Princeton NJ Events

7th Grade High School Placement Test (HSPT), Villa Victoria Academy

Saturday May 16, 2026
8:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Rising 8th grade girls are invited to get a head start on the High School Placement Test. All 7th grade girls are invited to take the 7th grade Pre-HSPT Test at Villa Victoria Academy. The Cost is $40. Pre-registration is required for the test. Email cwhite@villavictoria.org or call 609-882-1700 ext. 419 for more information or to register. The test is administered at VVA located at 376 W. Upper Ferry Road, Ewing, NJ 08628 A complete list of Villa scholarships can be found at https://villavictoria.org/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/.

West Windsor Community Farmers Market

Saturday May 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

877 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction

Seasonal fruits and vegetables, locally grown grains, alpaca and llama fiber products, local meats and dairy, pies, cut flowers, honey, mushrooms, and plants. Baked goods, jams, pickles, seafood, and sweet treats, plus breakfast and lunch prepared and to order.

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Blue Moon Acres Farm Market

Saturday May 16, 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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Discovery Den Reopening Event, New Jersey State Museum

Saturday May 16, 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

205 W State St, Trenton

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Museum’s Discovery Den and the complete redesign of the space! Enjoy special crafts, explore the new interactive mural, see fossils, play with puzzles, books and the ActiveFloor games. Pick up a free giveaway (while supplies last.) A food truck will be on site 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Corn Planting and Gardening, Howell Living History Farm

Saturday May 16, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville, www.howellfarm.org.

Once the threat of frost is gone, farmers take to the fields to plant their last spring crop. On corn planting day, you can see them in action using workhorses and a circa-1900 planter. Head back to the barnyard to help shell and grind corn for the pigs and chickens.then make your way to the farmhouse to learn how corn is processed for baking, and sample some fresh-baked cornbread.

Open House, The Lewis School of Princeton

Saturday May 16, 2026
10:00 AM

When bright, creative students fall behind with classwork, or spend hours confused and frustrated trying to keep pace with reading and writing assignments, even the most resilient and curious among them can lose motivation to do their best.  Concerned parents look to The Lewis School to understand the reasons and unlock their children’s potential. 

Join us to meet with the Head of School and Lewis School Master teachers who are skilled specialists in evidence-based, research-driven teaching and learning.  Discover the roots of a different kind of education that provides each student the advantages of “learning how to learn”, champions creativity, and imprints the confidence and independence that encourage students to thrive and achieve their best at any age. 

Kindly R.S.V.P. to:  Open House Registration or call (609) 924-8120.  Lewis School professionals look forward to meeting and talking with parents, professionals, and friends of The Lewis School. 

A non-profit, co-educational college preparatory school serving Kindergarten through High School and Post-Graduate age students impacted by language-based learning differences primarily related to Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Auditory Processing, and Executive Function.  

14th Annual Wheels Rodeo, Princeton Municipality

Saturday May 16, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the 400 Witherspoon St. parking lot for our Wheels Rodeo bike safety event! Come learn valuable bike safety skills and enjoy a great day in the community. Free and family-friendly event!

Location: 400 Witherspoon Street

Saturday Canal Walk

Saturday May 16, 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.

McCarter Script Circle @The Community Well

Saturday May 16, 2026
10:00 AM

McCarter's Script Circle workshop is a guided play-reading experience led by a professional Teaching Artist. Each participant is cast in a role and joins the group in reading a play aloud together. After the reading, the group engages in discussion around the play’s themes, personal connections, and shared community experience. This session focuses on McCarter Theatre Center’s spring production, Mrs. Christie, by Heidi Armbruster, directed by Donya K. Washington.

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Storytime on the Green, Palmer Square Green

Saturday May 16, 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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Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS, Music Mountain Theatre

Saturday May 16, 2026
11:00 AM

11 and 1pm

Chaos and canine charm reign in this playful 40-minute rescue romp. With adorable puppies, daring heists, and the villainous Cruella de Vil, the show bubbles with mischief and warmth. Featuring catchy songs and themes of family and bravery, it’s a lively treat for all ages.

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Spring Winery Weekend Music Series @Terhune's

Saturday May 16, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join family and friends for our winery weekend music series this Spring. It is the perfect way to relax, connect, and toast the new season. Enjoy a glass of one of our award-winning wines, sit back, and listen to live music from local artists each week. Styles range from Jazz and Blues to Folk and Rock. The music is from 1 pm-4 pm. Light fare is available.

