FIREFLY FESTIVAL @ TERHUNE ORCHARDS

An evening of sparkle, singing, and summer magic. Celebrate nature’s twinkliest insect at the Firefly Festival at Terhune Orchards — a free, family-friendly event packed with crafts, music, outdoor fun, and firefly wonder. It’s a perfect summer evening for kids, parents, and anyone who still gets excited when the first lightning bug blinks at dusk. 📍 Terhune Orchards – 330 Cold Soil Rd, Princeton, NJ 🗓️ June 29 | Afternoon through evening 🎟 Free Admission | $7 for kids’ craft area 🧚 WHAT TO EXPECT: – Craft station: Kids can decorate wings & antennae and transform into glowing fireflies – Play zones: Pedal tractors, playhouses, and a visit with friendly farm animals – Nature trail: Stroll through firefly-friendly farmland and learn about their bioluminescence – Live music & interactive show by Lolly Hopwood (don’t forget your dancing shoes!) 🍔 FOOD & DRINK: – Old-fashioned farm supper at Pam’s Food Tent – Hot dogs, burgers, mac & cheese, chicken tenders, gazpacho & more – Fresh-baked pies, cider donuts, ice cream, and treats – Wine orchard open late: Flights, slushies, wine by the glass – Barn Door Café serving cold cider slush and sweet snacks 🪲 Fun Fact: Fireflies are actually beetles — and Terhune Orchards has cultivated a natural habitat just for them across 250+ acres of preserved farmland. Bring a blanket, wear your wings, and stay until the lights begin to dance. This is a magical night on the farm you won’t forget.