Princeton NJ Events

Princeton 5K

Saturday March 21, 2026
8:30 AM

Now in its 17th year, the Princeton 5K continues to represent all that is good about community in-person events. Athletes, young and old, big and small, fast and not as fast — come together year after year to run or walk while generously supporting the Princeton High School Cross Country and Track & Field teams.

For those under 10 who aren’t up for the full 5K, the Kids Dash offers a fun but challenging 300m loop. Every participant will receive a youth-sized t-shirt and wear bib #1 with pride.

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World Water Day @The Watershed

Saturday March 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

World Water Day 2026 Morning time frame 10 a.m. - noon Each session will offer games, explorations in our lab, water-themed arts and crafts, a vernal pool exploration hike, visits with critters that live in our water, and so much more! Try a sample from our Water Bar -- small cups filled with drinking water from local towns and wells - and vote on which one you think tastes the best. Learn about the importance of protecting our local water ways and the various actions you can take to keep our water clean, safe and healthy. World Water Day is an annual United Nations event, started in 1993, focusing on the importance of water. This year the UN is focused on water and gender. Patches will be available for purchase in our Nature Store on World Water Day.

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Read & Explore Program @Terhune's

Saturday March 21, 2026
10:00 AM

Getting Ready for Spring

Terhune Orchards’ Read and Explore Program is a winter education series designed to engage young learners through stories, hands-on activities, and seasonal farm learning. The program follows the popular Read and Pick Program. This session is about Getting Ready for Spring. his Read and Explore session focuses on Getting Ready for Spring, helping young participants transition from winter into the excitement of a new growing season. As Saint Patrick’s Day is the traditional day to plant peas and spinach and get the garden ready! The program lasts about an hour and includes a story and educational segment. After story time, each child will plant seeds to take home.

 Please register online https://terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/2026readexplore 

12.00 per child includes activity

Saturday Canal Walk

Saturday March 21, 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.

Open House, Cedar Hill Prep

Saturday March 21, 2026
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Discover why 90% of our students attend top colleges!

Discover how project-based learning, STEM inquiry, and real-world problem solving transforms students into confident, capable thinkers ready for high school and beyond.

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Common Cycling Injuries, CORE & Sourland Cycles

Saturday March 21, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

If you ride regularly, chances are you’ve experienced some aches or pains along the way. I’m partnering with Sourland Cycles for a community talk on common cycling injuries, why they happen, and what you can do to prevent and treat them without surgery. We’ll cover some of the most frequent issues cyclists experience, how to recognize early warning signs, and practical strategies to keep you riding strong and pain-free. Whether you're a casual rider or logging serious miles, I hope you’ll join us.

Sourland Cycles - 53 East Broad Street Hopewell, NJ

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Summer Camp Open House, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County

Saturday March 21, 2026
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County will host a Summer Camp Open House on Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 212 Centre Street in Trenton. Families are invited to tour the Club, learn about summer programming, and enjoy a variety of activities including arts and crafts, outdoor games, and gift giveaways. The event will also feature a special “Super Saturday” Egg Hunt, offering a fun opportunity for children and parents to experience the Club and explore summer camp opportunities. More information is available at www.bgcmercer.org/summercamp

Robin Hood, Music Mountain Theater

Saturday March 21, 2026
11:00 AM

11 and 1pm

Set in a whimsically stylized medieval England, Palena’s Robin Hood features swashbuckling adventure, clever humor, and a strong ensemble. Follow Robin and his Merry Men — Will Scarlet, Little John, Maid Marian, and the rest — as they outwit the Sheriff of Nottingham. $13.

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

Summer Camp Open House, The Pennington School

Saturday March 21, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Summer at Pennington Open House - Student Center

We'll have kid-friendly activities and information about our camp programs. 

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Wine & Chocolate Weekend, Terhune's

Saturday March 21, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Bring your favorite wine and chocolate lovers to sample Terhune Orchards’ award-winning wines. For this encore chocolate weekend, Terhune is offering a special wine and chocolate pairing of locally made chocolates and Terhune wines. Chocolate pairing includes wine flight, chocolates and a souvenir glass. Terhune has partnered with Pierre's Chocolates of New Hope, PA known for their old-world recipes and single-origin artisan chocolates. Homemade fare and light bites also available. Catch up with friends by the fire pit outside the winery or inside the cozy wine barn. Enjoy live music from 1pm-4pm.

