The weekend is a great time to enjoy spending quality time with family throughout Mercer County and surrounding areas. We handpicked a few outings and events for our Trenton Journal readers who like to make the most out of the weekend.
Trenton Film Society Has Something For Movie Buffs
This weekend, the Trenton Film Society is showing 2023 Oscar-nominated short films in the categories of live-action, animated, and documentary at the Passage Theatre in Mill Hill. If you’re one of many who are waiting with bated breath for the March 12th broadcast of the coveted 95th Academy Awards, then you won’t want to miss the chance to see these hits. Guests will also have the chance to predict winners for the opportunity to win an all-access pass to the Trenton Film Festival in June. Tickets are $12 for single features and $20 for double features. Complimentary snacks and beverages will also be provided. Click here for the list of the 2023 nominated short films and to purchase tickets.
Friday, February 24
6:30 p.m. – Documentary
Saturday, February 25
1:00 p.m. – Live Action
3:30 p.m. – Animation
6:00 p.m. – Live-Action
Location: Mill Hill Playhouse/Passage Theatre 205 E. Front St. Trenton
Tulpehaking Nature Center Hosts Family Sundays
The Tulpehaking Nature Center, which is Mercer County Park Commission’s newest center for environmental education offers Family Sundays every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday of the month between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. These free events offer a naturalist-led program for the entire family, allowing all to enjoy and explore nature together. Participants could expect a different guided weekly interactive program that is available in English and Spanish. Registration is not required for access to the program. This Sunday, February 26, the nature center will offer its Creation Station, in which families will have the opportunity to create nature and wildlife crafts to decorate the center or take back home. For more information, click here.
Location: Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Trenton
Continue to Celebrate Black History Month in Philly This Weekend
Black History Month is not yet over! The Philadelphia Museum of Art is celebrating the last weekend of the month with programs and activities honoring the work of local community organizations and Black artists. On Saturday, February 25, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the museum will offer free admission to a day full of events that include local speakers, performances, arts and crafts, tours of Black artwork, and more. Reservations are recommended for main building admission. Click here to reserve your entrance and for additional information.
Enjoy an Evening of Local Entertainment by Café Improv at the Arts Council of Princeton
If music, comedy, and poetry are high on your weekend to-do lists, then you will want to be at the Arts Council of Princeton on Saturday, February 25th. The Café Improv performers will be on deck providing guests with an evening of exciting entertainment for $1 for ACP members and $2 general admission, with a showtime of 7:00 p.m. You won’t want to miss this!
Location: The Solley Theater at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. Arts Council of Princeton: 102 Witherspoon St. Princeton, NJ
