Nov 6–8: concerts, talks, family events, games and markets at Princeton University and nearby towns — all open to the public.
Princeton football hosts Dartmouth at Princeton Stadium on Salute to Service day. It is an Ivy League contest. Tickets are sold through Princeton Athletics, starting at $17; Princeton students are admitted free with a valid ID.
Terhune Orchards extends its fall festival for one more weekend (November 6–8) with half-price general admission. The ticket covers 30+ family activities such as pony rides, the corn maze, pedal tractors, pumpkin painting and barnyard animals, plus live music from 12–4 pm. Kids under 3 are free and parking is free.
Shanghai Ballet, one of China's foremost ballet companies, performs The Butterfly Lovers, a love story often called China's Romeo and Juliet that blends classical ballet with Chinese aesthetics. It is the company's first North American tour in more than five years; 2 hours 5 minutes with intermission.
Singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega plays a career-spanning show with favorites such as "Tom's Diner" and "Luka" plus songs from her 2025 album Flying with Angels. She is joined by longtime guitarist Gerry Leonard and cellist Stephanie Winters; presented by WXPN, about 90 minutes.
Princeton women's ice hockey hosts Colgate at Hobey Baker Memorial Rink. It is an Ivy League contest. Tickets are sold through Princeton Athletics, starting at $13; Princeton students are admitted free with a valid ID.
The Arts Council of Princeton's one-day outdoor art market, now in its 32nd year. More than 100 artisans sell ceramics, textiles, jewelry, prints, drawings and paintings, apparel and home décor. Free admission.
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Terhune Orchards extends its fall festival for one more weekend (November 6–8) with half-price general admission. The ticket covers 30+ family activities such as pony rides, the corn maze, pedal tractors, pumpkin painting and barnyard animals, plus live music from 12–4 pm. Kids under 3 are free and parking is free.
Children ages 2 and up, accompanied by an adult, explore their imagination by designing new creations out of everyday objects. Drop by between 10 am and 3 pm.
Children of all ages, accompanied by an adult, can stop by any time from 10 am to 3 pm to play the library's collection of board games. Drop-in program at the Robbinsville Branch.
Watch for migrating birds of prey with Tulpehaking Nature Center naturalists at the observation tower at Reed-Bryan Farm in Mercer Meadows. Drop in any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; all ages, free, no registration required.
Children of all ages can stop by the activity room any time during the day to make a craft project. No registration required.
Family Storytime at the Hollowbrook Branch features stories, songs and a fun craft at the end. For ages 3 and up; registration required.
Toddlers and preschoolers ages 2–5 sing, dance and move to favorite storytime songs with shaky eggs, bells and bubbles. With a caregiver; registration required, please register each child.
Singer-songwriter Mr. Jim (Jim Gaven) leads a fun, interactive concert of classic children's songs for kids ages 5 and under. He is the founder and CEO of Key of Awesome Music.
Children ages 2–6 with an adult bring a favorite stuffed animal to visit village stations: a vet check-up, library, school, general store, post office and café. A stuffed-animal adoption is included while supplies last. Drop in between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; no registration.
A mini-concert and group sing-along of '90s pop songs with Ms. Natalie on guitar and Mx. Hannah, for young children with their caregivers. Registration required (15 spots).
Children ages 2–5 use all of their senses as they rotate through hands-on sensory play stations, with a caregiver. Registration required; please register each child.
Singing, dancing and rhymes with props for children who have outgrown Baby Time but are not yet ready for Storytime, building pre-literacy skills. For ages 3 and under with an adult; registration required.
The Friday market of the Rutgers Community Farmers Market, held at the Rutgers Gardens Pavilion in North Brunswick, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; the 2026 season runs May 22 to November 20.
Young children make playdough creations or play freely with a variety of educational toys.
Stay and play after Toddler Rock to build early social and emotional skills by spending time together. Recommended for ages 5 and under; drop-in.
Weekly Friday congregational prayer in Murray-Dodge Hall, beginning around 1:15 p.m. with Qur’anic recitation, the call to prayer, a sermon and prayer, followed by a meet-and-greet over samosas. Open to the Princeton community and the public.
OnStage Seniors, led by director David Lee White, performs documentary theater built from true community stories gathered through Story Circles and interviews across Central New Jersey. This season's program is “Lessons Learned and Unlearned”; advance registration appreciated.
Teens in grades 6–12 learn origami and make their own bookmarks to keep; participants can earn a stamp on their Tween/Teen Programming Passport. Registration required.
