Princeton NJ Events

Plant Expo & Garden Market, Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County

Saturday May 6, 2023
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Mercer Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Pennington, NJ

Get your garden ready and join us for our annual sale - our staff will help you sellect the best plantings for your garden! Also, Q&A with Kathryn Homa - Mercer County Horticulturalist.

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Kite Day, Terhune Orchards

Saturday May 6, 2023
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This soaring spring festival is a perfect time to explore the farm during one of its most beautiful seasons. Make your own kite, bring your own, or purchase one on-site. Enjoy country music, fun old-fashioned games, children’s activities, and barnyard fun. Hungry kite-fliers will find farm fresh lunch and snacks. Toast to Spring with Terhune's own wine in the Wine Orchard.

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Princeton University Eating Clubs Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Saturday May 6, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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.

Location: Colonial Club, 40 Prospect Avenue, Princeton

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Hunterdon County Historical Society Book Sale

Saturday May 6, 2023
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Hunterdon County Historical Society will host a spring book sale on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Doric House Museum, 114 Main St., Flemington. The sale features a variety of histories and biographies, along with an eclectic collection of rare and unusual books and some popular favorites. You’ll find a treasure trove of books about townships and counties in New Jersey and various state histories. Also available are biographies, first editions, books on U.S. history including the American Revolution and the Civil War, first editions, and reproductions of historic maps and posters.

Cash or personal check only. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit HCHS’s mission to preserve, protect and share Hunterdon County’s history.

Princeton Art Bazaar, Arts Council of Princeton

Saturday May 6, 2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Celebrate springtime in Princeton with an art extravaganza! Shop the region’s most exciting vendors working in ceramics, textiles, printmaking, wood, glass, leather, jewelry, self-care, vintage, and more. Sip local brews in the Triumph Brewing Co Beer Garden, and get hands-on in our all-ages open studios. It’s a full day of community + creativity, and you’re invited.

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West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday May 6, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Seasonal produce, mushrooms, pastured meats, local seafood, artisan cheese, jams, honey, breads, sweets, eggs, and pickled vegetables.

877 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. www.wwcfm.org. 

Princeton Photo Workshop: Inside a Working Boatyard

Saturday May 6, 2023
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

We've obtained access to the inner and outer workings of a real boatyard. We'll work with water abstracts, from high-ISO indoor shots to brightly lit outdoor scenes and from close-up images of boat details to sailing landscapes.

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Oh-La-La Boutique, Alliance Francaise Princeton, Hopewell Train Station

Saturday May 6, 2023
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell.

Pop-up boutique featuring art, beauty, crafts, books, decor, and gourmandise.

Mutts Gone Nuts, Bucks County Playhouse

Saturday May 6, 2023
11:00 AM

11 and 2pm

Nine world class stunt dogs take to the stage in a comedy show suitable for the entire family. $20 to $35.

70 South Main Street, New Hope, Pennsylvania. www.bcptheater.org. 

Garden State African Violet Club's 69th Annual African Violet Show & Plant Sale

Saturday May 6, 2023
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

This year's show, themed "Violets Light Up Broadway," will feature America's favorite houseplants—African violets—in horticulture form and flower arrangements, displayed in the spirit of Broadway. Don't miss the opportunity to see hundreds of judged plants on display, grown by local club enthusiasts and prominent growers.

Experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Plants will be for sale from commercial growers and club members. Remember, plants make great Mother's Day gifts. Enjoy viewing award-winning African violet plants, creative designs and educational displays to help you grow beautiful African violets.

Admission is free! For directions to Mercer County Community College, click MCCC directions. For more information, Email: GSAVCmail@Gmail.com