Princeton NJ Events

Knife Skills, Shelley's Table

Sunday February 1, 2026
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

You will learn to sharpen and handle a chefs knife and paring knife (bring your own to sharpen!) and get lots of practice chopping, slicing, julienning and more as we prepare several vegetarian dishes to enjoy at the end of class.Hosted at Shelley's Table in Lambertville, NJ, 11am-2:30pm.

Classes can be booked here: https://www.shelleystable.com/upcoming-classes or you can reach Shelley at (646)-236-0605 and shelleystable@gmail.com.

Winery Weekend Music Series @Terhune's

Sunday February 1, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join us for cheer in the winery to enjoy live music and meet up with family and friends. With indoor seating in our wine barn among the wine tanks and outdoor seating with firepits. Enjoy hot mulled wine, tasting flights of Terhune favorite wines, and wine by the glass. All ages can have fun with s’mores and hot cocoa kits. Light bites of cheese plates and chips & salsa baskets are available at the winery. Perfect to enjoy with a glass of wine in the sun. Live music on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-4pm.

See full listing of musicians here:  https://www.terhuneorchards.com/winery-events/

330 Cold Soil Road (crossroad Carter Road) Princeton, NJ 08540

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Grand Opening - Myra and Van Williams Spark Lab - Princeton Public Library

Sunday February 1, 2026
12:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Princeton Public Library is holding a grand opening celebration of the Myra and Van Williams Spark Lab Sunday, Feb. 1, with events throughout the day. The new STEAM-learning space on the third floor features integrated technology and equipment designed to support learners in grades K-12. The space features laptop and desktop computers, iPads, sewing machines, a 3-D printer bar, woodworking tools, virtual reality and gaming equipment, crafting supplies and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) learning kits that can accommodate class sizes of up to 16 students at a time.

The day’s events begin with a ribbon cutting at 12:15 p.m. Tours of the space will be given from 12:30-2;30 p.m. Tours will take 15 minutes and can accommodate up to 16 people at a time. Interactive STEAM demonstrations and crafts will be held on the third floor from 12:30-2;30 p.m. Take & Make kits for a Spark Lab Matching Game craft for kids to make at home will be available while supplies last. At 2:30 p.m., “IMAP: To the Edge of the Sun – A Heliophysics Discovery Day” will take place in the Community Room. The event will feature activities, demonstrations displays and a chance to meet the scientists and engineers who are part of the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe, a NASA mission to study a wide range of particles and fields in the heliosphere, a bubble that surrounds our solar system. This event is presented in partnership with Space Physics at Princeton and the Center on Science and Technology at Princeton University.

Wassailing the Apple Trees, Terhune's

Sunday February 1, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Raise a glass of hot cider with us as Terhune Orchards honors the trees that give us our wonderful apples.

The ancient British tradition of wassailing the apple trees to protect them from harm is a popular winter celebration at Terhune Orchards that you won’t want to miss! Activities include singing, dancing and playing of primitive instruments, toasts of hot cider and placing gifts of cider-soaked bread in the tree branches while chanting the lively words of praise and New Year. The Handsome Molly Dancers and Kingessing Morris Dancers will lead us in festive singing and dancing to ensure our orchards have a good harvest in 2026 Warm yourself next to our bonfire (marshmallow roasting included).

Live music will be performed all afternoon by Spiced Punch. The festivities are free and open to the public, young and old. Winery and Barn Door Cafe will be open. Call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com for more information

Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Sunday February 1, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Princeton Battle Monument, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton

Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square. Hear some of the classic history and lesser-known stories of Princeton’s diverse past. Tickets are $20. Advance purchase is required; use the form below. Tour starts in the courtyard of the Princeton Battle Monument (GPS address: 1 Monument Drive).

Please note: Space on this tour is limited to 25. Tickets are required for all participants. Questions? E-mail: eve@princetonhistory.org

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250 Anniversary Choral Celebration, Adath Israel Congregation

Sunday February 1, 2026
2:00 PM

Join us for a joyful choral celebration kicking off the 250th anniversary of America's founding! Sharim v'Sharot, the Adath Israel Choir, The Central Jersey Choral Society, and the Trenton Children's Chorus come together for an inspiring concert of American and Jewish music.

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Kim's Convenience @McCarter

Sunday February 1, 2026
2:00 PM

Before it became an award-winning, hit comedy series on Netflix, the laugh-out-loud, heartwarming Kim’s Convenience was a smash on stage. At Mr. Kim’s corner variety store, the only thing that isn’t for sale is his family legacy—but with big-dollar projects moving in, does everyone have their price?

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Gaslight, Kelsey Theatre

Sunday February 1, 2026
2:00 PM

We’ve all heard of gaslighting – well it was originated in the immortal 1944 movie starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer! In this stunning play you’ll be steeped in a world where trust is a fragile illusion, one woman's reality is blurred by the darkness of manipulation. As secrets unravel and shadows deepen, will she uncover the truth before it’s too late? Experience the gripping psychological thriller 'Gaslight'—where every whisper holds a secret and every glance reveals a lie. $24/$22 PG13

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Muleheaded, Passage Theater

Sunday February 1, 2026
2:00 PM

Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. www.passagetheatre.org.

World premiere. Harlem Renaissance writers Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston attempt to collaborate on a Broadway play called Mule-bone, but shifting loyalties to their white patron; explosive conflicts with a close confidante; and smoldering jealousies lead to betrayals that threaten to destroy long-term friendships and budding careers. $35

Grease, Music Mountain Theatre

Sunday February 1, 2026
3:00 PM

In Rydell High’s class of 1959, head “greaser” Danny Zuko and good girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights,” as the rest of the gang sings and dances their way through songs that recall the music that became the soundtrack of a generation. This stage and screen blockbuster of ‘50s nostalgia is one the world’s most popular musicals.

Music Mountain Theatre,  1483 NJ-179, Lambertville

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