Princeton NJ Events

West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday May 27, 2023
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Up to 50 farms and other vendors on site selling fresh produce, meat, sweets, beer, tea, bread, pickles, and more. Live music and other special events weekly.

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

Princeton Canal Walkers

Saturday May 27, 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.

West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday May 27, 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. 

NJ Renaissance Faire

Saturday May 27, 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. 

Memorial Day Parade, Spirit of Princeton

Saturday May 27, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Honor the veterans and active members of the United States military services as they march down Nassau Street from Princeton Avenue to Monument Plaza, where a brief ceremony follows the parade. The grand marshal and speaker at the ceremony is military intelligence expert Colonel Bill Putnam, commissioned at Tulane University in 1996 as a military intelligence officer.

Calligraphy for Kids with Michael Shiue, Princeton Public Library

Saturday May 27, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Master calligrapher Michael Shiue will introduce kids ages 10 and over to the art of calligraphy in this hands-on workshop. Registration is required. Michael Shiue's exhibit "The Art of Calligraphy" is currently on display in the library's technology center and other locations the library's second floor. This class is designed for kids ages 10-14 to learn more about calligraphy. All materials needed will be supplied.

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Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune's

Saturday May 27, 2023
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join family and friends in our historic apple orchard this spring for our Winery Weekend Music Series. Grab a glass of one of our award-winning wines, sit back, relax, and enjoy live music from local artists each week. Styles range from Jazz and Blues to Folk and Rock. Music plays from from 2pm-5pm.

With 17 varieties of wine made with Terhune’s own grapes as well as three wines from our apple cider, tasting flights are a great way to sample the wide offerings. Warm up with delicious hot mulled wine. Our Barn Door Café will have light fare, while cheese plates and chips & salsa baskets are available at the winery. Perfect to enjoy with a glass of wine!

 No reservations are needed. No outside food or pets, please. Groups maximum of 8.

Live music on Saturday and Sunday from 2pm-4pm  - May 27 - On the Fly

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Spring Music Series, Palmer Square Green

Saturday May 27, 2023
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Underwater Airlines is a classic rock four-piece Band from New Jersey playing the great songs you love to hear from the '60s, '70s, and '80s.

P-Rade, Nassau Hall, Princeton University

Saturday May 27, 2023
2:00 PM

Princeton alumni and members of the graduating Class of 2023 parade through the campus along with marching bands and other entertainment. Concert and fireworks follow at sundown.

Outdoor Jazz Concert, Washington Crossing Historic Park

Saturday May 27, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Friends of Washington Crossing Park (PA) and the historic Newtown Theatre are teaming up to present a free outdoor jazz concert on Saturday, May 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. The concert will be held on the banks of the Delaware River near the park’s visitor center. The Triple Ts, a Philadelphia jazz-fusion trio, will play a mix of original music and jazz standards. Opening for the Triple Ts will be the Council Rock South Concert Jazz Band.

Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic dinner, chairs, and blankets. Alcohol is not permitted in the park. Four-legged friends are welcome but must be leashed and under control at all times. No registration is required for this free concert.

Rain date is Monday, May 29 at the same time. Washington Crossing Historic Park is located at 1112 River Road in Washington Crossing, Pa.