Princeton NJ Events

Mercer Lake Sprints 2026

Saturday April 18, 2026
8:30 AM

Join us April 18–19, 2026 for a premier spring regatta at beautiful Mercer Lake, this spring regatta brings together programs from across the region for a weekend of competitive, well-organized racing to showcase speed, depth, and development across programs. Registration will open on Saturday, February 28th at 8:00 AM. Events fill up quickly so please be sure to register early! Scratch Fees: there will be a $25 fee for each event scratched after April 1. Any entries that are scratched after the late registration deadline will be charged in full and not refunded. All entries must be paid in full before racing begins. Due to RegattaCentral's refund policy, credit card processing fees are non-refundable.

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Kingston Greenways Association Earth Day Cleanups

Saturday April 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Earth Day Cleanups
Saturday, April 18, 2026--Rain or Shine!

Rockingham Historic Site and Laurel Avenue--9 to 11 AM
Parking Location: Rockingham Historic Site Parking Lot, 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston NJ

Kingston Towpath and Environs--2 to 4 PM
Parking Location: Park at Kingston Lock-tender's House at D&R Canal State Park, 4498 Route 27, Kingston NJ. Overflow parking available at John W. Flemer Preserve, 4621 Route 27 South, Kingston NJ.

KGA provides grabbers, gloves, orange vests, and garbage bags. Water for refills will be available. Please wear sturdy clothing and boots! https://kingstongreenways.org/

Third Annual Garden Retreat, Grounds for Sculpture

Saturday April 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for the Third Annual Garden Retreat—a day dedicated to self-exploration and overall wellness! Come relax, recharge, and discover new ways to nurture your mind, body and spirit. Choose from a variety of activities including nature walks, yoga, Tai Chi, forest bathing, art-making, meditation and more. Each session is led by an expert instructor and offers valuable tools for living a healthy, balanced life. Choose your morning workshop and prepare to unwind and breathe deeply. This event opens with guided recentering and grounding and closes with a restorative, meditative, sound bath. It is open to all ages and fitness levels. Take time to explore our art-filled gardens.

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Open House, The Lewis School of Princeton

Saturday April 18, 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.  

Unearthing a Story: James Garfield, Hopewell Library

Saturday April 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Hopewell Branch 245 Pennington-Titusville Road Pennington, NJ 08534   609-737-2610

Though his presidency was cut short by an assassin’s bullet, James A. Garfield left behind a remarkable collection of correspondence. Join us to help digitize these fascinating historical documents. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop; a limited number are available on site. Unearthing a Story, One Page at a Time is a collaborative transcription series where volunteers convert historical documents into searchable digital text, supporting researchers, genealogists, and the preservation of history for future generations. Registration is requested.

SHRED Fest - Household Waste and Shredding Event

Saturday April 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Princeton community is invited to participate in the Household Waste and Shredding Event on Saturday, April 18. The event will take place at the Westminster Choir College Parking Lot (entrance on Franklin Avenue) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., rain or shine. Sustainable Princeton will also be upcycling at this event; stop by their bright green tent to drop off small batteries, reusable shopping bags, cellphones, tablets, charging cables, Styrofoam blocks, and printer cartridges.

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Princeton Eating Club Tours

Saturday April 18, 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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Marquand Park Arbor Day Celebration

Saturday April 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Marquand Park, 87 Lovers Lane, Princeton 

Join us for a free family event celebrating Arbor Day! Redbud tree giveaway, scavenger hunt, snacks and more. Open to children of all ages. Parking: Lovers Lane parking lot. Overflow parking on Mercer Street between Hibben Road and Springdale Road. Additional parking on Olden Lane. https://www.marquandpark.org/

Saturday Canal Walk

Saturday April 18, 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.

Cinderella, Music Mountain Theater

Saturday April 18, 2026
11:00 AM

11 and 1pm

This sparkling reimagining of Cinderella features magical mice, a pumpkin-turned-carriage, and whimsy-filled waltz-worthy numbers. Palena blends tender emotional moments with humor and theatrical flair. It’s a joyful story of transformation, kindness, and finding one’s inner light.

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