Princeton NJ Events

Mercer County 4-H Fair, Howell Living History Farm

Saturday July 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The Mercer County 4H Fair will run from 10 AM to 8 PM on Saturday, July 25 and from 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, July 26. Admission and parking are free. Children's activities, hayrides, animal shows, music, farm tours, magic shows, pony rides, archery, and exhibits will take place throughout the fair. Food and drink, including homemade ice cream, will also be available for purchase. The opening ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. on July 25 in the Show Tent. A country dance with a string band and a caller is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on July 25.

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Saturday Canal Walk

Saturday July 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.

Owen Lake and The Tragic Loves Album Release Party, Princeton Public Library

Saturday July 25, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Celebrate the release of “Bury Deep My Heart” the second full-length record of electro-country band Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, and its first of all original songs. Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves’ electro-country sound draws from the traditions of 1960s country, 1980s dream pop, and modern electronic music, mixed with an experimental aesthetic all Lake’s own. Clever yet emotional lyrics, virtuosic musicianship, and a deep love of country music’s past plus a startling new vision for its future combine in "Bury Deep My Heart," the band’s second full-length record and first of all original songs.

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2nd Annual Art On Front St. Festival

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

Isles, Inc., in partnership with the City of Trenton, will host the 2nd Annual Art On Front St. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Mill Hill Park and Front Street in downtown Trenton. Built for artists, by artists, Art On Front St. is where Trenton's creative energy comes to life. For one day, Mill Hill Park and Front Street will transform into a full celebration of art, culture, and community, featuring live performances, live painting, visual artists, vendors, food, interactive experiences, hands-on workshops, and family-friendly activities for all ages.

The festival brings together the creatives shaping Trenton right now, from painters and performers to vendors, makers, and cultural organizations. It offers the community a space to connect directly with the people behind the art.

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Chemistry Saturdays, Princeton Public Library

Saturday July 25, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Kids in third through fifth grade learn the basics of chemistry through fun, simple, hands-on experiments supervised by Princeton University graduate students. Registration required. Presented in partnership with the Princeton University Department of Chemistry.

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The Sourland Mountain Fest

Saturday July 25, 2026
3:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Sourland Mountain Fest, presented by Unionville Vineyards, will take place on July 25th from 3:00–8:30PM at Unionville Vineyards, located at 9 Rocktown Rd, Ringoes, New Jersey. For 40 years the Sourland Conservancy has steadfastly protected and preserved the Sourland region, the largest contiguous forest in Central New Jersey, and proceeds of the Sourland Mountain Festival will support the Conservancy’s mission.

In addition to live music all day, the festival will have exceptional brews from Hillsborough’s Flounders Brewing, delicious eats and non-alcoholic refreshments from Cas Pierogi, Cassidy's Kitchen and the Crafty Caffe, a passport activity for kids, environmental exhibitors, and native plants for sale from My Backyard at Nectars.

Early bird tickets are on sale now and are limited. VIP experience is provided by Emily’s Cafe and Catering of Pennington. Details at www.sourlandmountainfest.com/tickets.