Archive for September, 2010

Celebrate fall during Witherspoon Grill’s 2nd annual “Harvest & Music Festival” from noon to 5pm at Hinds Community Plaza (adjacent to the Princeton Public Library on Witherspoon Street.) This family-friendly outdoor event (rain or shine) will feature live music, kid’s activities and great food and spirits.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free

Check out our new second site, the Updike Farmstead, during our fall celebration for kids from 1-3pm! Author Trinka Hakes Noble will read from The Scarlet Stockings Spy-a wonderful work of children’s fiction set in New Jersey–and
we’ll enjoy spooky Halloween crafts and refreshments!
Ages: All ages
Registration: Recommended. Please call (609) 921-6748 x100 or email Jeanette@princetonhistory.org
Fee: $4 per child, $3 for members.

In honor of Fire Prevention Week and our new exhibition, Princeton’s First Responders, the Historical Society of Princeton invites children to dress as firefighters, police officers, or rescue workers and visit Bainbridge House
for an afternoon of safety-related crafts and activities!
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Fee: Free

If you’ve heard the buzz about the Historical Society of Princeton’s popular stroller tour, here’s your chance to take it! Moms, dads, caregivers, and grandparents are invited to join our tour of local landmarks, architectural
gems, and hidden historical sites. The tour lasts 60 minutes; routes vary monthly.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required. Please call (609) 921-6748 x100 or email Jeanette@princetonhistory.org
Fee: $7 per adult, $5 for members. Children are free.

Families are invited to this magical, fright-free walk where fairy tale characters come to life! The Halloween Walk is intended for children 9 years and younger but is enjoyable for children of all ages. Rain or shine.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $5 per child
Registration: Not required, email

Enjoy a live Music Together Concert with the Music Together Band. Proceeds will be donated to the “Hugs for Brady Foundation” in memory of Brady Wells, a child who loved music and Music Together. For more information, please visit www.hugsforbrady.org.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $10 per family, call 609-924-7801

Come eat, play and do a craft with Diego!
Ages: Crawler – 12
Fee: $10 per child, free for members.
Registration: Required, call (732) 955-2005 or email mayor@uptownplayaround.com

Come eat, play and do a craft with Spongebob!
Ages: Crawler – 12
Fee: $10 per child, free for members.
Registration: Required, call (732) 955-2005 or email mayor@uptownplayaround.com

Created to inspire a love of books and reading, story time and craft provides an opportunity for children to spend special time with their parent or care-giver.
Ages: Pre-K
Registration: Not required

Created to inspire a love of books and reading, story time and craft provides an opportunity for children to spend special time with their parent or care-giver.
Ages: Pre-K
Registration: Not required

Stories and craft (for safety reasons, infants and toddlers must remain outside the arts & crafts area while program is in session)
Ages: 3 – 5
Registration: Not required

Pull up a pillow and listen to chapter books read aloud in our gallery! As we continue to read a book over a series of weeks, you can work your way towards a book of your very own. Ten visits = one brand new paperback of your choice!
Ages: 6 & 7
Registration: Not required

Join Ms. Lorraine for classic tales from around the world, then stay and draw your own picture based on the day’s story.
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: Not required

Join Ms. Lorraine for classic tales from around the world, then stay and draw your own picture based on the day’s story.
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: Not required

Come to the library for some movement, fingerplays, music and a story or two.
Ages: 3 – 5
Registration: Not required

Join the YMCA for an exceptional family event for those who are expecting, thinking about pregnancy and/or already have children. Learn more about services available at University Medical Center at Princeton, Get tips and information from the physicians, educators and staff of Princeton HealthCare System, Participate in interactive demonstrations and a car seat safety check (10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.), Involve kids in fun crafts and Enjoy a relaxing chair massage and free gifts.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free

Enjoy this fun filled day from 10am -5pm including children’s activities, live performances, lectures, pet adoption, healthy food vendors and more.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $6 adults, $4 children 3 – 12, free children under 3. Bring a non-perishable food item to Kidstock2010 and receive one dollar off ticket purchase!

Storytime for children all ages. Adult caregiver must attend if child is 5 or under.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required

Stories and crafts based on far away lands for children age 3 to 7 years.
Ages: 3 – 7
Registration: Not required

Stories and songs read and sung in Chinese for children 2-8 years of age and their families.
Ages: 2 – 8
Registration: Required

Storytime for children all ages. Adult caregiver must attend if child is 5 or under.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

It’s time once again for our stupendous, creative, fantastical event! We supply the scads of cool art materials, YOU supply the imagination! Based on the zany holiday invented by Dr. Seuss in his book Please Try to Remember the First of Octember, unleash your inner inventor and build a magnificent “something” in pursuit of the ultimate creation. Rocket ship panel? Automatic dog-washer? Robot companion? Green garden? Roller coaster? Treasure box? The sky is the limit! Stop by between 1 – 4pm.
Ages: 3 and up
Registration: Not required

Children and teens can drop in to play board and video games and pingpong for 90 minutes on Friday afternoons after school.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Stories for children age 3 1/2 to 6 years.
Ages: 3 – 6
Registration: Required

