Princeton NJ Events
Events for Saturday July 4, 2026
Grand Reopening Celebration, Old Barracks Museum
Saturday July 4, 2026
10:00 AM
Join the Old Barracks Museum as we celebrate July 4th and America’s 250th anniversary with our grand reopening. We are excited to welcome guests back to the museum and unveil the results of our year-long restoration. The official opening will be at 10:00 AM when we welcome local officials to help us swing open the gates. Visitors are invited to a preview of three new exhibits that highlight the site’s, as well as New Jersey’s, vital role in American history. We will also be displaying for the first time in decades George Washington’s Inaugural Flower Arch, the original historic arch that he passed under during his inaugural march through Trenton. The celebration will include a recreation of the arch, covered with hand-dyed wood flowers, each representing a donor. A group photo will be taken with the donors at 11:00 PM. The vocal duo “Liberty Tree” (Stacy Roth and Bob Dupre) will sing “Welcome Mighty Chief,” an ode written by Major Richard Howell to the tune of Handel’s “See the Conquering Hero Comes,” at 10:30 AM. Join us for a day filled with living history, celebration, and community as we honor our heritage and look to the future!
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July 4th Jubilee at Morven
Saturday July 4, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
It’s the 250th anniversary of the Fourth of July! Come celebrate community, reflect on America’s past, and envision what’s next - all at the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence and New Jersey’s first Governor’s mansion. Morven’s annual Fourth of July Festival is free and open to the public, featuring activities and artmaking with community partners; garden tours; music; food; a chance to sign the Declaration of Independence; and more.
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Summer Music Series, Palmer Square Green
Saturday July 4, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Soak up the sounds of summer on the Green every Saturday from 1pm-3pm! From laid-back acoustic covers and timeless classic rock, to smooth, jazzy favorites, each weekend brings a soundtrack everyone can enjoy. Grab a seat at one of our picnic tables or bring your own chairs and blankets to settle in for a sunny afternoon of live music. Make a day of it on the Square: shop, dine, and gather with friends and family while an eclectic mix of local talent fills the air and brings Princeton to life.
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My Fair Lady, Music Mountain Theatre
Saturday July 4, 2026
3:00 PM
3 and 7:30
This gloriously triumphant tale of a Cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady features one of musical theatre’s greatest scores, including “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?,” “With a Little Bit of Luck,” “The Rain in Spain,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “On the Street Where You Live,” “Get Me to the Church on Time” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.”
RUNNING TIME: 2HR 55 MINUTES WITH ONE INTERMISSION
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