The Ewing Branch's Movie Matinee screens Glory (R, 1989), starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington and Cary Elwes. Robert Gould Shaw leads the Civil War's first all-Black volunteer company, fighting prejudice from both the Union Army and the Confederates. Runtime 122 minutes; registration required.
Kids ages 5–9 race the clock to mold Play-Doh into whatever the challenge card asks for, testing their creativity and thinking skills. Registration required.
The Hickory Corner Branch's matinee screens You, Me & Tuscany (2026; rated PG-13; 105 minutes). Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library; please register.
Kids ages 5 and up decorate a Pokémon card with gems; cards are provided. With a caregiver; registration required.
Kids in third to fifth grade watch a demonstration of the Spark Lab's wood engraving pens, then use them to engrave a wooden bookmark. Registration required.
Kids ages 8 and up learn basic calligraphy technique with Callista. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.
Musical theologian Joyce Irwin lectures on 18th-century German hymnody: debates over keeping old hymns and writing new ones, and whether new musical styles suited worship, amid tensions among Lutheran Orthodoxy, Pietism and the Enlightenment. Co-sponsored by the Central New Jersey Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; free and open to the public.
Princeton women's ice hockey hosts Colgate at Hobey Baker Memorial Rink. It is an Ivy League contest. Tickets are sold through Princeton Athletics, starting at $13; Princeton students are admitted free with a valid ID.
The Black Arts Company, a Princeton student performing group, presents its show The BAC Tour at the Frist Campus Center's Frist Theater. The show runs four times on November 6 and 7 (6 PM and 9 PM each night).
Princeton women's volleyball hosts Dartmouth at Dillon Gymnasium. It is an Ivy League contest. Princeton Athletics does not sell tickets for this sport.
A one-hour twilight tour of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the time of day the historic Crossing took place, with stops at the soldier encampment, boat barn and battle map brought to life by interpreters in period attire. It covers the harsh winter conditions the troops faced and how their courage set the stage for the victories at Trenton and Princeton. Tours start at 6:30 and 7:30 pm; space is limited and advance booking is required.
Shanghai Ballet, one of China's foremost ballet companies, performs The Butterfly Lovers, a love story often called China's Romeo and Juliet that blends classical ballet with Chinese aesthetics. It is the company's first North American tour in more than five years; 2 hours 5 minutes with intermission.
The Rutgers University Glee Club performs Tyler's Suite, a multi-movement choral work honoring Tyler Clementi with music by Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Flaherty, John Corigliano, Jake Heggie and others; soloists include Natalie Weiss. It opens with a conversation with Dr. Judy Jarvis and Jane Clementi of the Tyler Clementi Foundation. Free, unticketed.
Singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega plays a career-spanning show with favorites such as "Tom's Diner" and "Luka" plus songs from her 2025 album Flying with Angels. She is joined by longtime guitarist Gerry Leonard and cellist Stephanie Winters; presented by WXPN, about 90 minutes.
Princeton's Lewis Center for the Arts stages Heather Christian's Oratorio for Living Things, a classical oratorio infused with blues, gospel, jazz and soul that explores time, memory and the forces shaping the universe. Directed by Iranian artist Nikoo Mamdoohi with a student cast and crew; four performances Nov 6–8. A free pre-show talk on translating the text into Latin starts at 5:00 PM in the Berlind Rehearsal Room.
The Black Arts Company, a Princeton student performing group, presents its show The BAC Tour at the Frist Campus Center's Frist Theater. The show runs four times on November 6 and 7 (6 PM and 9 PM each night).
The student ensemble Mariachi Los Tigres de Princeton gives a late-evening performance under Blair Arch. The University events calendar lists the performance as open to the public.
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The Pennington Farmers Market is open every Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. from the end of May until mid-November at Rosedale Town & Country on Route 31, with vendors including local farms, bakers, coffee roasters and artisans.
The Saturday market of the Rutgers Community Farmers Market at its Market Pavilion on Jones Avenue in New Brunswick, bringing healthy food from local farms to the community; 9 a.m.–1 p.m., June 20 to November 21.
The West Windsor Community Farmers' Market, a non-profit market since 2004, is held Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. from May until the Saturday before Thanksgiving in the Vaughn Drive lot at Princeton Junction Station, with local farms and artisan food producers. Shoppers can buy food items at the market, bring a non-perishable from home, or give a cash donation for the community food collection. Rain or shine.
