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  • Locktender’s House Displays Reopen April 4

    The Locktender’s House, at the Kingston Lock on the Delaware and Raritan Canal holds historical displays in its first floor rooms. The displays are closed to the public during the winter months. Weekend access will resume on Saturday April 4th, and continue through November.

  • Kingston: Sings of Spring Walk

    Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston

    Join FPNL (Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands) for a walk on the trails of the Mapleton Preserve. Let's look closely at emerging growth and revel in its beauty. All welcome. Rain or shine. Free. It might be muddy, so don't wear your good shoes. fpnl.org/events This non-KHS event is posted for community interest.

    Free

  • Kingston: Easter Sunrise Service

    April 5th 2026 at 6:30 AM ~ All are invited to the Easter Sunrise Service at Lake Carnegie, Princeton, NJ led by Kingston Presbyterian Church Pastor Sharyl Dixon. Bleachers at Lakeside are available for worshipers. Bundle up, greet the sunrise, and celebrate the Resurrection with us at 6:30 AM. A Continental breakfast will be served … Continue reading "Kingston: Easter Sunrise Service"

    Free

  • D&R CanalSP: Griggstown Walk

    Griggstown Pop-up Walk – 2 MilesLOCATION: Griggstown Causeway Parking Area (Click here for parking lot/meeting location). REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED / FREE This non-KHS event is posted for community interest. From the dandrcanal.org website: Claire returns and is ready to start the 2026 season! Are you free for a few hours on Saturday, April 11th and … Continue reading "D&R CanalSP: Griggstown Walk"

    Free

  • Earth Day Cleanup #1 (morning)

    Franklin Township- Roadside cleanup on Kingston-Rocky Hill Road and Laurel Avenue. The Kingston Greenways Association holds annual roadside cleanups around Kingston. The morning session is around Rockingham State Historic Site. Parking Location: Rockingham Historic Site Parking Lot, 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston NJ This Community event is posted for public information. See the organization’s website for … Continue reading "Earth Day Cleanup #1 (morning)"

  • Earth Day Cleanup #2 (afternoon)

    The Kingston Greenways Association holds annual roadside cleanups around Kingston. The afternoon session will be along the D&R Canal Towpath and Environs. Parking Location: Parking available at Kingston Lock-tender's House at D&R Canal State Park, 4498 Route 27, Kingston NJ. Overflow parking available at John W. Flemer Preserve, 4621 Route 27, Kingston NJ. This Community … Continue reading "Earth Day Cleanup #2 (afternoon)"

    Free

  • South Brunswick Earth Day BioBlitz

    South Brunswick Earth Day BioBlitz Sunday afternoon!Sunday, April 19, 2026--3 to 5 PM Discover, photograph, share, identify, and learn about nature by joining Kingston Greenways for Rutgers' 13th annual BioBlitz! More info at:https://kingstongreenways.org/ This Community event is posted for public information. See the organization’s website for updates and corrections.

  • Kingston Lock Open House

    Locktender's House Kingston, NJ 39 Old Lincoln Highway, 08540, Kingston, New Jersey

    Saturday May 2, from 10-4 The Kingston Historical Society will show off the Kingston Lock on the Delaware and Raritan Canal at a special Saturday Open House. Come learn about how the canal lock worked. Learn about Kingston's two swing bridges over the canal and take a walk to the turning basin, where boats stopped … Continue reading "Kingston Lock Open House"

    Free

  • D&R Canal: Aqueduct Pop-up

    This Community event is posted for public information. See the organization’s website for updates and corrections. The Delaware and Raritan Canal State park announced a "Pop-up Walk" on the canal, about 2 miles south of Kingston. Here's what they posted on their website: Join our seasonal historian at 10:30 10:00 am at the Millstone Aqueduct … Continue reading "D&R Canal: Aqueduct Pop-up"

  • Middlesex County: History Day

    Mark your calendars! History Day<https://middlesexcountyculture.com/event/history-day/> at East Jersey Old Town Village<https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/history> will take place on May 16 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Division of History & Historic Preservation, Middlesex County Learn about the history in your backyard from local, state, and national historical organizations. Visit Revolutionary War and Civil War camps, see historical weapons … Continue reading "Middlesex County: History Day"

  • Kingston: Bamboo Cutting

    Second Annual Bamboo CuttingSaturday, May 30, 2026, 9-11 AM Please come join us while we work to restore a little balance to our greenway. Bamboo will be available for your gardens (trellis/teepees), arts and crafts, polinator hotels, or musical instruments! Meet at the D&R Canal State Park headquarters at 145 Mapleton Road to join the … Continue reading "Kingston: Bamboo Cutting"