On November 13, hear dynamic conversations with Indigenous artists as they explore identity, heritage, and contemporary expression at the Zimmerli Art Museum's exhibition, "Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always." Free.

Join Dr. Roxane Gay in conversation with author Kate Manne about her new book, UNSHRINKING: How to Face Fatphobia, November 10 at the Ruth Dill Johnson Crockett Building. Manne examines how anti-fat bias shapes perceptions of beauty, discipline, and intelligence. The first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of the book. Free, but registration is required.

Writers at Rutgers, a series on writers of diverse backgrounds, presents Natalie Diaz on November 19 at Zimmerli Art Museum. The event includes an author reading, a Q&A session, a book sale and signing, and a reception. Free.

New Brunswick Free Public Library’s exhibition, “Revolution 250, Historical New Brunswick and the Declaration of Independence,” is now open to the public. Being home to the third reading of the Declaration of Independence, New Brunswick has a special connection to the historic document. Free. 

View Liz Collins: Shapeshifter, the 2025–2026 Lebowitz Artist-in-Residence exhibition at the Mary H. Dana Women Artists Series Galleries at the Douglass Library, through March 13, 2026. Free.

Explore the Zimmerli Art Museum's galleries with student educators in guided tours highlighting key artworks in the collection, November 15, December 6, and 14. Free.

Join long-time meditator and national speaker Sangeeta Sinha for The Power of Meditation and Gratitude This Holiday Season, via Zoom. Meditation has become increasingly popular and provides life-transforming benefits. Presented by the New Brunswick Free Public Library. Registration is required. Free.

The Zimmerli Art Museum presents Art Together on November 9, a drop-in art class for the whole family. This month's project is inspired by the exhibition "Topographies of Dissent - Armenian Art from the Dodge Collection." Free.

Rutgers Athletics' Sir Henry's Kids Club is back with the Knights in Training Program for youth 12 and younger. Each membership comes with an exclusive pack filled with goodies and free tickets. 



Middlesex County has launched a Junior Rangers program for children 4-10. The program provides a series of outdoor activities that you can do with children on your own at county parks. Request your Junior Ranger activity book today. Free.

The Rutgers Community Farmers Markets, including the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market and Cook’s Market at Rutgers Gardens, bring fresh, healthy food from local farms. The market offers multiple locations and days for convenient access through November 22:

• Jones Avenue – Tuesdays and Saturdays
• Kilmer Square Park – Thursdays
• Rutgers Gardens – Fridays
• College Avenue Student Center – Thursdays

Observe the night sky through a 20-inch optical telescope at the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory on Rutgers' Busch Campus. Public open viewing nights are scheduled for November 13, 20, and 27, weather permitting. Free.

Immerse yourself in nature at the Rutgers Ecological Preserve and Natural Teaching Area, a 360-acre wooded preserve between the Busch and Livingston campuses in Piscataway. Free.