Terhune Orchards extends its fall festival for one more weekend (November 6–8) with half-price general admission. The ticket covers 30+ family activities such as pony rides, the corn maze, pedal tractors, pumpkin painting and barnyard animals, plus live music from 12–4 pm. Kids under 3 are free and parking is free.
A two-day Seerah intensive with Shaykh Adéyinká Mendes of River Oaks Islamic Center in Houston on the early Muslim community’s 7th-century migration to Christian Ethiopia to escape persecution. Participants study the event and reflect on its lessons for faith, immigrant justice, interfaith dialogue and living together today. RSVP required; lunch is served.
The Office of Religious Life lists 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; the University events calendar lists 9 a.m. Times follow the organizer’s page.
Visitors at Howell Living History Farm earn a taste of fresh apple cider by turning the crank of the cider press and refilling the hopper with a blend of Macs, Cortlands and Red Delicious apples. Guests can also peel apples with a hand-crank peeler, and lunch is available at the farmhouse.
A $5 Family Matinee of the 1971 classic starring Gene Wilder as candy maker Willy Wonka, who hides five golden tickets in his chocolate bars and invites the winners on a tour of his factory. Tickets are $5 general and free for members.
Montgomery Friends of Open Space (MFOS) hosts its Saturday farmers market in the Montgomery Municipal Center parking lot, with regional vendors selling locally grown produce, meat, herbs, flowers, bread and prepared food, plus live music.
Families race in pairs to finish an identical 300-piece puzzle within 1.5 hours for a prize and bragging rights; every team takes its puzzle home. Each team needs one adult (18+) and one child (12 and under), and each member registers individually. Kids and Teen & Adult divisions run the same day.
Volunteers transcribe applications to the Dawes Commission for citizenship in the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee (Creek) and Seminole Nations, records rich in details on family ties, ancestry and residence. Part of a collaborative series that turns historical documents into searchable digital text; bring a laptop if you can (a few are available), and registration is requested.
A guided seasonal craft for children in grades 1–5. Registration required. This session: pumpkin ring.
Families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers enjoy songs, stories and other activities, including a craft.
Stories, action rhymes, songs and age-appropriate crafts for ages 2–5, with a take-home craft; each week's sessions share a theme. Siblings welcome; registration required.
An interactive, in-person story time with books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up with an adult caregiver. No registration required.
The Arts Council of Princeton's one-day outdoor art market, now in its 32nd year. More than 100 artisans sell ceramics, textiles, jewelry, prints, drawings and paintings, apparel and home décor. Free admission.
A drop-in day of hands-on science and art stations across Grounds For Sculpture’s indoor spaces and gardens: a paper roller coaster challenge, cyanotype sun prints, bee hotels, chromatography, bubble experiments and a water filtration demonstration. Presented with the Princeton University Science Outreach Fellows for learners of all ages. Free with park admission and for members.
A one-hour tour of the gardens led by Grounds For Sculpture horticulture staff, looking at the colors and late-fall treasures of the 42-acre grounds. Electric convenience vehicles and wheelchairs can be rented at the Welcome Center. $35 general, $10 for members; tickets required.
Miss Gretchen shares stories, songs and a craft for ages 2 and up with a caregiver. Registration required; space is limited.
A one-hour guided tour of the special exhibition Basquiat, the Blue Ribbon Paintings, and the Art of Reproduction, which examines Jean-Michel Basquiat’s engagement with replication and reproductive media. The tour looks at his lesser-known Blue Ribbon Paintings series in the context of 1980s ideas of authorship and appropriation. Meet at the information desk.
Stories, songs, rhymes and more in Mandarin Chinese for children ages 2 and up who have proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Co-presented with YingHua International School.
Princeton football hosts Dartmouth at Princeton Stadium on Salute to Service day. It is an Ivy League contest. Tickets are sold through Princeton Athletics, starting at $17; Princeton students are admitted free with a valid ID.
Drop in to make the craft of the week: Diwali cards. Recommended for ages 3–8; no registration needed.
In this free, family-oriented, multilingual program, the Princeton Center for Complex Materials (PCCM) invites the public to explore materials science with Princeton University researchers. Participants of all ages can try tabletop activities and talk with scientists and engineers who study and manipulate materials.
Kids ages 6–12 race in pairs to complete an identical 100-piece puzzle within one hour for a prize; solo sign-ups are paired with a teammate, and every team takes its puzzle home. Space is limited and each team member registers individually.