Stories and songs read and sung in Spanish for children and their families.
Ages: birth – 5
Registration: Required

Stories and songs read and sung in Spanish for children and their families.
Ages: birth – 5
Registration: Required

Regular visitors to the library’s third floor know Emma, the black Labrador Retriever who listens patiently as children practice their reading skills while getting in some cuddling time. The most uncritical of audiences, sweet-faced Emma allows young readers to relax and enjoy themselves as they work on their proficiency. Her owner, Joe Turner, is always on hand to help.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required

Regular visitors to the library’s third floor know Emma, the black Labrador Retriever who listens patiently as children practice their reading skills while getting in some cuddling time. The most uncritical of audiences, sweet-faced Emma allows young readers to relax and enjoy themselves as they work on their proficiency. Her owner, Joe Turner, is always on hand to help.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required

Regular visitors to the library’s third floor know Emma, the black Labrador Retriever who listens patiently as children practice their reading skills while getting in some cuddling time. The most uncritical of audiences, sweet-faced Emma allows young readers to relax and enjoy themselves as they work on their proficiency. Her owner, Joe Turner, is always on hand to help.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required

Enjoy a free, fun and safe Halloween event where kids trick or treat from car to car for goodies from 2-4pm. There will be a costume contest and music. The community is invioted to participate and decorate a car. If interested please contact the church at (609) 987-1166.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required
Fee: Free

Enjoy a family oriented Fall Music Festival fundraiser from 11am-8pm including inflatables, face painting, crafts, Miss Amy and her Big Kids Band and more!
Ages: All ages
Tickets: Adults $15 in advance, $20 at the door, children 6 – 16 are $5, children under 6 are free

posted 9/25/10
Caring, reliable and kind caregiver needed in our Plainsboro home. Mondays through Fridays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Valid driver’s license, background checks and references required. Contact: WFcaring@gmail.com

posted 9/25/10

I am currently looking for an early morning baby sitting job. I am available from 5am to 8:45am. Please email ItsBetterBoston@yahoo.com if interested.

Your Child And Mine kids consignment sale brings parents together and offers them a smart way to earn money for unwanted children’s items while offering new parents the opportunity to purchase needed items at a fraction of the cost. Stop by between 8am and 2pm to buy infant to youth clothing, toys, books, equipment, furniture, DVD’s, strollers, and much more. There will be a cash only bag sale after 2pm.

Your Child And Mine kids consignment sale brings parents together and offers them a smart way to earn money for unwanted children’s items while offering new parents the opportunity to purchase needed items at a fraction of the cost. Stop by between 10am and 8pm to buy infant to youth clothing, toys, books, equipment, furniture, DVD’s, strollers, and much more.

The Goddard School is hosting their First Annual Children’s Expo from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. The mission of the Children’s Expo is to create awareness about the various services and products offered in the community for young children and their families. We expect approximately twenty vendors. The day will include activities such as face painting, spin art, hair beading and temporary tattoos. Several of the vendors will also be providing demonstrations such as book readings, karate, music and movement and obstacle courses. The Goddard School will also be open for tours and special discounts will be offered to any family that registers during the Children’s Expo.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required, call (609) 883-6800 for more information
Fee: Free

The Princeton Montessori School hosts a sing-along with Alex Mitnick of the Alex & the Kaleidoscope band. Families with children from infant through age 6 are welcome to attend.

Ages: birth – 6
Registration: Not required
Fee: Free

Enjoy a SPOOKTACULAR afternoon of fun for all the family from 11am until 3pm RAIN or
SHINE! There will be lots of activities and games: Magic potion, Games, Face Painting and Tattoos, Halloween crafts, etc. Don’t miss THE HAUNTED HOUSE! And don’t forget to wear your costume, there will be a COSTUME CONTEST with prizes to win. For more information, please visit www.ecoleprinceton.org or call 609.430.3001
Ages: birth to 14
Fee: Event is free. Ticket prices of the various attractions and activities vary from $1 to $2.50 per activity.

After school kids can come to Tiger Hall and enjoy Fab Fun Fridays! In addition to Tiger Hall’s play room, live lizard terrarium, tumble room and bouncy houses there are puzzles, board games, free art supplies and project starters available for parent/child usage, Quiet spaces for reading with mom or dad, books, music and more!
Ages: birth – 8
Registration: Not required
Fee: $8.00 ($6 for siblings and children under 18 months)

After school kids can come to Tiger Hall and enjoy Fab Fun Fridays! In addition to Tiger Hall’s play room, live lizard terrarium, tumble room and bouncy houses there are puzzles, board games, free art supplies and project starters available for parent/child usage, Quiet spaces for reading with mom or dad, books, music and more!
Ages: birth – 8
Registration: Not required
Fee: $8.00 ($6 for siblings and children under 18 months)

Come explore what Tiger Hall has to offer in early childhood education and enrichment – all classes are free this week only! Sample as many classes as you like. Enroll the same day and receive $10 off of your first month of membership. Visit us online to learn more about Ballet and Tap for Tots at Tiger Hall.
Ages: 3 – 5
Registration: Recommended
Fee: Free

