Princeton NJ Events

Mother's Day Plants and More Sale, Princeton/Pettoranello Sister City Foundation

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

The Princeton/Pettoranello Sister City Foundation, in partnership with Blooms Garden Center, is holding its annual Mother’s Day plant/bake/costume jewelry by Jane sale on Saturday, May 9 from 9am to 2pm in the parking lot of the Pettoranello Gardens located in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Proceeds will be used to maintain this special spot in the preserve and to sponsor local scholarships and the PHS Italian exchange program.

Blue Moon Acres Farm Market

Saturday May 9, 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 9, 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.

Mother’s Day Planting Make n’ Take, Terhune Orchards

Saturday May 9, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In this Mother’s Day program, our youngest gardeners will have hands-on fun making their very own planted gift. Kids can pot and decorate a flower (or herb) pot and take it home for their mom or grandmom and make a homemade card. Attendees should plan to arrive anytime between 10-11:30 am, the event ends at noon. $10 per child.

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Storytime on the Green, Palmer Square Green

Saturday May 9, 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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HCHS Walking Tour - Historic Flemington

Saturday May 9, 2026
11:00 AM

Ever wonder what downtown Flemington looked like around 1900 when horse-drawn carriages rolled down an unpaved Main Street? Join us for the first-ever Asher Stryker Walking Tour on Saturday, May 9 at 11 a.m., led by lifelong resident and Hunterdon County Historical Society Trustee President Peter Goodell. The walking tour will feature: • Stryker’s rare 1900s photographs presented alongside modern views of Main and Mine streets. • Fascinating tales of vanished or altered buildings -- and the town’s movers and shakers who once lived in them. • How the downtown has evolved in the past 120-plus years. The tour will begin in front of the Doric House Museum at 114 Main Street in Flemington. The tour is free for HCHS members, and costs $10 for nonmembers. To reserve your spot, email hunterdonhistoryadm@gmail.com. Rain date is Sunday, May 17 at 11 a.m. 

Princeton Photo Workshop: The Real New York: Chinatown Photography Class

Saturday May 9, 2026
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Put your photography skills to work in Chinatown, one of Manhattan's most historic and visually rich neighborhoods. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of travel photography and a collection of unique images. Smartphones welcome.

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Let's Do Lunch - Shabbat Lunch at Adath Adath Israel Congregation

Saturday May 9, 2026
12:00 PM

Join us for a delicious Shabbat lunch after Saturday morning services on the following dates: Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9. If you would like to help prepare the meal, or sponsor one, please contact Rabbi Adler at RabbiAdler@AdathIsraelNJ.org

Open the community!

Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville NJ 609-896-4977

2nd Annual Downtown Hopewell Mocktail Crawl: Sip, Snack & Shop

Saturday May 9, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Get ready for an afternoon of fun for all ages at the 2nd Annual Downtown Hopewell Mocktail Crawl, taking place on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Sponsored by Provident Bank, this exciting event invites attendees to explore the charming shops and businesses of Downtown Hopewell while enjoying unique, alcohol-free mocktails at each of the 10 participating merchants.

Tickets for the event are $20 and all proceeds will benefit the Sourland Conservancy, an organization dedicated to protecting the Sourland Mountain region's natural beauty. Each ticket includes a cute little mason jar, which will serve as your reusable cup for all the delicious mocktails. The event will happen rain or shine, so come out to support a great cause while experiencing the best of what Downtown Hopewell has to offer!

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The Hunterdon Mistral Release - Mother's Day Wine Weekend, Unionville Vineyards

Saturday May 9, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The following weekend, celebrate Mother's Day with us as we release three new blends crafted from grape varietals originally grown in the Rhône Valley of France, now thriving in our New Jersey estate vineyards. The Hunterdon Mistral Blanc, Rosé, and Rouge will be available to taste, sip, and take home starting May 9th and 10th. Enjoy live music all weekend, featuring Rich Seiner on Saturday the 9th and Thomas Johnston on Sunday the 10th, 1-4PM each day.

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Snow White, Princeton Ballet School

Saturday May 9, 2026
12:00 PM

Experience the timeless fairy tale of Snow White as she runs away from the evil queen and finds solace with seven friendly dwarfs. Watch as the witch convinces her to bite the poisoned apple and witness the magic of true love’s kiss. This enchanting one-hour ballet, choreographed by Samantha Dunster, American Repertory Ballet’s Interim Artistic Director, and set to an original score by Kermit Poling, is a captivating experience for audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this spellbinding performance that celebrates love, courage, and the triumph of good over evil. The performances will also feature Paquita and a pas de deux from La Fille Mal Gardée. Princeton Ballet School is the official school of American Repertory Ballet, a founding resident company of NBPAC. Over 200 students from ages 6 to 26 will take the stage in this culminating and dazzling year-end performance!