Princeton's Lewis Center for the Arts stages Heather Christian's Oratorio for Living Things, a classical oratorio infused with blues, gospel, jazz and soul that explores time, memory and the forces shaping the universe. Directed by Iranian artist Nikoo Mamdoohi with a student cast and crew; four performances Nov 6–8.
A hands-on program at Tulpehaking Nature Center where participants look at nature up close under microscopes. Open to all ages; free, registration required.
Drop by any time between 2 and 3 pm to make Diwali crafts. For all ages, youngest with a caregiver; no registration required.
In "The Big Pitch," students in grades 5–8 become innovators for the day: teams pick a real-world problem, design an original solution with a name and strategy, and prepare a short pitch. The series is developed and presented by the Sentinex Foundation, a student-led nonprofit. Registration required.
A Baha'i devotional gathering focused on unity, with readings from many faiths. It meets in Frist Campus Center, Room 309.
Zimmerli student educators lead a free, curated one-hour tour of artworks throughout the galleries, in English. No registration required.
Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities for students in fifth through eighth grade at this monthly program. Registration required; it opens two weeks before each date.
Children and tweens ages 4–12 are traced on white paper, then paint the outline into a life-size scarecrow of themselves. Please dress accordingly.
Teens and adults (13+) race in pairs to complete an identical 500-piece puzzle within two hours for a prize; solo sign-ups are paired with a teammate, and every team takes its puzzle home. Space is limited and each team member registers individually.
Princeton men's soccer hosts Penn at Myslik Field at Roberts Stadium. It is an Ivy League contest. Princeton Athletics does not sell tickets for this sport.
A one-hour guided tour of highlights throughout the Princeton University Art Museum’s galleries and new building, introducing the breadth of its globe-spanning collections from ancient to modern art. Free and open to all; no tickets or registration required. Meet at the information desk.
The Dryden Ensemble opens its 2026–27 season with lutenist Daniel Swenberg, gambist Lisa Terry, soprano Nell Snaidas, recorder and baroque oboe player Priscilla Herreid and harpsichordist Caitlyn Koester. The program pairs Baroque songs from Germany and England on pumpkins and politics with lute trios by Dowland, Georg Meusel's concerto for lute, oboe and gamba, and music by Matteis, Purcell, Dieupart and Muffat. Admission is free; donations are welcome.
The Historical Society of Princeton's benefit evening, Night Under the Stars: Rockin' the 250th, celebrates America's 250th anniversary and honors Carol Wojciechowicz at the historic Updike Farmstead. The evening features live music by Tom Petty cover band Pure Petty, dinner and signature cocktails, dancing, a heated tent and fire pits; suggested attire is red, white and blue 'Americana chic-casual.' The event is sold out, with a waitlist available.
Princeton women's volleyball hosts Harvard at Dillon Gymnasium. It is an Ivy League contest. Princeton Athletics does not sell tickets for this sport.
Princeton women's ice hockey hosts Cornell University at Hobey Baker Memorial Rink. It is an Ivy League contest. Tickets are sold through Princeton Athletics, starting at $13; Princeton students are admitted free with a valid ID.
The Black Arts Company, a Princeton student performing group, presents its show The BAC Tour at the Frist Campus Center's Frist Theater. The show runs four times on November 6 and 7 (6 PM and 9 PM each night).
Princeton women's soccer hosts Brown at Myslik Field at Roberts Stadium. It is an Ivy League contest. Princeton Athletics does not sell tickets for this sport.
A one-hour twilight tour of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the time of day the historic Crossing took place, with stops at the soldier encampment, boat barn and battle map brought to life by interpreters in period attire. It covers the harsh winter conditions the troops faced and how their courage set the stage for the victories at Trenton and Princeton. Tours start at 6:30 and 7:30 pm; space is limited and advance booking is required.
An evening of devotional music, dance, sacred storytelling and spiritual reflection celebrating Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, in the Princeton University Chapel. Special offerings come from Bhajan Mandali featuring Mayuri Gandharvika, Srikar and friends.
The soprano-alto Voorhees Choir sings music written and arranged for the choir by Rutgers alumni and faculty, including Colin Britt's arrangement of "La Vie En Rose." Free, unticketed.
A Westminster choral concert celebrating music, stories and traditions from cultures around the world, exploring how the human voice connects communities across borders and generations. The program is led by guest conductor and choral educator Dr. Janet Galván, formerly Director of Choral Activities at Ithaca College.
