Princeton NJ Events

Shad Fest 2026

Sunday April 26, 2026
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

In 1981, what began as a showcase for the local art scene, has evolved into a nationally recognized, award-winning event. Enjoy two-days, filled with hand-crafted art, jewelry, home goods, a variety of delectable food, music, and fun for the whole family! What is Shad? Each spring the Delaware River in Lambertville, NJ is home to returning Shad making their way back from the Atlantic Ocean to spawn before returning to the ocean. Local residents can be found fishing for Shad on Lewis Island, the only Shad fishery left on the Delaware River. Winner of “Best Event” by the Bucks County Herald, ShadFest™ 2026 marks 43 years of festivals. 

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New Jersey Queer and Trans Makers Market, Community House/Moorestown

Sunday April 26, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

NJQTMM and Garden State Equality are bringing the third annual New Jersey Queer and Trans Makers Market to Burlington County for our first ever South Jersey market on Sunday April 26! ?Shop from 20 LGBTQIA2S+ makers, artists, and vendors, listen to live music, grab a snack, and connect with other queer and trans folks! We’ll also have local LGBTQIA+ organizations and resources tabling throughout the day. Tickets are $5, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

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Historical Talk: More than Witnesses: Women's Critical Roles on the Frontlines of the American Revolution

Sunday April 26, 2026
2:00 PM

The Trent House Association presents a talk by Professor Lucia McMahon on the critical roles that women played in supporting the military during the American Revolution. This talk will be held in the Trent House Visitor Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 2 pm. The Museum is located at 15 Market Street in Trenton, New Jersey, across from the Hughes Justice Complex. Admission is $10 at the door. Free parking is available off William Trent Place behind the museum property.

Women played key roles supporting military operations throughout the American Revolution. Most of us are familiar with the "legendary" figure of Molly Pitcher, inspired by Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley's actions at the Battle of Monmouth. Molly Pitcher is perhaps best understood as a composite character representing the thousands of women who served as camp followers throughout the American Revolution. Camp followers went wherever the army did, providing meals, laundry, nursing, and other essential services, while enduring the often harsh discomforts of encampment life. While most camp followers were motivated by necessity, Martha Washington and other officers' wives also regularly conducted visits to military encampments, helping to boost morale and provide moments of respite and hospitality. And sometimes the battlefront came directly to women, when family homes, including Trent House, were temporarily used for military headquarters and encampments. This presentation highlights how women were often in close proximity to military action throughout the war, particularly in New Jersey, the "crossroads" of the American Revolution.

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