Princeton NJ Events

Whitebog and Environs, Washington Crossing Audubon Society

Saturday May 21, 2022
8:15 AM

Join Washington Crossing Audubon Society at 8:15 AM on Saturday May 21 for a free, guided birding trip led by Mark Manning and Brad Merritt at Whitebog, and Audubon-designed Important Bird Area. The group will be on the lookout for some of the 200species of birds recorded, as well as the carnivorous plants, beautiful wildflowers and special reptiles and amphibians that live in this Pinelands location. Group size is limited to 12, and pre-registration is required at www.signupgenius.com/go/springfieldtrips22.

For more information see our website (www.washingtoncrossingaudubon.org) and follow us on Facebook.

Early Education Open House, Chapin School

Saturday May 21, 2022
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Explore the Chapin Advantage at our Early Childhood Open House on May 21, 2022 from 9 – 10:30 a.m.! Join us at Chapin School Princeton to learn more about our Early Explorers Program for children ages 3-5 and have the chance to meet our Director of Early Childhood Education Mary Diggan and our Early Childhood faculty. Visit https://www.chapinschool.org/admission/visit-chapin to register today!

West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday May 21, 2022
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

It’s all about local food and seasonality at the West Windsor Farmers Market! This year’s season kicks off on May 7th and running every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm, the market will be filled with local farmers and artisan food producers, including a knife sharpener, all from within fifty miles of West Windsor to celebrate the bounty of New Jersey. This season’s roster includes nearly fifty farms and vendors, several with a rotating schedule, including a baker under the new NJ Cottage Rule.

Market held rain or shine in the lower Vaughn Lot of the Princeton Junction Train Station - ENTRANCE FROM 877 Alexander Road, free parking. NJ Transit bus 877 or Dinky and ½ mile walk to Vaughn Lot. Visit wwcfm.org or call 609-913-7581.

The WWCFM accepts SNAP/EBT and offers matching incentives towards fruit & vegetable purchases (up to $20 per market day). Several farms accept WIC/FMNP/SFMNP High school students and local community members are encouraged to volunteer with the WWCFM; please email manager@westwindsorfarmersmarket.org

Pennington Day

Saturday May 21, 2022
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Since 1980, this lively street fair featuring local businesses, artisans, activities, music, food and non-profits, has become one of the most anticipated events in Pennington Borough and Hopewell Valley. WHEN - Saturday, May 21, 2022, 10am – 4pm, rain or shine. WHERE - Downtown Pennington Borough, along South Main Street and East Curlis Avenue.

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Stony Brook Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Saturday May 21, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton

Before there was a “Princeton,” six Quaker families established a community on the fertile ground along Stony Brook. This 2-mile hike explores the lives of the early settlers and the community they established, while following a portion of the trail George Washington took from Trenton to the Princeton Battlefield. Stops include the Stony Brook Meeting House and Burial Ground, walking a portion of the “hidden” back road into Princeton, and a view of the Battlefield.

Starts at the Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road. Tickets are $10. Advanced tickets required – no walk ups will be allowed.

Space is limited, and masks required for indoor portions of the tour. If participants have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms within 14 days of the tour, we ask that they stay home and contact us for a full refund.

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Trenton Punk Rock Flea @Cure Arena

Saturday May 21, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

TPRFM returns with our first event of 2022 at our new home INDOORS at the Cure Insurance Arena on South Broad Street in Trenton, NJ! We're excited to share that we'll be returning indoors for the first time since 2019 with a brand new indoor / outdoor format that features more than 300+ unique small businesses, artists & makers each day both indoors and outdoors!

We're also stoked to share that we're back with a full roster of a dozen food trucks per day, a revamped and beefier live music schedule as well as the RETURN OF THE BLACK SWAG BAGS which are given out to the first 100 people in line each day and are jam packed with goodies from our vendors and more!

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ArtWalk 2022, West Windsor Arts Center

Saturday May 21, 2022
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join us for a 1-mile family fun walk including a scavenger hunt, art activity, music, and more!

The ArtWalk is a great way to have fun while engaging your mind and your body in healthy, happy activities! Your registration includes: a map of the route scavenger hunts to do along the way, an art activity, water completion certificates. We have staggered our start times to fit your busy schedule! Choose from a start time of 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.

You are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch and/or to purchase our snack bags. After your walk, return to West Windsor Arts to do your art activity, have your picnic lunch, and groove to the music! Additional drop-in art activities for all ages will be available for purchase. Hurry up and register! The first 30 registrations will be entered to win 1 of 3 amazing prize baskets! Featuring art and craft supplies, gift certificates, and more!

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Princeton Ballet School's 2022 Spring Performance - Two Performances

Saturday May 21, 2022
1:00 PM

1 and 4pm

The curtain rises on excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty, a classical fairy tale with music by Tchaikovsky. The second half of the performance features the romantic Act II of Giselle, with a large corps de ballet, emotional depth, and technical brilliance. For tickets, visit https://www.arballet.org/spring/

1pm & 4pm | Patriots Theater at the War Memorial | Trenton, NJ.

Shrek the Musical - Theatre Intime & Princeton University Players Reunions Show

Saturday May 21, 2022
7:30 PM

A retelling of the beloved Dreamworks classic through catchy songs and fun dances, centered around the message of being defiantly yourself when the world attempts to marginalize you. See fairy tale tropes turned on their head as Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and the rest of the characters learn to accept themselves for who they are and let their Freak Flag fly!

Performances are May 20th at 2 and 7:30 PM, May 21st at 7:30 PM, and May 22nd at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $8 for students, $10 for faculty & seniors, and $12 for general audiences. Buy tickets online at tickets.princeton.edu (preferred), the Frist ticketing office at 609-258-9220, or at the Theatre Intime box office 45 minutes before each show time.

Princeton University Reunions Fireworks

Saturday May 21, 2022
9:15 PM

The community is invited to Princeton University’s Reunions Fireworks that will be held on Saturday, May 21. Due to ongoing construction, this year attendees will be directed to sit in the stands of Princeton Stadium to enjoy the concert and the fireworks. There will be no access to the field. The concert by the University Orchestra begins at 8:00 p.m., and the fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. No food or drink will be allowed in the stadium.