Student small jazz groups from Jazz at Princeton University perform at Richardson Auditorium. The program promotes jazz as a contemporary art form, with an emphasis on improvisation, composition and individual expression.
Princeton's Lewis Center for the Arts stages Heather Christian's Oratorio for Living Things, a classical oratorio infused with blues, gospel, jazz and soul that explores time, memory and the forces shaping the universe. Directed by Iranian artist Nikoo Mamdoohi with a student cast and crew; four performances Nov 6–8.
The Black Arts Company, a Princeton student performing group, presents its show The BAC Tour at the Frist Campus Center's Frist Theater. The show runs four times on November 6 and 7 (6 PM and 9 PM each night).
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Terhune Orchards extends its fall festival for one more weekend (November 6–8) with half-price general admission. The ticket covers 30+ family activities such as pony rides, the corn maze, pedal tractors, pumpkin painting and barnyard animals, plus live music from 12–4 pm. Kids under 3 are free and parking is free.
A two-day Seerah intensive with Shaykh Adéyinká Mendes of River Oaks Islamic Center in Houston on the early Muslim community’s 7th-century migration to Christian Ethiopia to escape persecution. Participants study the event and reflect on its lessons for faith, immigrant justice, interfaith dialogue and living together today. RSVP required; lunch is served.
The Office of Religious Life lists 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; the University events calendar lists 9 a.m. Times follow the organizer’s page.An ecumenical worship service that draws students, faculty, staff and community members together to hear God's word, sing praises and pray for the University and the world. It is held on Sunday morning in the Princeton University Chapel.
The Michener Art Museum is free to visit on the second Sunday of each month, with family programs typically running in the afternoon. The museum says free Second Sundays continue only through December 13, 2026.
A Deep Focus classic screening of Charles Vidor's 1955 MGM musical drama about 1920s Chicago nightclub singer Ruth Etting, with Doris Day as Etting and James Cagney as her gangster-turned-manager Martin Snyder. The film features more than 10 musical numbers, including "Ten Cents a Dance" and the title song. TCM writer Hannah Jack leads an online Deep Focus discussion of the film on Tue, Nov 17.
Artist Ylvia Asal leads a hands-on workshop on embroidery on paper, combining drawing, painting, and collage with embroidery techniques, with a visit to the galleries for inspiration. Materials are provided; participants may bring landscapes or portraits to incorporate. Open to the public, ages 14+; $50, members $40, free for Princeton University students; registration required.
Families make sun catchers from autumn leaves and foliage in two one-hour sessions (1–2 p.m. and 2–3 p.m.). Free with pre-registration, but the program is currently sold out with a waitlist; children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
A Morven docent guides visitors through Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey, which looks at New Jersey's five signers of the Declaration of Independence and the people they enslaved, through over 100 manuscripts, paintings, furniture and personal objects. Limited to 15 people; pre-registration required; the ticket includes museum admission.
The Zimmerli's free drop-in family art workshop: each month families make a project inspired by a work or exhibition in the museum. This month's project is printmaking inspired by the text images in Hank Willis Thomas: LOVERULES. No registration necessary.
A one-hour guided tour of highlights throughout the Princeton University Art Museum’s galleries and new building, introducing the breadth of its globe-spanning collections from ancient to modern art. Free and open to all; no tickets or registration required. Meet at the information desk.
Family Sundays at Tulpehaking Nature Center: this week’s theme is upcycling. A weekly drop-in program for families; free, no registration required.
Travel host Rick Steves teams up with the New Jersey Symphony, conducted by Nicholas Hersh, for a concert pairing Europe's romantic-era anthems with high-definition cinematography and Rick's commentary on European history. Presented by the New Jersey Symphony; tickets are sold through the orchestra.
The Donna Weng Friedman ’80 Masterclass Series presents celebrated pianist Jonathan Biss, who works one-on-one with Princeton student pianists in a workshop format open to the public. Students perform Schubert, Haydn and Beethoven; Biss has appeared as a soloist with orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and the Boston Symphony and is co-artistic director of the Marlboro Music School and Festival. Free and unticketed.
Princeton's Lewis Center for the Arts stages Heather Christian's Oratorio for Living Things, a classical oratorio infused with blues, gospel, jazz and soul that explores time, memory and the forces shaping the universe. Directed by Iranian artist Nikoo Mamdoohi with a student cast and crew; four performances Nov 6–8. This 2:00 PM show is a Relaxed Performance, followed by a talkback with the director and cast.
