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/

Foraging as Mindfulness, The Watershed Institute

Saturday May 2, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Welcome spring and connect with our foraging roots on this delicious hike in search of wild edible plants.  Inspired by the tales of pioneers and Euell Gibbons’ Stalking the Wild Asparagus, naturalist Jeff Hoagland has been enjoying wild edible plants for over 50 years.  We will explore the fields and forest of the Watershed Reserve discovering a wealth of edible plants representing the traditions of our European roots and Native America.  Learn to identify and enjoy a variety of wild edible plants as a rite of spring. Our samplings will include native and non-native species and may include cattail, garlic mustard, violets, winter cress, ramps, spring beauty, wild ginger and much, much more. NOTE - The Watershed Reserve is NOT open to public foraging. 

This program is intended for adults. Pre-registration is required.

Register here: Foraging as Mindfulness Registration

Spring Pottery Sale, Flemington Pottery

Saturday May 2, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Flemington Pottery
12 Stangl Rd.
Flemington NJ 08822
Saturday, May 2, 2026
9:00 am- 4:00 pm

Follow us on Instagram @flemingtonpottery for up-to-date information.

Blue Moon Acres Farm Market

Saturday May 2, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Blue Moon Acres Farm, 11 Willow Creek Drive, Pennington.

The farm market will be open on Fridays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 3p.m until December.

We accept cash, check, or Venmo at our Pennington Market

In season, our market is stocked with Certified Organic Produce, Microgreens, and Rice from our farms as well as hand curated goods from local vendors. Available this 2026 season: Cherry Grove Farm, Griggstown Farm, and Double Brook Farm meats, Cherry Grove Farm and Calkins Creamery cheeses, Bent Spoon and Owowcow Creamery ice cream, and many more locally-produced foods. Availability is posted on Blue Moon Acres’ Facebook page the day of the market. Shop our online market anytime for delivery or pickup at either of our farms.

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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.

Storytime on the Green, Palmer Square Green

Saturday May 2, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Bring the family to sing, dance, and explore the world of books with the amazing Jeff Trainor. Keep an eye out for special guest readers too! This delightful half-hour begins at 10am on the Green, perfect for little ones from infants to 8 years old. Oh, the magical adventures we’ll go on! See you there for the tales and tunes!

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Princeton Photo Workshop: Mastering Landscape Photography

Saturday May 2, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Lambertville, NJ

What makes a great landscape image? Why do some images grab our attention and others fade? Learn what you need to know to take your landscape photography to the next level.

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Annual Plant Sale, Grounds for Sculpture

Saturday May 2, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Now in its seventh year, From Our Grounds to Yours, Grounds For Sculpture’s annual plant sale, will feature a unique selection of annuals, perennials, and shrubs, as well as a variety of GFS propagated trees, houseplants, and succulent gardens. Our Director of Horticulture, Horticulture staff and volunteers will be on hand during the sale to answer questions and share garden-planning advice. All proceeds support GFS’s Horticulture department. This event is rain or shine and held indoors in the East Gallery. Don’t forget to bring your wagon!

We will feature a demonstration on spring containers by the Horticulture staff at 11:30AM and 2PM.

The plant sale takes place on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3.

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Princeton Eating Club Tours

Saturday May 2, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Colonial Club 40 Prospect Avenue Princeton

Join author Clifford Zink on a walking tour outside Princeton University’s majestic eating clubs. Learn about the architecture, origins, and development of the sixteen Classical and Gothic-style clubhouses, which date from 1895 to 1928.

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Kite Day @Terhune's

Saturday May 2, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ite Day is a perfect time to explore the farm during our spring festival - Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3 - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Spring on the farm is one of the most beautiful and exciting seasons.  All is ready for the bountiful growing season.  Bring your own kite or choose a ready-made kite from the wide selection in the store.  Or better yet, make a “guaranteed to fly” kite.  Whichever you choose, test fly your kite in our wide-open 10-acre pasture with all the farm animals looking on. The farm will ring with country music and entertainment all weekend.  The sheep will be shorn on Sunday and the children can take home a piece of real fleece.   On Sunday Princeton Morris Dancers will perform traditional May Day dances. Enjoy live music 1-4 pm each day.

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