Princeton NJ Events

Complete the Loop 5k and Fun Run, Lawrence Hopewell Trail

Saturday May 2, 2026
9:00 AM

Hosting Organization: Lawrence Hopewell Trail

Event: Complete the Loop 5k and Fun Run

Date: Saturday, May 2nd

Time: 9am, check-in 8am

Location: Rosedale Park, Pennington

Description: Join the Lawrence Hopewell Trail for the first annual Complete the Loop 5k & Fun Run - a community event welcoming runners, walkers, and families while supporting the LHT's mission to complete the 20-mile loop.

Participant Details: Timed 5k (ages 8+); Approximately 1-mile Fun Run (all ages); Runners & Walkers Welcome!

Pricing: Early bird pricing available until March 1

Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Pennington/LHT5K

Sponsorship: https://lhtrail.org/5k-sponsors/

Saturday Canal Walk

Saturday May 2, 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.

Forest Bathing Retreat @Herrontown Woods

Saturday May 2, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Join Rich Collins of the Friendly Territory for a slow, meditative journey into nature, designed to awaken the senses and restore balance to body, mind, and spirit. No special skills or fitness are required—just an openness to experience. The walk lasts about 2.5 hours and is accessible to all. Please wear layers,and bring insect repellant. Come as you are. Leave renewed. Co-Sponser: The Center for Contemplative Leadership and The Friendly Territory Parking: Parking at Herrontown Woods (off of Snowden Lane)

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American Repertory Ballet presents 'Americana'

Saturday May 2, 2026
2:00 PM

Cue the fireworks! American Repertory Ballet's 2025/26 season finale at NBPAC will shine bright with Americana — a vibrant mixed-repertoire performance that celebrates the spirit of our country in honor of its 250th anniversary. This dynamic program features two iconic works by George Balanchine - "Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux" and an excerpt from "Stars and Stripes," with music by John Philip Sousa. Plus two World Premieres by ARB Company Dancer Michelle Quiner and ARB's acclaimed Artist in Residence, Ethan Stiefel will have audiences jumping to their feet with patriotic pride.

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Voices Chorale: An American Tapestry - Voices of Many Concert

Saturday May 2, 2026
4:00 PM

Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, our annual spring concert weaves together music from many corners of the American choral landscape. Works by iconic composers such as Randall Thompson, Aaron Copland, and Morten Lauridsen appear alongside African American spirituals, selections from the American Songbook, and music by contemporary women composers. Get your tickets now: VoicesChoraleNJ.org