Keeping busy on The Scene!

Looking for something fun to do this week? Check out the Ewing Scene roundup! This week and next check out events near and around town, including the last few Halloween happenings, a sports-packed day at TCNJ on Saturday followed by Villa Victoria's annual Night at the Races fund-raiser Saturday night; and Trenton Circus Squad's fun fund-raiser on Sunday! Don't miss out—get involved and make the most of your weekend! Have a special event you'd like to promote? Click the button to email. 

Join us for Slocum’s Halloween  Party.
Costume contest Funniest, Scariest and Best couple.
Music by Our Favorite Dj Bj.

Cannon Firing Demonstration Nov. 2

Washington Crossing State Park - Titusville

(609) 737-0623 | WashingtonCrossing@dep.nj.gov | nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/washingtoncrossingstatepark

Lamb’s Artillery Company (Revolutionary War reenactment group) will be conducting Artillery demonstrations from 12:00 Noon. to 4:00 P.M. in the field behind the Visitor Center Museum at Washington Crossing State Park. The cannon firing demonstrations will be held at 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.  This event is co-sponsored by The Swan Historical Foundation Inc. The Visitor Center Museum can be reached from I-95 by taking the Trenton/Lambertville Exit (this is the first exit in N.J. heading north and the last exit heading south). Head north on Route 29 for 2 ½ miles and turn right at the first traffic light. The park entrance will be on your left in a ½ mile. Enter the park and follow the signs to the Visitor Center Museum.  

Take a hike!

The interactive New Jersey Trailhead Finder Map with links to hike, rail-trail, and kayaking guides, including nearby ones in PA and NY. Where will it take you? Click the image to play. 

For individual maps: NJ Trail Maps. 

For curated lists of hikes: Top 10 Hikes in NJ, Best Hikes in NJ, Best Central NJ, Best South NJ, Best Fall Foliage, Best Waterfalls, Easy Hikes, Challenging Hikes, as well as “near NJ” hikes in NY and hikes in PA.

Last chance! Howell Farm Corn Maze

Saturday, Nov. 2: entry 12–4 p.m., last exit 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3: entry 12–4 p.m., last exit 5 p.m. Admission Ages 13 & up: $12 Ages 5–12: $10 (ages 4 and under free) Group rates for 20 or more, pre-paid (call for details) Info and Reservations Weekdays: (609) 737-3299  Weekends: (609) 397-2555 16-44 Valley Road, Lambertville

TCNJ Lions Athletics Saturday, Nov. 2 M&W Lacrosse v. NJAC, 10:30 a.m.; M&W Swim, v. Ramapo, 1 p.m.; Field Hockey v. Salisbury, 1 p.m.; Football v. Salisbury, 2 p.m.

Lawrenceville Main Street Restaurant Week Nov. 4-11

Join Lawrenceville Main Street Restaurants and Eateries in a week of specials and Pre Fixe Menus at special prices! Reservations for sit down restaurants are suggested. Call restaurants directly for menus, specials and reservations. Specials and Pre-fixe menus will be listed at LawrencevilleMainStreet.com as available!

Trenton City Museum through December 1, 2024

Returning to Trenton City Museum, it’s the biennial juried Mercer County Photography exhibition! Photo links to website. JUROR: Gary D. Saretzky On view October 12 – December 1 Image: Watching Your Back, by Nigel Rivera

Roxey Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" at Villa Victoria Theater

Performances take place: Saturday, November 30th @ 2:00pm; Sunday, December 1st @ 2:00pm; Friday, December 6th @ 10:00am (Children’s Matinee); Saturday, December 7th @ 2:00pm; Sunday, December 8th @ 2:00pm; and Saturday, December 14th @ 4:00pm (Sensory Friendly Show). Tickets are available for purchase online. The Villa Victoria Theater is located at 376 W Upper Ferry Road in Ewing, New Jersey. Virtual Performances are also available for those who prefer to enjoy the magic from the comfort of home! This program is made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.