A special screening of Martin Scorsese's concert film "The Last Waltz" (1978), ahead of the 50th anniversary of The Band's 1976 Thanksgiving Day farewell concert in San Francisco. Guests include Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters and Dr. John. PG; 1 hour 57 minutes.
Use paper, copper tape, LEDs and coin-cell batteries to make a paper diya for Diwali that lights up. Recommended for ages 6 and up with a caregiver; registration required.
A two-hour guided walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus led by the Historical Society of Princeton, passing historic sites such as Nassau Hall, the University Chapel and Palmer Square. Guides share classic history and lesser-known stories of Princeton's diverse past. Tickets are $20, advance purchase is required, and space is limited to 25; the tour starts in the courtyard of the Princeton Battle Monument.
The Ewing Branch's Sunday Movie Series screens The Breadwinner (PG, 2026), starring Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore and Colin Jost. When a supermom lands a Shark Tank deal, she switches roles with her breadwinner husband, who struggles to adapt as a stay-at-home dad to their three daughters. Runtime 99 minutes; registration required.
Stories, songs, rhymes and more in Spanish for children ages 2 and up who have proficiency in Spanish. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
An artist reception for the Jerry Flynn photography exhibit at Tulpehaking Nature Center, the gateway to the Abbott Marshlands. All ages; free, no registration required.
The Princeton Festival Guild's fall fundraiser features the duo of Grammy-nominated clarinetist David Krakauer and pianist Kathleen Tagg in a program exploring Manhattan's ever-evolving musical tapestry. Guests can enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and a preview of the 2027 Princeton Festival from PSO Executive Director Marc Uys; proceeds benefit the 2027 Princeton Festival.
The Westminster Community Orchestra, conducted by Ruth Ochs, celebrates its new home on the Rider University campus with music on themes of adventure, homecoming and renewal. The program ranges from movements of a Brahms symphony and the overture to Scott Joplin's opera Treemonisha to American musical theater and a world premiere by Westminster's Sean Haugh.
Poets Linda Arntzenius and Mark Schardine read from their work, followed by an open mic for local writers. Arntzenius, a Scottish-born writer and educator, presents her debut chapbook Should Have Known; advance registration appreciated.
Montgomery Township's Veterans Day ceremony, held at 3 p.m. at Montgomery Veterans Park on Harlingen Road.
An hour-long tour of highlights from the Museum’s collections, given in Spanish, covering works of art from around the world spanning thousands of years. Free and open to all; no registration required, limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Meet at the Museum’s information desk.
Children ages 5 and up practice reading aloud to Maisey, a certified therapy dog with Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, who listens to any kind of story with her handler. Drop-in; a parent or caregiver must stay with the child.
A one-hour guided tour of highlights throughout the Princeton University Art Museum’s galleries and new building, introducing the breadth of its globe-spanning collections from ancient to modern art. Free and open to all; no tickets or registration required. Meet at the information desk.
Rutgers Sinfonia, conducted by Kynan Johns, plays Anne Cawrse's Sunburst, Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 with concerto competition winner Lewis Fang, Gershwin's An American in Paris and Falla's Three-Cornered Hat suite.
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Exhibition marking the end of Egyptian-born artist Ghada Amer's three-year Anne Reeves Artist-in-Residence at the Arts Council of Princeton, centered on the ceramic work she has developed there since 2013, including new slab forms and vessels alongside her ceramic wall works. Amer has exhibited at the Venice, Sydney and Whitney biennials. Gallery hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 12–4pm. Closes November 7.
Laura Bethmann (Siegal Gallery) and Lisa Madson (Lower Level Gallery) show nature prints made by printing leaves, flowers, roots, bark and other natural objects directly onto paper and fabric, alongside steam-dyed and mixed-media works. The ancient technique was described by Leonardo da Vinci and used by Benjamin Franklin for colonial currency. Gallery hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 12–4pm. Closes November 7.
Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, this exhibition of works on paper from the past century asks how ideas of “Americanness” have been imposed, argued over, and redefined. Taking its title from a print by Native American artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, it includes many works about protest, resistance, and civic engagement. On view through November 8; free.
A single-painting display of Sam Gilliam's Breeze (1967), from his beveled-edge "slice" series made by pouring pigment onto unprimed canvas and folding it while wet. Presented with the Rutgers wellness initiative Scarlet Well, it invites slow, mindful looking; in the Welcome Gallery, closing Nov 8. The museum is open Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday noon–5 p.m. (closed Monday, Tuesday, Thanksgiving Thursday–Friday and Dec 25–Jan 1); admission is free.