Come explore what Tiger Hall has to offer in early childhood education and enrichment – all classes are free this week only! Sample as many classes as you like. Enroll the same day and receive $10 off of your first month of membership. Visit us online to learn more about Art for Tots at Tiger Hall.
Ages: 2 – 5
Registration: Recommended
Fee: Free

Once you are inside the stadium kids can enjoy a bounce house, a face painter, games and a sign making station in Tiger Town. Kickoff is at 1pm and after the game you can head down onto the field and throw around the football, get FREE autograph books and get your favorite Princeton football players autograph.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $8

There will be a kids sports clinic from 4-5 and once you are inside the stadium kids can enjoy a bounce house, a face painter, games and a sign making station in Tiger Town. Kickoff is at 6 and after the game you can head down onto the field and throw around the football, get FREE autograph books and get your favorite Princeton football players autograph.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $8

posted 9/20/10

Experienced Nanny with safe driving record and excellent references is seeking a full or part time position. Please call 609 372 7378.

Princeton Cub Scout Pack 43 hosts its annual new membership “Round Up” open house at Littlebrook Elementary School located on 39 Magnolia Lane. The event provides a fun-filled introduction to the Cub Scouts for interested boys in the first to fourth grades
Ages: 7 – 10
Registration: Call 609-681-5324 for details

Come to the John Witherspoon Middle School between 11am – 3pm for a Carnival, including games & activities for kids of all ages. Rain date is Oct. 9th.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free

Participate in a 5K, Fun Run, & Family Fun Day with post race refreshments, door prizes, moon bounces, clown/face painter, & music.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required, please call 609-688-0870 or email admin@parkinsonalliance.org.

The Lawrenceville Elementary School (LES) PTO will hosts its semi-annual Fall Children’s Used Toy and Clothing Sale from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Items include gently used Fall and Winter children’s clothing in sizes newborn to 16, maternity clothing, baby equipment and accessories, toys, books, videos, and much more.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free

Ride the Black River & Western Railroad to the 10 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch at Pumpkin Junction! Trains depart from the Ringoes Station and travel to the new station at Pumpkin Junction. The maze is divided into two sections: a beginner maze and an expert maze. Try one, or complete both and explore all 4 miles of twisting turning trails! Trains run from 1 to 6pm.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required
Tickets: $14 adults, $7 children 3 – 12, children under 3 are Free

Ride the Black River & Western Railroad to the 10 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch at Pumpkin Junction! Trains depart from the Ringoes Station and travel to the new station at Pumpkin Junction. The maze is divided into two sections: a beginner maze and an expert maze. Try one, or complete both and explore all 4 miles of twisting turning trails! Trains run from 1 to 9pm.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required
Tickets: $14 adults, $7 children 3 – 12, children under 3 are Free

Ride the Black River & Western Railroad to the 10 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch at Pumpkin Junction! Trains depart from the Ringoes Station and travel to the new station at Pumpkin Junction. The maze is divided into two sections: a beginner maze and an expert maze. Try one, or complete both and explore all 4 miles of twisting turning trails! Trains run from 1 to 6pm.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required
Tickets: $14 adults, $7 children 3 – 12, children under 3 are Free

Ride the Black River & Western Railroad to the 10 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch at Pumpkin Junction! Trains depart from the Ringoes Station and travel to the new station at Pumpkin Junction. The maze is divided into two sections: a beginner maze and an expert maze. Try one, or complete both and explore all 4 miles of twisting turning trails! Trains run from 1 to 9pm.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required
Tickets: $14 adults, $7 children 3 – 12, children under 3 are Free

Ride the Black River & Western Railroad to the 10 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch at Pumpkin Junction! Trains depart from the Ringoes Station and travel to the new station at Pumpkin Junction. The maze is divided into two sections: a beginner maze and an expert maze. Try one, or complete both and explore all 4 miles of twisting turning trails! Trains run from 1 to 6pm.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required
Tickets: $14 adults, $7 children 3 – 12, children under 3 are Free

Ride the Black River & Western Railroad to the 10 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch at Pumpkin Junction! Trains depart from the Ringoes Station and travel to the new station at Pumpkin Junction. The maze is divided into two sections: a beginner maze and an expert maze. Try one, or complete both and explore all 4 miles of twisting turning trails! Trains run from 1 to 9pm.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required
Tickets: $14 adults, $7 children 3 – 12, children under 3 are Free

Ride the Black River & Western Railroad to the 10 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch at Pumpkin Junction! Trains depart from the Ringoes Station and travel to the new station at Pumpkin Junction. The maze is divided into two sections: a beginner maze and an expert maze. Try one, or complete both and explore all 4 miles of twisting turning trails! Trains run from 1 to 6pm.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required
Tickets: $14 adults, $7 children 3 – 12, children under 3 are Free

Ride the Black River & Western Railroad to the 10 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch at Pumpkin Junction! Trains depart from the Ringoes Station and travel to the new station at Pumpkin Junction. The maze is divided into two sections: a beginner maze and an expert maze. Try one, or complete both and explore all 4 miles of twisting turning trails! Trains run from 1 to 9pm.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required
Tickets: $14 adults, $7 children 3 – 12, children under 3 are Free

