Event Category: Fun Activity

  • America 250 Birthday Bash

    America 250 Birthday Bash

    Children ages 4-12 are invited to celebrate America’s big birthday with games, a craft and birthday treats!

    This program takes place on Thursday, July 2 at 3:00 pm at the Hickory Corner Branch Library.

    Registration is required.

  • MORVEN MUSEUM & GARDEN’S ANNUAL FREE FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL

    MORVEN MUSEUM & GARDEN’S ANNUAL FREE FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL

    It’s the 250th anniversary of the Fourth of July! Come celebrate community and reflect on America’s past at Morven Museum & Garden (home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence), and the Princeton Battlefield State Park (site of a pivotal victory in the Revolutionary War). 

     

    Activities at both sites are free and open to the public, and the museum at Morven will be open free of charge. Highlights at Morven include: a dramatic reading of Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” with award-winning poet David Mills; contemporary music from the Vintage Vibe Tribe and period music with John Burkhalter of the Practitioners of Musick; tours of Morven’s historic gardens; Civic Education Station artmaking and crafts; activities with community partners: Princeton Public Library, Princeton YWCA, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, Not In Our Town Princeton, and People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos; Open archives with the Historical Society of Princeton; facepainting with Maya B. The Facepaint Fairy; a chance to sign the Declaration of Independence; food trucks, lawn games, and door prizes! 

     

    The 2026 Fourth of July Festival is made possible through the generous support of our Lead Sponsor Fulton Bank. 

  • 250th Birthday Bash with Stage a Story

    Let’s have a 250th birthday bash!! After reading Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish by Beth Ferry, we will act out what it might be like to be 250 years old, dance to music that is 250 years old, and we will make birthday crowns perfect for a 250th celebration!  Recommended for Ages 3-8 and sponsored by the Friends of the Hamilton Library.  Please register at www.hamiltonnjpl.org/events.  Space is limited.

  • 250th Birthday Bash with Stage a Story

    Let’s have a 250th birthday bash!! After reading Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish by Beth Ferry, we will act out what it might be like to be 250 years old, dance to music that is 250 years old, and we will make birthday crowns perfect for a 250th celebration!  Recommended for Ages 3-8 and sponsored by the Friends of the Hamilton Library.  Please register at www.hamiltonnjpl.org/events.  Space is limited.

  • Colonial Tales & Treasures

    What was it like to grow up in West Windsor hundreds of years ago? Bring the whole family to discover the magic of the Colonial Era (1600-1700s), the years leading up to our nation gaining independence. Our friends from the Historical Society of West Windsor will share cozy folk talks and local legends during a special storytime. Afterwards, get creative at our craft stations where we will make traditional colonial keepsakes to take home. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library and the Historical Society of West Windsor.

    For ages 5-11 years.

    The program takes place on Saturday, April 18, 1:30-3:30 PM at the West Windsor Branch Library.

    Registration is required. Please Note: Registration opens at 1:30 PM Saturday, April 11, 2026

    Walk-ins are welcome as long as space is available. We recommend that you arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. We may not be able to accommodate late arrivals. We appreciate your cooperation so we may offer a smoother flow of activities to the entire group.

  • Colonial Faire and Marketplace

    A Colonial-style Faire featuring Reenactors portraying the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, the Revolutionary War’s first predominantly Black and Indigenous Continental Army unit,  known for their valor at the 1778 Battle of Rhode Island and 1781 Pines Bridge. Dedicated living historians, including groups from New Jersey and descendants like Jason Roomes, wear authentic uniforms—often with the signature black leather cap and anchor emblem—to educate the public on this integrated unit’s fight for freedom.

  • 11 for Semiquin Exhibition Opening Reception

    11 for Semiquin
    Celebrating New Jersey’s role in the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding

    Featuring original works by: Trudy Borenstein-Sugiura, Amaris Brown, Ilene Dube, Debbie Gibbs, Aman Gupta, Maria G Pisano, William Plank, Faith Saunders, Linda Vonderschmidt-LaStella, Barbara Wallace, and Laura Warne.

    Partnering Organizations: East Jersey Old Town Village, Friends of Washington Crossing Park, Historical Society of Princeton, Howell Living History Farm, Morven Museum & Garden, NJ State Museum, Princeton Battlefield Society​, Princeton Battlefield State Park / Clarke House State Historic Site, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, Wick Farm House / Jockey Hollow / Morristown National Historical Park, and William Trent House Museum.

