Princeton NJ Events

Saturday Canal Walk

Saturday June 20, 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.

Princeton Zine Fest 2026, Princeton Public Library

Saturday June 20, 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Princeton Zine Fest (PtonZF) is back for a third year with an afternoon showcasing and celebrating zines and those who create them. Pronounced “zeen,” zine is short for magazine or fanzine. Small, self-published, do-it-yourself publications, zines are created in a wide variety of genres and are typically reproduced on a copy machine. Those who create them are called zinesters. Learn more about creating zines by visiting “The How to Make a Zine” resource guide published by the Library of Congress.

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Juneteenth 2026: Resist. Reclaim. Restore. - SSAAM

Saturday June 20, 2026
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

We’re excited to welcome you to SSAAM for our fourth annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 20 from 11 AM–2 PM (rain or shine). This year marks a historic moment as SSAAM is recognized as one of the inaugural sites on the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, established by the New Jersey Historical Commission. This recognition reflects our ongoing work preserving and sharing the history of African Americans in Central New Jersey.

Live music, spoken word, and theatrical performances. Mr. Boom Boom: Drum Circle for All Ages. Local vendors, artisans, and community organizations. Family-friendly activities, workshops, and museum tours. Delicious food. Featured Exhibition: All Stars: Black Baseball in New Jersey and Beyond—highlighting the legacy, resilience, and impact of African American players through artifacts, photographs, and personal stories.

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Mercer County 2026 Equality Gala

Saturday June 20, 2026
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

County Executive Dan Benson announced that the Mercer County Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs will hold its 2026 Equality Gala, Liberty & Pride: Toward a More Perfect Union, on the evening of Saturday, June 20, at the Brower Student Center at The College of New Jersey. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, this year's gala will reflect on the enduring promise of liberty while celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community's essential role in shaping a more inclusive and equitable future. The evening will bring together community leaders, advocates, and supporters for a night of elegance, recognition, and celebration.

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