Mason Gross Theater stages Oscar Wilde's classic comedy, in which two young men adopt the name "Ernest" to dodge duty and chase love until their double lives collide. Eight performances Nov 6–14: Nov 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 at 7:30 PM, Nov 8 at 5 PM, and Nov 14 at 2 and 7:30 PM.
An exhibition of Madhubani paintings by Rashmi Choudhary, inspired by the ancient art of India's Mithila region; each piece is devoted to a festival symbol such as the Diwali diya or the sun of Chhath Puja. On view in the library gallery Nov. 2–29, with an artist reception on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 pm.
Terhune Orchards’ fifth annual Fall Art Show fills the farm’s historic 250-year-old barn with original works by local artists on the theme “Farm Animals.” All visual art media are included, from painting to artistic photography. The show is on display through December 6.
A collections-based exhibition on photographs as physical objects—held, treasured, traded, or displayed in albums—rather than images on a screen. Its title borrows a phrase from Peter Bunnell, Princeton’s first professor of the history of photography, and it ranges from photographic drawings to photo-sculptures. On view through December 6; free.
Nearly 90 works by conceptual artist and activist Hank Willis Thomas, born in Plainfield, New Jersey, survey his best-known pieces across media and explore how images shape perception, identity and values, connecting historical moments of resistance to today. Organized by the Henry Art Gallery and on view in the Voorhees Gallery through Dec 20. The museum is open Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday noon–5 p.m. (closed Monday, Tuesday, Thanksgiving Thursday–Friday and Dec 25–Jan 1); admission is free.
An installation of three of Ruth Asawa's iconic wire sculptures from different periods, suspended in space and casting shadows on the wall, foregrounding interdependence as both method and meaning. In the Stairwell Gallery through Dec 20. The museum is open Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday noon–5 p.m. (closed Monday, Tuesday, Thanksgiving Thursday–Friday and Dec 25–Jan 1); admission is free.
The New Jersey Arts Annual at the Zimmerli brings together sixteen artists, each shown with a significant installation or several works, chosen by juror Hank Willis Thomas as a wide-ranging, intergenerational group. Through Dec 20. The museum is open Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday noon–5 p.m. (closed Monday, Tuesday, Thanksgiving Thursday–Friday and Dec 25–Jan 1); admission is free.
Long-running exhibition on the Johnson family’s passions, their belief in innovation and community, and how founder Seward Johnson’s vision for the Johnson Atelier Technical Institute of Sculpture shaped the early years of Grounds For Sculpture. Curated by Lynn DeClemente Losavio of The Seward Johnson Atelier. On view in the Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery through December 31, 2026; included with park admission.
A behind-the-scenes look at the Grounds For Sculpture collection, bringing out newly acquired sculptures and works long kept in storage, including pieces by masters of American art and early works by artists who apprenticed at the Johnson Atelier. The show was curated collaboratively by staff from several departments with guidance from the curatorial team. On view in the Domestic Arts Building through January 3, 2027; included with park admission.
Genpei, a series of twenty-two screenprints by contemporary Japanese artist Takeda Hideo (born 1948), radically reimagines the twelfth-century Genpei civil war told in The Tale of the Heike, emphasizing acts of cruelty, betrayal, and arrogance. The exhibition places the series within his career as a satirical cartoonist amid the social upheaval of late twentieth-century Japan. On view through January 3, 2027; free.
This exhibition looks at how artists have commemorated George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night 1776, from Emanuel Leutze’s iconic 1851 painting to modern and contemporary works, including Ai Weiwei’s toy-brick version. On view through January 10, 2027; museum open Wednesday–Sunday, admission $15 for adults.
At Art@Bainbridge on Nassau Street, this exhibition spans the career of Baltimore artist Joyce J. Scott, showing her sculptural beadwork combined with handblown glass, quilting, and found objects. Presented on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it addresses gun violence, misogyny, and racial injustice and reflects on the presence of slavery at Bainbridge House during the American Revolution. Open Friday–Sunday; free; on view through January 10, 2027.
Exhibition presented by the New Jersey State Archives with the New Jersey State Museum for the U.S. Semiquincentennial and New Jersey’s 250th. It highlights rarely seen foundational federal and state government documents and explores how revolutionary ideals influenced the new government and continue to be reinterpreted today. Free; on view through January 10, 2027 (museum open Tuesday–Sunday, 9 AM–4:45 PM).