Ride the Black River & Western Railroad to the 10 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch at Pumpkin Junction! Trains depart from the Ringoes Station and travel to the new station at Pumpkin Junction. The maze is divided into two sections: a beginner maze and an expert maze. Try one, or complete both and explore all 4 miles of twisting turning trails! Trains run from 1 to 6pm.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required
Tickets: $14 adults, $7 children 3 – 12, children under 3 are Free

Ride the Black River & Western Railroad to the 10 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch at Pumpkin Junction! Trains depart from the Ringoes Station and travel to the new station at Pumpkin Junction. The maze is divided into two sections: a beginner maze and an expert maze. Try one, or complete both and explore all 4 miles of twisting turning trails! Trains run from 1 to 9pm.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required
Tickets: $14 adults, $7 children 3 – 12, children under 3 are Free

Ride the Black River & Western Railroad to the 10 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch at Pumpkin Junction! Trains depart from the Ringoes Station and travel to the new station at Pumpkin Junction. The maze is divided into two sections: a beginner maze and an expert maze. Try one, or complete both and explore all 4 miles of twisting turning trails! Trains run from 1 to 6pm.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required
Tickets: $14 adults, $7 children 3 – 12, children under 3 are Free

Ride the Black River & Western Railroad to the 10 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch at Pumpkin Junction! Trains depart from the Ringoes Station and travel to the new station at Pumpkin Junction. The maze is divided into two sections: a beginner maze and an expert maze. Try one, or complete both and explore all 4 miles of twisting turning trails! Trains run from 1 to 9pm.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required
Tickets: $14 adults, $7 children 3 – 12, children under 3 are Free

Enjoy for an introductory class and create your own art to bring home.
Ages: Pre-School
Fee:Free
Registration: Requested

Enjoy for an introductory class and create your own art to bring home.
Ages: Pre-School
Fee:Free
Registration: Requested

Enjoy the day at the Italian American Festival with live entertainment, food children’s activities, amusement rides and more from noon til 10pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $3.00 Adults, Children 12 & Under Free.

Enjoy the day at the Italian American Festival with live entertainment, food children’s activities, amusement rides and more from noon til 10pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $3.00 Adults, Children 12 & Under Free.

Enjoy the day at the Italian American Festival with live entertainment, food children’s activities, amusement rides and more from noon til 10pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $3.00 Adults, Children 12 & Under Free.

posted 9/15/10
After school supervision needed on Tuesdays from 3 to 3:30 in Princeton. Please reply with contact phone number to hcoller@princeton.edu

The information session is for interested girls of all grade levels and their parents to find out more about Girl Scouting opportunities in the Princeton area. For additional information about joining Girl Scouts please visit the Girl Scout Council of Central and Southern New Jersey website at www.gscsnj.org, or email princeton.girl.scouts@gmail.com.
Ages: 5 – 18
Fee: Free
Registration: Not required

The information session is for interested girls of all grade levels and their parents to find out more about Girl Scouting opportunities in the Princeton area. For additional information about joining Girl Scouts please visit the Girl Scout Council of Central and Southern New Jersey website at www.gscsnj.org, or email princeton.girl.scouts@gmail.com.
Ages: 5 – 18
Fee: Free
Registration: Not required

Hey kids, Kick off Halloween festivities with some special Halloween dishes and treats you made all by yourself. We make Skeleton Bone Sandwiches and Spider Cookies.
Ages: 2 – 3
Fee: $10
Registration: Required

In this program we celebrate Health Starts Here week with an ANDI treasure hunt. Hi-ANDI foods are particularly high in nutrients (ANDI stands for “Aggregate Nutrient Density Index”). First we fetch them in the store and then we cook and eat.
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: $10
Registration: Required

If your kids take one bite of healthy food, make it a bite of hi-ANDI food – foods that are particularly high in nutrients (ANDI stands for “Aggregate Nutrient Density Index”). In this program we celebrate Health Starts Here week with hi-ANDI foods. First we fetch them in the store and then we cook and eat.
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: $10
Registration: Required

Celebrate our 30th birthday with us! We prepare healthy birthday treats and decorate a birthday cake! Each participants receives a goodie bag
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: $10
Registration: Required

Celebrate our 30th birthday with us! We prepare healthy birthday treats and decorate a birthday cake! Each participants receives a goodie bag
Ages: 2 – 3
Fee: $10
Registration: Required

Parents of kids with food allergies all know the book series about Alexander, the elephant who is allergic to peanuts. We’re honoring that plucky little fellow with a special back-to-school event with activities for kids and resources for parents! Browse a sampling of allergy-aware foods, personalize your own canvas lunch bag, talk with the knowledgeable members of the Allergy & Asthma Support Group of Central NJ, join a tour to learn about the array of items Whole Foods Market offers for you and your family, and more! The event finishes with a raffle for a $50 store gift card (attached to a giant stuffed elephant, of course).
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free
Registration: Not required

Kids will love making their own Star Wars™ stick puppets at this all day, free, and easy workshop
for all the fans in your family.
Ages: 4 and up
Registration: Not required, while supplies last

Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume. Decorate your desserts and create your own party bags. Teas, desserts and Candy is included. Kids can walk down the runway showing off their costumes.
Ages: 9 – 13
Fee: $20 per child

Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume. Decorate your desserts and create your own party bags. Teas, desserts and Candy is included. Kids can walk down the runway showing off their costumes.
Ages: 3 – 8
Fee: $20 per child

Tea time is a great way to bond with your granddaughter. Enjoy scrumptious sandwiches, desserts and Taking Tea in Style’s delicious gourmet teas.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $35

Santa & Snowy arrive on a Fire Truck at 12:30pm at the Princeton Shopping Center. Stay until 3pm to party in the Courtyard.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free

Come to the Courtyard for a Howl-oween Spooktacular! At 11am participate in the Costume Parade (and Contest), from 12 to 3pm it’s a Party in the Courtyard with a Pet Costume Parade at 1pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free

Enjoy a Food Festival with live Music in the Courtyard sponsored by McCaffery’s.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free

Enjoy a Food Festival with live Music in the Courtyard sponsored by McCaffery’s.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free

Enjoy a Food Festival with live Music in the Courtyard sponsored by McCaffery’s.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free

Stories, songs, and more! This week’s theme is Apples and Pumpkins at 10am & 11am.
Ages: 2 – 6
Registration: Open to Somerset County Library System cardholders, please call 609-924-7073 ext 5

Stories, songs, and more! This week’s theme is Apples and Pumpkins at 10am & 11am.
Ages: 2 – 6
Registration: Open to Somerset County Library System cardholders, please call 609-924-7073 ext 5

Put on your engineer’s cap and join us for train stories, songs and a terrific train craft.
Ages: 2 – 6
Registration: Required, open to Somerset County Library System cardholders, please call 609-924-7073 ext 5.

Sing, dance and play rhythm instruments. Nurture your child’s musical intelligence while having a great time. Come join the fun! Program presented by Kids Round of Pennington, NJ.
Ages: birth – 4
Registration: Required, open to Somerset County Library System cardholders, please call 609-924-7073 ext 5.

Put on your engineer’s cap and join us for train stories, songs and a terrific train craft.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required, open to Somerset County Library System cardholders, please call 609-924-7073 ext 5.

Crafting fun with a special theme. This week it’s Circus Hooray at 10am & 11am.
Ages: 2 – 6
Registration: Required, open to Somerset County Library System cardholders, please call 609-924-7073 ext 5.

Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make original works of art. Bring your toddler to learn about sculpture through interactive activities. One adult must accompany each child. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: Free with Park Admission

Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make original works of art. Bring your toddler to learn about sculpture through interactive activities. One adult must accompany each child. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: Free with Park Admission

Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make original works of art. Bring your toddler to learn about sculpture through interactive activities. One adult must accompany each child. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: Free with Park Admission

Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make original works of art. Bring your toddler to learn about sculpture through interactive activities. One adult must accompany each child. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: Free with Park Admission

Our land and water intricately intertwined. Join us to enjoy local fare prepared by Eno Terra restaurant and an array of family-friendly activities in and around the Millstone River at the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park. Make an “all natural” boat or fish print, explore the Millstone River, tour Eno Terra’s 1-acre farm, enjoy a wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres along the canal and a family-style dinner inside Eno Terra. The day starts at 2pm and ends at 7pm at Eno Terra Restaurant.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required, pleas call (609) 497-1777 to learn more and make a reservation.
Fee: $49 per adult, $15 per child under 12 (children under 5 admitted free)

Discover a menagerie of spiders, hungry and hunting for the summer insect bounty on the Watershed trails at night. Join Education Director Jeff Hoagland on this walk exploring the secret lives of spiders. This popular annual event always fills up—space is limited.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required
Fee: $8.00 member, $12 non-member

Created to inspire a love of books and reading, story time and craft provides an opportunity for children to spend special time with their parent or care-giver.
Ages: Pre-K
Registration: Not required

Created to inspire a love of books and reading, story time and craft provides an opportunity for children to spend special time with their parent or care-giver.
Ages: Pre-K
Registration: Not required

Created to inspire a love of books and reading, story time and craft provides an opportunity for children to spend special time with their parent or care-giver.
Ages: Pre-K
Registration: Not required

Created to inspire a love of books and reading, story time and craft provides an opportunity for children to spend special time with their parent or care-giver.
Ages: Pre-K
Registration: Not required

Created to inspire a love of books and reading, story time and craft provides an opportunity for children to spend special time with their parent or care-giver.
Ages: Pre-K
Registration: Not required

Stop by the Farm for Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch from 10am – 4pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $4

Stop by the Farm for Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch from 10am – 4pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $4

It is truly a unique experience packed with activities including hay rides, pony rides, face painting, petting zoo, a live band and much more!Stop by the Farm for Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch from 10am – 4pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $6 per adult, children 12 and under are free

It is truly a unique experience packed with activities including hay rides, pony rides, face painting, petting zoo, a live band and much more!Stop by the Farm for Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch from 10am – 4pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $6 per adult, children 12 and under are free

Stop by the Farm for Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch from 10am – 4pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $4

Stop by the Farm for Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch from 10am – 4pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $4

Stop by the Farm for Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch from 10am – 4pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $4

