montgomeryfriends.org

Saturday, October 13 
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Central Jersey Beer Fest 2018, Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, West Windsor, New Jersey. Taste over 150 beers for 4 hours (1:00 -5:00). Listen to live music, meet brewers, enjoy a cash bar and food vendors. PURCHASE A VIP TICKET for an additional hour of beer sampling, early entry into the event, a glass tasting vessel and more. VIP tickets will be granted entry at 12 p.m. and will immediately be able to sample beer. This is NEW to 2018. Limited Tickets Available! (no refunds) Tents will be used in case of inclement weather. Lawn chairs and/or blankets RECOMMENDED!! NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE except water. ALL BAGS ARE SUBJECT TO BE INSPECTED. Food vendors will be available for cash. ATM Available. This is a 21+ Event, No one under the age of 21 will be permitted! MUST HAVE PROOF of ID. You will receive a 2 oz. commemorative plastic cup for sampling the beer. VIP tickets sold will receive a voucher for 1 free commemorative tasting cup and 1 extra hour of tasting with early entry. https://newjerseycraftbeer.com/central-jersey-beer-fest-2018/

 
 
Personal Interest 

Saturday, October 13 
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Community Health Fair, Breast Cancer Resource Center, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton. This year will be the YWCA Princeton Breast Cancer Resource Center’s 2nd year holding a community health fair! Everything at the health fair is FREE and no insurance is required to participate in any of the screenings or checks. Some of the free services and activities that will be offered include: free cancer screenings (mammograms, pap smears, prostate, and colorectal), cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, eye screenings, fitness class demonstrations, children’s activities, and free food trucks! https://www.ywcaprinceton.org/event/breast-cancer-resource-centers-community-health-fair/?instance_id=906

Saturday, October 13 
11:00 a.m. 
The Magic and History of Marquand Park, Historical Society of Princeton, Lover's Lane, Princeton. Bob Wells, Associate Director of Arboriculture at Morris Arboretum; and Roland Machold, former Marquand Park Foundation board member, lead The Magic and History of Marquand Park. They will share the history of the property and highlight the native and exotic trees in the collection. Starts at the Marquand Park parking lot, Lover’s Lane between Stockton and Mercer Streets; free, but registration is required. Tickets for all tours can be purchased online at www.princetonhistory.org, or by calling (609) 921-6748 x102. Space is limited.

Sunday, October 14 
2:00 p.m. 
Fall Color Workshops, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton. Explore observing, recording, extracting, and applying color from nature. Register. www.fopos.org

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