Day of the Dead Workshops
Arts Council of Princeton
102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
When: Saturday, October 9th, October 16th, October 23rd & October 30th
Celebrate el Dia de los Muertos, “Day of the Dead” with the Arts Council of Princeton with their free outdoor workshops. Gather with family and friends to remember and honor those who have died by learning and creating new folk art crafts. You are welcome to bring old photos, trinkets, and artwork to include in your masterpieces, and afterward can display your work in their Day of the Dead Exhibition, which will run from November 6th-20th!
Ages 7+ and space is limited. Registration required! Details on each event date are here.
Photo via http://artscouncilofprinceton.org
Howell Farm Corn Maze
17 Valley Road, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530
Navigate through NJ’s largest and longest-running corn maze at Howell Farm! This 4-acre cornfield includes music, flags, maze games with hidden clues, a courtyard with pumpkins, a food tent, games, and more!
No picnicking is allowed on the property and tickets can be purchased online here.
Photo via www.mercercounty.org
Pumpkin Picking at Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
You can go pumpkin picking daily here if you want, but their family fun fall weekends happen on the…well weekends. They include live music, pony rides, a hay bale maze, and a painting station to decorate your pumpkins after you pick the perfect one.
Join their Family Fun Fall Weekends by purchasing tickets on their website or at the gate (as long as capacity allows it. Details on their website: https://www.terhuneorchards.com
Photo via https://www.instagram.com/_turbanbaby/
Hiking at Baldpate Mountain Ted Stiles Preserve
28 Fiddlers Creek Road, Titusville, NJ
The best way to experience fall is to truly SEE it. Baldpate has over 12 miles of hiking if you go the entire loop, and it’ll have your family feeling fall in the air, the trees, and the view. It brings you to the highest point in Mercer County, which is a spectacular view of the changing leaves. If you snap some pics, tag us! We love sharing your adventures.
Fall Music Series at Palmer Square
40 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
https://www.visitprinceton.org/listing/palmer-square/1586/
When: Every Saturday from 12 pm - 2 pm during October
Enjoy live music and entertainment while also enjoying the incredible boutique shops around Palmer Square. Be sure to stop by Thomas Sweet Chocolate Halloween's Village window display at 29 Palmer Square or stop by JaZams or The Bent Spoon for a sweet treat.
Photo via https://www.instagram.com/palmersquare/
