5 Things To Do In Mercer County This Weekend

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Hello neighbors! Welcome to our weekly events roundup, where we tell you about what's happening in Mercer County.

If you know about events that may interest your neighbors, tell us about them. Send an email to sarah.salvadore@patch.com.

Lunar New Year, Quaker Bridge Mall, Lawrenceville: Quaker Bridge Mall will be celebrating the Lunar New Year on Feb. 12, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m, at the Center Court. There will be a traditional Lunar New Year celebration featuring Chinese folk dance, Chinese musical instrument fiddle playing, zither playing, Chinese calligraphy, and Dragon performance.

The OK Trenton Project, Passage Theatre Company, 16 E Hanover St, Trenton: Based on a true story and composed of interviews from those directly involved, The OK Trenton Project is the story of a group of Trenton students who created a sculpture titled “Helping Hands.” Four days after installation, the sculpture was removed after anonymous complaints that the piece closely resembled a gang symbol. The play will be staged Thursday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. For tickets, click here.

Wine and Chocolate Weekend, Terhune Orchard, Princeton: This weekend is all about love. On Feb. 12 and 13, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., visit Terhune Orchards and celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones, with 16 varieties of wines. This weekend, Terhune is offering a special wine and chocolate pairing of locally made chocolates and Terhune wines. There are fire pits and heaters outside the winery. No reservations are required. Click here for details.

Scenery, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor: Set in the star dressing room of the Belasco Theater, "Scenery" focuses on a pair of successful New York veteran actors, married for 20 years. MPOnStage presents this humorous and touching glimpse backstage, driven by mature themes and a bit of adult humor and strong language. Parental discretion is advised. Plays on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Masks are needed for ages 2 and up, and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test is required at the door for ages 5 and up. For tickets and other information, click here.

Maple Sugaring, Watershed Institute, Pennington: On Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 11: 15 a.m., join Pat Heaney, Assistant Director of Education, and discover the history, folklore, and science of maple sugaring. Visit maple trees, find out how they are taped, and try a sample of sweet maple sugar. Dress for indoors and outdoors and wear your boots. For more details, click here.