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Spring Artisan Market, Unionville Vineyards

Saturday March 21, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Shop local the first weekend of spring! Over 15 local farms and artisans, including Cherry Grove Farm and Hot Graham Sauce Company, will be lining the walls of the Tasting Room barn on March 21st & 22nd, 12-5PM. Food by Antimo's Italian Kitchen on Saturday and More Than Q Barbeque on Sunday. Live music both days.

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Strolling Bunny at Palmer Square

Saturday March 21, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Every-bunny is invited to hop on over to Palmer Square for some springtime fun! While you explore our charming boutique shops or enjoy a delicious family lunch, keep an eye out for the Spring Bunny hopping around the Square every Saturday and Sunday from March 21st through April 4th. Bring your little ones and capture some adorable moments!

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Princeton University Art Museum Tour with Alliance Francaise Princeton

Saturday March 21, 2026
1:00 PM

We're pleased to provide an opportunity for our members, teachers and students to attend a free docent-led tour of collections' highlights of the new Princeton University Art Museum. The date is 3/21. Please arrive at 12:45 for a 1pm tour. RSVP with Gail Bruno at: gailbruno7@gmail.com

Encanto Interactive Movie Event, Kelsey Theatre

Saturday March 21, 2026
2:00 PM

1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. kelsey.mccc.edu.

The magic of the magical house in Colombia, Encanto, has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal--every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope. Interactive movie event complete with costume contest, goody bag, and lots of playing along. $22.

Art Making @Princeton University Art Museum

Saturday March 21, 2026
2:00 PM

Learn how to make a shoelace sculpture inspired by artist Nari Ward’s Scape. Create a three-dimensional work of art out of shoelaces, guided by artist Veronica Olivares-Weber. Inspired by Nari Ward’s Scape (2012)—on view in Princeton Collects through March 29—this workshop invites participants to explore the expressive potential of everyday materials. Participants will build wire armatures and weave, wrap, and knot shoelaces and other materials to create fiber sculptures that convey personal and collective stories. The workshop kicks off with a gallery visit to view and discuss Ward’s work. $50 | Registration required | Open to the public (ages 14+)

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Lecture Recitals from the New School for Music Study, Princeton Public Library

Saturday March 21, 2026
3:00 PM

65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org.

"American Voices: Celebrating Heritage & Women in Music" presented as part of a series of four lecture recitals, in which New School faculty play and discuss historic repertoire for the piano.

Gallery Openings @ACP

Saturday March 21, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gallery Opening: Wild Clay, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Opening reception for exhibit curated byJohn Reinking and Marg Diaz feautring works from non-commercial clay that has been personally sourced from the earth. On view through April 18. 3 to 5 p.m.

Gallery Opening: The Ephemeral Waltz of the Butterfly, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Opening reception for Gina Lucia's mixed media collage work that fuses commercial and fine art techniques. Hand drawn sketches are combined with found objects, photography, hand-rendered typography and presented in a thought-provoking photomontage. On view through April 18. 3 to 5 p.m.

Gallery Opening: The Traveling Waffle House Interviews, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Opening reception for exhibit by Sheryl Bassman, a longtime waitress and Waffle House afficonado, who has created portraits of servers in ballpoint pen. On view through April 18. 3 to 5 p.m.

Shrek, Music Mountain Theater

Saturday March 21, 2026
7:30 PM

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek." Thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and more than a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you have the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand.

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FOPOS Eastern Screech Owl Walk with South Jersey Wildlife Tours

Saturday March 21, 2026
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Join the Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) and South Jersey Wildlife Tours for a guided Eastern Screech Owl Walk at dusk on Saturday, March 21st at 7:30pm. Did you know that Eastern Screech Owls are one of the most common owl species in North America? Odds are you have one of these nocturnal neighbors mere miles (or less!) from your doorstep. During this experience, we will walk the trails at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton and listen and look for Eastern Screech Owls, learning much more about them along the way.

Space is limited to 20 participants; be sure to sign up in advance. Please note that this event is geared towards adults as it begins at 7:30 PM.

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Kelsey Theatre

Saturday March 21, 2026
8:00 PM

Boisterous, ribald and ultimately shattering, The MTM Players bring us the unforgettable story of a mental hospital and its inhabitants. When a brash new inmate arrives, the rigid routine of the ward, headed by the tyrannical Nurse Ratched, is thrown up for grabs. In a world where sanity means conformity and following the rules is the only way to survive, this drama is a powerful exploration of both the beauty and the danger of being an original.  $24/$22 R

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