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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