PRINCETON, NJ – The Firefly Festival invites families to embrace the enchanting glow of summer on Sunday, June 30th, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 330 Cold Soil Road. This free event celebrates nature with an evening of music, delectable food, and outdoor activities.
Visitors can engage in craft activities to create their own wings and antennas for a nominal charge of $7.00, enhancing the magical atmosphere. Live music sets the stage as attendees await the appearance of fireflies, with pony rides available throughout the evening and a barnyard fun play area welcoming evening play. Lolly Hopwood will entertain young festival-goers with interactive performances, encouraging singing, dancing, and play.
Pam’s Firefly Tent will offer a range of delicious treats including grilled chicken, hot dogs, pie, apple cider, donuts, cookies, and apples. Adults can also enjoy Terhune’s own wine, available for sampling or purchase by the glass in the wine orchard, providing a delightful complement to the evening’s festivities.
Here are more upcoming events
- Peddler’s Village Strawberry Festival returns May 3–4 with food, fun, and contestsLAHASKA, PA — The 44th annual Strawberry Festival at Peddler’s Village is set to take place on May 3 and 4, drawing thousands to Bucks County for a two-day celebration filled with strawberry-themed treats, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, the festival will feature fresh-baked strawberry pies,
- South River Easter Egg Hunt takes place Friday eveningSOUTH RIVER, N.J. — The South River Parks & Recreation Department has postponed its Easter Egg Hunt due to inclement weather, pushing the event to Friday, April 18. Originally scheduled for April 12 at St. Marks Coptic School on Morningside Avenue, the free community event will now begin at 6:00 p.m. with adjusted group times
- Easter Bunny hops into Somers Point for community egg hunt at JFK ParkSOMERS POINT, N.J. — Families in Somers Point are gearing up for an Easter celebration Thursday afternoon at JFK Park, where the Somers Point Police Department is hosting a community egg hunt starting at 4:45 p.m. The free event, promoted as a “community policing” initiative, includes face painting and an appearance by the Easter Bunny.
- Barnegat Bay Blitz returns with student-powered cleanup in JacksonJACKSON, NJ — Volunteers across the Barnegat Bay Watershed will take to streets, parks, and shorelines Thursday for the Barnegat Bay Blitz, an annual large-scale litter cleanup aimed at protecting New Jersey’s land and water from trash pollution. One cleanup will take place along the Toms River’s Dove Mill Branch in Jackson Township along the
- Postponed: Toms River to host Easter egg hunt at Castle Park next weekendTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Thousands of brightly colored eggs will blanket Castle Park in Toms River on Saturday morning as the township hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt, featuring more than 20,000 eggs, a DJ, and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. UPDATE from Toms River Township: Due to the weather forecast, Toms River Recreation
- Toms River Easter egg hunt set for Saturday at Castle ParkTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Thousands of brightly colored Easter eggs will blanket the grass at Castle Park on Saturday as Toms River’s annual Easter egg hunt returns, featuring over 20,000 eggs, live music, and a special escort for the Easter Bunny. Key Points Bunny arrives by fire truck Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River
- Brick Township launches spring leaf collection April 7BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township will begin its annual Spring Collection of bagged leaves on Monday, April 7, with pickups scheduled according to residents’ recycling days and continuing through April 25. Key Points The township’s Department of Public Works announced that leaf pickup will follow this schedule: Residents must place bagged leaves at the curb
- Summer’s calling: Brick Township opens registration for kids’ camp on April 7BRICK, N.J. — Registration for Brick Township’s 2025 Recreation Summer Camp opens Monday, April 7 at 7:30 a.m., giving families the chance to enroll their children in a six-week program packed with games, activities, and optional trips. Key Points The camp will operate weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Windward Beach Park. Registration
- Boogie nights: Brick Township opens registration for 1970s-themed senior citizen promBRICK, N.J. — Registration is now open for Brick Township’s Annual Senior Prom, inviting residents aged 60 and older to attend a 1970s-themed night of music, dancing, and food on Friday, May 2 at the Civic Plaza. Key Points This year’s prom, themed “Friday Night Fever,” will take place at 270 Chambers Bridge Road and
- Brick Farmers Market returns in May with over 60 vendors lined upBRICK, N.J. — The Brick Farmers Market will return for its 11th season on Saturday, May 3, bringing back a weekly lineup of vendors, produce, and local goods at Windward Beach Park, officials announced. Key Points The market will be held every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through October 4. Admission is free,