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Spring Winery Weekend Music Series @Terhune's

Saturday May 9, 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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Summer Camp Open House, YMCA Camp Mason

Saturday May 9, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tour Camp and Meet the Directors

Generations of campers and families from all walks of life have called Camp Mason their summer home since 1900. Today, kids come to camp to make memories and friendships to last a lifetime. Summer camp at Camp Mason helps kids build confidence, self esteem and relationships, while developing independence and empathy. It’s also an opportunity to switch off, go tech-free and enjoy spending time outdoors. We believe camp makes the world a better place! Come and and visit us at one of our Summer Camp Open Houses to see for yourself. No RSVP necessary.

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Mrs. Christie @McCarter Theatre

Saturday May 9, 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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Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical

Saturday May 9, 2026
2:00 PM

2 and 7:30

ShowKids Invitational Theatre (SKIT) is thrilled to bring the enchanting world of Arendelle to life with their upcoming production of Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical. Featuring a double cast of talented young performers, the production will take the stage at Voorhees High School in Lebanon Township for two weekends, May 2–10, 2026.

Based on the 2013 Academy Award-winning animated film, the Broadway musical expands upon the emotional relationship between sisters Elsa and Anna. When Elsa's hidden powers are accidentally revealed, plunging the kingdom into an eternal winter, Anna sets out on a journey to save her sister and their home. The show features beloved songs from the film alongside new music written specifically for the stage.

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Present Laughter, Music Mountain Theater

Saturday May 9, 2026
3:00 PM

3 and 7:30

This giddy reflection on fame, desire, and loneliness revolves around Garry Essendine, a star whose colorful life is in danger of spiraling out of control as he prepares to embark on an overseas tour. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis and numerous relationships competing for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic, and soul-searching.

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Building Princeton: America250 Edition

Saturday May 9, 2026
3:00 PM

Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road

Visualize the town and campus as you’ve never seen them before! Working from photographs, teams recreate iconic Princeton structures out of LEGO building blocks. Choose among more than 50 historic structures, famous residences, community buildings, and houses of worship to construct a scale model. Additional 18th century buildings have been added for the Semiquincentennial. When complete, models are placed on a 30-foot map of Princeton, providing an amazing aerial view.

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Christian Science Free Lecture

Saturday May 9, 2026
3:00 PM

Alexandre Fischer, Christian Science practitioner and lecturer will present his talk, Is Jesus’ Healing Work a Model for Today? Alexandre will discuss Christian Science and how it explains the practical application of Jesus’ teachings in daily life, for anyone, including physical healing. He explores examples from the Bible and shares personal testimonies of healing, all pointing to the fact that God is not far off, but here and now. We are all capable of understanding this for ourselves, of genuinely feeling infinite, ever-present Love, which is God, and helping others do the same.

This talk is free, open to the public and registration is not needed. Parking and childcare are available.

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Art Openings @Artworks Trenton

Saturday May 9, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Artworks Trenton presents two new exhibitions opening Friday, May 9 from 6–8 PM.

In Connections, Arlene Milgram explores the unifying energy behind her work, where mark-making becomes a personal signature—each gesture revealing emotion, movement, and the artist's state of mind. In Unrest, Beth Jarvie captures a world off balance, reflecting the tension and disorientation of living through uncertain times, where beauty and upheaval exist side by side.

Artworks Trenton | www.artworkstrenton.org 19 Everett Alley at Stockton Street | Trenton, NJ 08611 US

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Cellist Maja Bogdanovi to Perform Saint-Saëns with the PSO

Saturday May 9, 2026
7:30 PM

Saturday, May 9 at 7:30pm and Sunday, May 10 at 4pm – Serbian cellist Maja Bogdanovi? performs Camille Saint-Saëns' melodic Concerto No. 1 with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Other works include Aaron Copland's Letter from Home and Sergei Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5. Rossen Milanov conducts. Sunday's performance includes an on-site 3pm pre-concert talk, free to ticket holders. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Campus, Princeton, NJ. Tickets: start at $40 (children 5-17 who are accompanied by an adult receive a 50% discount); Accommodations or services can be arranged with two weeks' notice, contact Mika Godbole at mgodbole@princetonsymphony.org or (609) 905-0931; For tickets: princetonsymphony.org or 609-497-0020.