Princeton NJ Events

Free Fly Fishing Lessons, Orvis

Saturday June 24, 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 24, 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

2nd Annual Mercer Juneteenth Free Black Biz Expo

Saturday June 24, 2023
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Free and open to the public, this event, brought to you by the NJ Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey, Mercer County Office of Economic Development and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – Hamilton RWJ Barnabas Health (Hamilton), allows diverse people from all backgrounds the opportunity to experience and learn about Black-owned businesses in the Mercer County area.

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Princeton Canal Walkers

Saturday June 24, 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.

Moana Jr., Music Mountain Theater

Saturday June 24, 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

CANCELED - Annual Vintage ‘Base Ball’ Game, Historical Society of Princeton

Saturday June 24, 2023
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Canceled due to weather

Part game, part history lesson, and an all-around fantastic show of sportsmanship comes to Greenway Meadows Park this month for the Historical Society of Princeton’s Annual Vintage Base Ball Game. Families and guests are welcome to watch an inning or stay for the entire game, where the Flemington Neshanock will take on the New Brunswick Liberty in a competitive match of bare-handed ‘base ball,’ wearing period uniforms and using 1864 rules. Players from across the tri-state area will entertain and answer questions about the rich history of America’s favorite pastime. After the game, families and individuals of all ages are invited to take batting practice using authentic 19th-century equipment replicas! The event is free and open to the public, with no pre-registration required.

Location: Greenway Meadows Park 275 Rosedale Road Princeton, NJ 08540

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Hunterdon Wine Train, Flemington Station & Old York Cellars

Saturday June 24, 2023
11:15 AM - 4:00 PM

80 Stangl Road, Flemington. www.oldyorkcellars.com

. Enjoy a round trip excursion on the historic Black River & Western Railroad from Flemington to Old York Cellars Winery in Ringoes, where you will be treated to a wine tasting and lunch with vineyard views. Register. $99 per person. Casual dress and comfortable walking shoes. Event is rain or shine.

Summer Music Series, Palmer Square Green

Saturday June 24, 2023
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Deni Bonet is a singer/songwriter & virtuoso violinist. Chris Flynn is a singer/songwriter and world class guitarist. Together they play quirky, melodic and fun folk-rock for all ages.

Family Trees Tour of Marquand Park, Morven Museum & Garden

Saturday June 24, 2023
2:00 PM

Exploring the close family ties that bind Morven and Marquand Park and Arboretum, the Family Trees tour will take attendees through the park's beautiful collection of native and exotic trees - perfect for history and nature lovers alike.

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Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tours, Princeton University Art Museum

Saturday June 24, 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.