Morven's landmark exhibition for America's 250th explores the lives of New Jersey's five signers of the Declaration of Independence (Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton and John Witherspoon) before, during and after 1776, through more than 100 artifacts including John Witherspoon's tall case clock and a letter from George Washington to Annis Boudinot Stockton. It also confronts the fact that these men, who risked their lives for liberty, enslaved other people. Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day); included with museum admission.
Centered on the eleven 1984 “Blue Ribbon paintings,” this exhibition examines Jean-Michel Basquiat’s radical engagement with replication and reproductive media and brings together nearly all of his known print projects. It traces his connections with Robert Rauschenberg and pioneering Black printmakers such as Bob Blackburn, presenting Basquiat as a conceptual artist. On view through January 31, 2027 before traveling to the High Museum of Art and the Frist Art Museum; free.
An exhibit at the Cranbury Museum for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution: a recreated dining room of Dr. Hezekiah and Mary Predmore Stites, who hosted Lafayette, Hamilton and later Washington, profiles of Cranbury soldiers, and stories of the Ladies of Liberty and local families. Free to visit Sundays 1–4 p.m. (excluding holiday weekends), September 20, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
A collection exhibition that invites visitors to look at art and question the assumptions that shape how we look, asking how museums can move away from imposing narratives. Works range from a follower of Claude Gellée to Frank Bowling and Sally Gabori; in the Volpe Gallery through Feb 14, 2027. The museum is open Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday noon–5 p.m. (closed Monday, Tuesday, Thanksgiving Thursday–Friday and Dec 25–Jan 1); admission is free.
Prints, photographs, archival materials and later works by Japanese and Japanese American artists trace cultural exchange between Japan and the United States from the 1860s, when Rutgers hosted some of the earliest Japanese students in America, to the present. Through Feb 14, 2027. The museum is open Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday noon–5 p.m. (closed Monday, Tuesday, Thanksgiving Thursday–Friday and Dec 25–Jan 1); admission is free.
The inaugural exhibition in Morven's Stockton Education Center shows prints by Black women artists with a New Jersey connection, including Emma Amos, Camille Billops, Nell Painter, Sondra Perry and Mickalene Thomas. Curated by Judith K. Brodsky and Rhinold L. Ponder, it is part of Re-Visioning America: 1776–2026 with the Princeton University Art Museum and the Arts Council of Princeton. Included with museum admission, generally Wednesday–Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed or modified hours on Nov. 13, Dec. 4 and Jan. 8.
Drawing on public and private collections and the Michener’s own holdings, this exhibition explores how Pennsylvania Impressionists such as Daniel Garber and Charles Rosen painted the quarries along the Delaware River and other local industries, often editing out signs of active work. On view through February 28, 2027.
A mini-retrospective of Barbara Moon Boertzel’s pages, books and slow-stitched textiles, made from handmade paper and hand-dyed thread and cloth. Each work captures a moment of time, from the life cycle of a zinnia to a river vortex. On view through April 18, 2027.
The Museum’s first exhibition focused on African Diasporic artistic practices brings together historical, modern, and contemporary artists who use clay to sustain creative legacies from Africa. It highlights ceramic vessels and sculpture and the contributions of ceramic artists, especially women, in linking geographies and generations. On view through July 3, 2027; free.
Works from the Norton and Nancy Dodge Collection by women artists from Ukraine, the Baltic states, the Caucasus and Central Asia working in the Soviet Union in the 1970s and 1980s, shown alongside poetry from the same regions and period. In the Dodge Wing Lower Level through July 18, 2027. The museum is open Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday noon–5 p.m. (closed Monday, Tuesday, Thanksgiving Thursday–Friday and Dec 25–Jan 1); admission is free.
Exhibition by Chicago-based, Mexican-born interdisciplinary artist Salvador Jiménez-Flores, whose playful and provocative work addresses migration, cultural hybridity and resilience. It includes an 80-foot mural painted with earthen pigments that presents a counter-narrative timeline of colonization, labor and migration in the Americas for the U.S. Semiquincentennial. On view in the East Gallery and outdoors through August 1, 2027; included with park admission.
An immersive, site-specific installation by artist Shantell Martin in the West Gallery of the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts, inviting visitors to reflect on time and our changing relationship with it. It features textiles, murals and an engagement space, plus a new outdoor sculpture commissioned for the exhibition. Curated by Kathleen Ogilvie Greene; included with park admission.
