Princeton NJ Events

The Smart Human Health Summit 2026

Saturday April 25, 2026
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Dr. Cohen is the founder and host of the Smart Human Health Summit, a full-day, evidence-based, consumer-facing women’s health summit taking place Saturday, April 25, 2026, in person at Princeton Theological Seminary. The inaugural summit will be limited to 100 in-person attendees, creating an intimate, high-impact experience, while also being live-streamed to a national online audience. In-person tickets include a Mediterranean catered lunch, raffle prizes, swag bag and more!

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Lawrence HQ Branch Blood Drive, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Saturday April 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

2751 Brunswick Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648   609-883-8292

Mercer County Library’s Lawrence Headquarters Branch is partnering with the American Red Cross and the Boozy Book Babes Book Club to host a community blood drive. Donating blood is a simple way to make a lifesaving difference, and your contribution helps support patients in urgent need.

Appointments are required to ensure a smooth experience for all donors. Visit RedcrossBlood.org and use code “BoozyBookBabesBookClub”. Join us, roll up your sleeve, and help strengthen our community one donation at a time.

Saturday Canal Walk

Saturday April 25, 2026
10:00 AM

Saturdays (Year Round) 10:00 AM

Three mile walk on the towpath, year-round. Free. Meet at Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, at the end of the parking lot near the road. Register to get notice of cancellations due to weather by emailing canalwalkers@googlegroups.com.

Celebrate Trails Day, West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance

Saturday April 25, 2026
10:00 AM

Join the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance in marking Celebrate Trails Day with a special walk through the Rogers Preserve on Saturday, April 25 in West Windsor. We will gather at the end of Berkshire Drive end of the Preserve (at the end of the cul de sac) at 9:45 for a 10 a.m. start.

This promises to be a family -friendly, flat and fun walk through one of the many preserved tracts of land in West Windsor. There’s also quite a range of vegetation to see. Can you find the remnants of the Christmas Tree farm that was once here? And who can name the two U.S. Presidents who have reportedly have been there? We will be walking for about an hour, but for those looking for something longer, we will add on a walk to one of the nearby Millstone River trails. Plan on about two hours for both. No matter which distance you choose, please bring water to stay hydrated. Ticks and insects will be out by then, so prepare to avoid then in whatever way you prefer. Parking is on neighborhood streets, so please be courteous! Any questions, please contact Chris Fisher at cfisher2468@gmail.com or 919-225-3969.

Torah Talk with Rabbi Adler, Adath Israel Congregation

Saturday April 25, 2026
10:15 AM

Once a month, before Shabbat morning Torah service (approximately 10:15am), join Rabbi Adler for an interactive text study on themes of the weekly torah portion and enjoy a fun coffee and tea bar. RSVP not necessary.

Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville NJ 609-896-4977

Princeton Porchfest, ACP

Saturday April 25, 2026
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The fifth annual Princeton Porchfest will be held Saturday, April 25 from 12-6pm. Starting at noon, multiple porches around town – generously lent by neighbors – will host sets of live music throughout the day. Stroll around town to hear live local talent, grab a bite, drink, or coffee from one of Princeton’s amazing small businesses, and enjoy a day of free community fun.

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America Laments Her Loss: George Washington Memorial Needlework

Saturday April 25, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton

America’s first national tragedy, the death of George Washington, was memorialized in many decorative arts. Among these were the samplers and other needleworks made primarily by young girls as part of their educational process. Dan Scheid, a prominent local needlework collector, will show numerous examples of these works from the early through mid-19th century that honor our first president and reflect the nation’s sense of loss. $10 per person, includes museum admission.

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History/Nature Hike at Institute Woods, Historical Society of Princeton

Saturday April 25, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Princeton Battlefield parking lot, 500 Mercer Street, Princeton

Join us on a hike through the treasured Institute Woods to explore bits of history, as well as the sites and sounds that form this unique and serene setting. Hear stories about the Woods’ origin and the ways IAS mathematicians, physicists, and other members have engaged with it. Stops along the way will highlight the history of early Stony Brook, the Battle of Princeton, the Old Trolley trail, the establishment of the Institute for Advanced Study, and Founders Rock. We will make a special stop at the infamous Swinging Bridge, then hike over to the observation decks at the adjacent Rogers Wildlife Refuge. Along the way, there will be moments to observe, engage, and identify the different varieties of birds, plants, trees, and everything in between!

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