Gatherings & Pop-Ups
Gatherings & Pop-Ups
We're a traveling pop-up bookshop, which means we come to you. Markets, farms, festivals, community events — wherever our people are in Central Jersey, we show up with wrapped bundles, clue cards, and a genuine love of matching readers with the right book.
Come find us. We'd love to help you pick your next read.
Upcoming Events
🍂 Hopewell Harvest Fair
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 9:45 am – 4 pm
Hopewell Elementary School, Hopewell, NJ
Free to attend — One of Central Jersey's most beloved fall community events! Join us for a beautiful autumn day of local vendors, family fun, and of course — surprise book bundles. Come find your next great read among the harvest festivities.
🌿✨ Books, Blooms & Magic at Calgo Gardens
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Calgo Gardens, Freehold, NJ
Ticketed event — We are so thrilled to be part of this magical autumn experience! Books, Blooms & Magic is a witchy, cozy, immersive fall market filled with books, flowers, local artisans, delicious food, workshops, costumes, and seasonal enchantment. After event expenses are paid, proceeds benefit the Local NICU Book Club, helping provide children's books to families with babies in local NICUs — a cause that is deeply close to our hearts. Get your tickets on Eventbrite →
Recurring Events
Hopewell Farmers Market
Every 4th Sunday | June – November | 9 am – 1 pm
52 E. Broad St., Hopewell, NJ 08525
We are absolutely thrilled to have found a beautiful, recurring seasonal home! Join us once a month for a slow Sunday morning centered around fresh air, local community, and bookish discovery.
- Sunday, September 27
- Sunday, October 25
- Sunday, November 22
💌 Want to make sure you never miss a pop-up location?
Follow along on Instagram @mainstreetchapters for instant updates and sneak peeks at our newest inventory.
Past Pop-Ups & Special Events
🌻 Lambertville Sunflower Festival at Bellemont Farm
Saturday–Sunday, September 5–6, 2026 | 10 am – 6 pm
22 Valley Road, Lambertville, NJ
Ticketed event — One of the most magical settings of the season! Join us among the sunflower fields, food trucks, beer garden, live music, cut-your-own flowers, crafts, and vendors. Weekend admission includes one craft activity per person, up to $9 of cut-your-own flowers, access to the play area, live music, sunflower fields, and vendors.
🌻 Hopewell Farmers Market
Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 9 am – 1 pm
52 E. Broad St., Hopewell, NJ 08525
Free to attend — Back for another slow Sunday morning of fresh air, local community, and bookish discovery.
🌽 Flemington Corn, Tomato + Beer Festival
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 12 noon – 8 pm
Historic Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822
Free to attend — One of Central Jersey's most beloved summer festivals. Find us among the vendors for a full day of books, bites, and good energy. Exact booth location to be announced — follow along on Instagram so you know where to find us!
🎟️ Sunset Sculpt: Seaav x Princeton
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center, 1 Chauncey Rd., Princeton, NJ 08541
Ticketed event — Round two! Another evening of movement, community, and curated books.
☀️ Saturday Courtyard Market at the Princeton Shopping Center
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 12 pm – 5 pm
301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, NJ 08540
Free to attend — Spend a slow, beautiful Saturday supporting local artists, vintage curators, and independent creators — and pick up a surprise book bundle while you're at it.
📚 Book Signing: I Feel Like Me with Lauren Tucker
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:30 am
Aunt Chubby's Luncheonette, 1 Railroad Place, Hopewell, NJ 08534
Free to attend — Join local indie author Lauren Tucker for a signing of her joyful picture book I Feel Like Me. Main Street Chapters was on-site with gift-ready hardcover editions of the book — paired with curated goodies and ready to give.
🌻 Hopewell Farmers Market
Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 9 am – 1 pm
52 E. Broad St., Hopewell, NJ 08525
🌿 Fairgrown Farm July Bash
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 10 am – 1 pm
Fairgrown Farm, 260 Wargo Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534
$5 entry — Live music, veggie giveaways, lawn games, local vendors, and us! Come for the farm vibes, stay for the books.
Sunset Sculpt: Seaav x Princeton
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center, 1 Chauncey Rd., Princeton, NJ 08541
Ticketed event — A sculpt class under the summer sky, plus a curated pop-up featuring Main Street Chapters.
Hopewell Farmers Market — Grand Debut!
Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 9 am – 1 pm
52 E. Broad St., Hopewell, NJ 08525
Saturday Courtyard Market at the Princeton Shopping Center
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 12 pm – 5 pm
301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, NJ 08540
Audiobook Walk: Towpath Edition 🎧
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 8:30 AM
A 1.1-mile out-and-back walk along the flat, crushed-stone towpath celebrating Audiobook Appreciation Month.
Pennington Day
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10 am – 4 pm
Pennington, NJ
Our very first pop-up!