All weekend D.A.R.E. Carnival, 1638 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Carnival will be held next two weekends from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. On Memorial Day the carnival will run from noon to 10 p.m. Fireworks will be held on both Saturdays. Free admission and parking. For more information and discount ride tickets visit dareNJ.com or on facebook.com/DareNewJersey. Friday Meditation Circle, Mercer County Library, Lawrence Branch, 2751 Us Highway 1, Lawrence Township, 2:30 p.m. Join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using…

Friday The Relay For Life of Lawrence Township, Lawrence High School, 2525 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, 4:30 p.m. The journey to end cancer starts with a single step. The American Cancer Society invites you to take that step with us by joining the global Relay For Life movement. When you walk to end cancer at a Relay event, it's your opportunity to not only honor cancer survivors and remember loved ones lost, but also to raise awareness about what we can do to stay well from cancer and raise money to help fuel the world's largest walk to end cancer. Saturday Large Family Yard Sale, 3 …

Saturday Peter Nero and the Pops, 1 Memorial Dr, Trenton, Grammy Award winning artist Peter Nero founded the world renowned Philly Pops, one of the largest independent pops orchestras in the country. The proceeds of this concert will benefit The Foundation of Morris Hall/St. Lawrence, Inc. The mission of the Foundation is to provide dollars towards delivering quality healthcare for uninsured patients and indigent residents at St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center and Morris Hall.  MOTHER NATURE FESTIVAL 2013, Drexel Woods and The Lawrence Nature Center, 481 Drexel Ave, Lawrenceville, noon. There…

Saturday Friends of the Lawrence Library Book Sale, Mercer County Library, Lawrence Branch, 2751 Us Highway 1, Lawrence Township, 9:30 a.m. Thousands of used, gently-read books will be available at the Friends of the Lawrence Library Book Sale. A special after hours Preview Night will be held Friday, May 3, 2013, 6-8:30 p.m. The library will be closed for normal operations during those hours but you will have the first chance to get some amazing deals. Admission to the Preview Night is free for current members of the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Girl Scout Troop 71768 Bronze Award Drive …

Friday National Pretzel Day, Philly Pretzel Factory, 2068 Us Highway 1, Lawrence Township, all day. Visit the Lawrenceville Philly Pretzel Factory Friday for National Pretzel Day and receive one free pretzel (no purchase necessary). The first 100 customers of the day will receive one free pretzel every day in May card.   Saturday Read & Explore Program: Birds, Nesting and Birdhouses, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd, Princeton, 10 a.m. Birds are getting ready for spring and new families.  They will read two stories about birds and how they get ready for spring. Each child will make his or …

Friday Princeton School of Rock Presents the Grateful Dead, McGuinn's Place, 1781 Brunswick Ave, Lawrence Township, 7 p.m. Students of Princeton School of Rock jam out a classic set from the band that started the jam band scene - the Grateful Dead. Kids age 7 - 17 learned to improvise, play off of each other, and have a great time playing some feel good tunes. Let out your inner hippie and bring some friends to groove and dance that weird hippie dance while the kids rock the stage. Tickets are $10 at the door $8 in advance. Kids under 12 are free. Saturday Earth Day Tag Sale, Princeton Junior…

Friday Lawrence Community Basketball League, Lawrence Community Center, 295 Eggerts Crossing Rd, Lawrence Township, 6 p.m. The Lawrence Community Basketball League meets and practices every week. Saturday Quaker Bridge Mall Hosts Kidgits Club Princess Party, 150 Quaker Mall, Lawrence Township, 1 p.m. Meet some of your favorite fairy tale guests and enjoy special activities, including a musical performance by famous princess characters, an interactive story time, castle coloring, sash decorating and much more. There will be photo opportunities with the princesses in front of the storybook …

Friday Lawrence Community Basketball League, Lawrence Community Center, 295 Eggerts Crossing Rd, Lawrence Township, 6 p.m. The Lawrence Community Basketball League meets and practices every week. Saturday Terhune Orchards Read & Explore Program: Composting, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd, Princeton, 10 a.m. Program will talk about turning "garbage" back into soil, read stories, and look at compost materials.  Each child will make their own compost container to take home.  Everyone is welcome.  Please call 609-924-2310 to register.  Registration is requested.  The fee is $5 per child.   …

Kids from throughout the area can get their creative juices flowing at a free art class this afternoon (Friday, Aug. 12) at South Brunswick Public Library. The class for kids, called “Art Discovery,” runs from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday afternoon for students in the third through the sixth grade. No advance registration is required. At the class, kids will have the opportunity to create artwork with various art supplies provided by the library. In past sessions, children have worked with a variety of mediums, including paints, markers, watercolors and oil pastels. The program is taught by a group …

