Princeton NJ Events

Free Fly Fishing Lessons, Orvis

Saturday June 17, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Learn fly-fishing basics with our FREE Fly Fishing 101 class. Based on 50 years of running schools and fly-fishing education programs, our class will provide you with the basics on fly casting, rigging, fly selection, and more. Perfect for beginners of all ages to get started fly fishing (under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult). All equipment is provided, all you need to do is sign up today to begin your lifetime of outdoor adventure!

Classes are held at our store every Saturday in June from 9am-11:30am! Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton

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Orvis Princeton (609) 924-1437

West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday June 17, 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 June 17, 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.

Father’s Day Storytime, Hopewell Public Library

Saturday June 17, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell, NJ 08525 

Hooray for all the dads! Join us for some wonderful books and treats to celebrate Father's Day at this special Saturday Storytime with Aaron! Presented by Hopewell Public Library.

Princeton Pride Parade 2023: March with the Library

Saturday June 17, 2023
11:00 AM

Library supporters and book lovers are invited to march behind the Read With Pride banner in the Princeton Pride Parade. Registration suggested but not required. All are welcome!

Moana Jr., Music Mountain Theater

Saturday June 17, 2023
11:00 AM

11 and 1pm

Coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. $10.

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

2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum

Saturday June 17, 2023
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM), Central New Jersey's only African American history museum sharing the history of Black Americans since the trans-Atlantic Slave trade, will hold its second annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 17, from 12 PM to 4 PM (rain or shine).

Our Juneteenth celebration, "Freedom Forward," is a family-friendly event that aims to educate, celebrate, and promote unity and cohesion within our culturally diverse community. The event will feature music by the Jon Ware Quintet featuring Gina Ware, a youth rock band from the Allegra School of Music and Arts, opera singer, Dr. Sonya Headlam, an original play written by Ryan Kilpatrick and performed by youth actors from the Allegra School of Music and Arts, original poetry by Olivia Altiidor, a youth poet from Hillsborough High School, a stone mosaic workshop from Emmy award-winning educator and artist, Dr. Ronah Harris and a family tree heritage workshop led by the Morven Museum. The event will feature classic African American barbecue from The Big Easy of Trenton and vegan food options from Mukolee Food Truck.

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Juneteenth Weekend FINALE, Mercer County Park

Saturday June 17, 2023
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County (AACCofMC) in partnership with the NJ Legislative District 15 (Senator Shirley Turner, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds Jackson and Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli) Outdoor Equity Alliance are planning the Juneteenth Celebration. This event is scheduled for Friday, June 17 through Saturday, June 18, 2022 in the capital City of Trenton. As a Collaborative, we endeavor to be “more than just a festival,”. The goal of the Collaborative is to Educate, Empower and Unite Africans in the diaspora through cultural arts, health and wellness, entertainment and sports. The purpose of this carefully planned and socially distanced event is to highlight a few very poignant and current issues through displays of culture, collaboration, commerce, unity and education. We are working closely with the City of Trenton and other partners to ensure public safety.

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Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tours, Princeton University Art Museum

Saturday June 17, 2023
2:00 PM

Residential Colleges Neighborhood, Princeton University Art Museum, Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads, University Place -  Join a guided walking tour of the campus collections with an Art Museum guide and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors, from Sol LeWitt to Maya Lin.

artmuseum.princeton.edu.

Father's Day Paint and Play Tumbling Party, Tumbles Princeton

Saturday June 17, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Inviting all fathers, grandfathers, with children to celebrate together!

Looking for a fun way to spend Father's Day with your little ones? Join us for our Father's Day Paint and Play Tumbling Party! This all-ages event is perfect for dads and granddads to bond with their kids while having a blast. Our venue, Tumbles of Princeton, is the perfect place to tumble and play, and we'll even have a paint station set up for a fun and creative activity. Activities: Story Time Music and Dance Obstacle Course Open gym Tumble Zone Fun (Age 3+, must wear socks) Messy painting activity – Finger-Painting for DAD Light Snack included 

Admission: 1 adult + 1 child: $35 Tumbles Members: $25.00 Additional adults: $5.00@ Princeton Online Members Special: $30@ (Must mention this ad when booking) Registration required. $40 at the door. Please provide the kid's name and DOB at time of registration. Socks are required for Tumble Zone fun. Buy tickets online: Princeton.tumbles.net Call/text for more information: 609-447-5437

Location: Tumbles of Princeton, 1225 State Road, Princeton, NJ 08540