Stop by the Farm for Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch from 10am – 4pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $4

Stop by the Farm for Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch from 10am – 4pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $4

Stop by the Farm for Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch from 10am – 4pm.
Ages: All ages
Fee: $4

Are bats, bugs, spiders, and snakes scratched off of your cute and cuddly list? Come and learn about the life cycles, habits, and habitats of some of these amazing animals. After we learn some interesting facts about these misunderstood mammals, you can build your very own spider, snake, or bug.
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (609) 897-9400
Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (609) 897-9400
Fee: $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers

Come explore what Tiger Hall has to offer in early childhood education and enrichment – all classes are free this week only! Sample as many classes as you like. Enroll the same day and receive $10 off of your first month of membership. Visit us online to learn more about Art for Tots at Tiger Hall.
Ages: 2 – 5
Registration: Recommended
Fee: Free

Attend this important workshop Never Mind the Money, Who’s Going to Inherit the Kids? at The Little Gym, presented by Medina Law Group, LLC. Free childcare will be provided for families coming with all involved parents.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free
Registration: Required. Call Tiffany at 609.818.0068 to reserve a spot.

Attend this important workshop Never Mind the Money, Who’s Going to Inherit the Kids? at The Little Gym, presented by Medina Law Group, LLC. Free childcare will be provided for families coming with all involved parents.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free
Registration: Required. Call Tiffany at 609.818.0068 to reserve a spot.

Mo Willems visits Barnes & Noble for a very special PJ Storytime. Your child may win an autographed copy of Knuffle Bunny Free, presented by Mo Willems tonight. Beloved author Mo Willems launches the final in the ‘Knuffle Bunny’ trilogy at the store tonight. Come in pajamas and bring a Pigeon or even a Knuffle Bunny!
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

This story hour is just for you! Join the fun! This week it’s Mo Willems.
Ages: 3 – 6
Registration: Not required

It’s a special Pajama Storytime where Barnes & Noble is getting ready for a visit from Mo Willems. Your child may win an autographed copy of Knuffle Bunny Free presented by Mo Willems. Bring his/her favorite stuffed toy to storytime and answer the question, “Knuffle Bunny Free? What could that be?” Then create a drawing of Trixie’s next friend!
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Spiderwick Chronicles Author Tony DiTerlizzi Launches his latest breathtaking work that even features Augmented Reality in several places: The Search for WondLa. This is a not-to-be-missed event!
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Laura Numeroff’s lovable Pancake Pig is coming to Princeton. We’ll read Laura Numeroff stories and have fun then take some photos. Moms and dads, bring your cameras! Don’t miss a visit with Pancake Pig!
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

It’s a special Pajama Storytime where Barnes & Noble is getting ready for a visit from Mo Willems. Your child may win an autographed copy of Knuffle Bunny Free presented by Mo Willems. Bring his/her favorite stuffed toy to storytime and answer the question, “Knuffle Bunny Free? What could that be?” Then create a drawing of Trixie’s next friend!
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

This story hour is just for you! Join the fun! This week it’s Laura Numeroff.
Ages: 3 – 6
Registration: Not required

Enjoy live music by Mr. Ray in the Food Court.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free

Come to Lowe’s and build a Fire Truck.
Ages: Grades 1 – 5
Registration: Required. Register at www.lowesbuildandgrow.com

Enjoy interactive morning music with Miss Amy in the Food Court.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free

Enjoy story time at the library.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Enjoy story time at the library.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Enjoy story time at the library.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Autumn Beginnings.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Autumn Beginnings.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Autumn Beginnings.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Explore science with Christina Godfrey.
Ages: 4 and up
Registration: Not required

Explore science with Christina Godfrey.
Ages: 4 and up
Registration: Not required

Explore science with Christina Godfrey.
Ages: 4 and up
Registration: Not required

Enjoy musical stories with Emily Vorp.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Enjoy musical stories with Emily Vorp.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Enjoy musical stories with Emily Vorp.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Enjoy some outdoor fun!
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Enjoy some outdoor fun!
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Enjoy some outdoor fun!
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Enjoy stories with Debra Orenstein.
Ages: Pre-K
Registration: Not required

Enjoy stories with Debra Orenstein.
Ages: Pre-K
Registration: Not required

Enjoy stories with Debra Orenstein.
Ages: Pre-K
Registration: Not required

Spend the day at the Harvest Fair where there is fun for the whole family including a tasty Bake-Off, Photography Contest, Art, Crafts, Children’s activities and much more.