Kids and adults alike can enjoy music together tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 12) at the Lawrence Township headquarters branch of the Mercer County Library. Library patrons, whether musicians or non musicians, can take part in a drum circle hosted by entertainer Ange Chianese of Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Entertainers. At the drum circle, to be held 4:30 p.m. Friday, library guests can try a variety of drums provided by Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Entertainers, including conga, bongo, frame, djembe and doumbek drums. Shakers, gongs, bells and other percussion are also welcome, and refreshments will be served. There is …

Here is a look at some family-friendly events taking place in the Mercer County area this upcoming weekend: Friday Dad card craft, 9:30-10 a.m., Mercer County Library, Lawrence Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike (Business Route 1) at Darrah Lane, Lawrence Township. Bring your child for this free Father’s Day craft. No registration is required to participate. Game On at the library, 3 p.m., Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Children and teens can drop in to play board and video games and ping pong for 90 minutes on Friday afternoons after school in the Activity Room. Magic …

Here is a look at some family-friendly events taking place in the Mercer County area this upcoming weekend: Friday Game on at the Library, 3:30 p.m., Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Children and teens can drop in to play board and video games and ping pong for 90 minutes on Friday afternoons after school in the Activity Room. Open Craft Time, 3-4 p.m., Mercer County Library, Lawrence Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike (Business Route 1). Children can enjoy a self-directed craft for ages 4-10 with a caregiver. No registration is required. Magic Improv Night, 6:30-7:30 p.m., …

Here is a look at some family-friendly events taking place in the Mercer County area this upcoming weekend: Friday-Sunday D.A.R.E. Carnival, Mercer County Park, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Hours: Friday, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.; Sunday noon to 10 p.m. Featuring rides, Robinson’s Racing Pigs, food and Saturday evening fireworks. Students who wear a D.A.R.E. shirt will receive free admission. For more information and discount ride tickets, visit www.dareNJ.com. Friday   Game On at the Library, 3:30 p.m., Activity Room, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton…

Here is a look at some family-friendly events taking place in the Mercer County area this upcoming weekend: Friday Paper Star Crown Craft, 12-1 p.m., Mercer County Library, Lawrence Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike (Business Route 1), Lawrence Township. Kids ages 2-5 can participate in this self-directed craft with a caregiver. No registration is required. Friday-Sunday Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m., Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton. Bring the whole family for a self-guided scavenger hunt activity. Pick up game cards at the information desk. Saturday Lawrence Township Memorial Day Parade, 10 a…

Here is a look at some family-friendly events taking place in the Mercer County area this upcoming weekend: Friday Variety Show, 7 p.m., auditorium, Grace Norton Rogers Elementary School, Hightstown. Enjoy talent performances by students of all ages. Concessions will be available for purchase. Tickets: $5. Saturday Family Day – Passport to Art, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.., the Princeton University Art Museum, Nassau Street, Princeton, This free event features live performances, art projects, storytelling and more. Pizza and refreshments will be served.  Healthy Children, Healthy Planet - Spring Fair, …

Here is a look at some family-friendly events taking place in the Mercer County area this upcoming weekend: Saturday PAWS Walk, 10:30 a.m., Grant Ave & Hutchinson St, Hightstown. Come out and see pups of all shapes and sizes at this annual dog show. The event lasts about three to four hours and there will be about 150 dogs present. Art for Families: Sculpture, Another Look, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Princeton University Art Museum. Drop in and enjoy a self-guided, interactive tour followed by a related art project. Admission is free – no tickets or registration are needed. Wii bowling, 2 p.m., …

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit Friday-Saturday Flower Sale, 9a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center, 2381 Lawrence Rd., Lawrence Township. Hanging baskets, annuals, herbs, veggies and perennials will be available. Friday-Sunday Spring Flower Fair (19th Annual Benefit Plant Sale), Rutgers Gardens, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 112 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick. Come out and browse trees, …

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit. Friday Royal Wedding Viewing, 5 a.m., Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St, Princeton. Local Anglophiles can watch the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton live on TV at Princeton Public Library. The doors of the Community Room will open at 5 a.m., and tea and scones will be served. Ice Cream Sundae Bingo Night, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Perry L. Drew Elementary School, 70 …

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit. Friday, April 22 Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, 8 p.m., Rider Theatre at Rider University, 2083 Lawrence Rd., Lawrence Township. Tickets: $20 adults and $10 students/seniors. Reduced admission of $10 adults and $5 students/seniors (general admission) available only at the door.  *   *   * Classic Instrumental Jazz, 7-9 p.m., Fridays with Doug and Bernard, The Blue Rooster …

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit. Friday Free live music at Molto Bene Italian Café and Market, 6-9 p.m., 116 N Main St., Hightstown. Friday-Saturday New Brunswick Restaurant Week, featuring 27 downtown New Brunswick restaurants that will be offering special discount promotions or prix-fixe menus. Visit NewBrunswick.com for more information, menus and participating restaurants. Saturday Healthy Kids Day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  …