Plainsboro Township is turning up the volume on summer fun with a packed lineup of free concerts, outdoor movies, and nature programs designed to bring people together for music, games and wildlife adventures.
The township’s “Summer Blast” series begins Saturday, June 28, with a concert by the Richie Robinson Bollywood Band at the Plainsboro Municipal Grounds.
Two days later, on Monday, June 30, families are invited to rock out with “The Little Mermen & The Princess Pals,” a band known for reimagining Disney songs with a rock-and-roll twist.
That concert will also feature face painting, games, giant inflatables and more starting at 6:30 p.m.
According to a township news release, the summer series is “an unforgettable night of fun and music for the whole family” and is open to residents of all ages, free of charge.
Another highlight is the Monday, July 21 Outdoor Movie and Family Fun Night at Morris Davison Park. Festivities start at 7 p.m. with music, games and inflatables.
The animated film Moana 2 will begin at dusk. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets.
For more information about Plainsboro Recreation events, see plainsboronj.com/1115/Parks-Recreation.
Fun at the Plainsboro Preserve
Nature lovers can also look forward to several educational programs at the Plainsboro Preserve, located at 80 Scotts Corner Road.
On Thursday, July 3, the “Snakes & Scales & Radical Reptiles” program will feature live animals from Snakes-N-Scales Reptile Rescue at 7:30 p.m.
“The program offers a thrilling evening filled with large, live reptiles,” the township said in the release.
On Thursday, July 10, entomologist and author Chris Alice Kratzer will present The Bugs in Your Backyard, a 30-minute talk followed by a 30-minute guided walk exploring the insect life that surrounds us.
“Discover the incredible roles these tiny creatures play in our ecosystem,” the release states.
Other events at the Preserve include:
Thursday, June 19: Gardening for Pollinators, a talk by Middlesex County Master Gardener Yvonne Massip Figeuredo about creating bee- and butterfly-friendly gardens.
Thursday, July 17: Nature Scavenger Hunt & More!, which includes trailside scavenger hunts, games, puzzles and a sweet treat at the Nature Center.
Wednesdays, June 18–Aug. 20: Sunsets and Lemonade, a weekly evening gathering to enjoy a relaxing view from the Preserve’s deck.
Additional township events include:
Thursday, July 24: Kickball and Watermelon at Morris Davison Park, led by Plainsboro Park Rangers.
Thursday, July 31: Night Hike at the Bulk Farm, a guided exploration at the Bulk Farm Nature Reserve after dark.
All events are open to the public and free to attend, the township said.
For more details, call the Plainsboro Preserve at (609) 799-4013 or visit the township’s official website at plainsboronj.com/250/Plainsboro-Preserve.
The Richie Robinson Bollywood Band kicks off Plainsboro's Summer Blast on Saturday, June 28.,