This fun-filled festival day in the country promises to be an exciting adventure for all, with something for everyone! Enjoy animal rescues, crafts, and vendors. Handmade balloon animals for the kids (get here early…Jason is only here until 5 pm, and his fingers can only do so much balloon tyin’!). Clown and puppet shows, juggling, stilt walking, goat milking demonstrations, straw jump, activity tent contests, crafts for the kids, and so much more!
Ages: All ages
Fee: $5 (children 3 and under are free)

This fun-filled festival day in the country promises to be an exciting adventure for all, with something for everyone! Enjoy animal rescues, crafts, and vendors. Handmade balloon animals for the kids (get here early…Jason is only here until 5 pm, and his fingers can only do so much balloon tyin’!). Clown and puppet shows, juggling, stilt walking, goat milking demonstrations, straw jump, activity tent contests, crafts for the kids, and so much more!
Ages: All ages
Fee: $5 (children 3 and under are free)

The 2010 MAiZE was designed with a Rutgers Football theme. To help you navigate through the MAiZE, use the Cornundrum signs, passports, or the interactive ‘Corn Text’ game… it’s guaranteed FUN for all ages! Open from 10am to 5pm on weekends, 1 to 5 pm on weekdays
Ages: All ages
Fee: $4 and $8

The 2010 MAiZE was designed with a Rutgers Football theme. To help you navigate through the MAiZE, use the Cornundrum signs, passports, or the interactive ‘Corn Text’ game… it’s guaranteed FUN for all ages! Open from 10am to 5pm on weekends, 1 to 5 pm on weekdays
Ages: All ages
Fee: $4 and $8

The 2010 MAiZE was designed with a Rutgers Football theme. To help you navigate through the MAiZE, use the Cornundrum signs, passports, or the interactive ‘Corn Text’ game… it’s guaranteed FUN for all ages! Open from 10am to 5pm on weekends, 1 to 5 pm on weekdays
Ages: All ages
Fee: $4 and $8

The 2010 MAiZE was designed with a Rutgers Football theme. To help you navigate through the MAiZE, use the Cornundrum signs, passports, or the interactive ‘Corn Text’ game… it’s guaranteed FUN for all ages! Open from 10am to 5pm on weekends, 1 to 5 pm on weekdays
Ages: All ages
Fee: $4 and $8

The 2010 MAiZE was designed with a Rutgers Football theme. To help you navigate through the MAiZE, use the Cornundrum signs, passports, or the interactive ‘Corn Text’ game… it’s guaranteed FUN for all ages! Open from 10am to 5pm on weekends, 1 to 5 pm on weekdays
Ages: All ages
Fee: $4 and $8

The 2010 MAiZE was designed with a Rutgers Football theme. To help you navigate through the MAiZE, use the Cornundrum signs, passports, or the interactive ‘Corn Text’ game… it’s guaranteed FUN for all ages! Open from 10am to 5pm on weekends, 1 to 5 pm on weekdays
Ages: All ages
Fee: $4 and $8

Join Teacher Naturalist Corey Sperling for a foray into the Preserve as a full moon rises in the East. Corey will share a story, some interesting facts, and a great adventure under the glow of the Harvest Moon.
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (609) 897-9400
Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (609) 897-9400
Fee: $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers

The leaves of the trees are turning the brilliant colors in one last show before they drop to the forest floor. During this educational and eye-opening walk through the colorful woods of the preserve, we will learn about a variety of trees and their importance to the wildlife in the forest community. Participants will connect with nature while learning the reasons for seasonal changes. This class is sponsored by the Shade Tree Advisory Commission.
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (609) 897-9400
Fee: $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers

The Plainsboro Preserve has a family of beavers that live in a lodge on Lake McCormack. We will learn about North America’s largest rodent. What do they eat? How do they survive the winter months? During class we will hike and explore some of the areas visited by our beaver friends. Come prepared with comfortable walking shoes.
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (609) 897-9400
Fee: $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers

We will spend some time visiting our feeding station and discussing the essential components that should be present at every feeding station. Learn about different food resources that will help you to maximize the diversity of species visiting your feeding station this year. Learn to avoid some of the most common mistakes people make and how to keep your feathered friends happy and healthy during the fall and winter feeding season.
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (609) 897-9400
Fee: $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers

The Plainsboro Preserve is home to a diversity of wildlife species. We will put on our detective hats and search for animal homes, tracks, and signs during this outside adventure!
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (609) 897-9400
Fee: $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers

Wetlands are home to a variety of animal and plant species. The Plainsboro Preserve has a diversity of wetlands including streams, lake, vernal pools, and hardwood swamp. In this exciting program we will search for some of the plant and animal species that utilize wetland environments.
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged. Call (609) 897-9400
Fee: $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers

Celebrate September Community Day with a Baking Contest, Pie Eating Contest, Baby Crawl Contest, a children’s area featuring pony rides and a petting zoo, a magician, sand art, a puppet show, and well as other activities for children to enjoy. Ages: All ages
Fee: Free

In her first brand new adventure in three years, Olivia takes her discerning eye for style to beautiful Venice on a family vacation that involves dodging pigeons in the Piazza San Marco, gorging on gelato, and barely staying afloat in a gondola.
Ages: 5 – 8
Registration: Not required

It’s a special story time at Borders featuring Dr. Suess. Join the cast of Suessical, the Pennington Players of Kelsey Theatre, for this special event.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

posted 9/8/10

Family of two boys, ages five and a half and two and a
half, looking for someone special to care for boys throughout the
fall.  Approximately 10-12 hours a week; daytime mostly and perhaps
one night.  Must be able to drive and willing to take children to
local activities, i.e. library, pool, parks, etc.
Kind and loving family; energetic and fun loving boys!
Call Jacqulyn
609-240-1855.