    These 11 artists were selected by juror Tricia Fagan to participate in the show and paired with a local museum or historical site. The artists created new artwork in response to what they experienced, exploring the relevance of history and stories in today’s America, and reflecting on the cultural richness of our region.

    ‍Join us at the Opening Reception to meet the artists, view the show, and learn more about the partner historical locations.  Each artist conducted extensive research with their partner organizations, creating new work that both honored the site and gave a visual voice to the history of our county.

    Special additions to the reception:
    — Partner organizations will be in attendance giving everyone the opportunity to learn more about their historical sites and the connections to our community and our history.
    — Historical reenactors from several of the partner organizations will join the fun. Alex Robb with Friends of Washington Crossing and the American Revolution will be here, along with a few other historical reenactors. This will be a chance to meet some of the individuals keeping our heritage alive and a great photo-opt!

  • Hopewell Valley Veteran’s Association Car Show and Fireworks

    Get ready to celebrate big this Fourth of July! The Hopewell Valley Veterans Association invites the community to its annual Car Show and Fireworks, a fun-filled evening for all ages featuring classic cars, great company, and a spectacular fireworks display. This year’s event is extra special as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America, making it the perfect opportunity to come together with friends, family, and neighbors to honor our nation’s history.

    When: June 27, 2026, from 4:00pm to 10:00pm

    Where: Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ 08560

  • Hopewell Township’s 2026 Restaurant Week

    Hopewell Township Restaurant Week 2026 is your invitation to savor the best of our local dining scene. Our community is home to an impressive mix of restaurants – each offering its own flavors, creativity, and welcoming atmosphere. For one exciting week, residents and visitors are encouraged to explore new favorites, revisit beloved spots, and support the local restaurants that help make Hopewell Township a destination for great food and a great community. Come hungry!

    Dates: April 13 – April 19, 2026

    Are you a restaurant located in Hopewell Valley? Sign up for Restaurant Week! To participate, you must:

    • Be located in Hopewell Valley
    • Feature a special menu, item, or offer
    • Fill out the form located on our website to register

    To view the list of participating restaurants or sign your restaurant up, please visit https://www.hopewelltwp.org/818/Restaurant-Week-2026.

    Questions? Please contact info@hopewelltwp.org.

  • Live History Weekend at Morven

    Morven Museum & Garden presents “In Time,” an interactive mystery theatre event with Live History USA, a Governor General’s Award-nominated theatre company. History comes alive as you travel through the halls of the historic mansion, solving a mystery with help from characters in Morven’s past!

    Dates/Times: Approximately 45 minutes. Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12, 10 am-4 pm.

    Location: Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

    Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 seniors/students/active military and veterans, $10 Morven members, free for kids ages 6 and under.

    Register at https://www.morven.org/events/live-history-weekend-at-morven

  • Building Princeton: America250 Edition

    Visualize the town and campus as you’ve never seen them before! Working from photographs, teams recreate iconic Princeton structures out of LEGO building blocks. Choose among more than 50 historic structures, famous residences, community buildings, and houses of worship to construct a scale model. When complete, models are placed on a 30-foot map of Princeton, providing an amazing aerial view.

    ADDITIONAL 18th CENTURY BUILDINGS INCLUDED FOR THE 250th ANNIVERSARY of AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE!

    Fun for all ages, Building Princeton is designed to increase awareness of the town’s rich architectural heritage. Teams can include up to 4 people, with at least one adult per group. Led by architect Stephen W. Schwartz from Building Blocks Workshops, LLC, this event is featured in other cities, including Montclair, Morristown, and Summit.

    At the conclusion of the program, each team will receive a copy of “The Princeton Architectural Treasure Hunt Map” and are encouraged to explore town and find the real buildings.

  • “No-Sew” Great American Birthday Quilt Event

    Create a quilt block to contribute to the 250-foot-long “Great American Birthday Quilt.” No sewing skills necessary—fabric and fabric glue will be provided. You’re welcome to drop-in (plan for 90 minutes to complete your piece).

    This free event is hosted by the Princeton Daughters of the American Revolution. Registration is required.