Princeton NJ Events

AAPI 5K Run & Walk Princeton

Saturday May 20, 2023
8:30 AM

502 Carnegie Center Drive Princeton, NJ US 08540

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a way to honor the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, learn about AAPI history and cultures, and amplify AAPI voices. Princeton Active Circle is partnering with the Institute of Financial Intelligence (IFI), Where Music Carries Us (WMCU), and the Museum of Chinese In America (MOCA) to host this 5K Run 'n' Walk in Princeton. Please come and join us!

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NAMIWalks Mercer

Saturday May 20, 2023
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

It's not how far we walk at NAMIWalks Mercer County on May 20 at West Lake Park, but how far we've come to make our milestones count. With your support and high spirits, we intend to make an unprecedented impact on mental health in our community. NAMIWalks 2023 represents a powerful chance to leave a significant mark on the local mental health landscape. Whether you're a previous participant or a new voice waiting to be heard, we're pretty sure you'll find the festivities inspired and inspiring. This year, changing the world begins at West Lake Park.

See you there!

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NJ Renaissance Faire

Saturday May 20, 2023
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Family-friendly festival featuring entertainment for all ages in an interactive setting: music, comedy, knight jousting, a human chess match, sword fighting, fire breathing, aerialists, comedy, music, food, merchant village, and more. $25 admission.

240 Eayrestown Road, Southampton. njrenfaire.com. 

Pennington Day

Saturday May 20, 2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Live music, food, kids' activities, quilt show, and more. Rain or shine.

South Main Street & East Curlis Avenue, Pennington. www.penningtonday.org.

Composting Demo, Mercer Educational Gardens

Saturday May 20, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Learn about the benefits and basics of composting at home. This dem will also covering different types of compost bins, etc.

More info - https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NJMERCER/bulletins/359b432

West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday May 20, 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. 

CANCELED - Bike Rodeo, Sustainable Lawrence

Saturday May 20, 2023
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Canceled due to RAIN

Join us at the Lawrence High School 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Bring your kids and their bike- A rodeo trail is set up for those just learning how to ride. Free new bike helmets, donated by Capital Health will be handed out and fitted properly. Lots of information about what the sustainable groups in Mercer are doing. A great Electric Car show with the latest models and people who own them to talk to. Bike Rodeo and trail maps will be available. Bike to Lawrence High School for the 2023 Bike Rodeo- Let's Green Together.

Lawrence High School, 2525 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville. (Enter from Gainsboro Road)

Princeton Canal Walkers

Saturday May 20, 2023
10:00 AM

Meet at Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton.

Three mile walk on the towpath, year-round weather permitting. Free.

Register to get notice of cancellations due to weather by emailing dsubber@gmail.com.

The Magic and History of Marquand Park, Historical Society of Princeton

Saturday May 20, 2023
10:30 AM

Once part of a 30-acre farm owned by Judge Richard Stockton Field, Marquand Park is home to more than 140 different tree specimens, some dating back more than 170 years! Explore this incredible preserve with members of the Marquand Park Foundation, who will share the property’s history and highlight the native and exotic trees in the collection. The event is free to the public, with advanced registration required, as space is limited.

Location: Marquand Park, starting at Lover’s Lane parking lot 46 Lover's Lane Princeton, NJ 08544

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Princeton Photo Workshop: NYC Street Photography: The ABCs of the East Village

Saturday May 20, 2023
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

We will explore Alphabet City and other notable East Village spots, learning to identify a good street photo, how to tell a story and strategies for photographing candid scenes and posed street portraits.

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