The Waldorf School of Princeton will host the Folk Tale Puppet Troupe for a performance of Philipka Baba Yaga, a classic Russian fairy tale, in honor of International Day of Peace.
Ages: 4 – 12
Fee: Free
Registration: Not required

Every child should bring in something special that they have and share whatever they wish to about the special item! It could be anything from a toy, to a picture, to a book…What ever it is be prepared to share stories about it.
Ages: Crawler – 12
Fee: Standard admission applies
Registration: Suggested, call (732) 955-2005 or email mayor@uptownplayaround.com

Join your friends at Uptown to sit in a circle and color from a themed story. This activity encourages creativity, communication and sharing!
Ages: Crawler – 12
Fee: Standard admission applies
Registration: Suggested, call (732) 955-2005 or email mayor@uptownplayaround.com

Central Jersey Mothers of Multiples, Inc. is hosting a Children’s Flea Market from 8am – 12pm. Enjoy a flea market style sale (cash only) of new and gently used baby & kids items including Fall and Winter Clothing & Accessories, Toys, Equipment, Furniture & More!t
Ages: birth – 24 months
Fee: Free

Come explore what Tiger Hall has to offer in early childhood education and enrichment – all classes are free this week only! Sample as many classes as you like. Enroll the same day and receive $10 off of your first month of membership. Visit us online to learn more about Ready Set Go: Kinder Play and Learn at Tiger Hall.
Ages: 3 – 5
Registration: Recommended
Fee: Free

Come explore what Tiger Hall has to offer in early childhood education and enrichment – all classes are free this week only! Sample as many classes as you like. Enroll the same day and receive $10 off of your first month of membership. Visit us online to learn more about Ready Set Go: Ready Readers at Tiger Hall.
Ages: 3 – 5
Registration: Recommended
Fee: Free

Come explore what Tiger Hall has to offer in early childhood education and enrichment – all classes are free this week only! Sample as many classes as you like. Enroll the same day and receive $10 off of your first month of membership. Visit us online to learn more about Ballet and Tap for Tots at Tiger Hall.
Ages: 3 – 5
Registration: Recommended
Fee: Free

Come explore what Tiger Hall has to offer in early childhood education and enrichment – all classes are free this week only! Sample as many classes as you like. Enroll the same day and receive $10 off of your first month of membership. Visit us online to learn more about Kids MusicRound at Tiger Hall.
Ages: 0 – 5
Registration: Recommended
Fee: Free

Enjoy a free sample music class with Music Together.
Ages: 0 – 4
Fee: Free
Registration: Call 609-924-7801 to reserve a spot or get more information

Enjoy a free sample music class with Music Together.
Ages: 0 – 4
Fee: Free
Registration: Call 609-924-7801 to reserve a spot or get more information

Enjoy a free sample music class with Music Together.
Ages: 0 – 4
Fee: Free
Registration: Call 609-924-7801 to reserve a spot or get more information

Enjoy a free sample music class with Music Together.
Ages: 0 – 4
Fee: Free
Registration: Call 609-924-7801 to reserve a spot or get more information

Enjoy a free sample music class with Music Together.
Ages: 0 – 4
Fee: Free
Registration: Call 609-924-7801 to reserve a spot or get more information

Enjoy a free sample music class with Music Together.
Ages: 0 – 4
Fee: Free
Registration: Call 609-924-7801 to reserve a spot or get more information

Enjoy a free sample music class with Music Together.
Ages: 0 – 4
Fee: Free
Registration: Call 609-924-7801 to reserve a spot or get more information

Hansel & Gretel is now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $12-16, call (609) 570-3333

Hansel & Gretel is now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $12-16, call (609) 570-3333

Hansel & Gretel is now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $12-16, call (609) 570-3333

Hansel & Gretel is now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $12-16, call (609) 570-3333

Hansel & Gretel is now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $12-16, call (609) 570-3333

Hansel & Gretel is now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $12-16, call (609) 570-3333

Hansel & Gretel is now playing.
Ages: All ages
Tickets: $12-16, call (609) 570-3333

Listen to some favorite stories at the Pottery Barn Kids Story Time.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Listen to some favorite stories at the Pottery Barn Kids Story Time.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Listen to some favorite stories at the Pottery Barn Kids Story Time.
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

Stories followed by a craft.
Ages: 3 – 5
Registration: Not required

Stories followed by a craft.
Ages: 3 – 5
Registration: Not required

Stories followed by a craft.
Ages: 3 – 5
Registration: Not required

A sing-along program with guitar and CD music. Action songs and finger plays encourage audience participation. After the music, the children are welcome to stay an additional 30 minutes and play with puppets and musical instruments.
Ages: birth – 5
Registration: Not required

Participants will be encouraged to explore an art medium of choice to create an art piece. Emphasis will be placed on the creative art process, not the final product.
Ages: 8 – 11
Registration: Not required

Participants will be encouraged to explore an art medium of choice to create an art piece. Emphasis will be placed on the creative art process, not the final product.
Ages: 8 – 11
Registration: Not required

Participants will be encouraged to explore an art medium of choice to create an art piece. Emphasis will be placed on the creative art process, not the final product.
Ages: 8 – 11
Registration: Not required