Bring the entire family to enjoy fresh air on the farm, stop in the farm store for fresh produce, baked goods, and local gourmet items, and stroll on the farm. Barn Door Cafe is open on weekends for lunch fare, homemade treats, and ice cream. Winery hours 12 pm-5 pm. No outside food or pets, please. Groups of 8 or more reservations are required tmount@terhuneorchards.com

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Princeton Photo Workshop: Exclusive Access: Ellis Island's Abandoned Infectious Disease Hospital - LAST OPPORTUNITY

Saturday May 16, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Step behind the scenes of history at our private photography event in the abandoned Infectious Disease Hospital on Ellis Island, an eerie and fascinating site closed since 1954. Smartphones welcome.

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From Wheel to Wellness: Community Fundraiser, YAMT & ACP

Saturday May 16, 2026
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Join You Are More Than Inc. (YAMT) at the Arts Council of Princeton as we raise funds showcasing YAMT's impactful pottery program and the long-term healing we provide through mental health, education, and economic empowerment to survivors and sex workers nationally.

Luncheon and Sweet Treats with Tipple & Rose Team Room

Handmade Bud vase painting & Fresh Flowers

Mini art exhibit featuring products made by survivors and sex workers in YAMT's From Wheel to Wellness Program

Silent Auction

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Open House, The Gravity Vault Princeton

Saturday May 16, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Try-a-Climb & Open House is your chance to tour the gym, meet the staff and ask questions about camp, let your child try out a climb with a staff member, and register for a week of rock climbing summer camp at Gravity Vault Princeton. Because when you're climbing, your Summer Rocks!

Located at 10 Schalks Crossing Rd, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536 Call with questions: 609-228-9745

Mrs. Christie @McCarter Theatre

Saturday May 16, 2026
2:00 PM

2 and 7:30

In 1926, Agatha Christie vanished, then reappeared eleven days later without explanation. It was a tabloid sensation—a mystery that remains unsolved nearly a century later. In 2026, Christie superfan Lucy makes the pilgrimage to the author’s estate. When she happens upon an unpublished diary written in Christie’s own hand, Lucy resolves to crack the case once and for all. In parallel storylines that blend past and present, Mrs. Christie proves that sometimes you need to disappear in order to find yourself.

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Disaster, Music Mountain Theater

Saturday May 16, 2026
3:00 PM

3 and 7:30

1483 State Route 179, Lambertville, www.musicmountaintheatre.org.

It's 1979, and New York's hottest A-listers are at the opening of a floating casino and disco, but what begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to an earthquake, tidal wave, and inferno. This hilarious jukebox musical features some of the most unforgettable songs of the disco era. including "Knock on Wood," "Hooked on a Feeling," "Sky High," "I Am Woman," and "Hot Stuff."

Sustainable Princeton's Spring Green Soiree

Saturday May 16, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Spring Green Soiree brings neighbors together at the gorgeous Updike Farmstead to celebrate local climate action in the town we share, with special recognition of former Board Chair Yamile Slebi. There will be live music, passed hors d’oeuvres, food stations, wine, and excellent company! Your registration helps Sustainable Princeton advance practical solutions for a cleaner, healthier community. By joining us, you support programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect the local ecosystem, and increase Princeton's resilience to climate change. 

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Baroque to Gospel, Princeton United Methodist Church

Saturday May 16, 2026
6:00 PM

KaDAvion Taylor is the counter tenor soloist for Chamber Music Works, presenting Baroque to Gospel on Saturday, May 16, at 6 p.m. He graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Music and has an Artist's Diploma from Montclairs State. Dennis Krasnokutsky, artistic director, is principal violist of the Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra and an internationally acclaimed soloist and chamber musician.

7 Vandeventer Avenue Princeton, NJ 08542

No Name Dance: Donna Boyle Teaches Hustle, Suzanne Patterson Center

Saturday May 16, 2026
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

45 Stockton Street, Princeton, https://buy.stripe.com/8wM9CQgytdlA168cMV.

Donna Boyle, teaches a wonderful lesson in Hustle, a dance in which she is an award-winning expert! After the lesson, Donna will also spin the disks as DJ and will play a great playlist of all your favorite No Name dances including East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Hustle, Rumba, Night Club 2-Step, Country 2-Step, ChaCha, Bachata, Salsa and many more! Donna will also take requests and possibly dance with you. So, you will be in store for another night of exciting dance! No partner needed, friendly atmosphere, light refreshments and snacks served, and a great dance floor! You will find plenty of parking in the lot next to the Suzanne Paterson Center, the Morven Mansion parking area, the Theological Seminary parking lot, adjacent and nearby streets, and other parking areas around Princeton in walking distance to the dance.