Princeton NJ Events

Princeton 5K, Princeton High School Cross Country and Track and Field Fundraiser

Saturday March 22, 2025
8:30 AM

The Princeton 5K is ready for you in 2025! In its 16th year, the Princeton 5K represents all that is good about community events. Athletes - young and old, big and small, fast and not as fast - come together to welcome in Spring with a run (or walk) while supporting the Princeton High School Cross Country and Track & Field teams.

Start time: March 22, 8:30AM

Princeton High School, 51 Moore St, Princeton, NJ    $40 5K Registration $15 Kids Dash

Click here for more information

2025 Annual Conference, NAMI NJ

Saturday March 22, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

DoubleTree by Hilton Monroe Township, 390 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. naminj.org.

"Together: Reimagine Crisis Across the Lifespan" is a day dedicated to advancing mental health awareness, education, and resources. Intended for caregivers, mental health providers, individuals living with mental illness, and others to focus on mental health education, support, and reimagining mental health across the lifespan. Register. $100; $65 NAMI members includes breakfast and lunch.

Princeton Photo Workshop: Before You Go Course: Travel Photography, Unpacked

Saturday March 22, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Saturdays, March 22,  9:00 am - 10:30 am & March 29,  11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Princeton Photo Workshop: Before You Go Course: Travel Photography, Unpacked - Live, fully interactive virtual learning & Chinatown, NYC

Love to travel and capture unforgettable moments? This course shows you how to bring home photos that remind you of your adventures and transport you back to the moment you took them.

Click here for more information

Spring Artisan Market, Grounds For Sculpture

Saturday March 22, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. www.groundsforsculpture.org.

Discover 50+ talented artisans offering items such as handcrafted jewelry, pottery, woodworking, original art, skincare, gourmet treats, and much more. Free with park admission.

Saturday Canal Walks

Saturday March 22, 2025
10:00 AM

Three mile walk on the towpath, year-round. Free. Meet at Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, at the end of the parking lot near the road. Register to get notice of cancellations due to weather by emailing canalwalkers@googlegroups.com.

Book Fair: Sustainability Books for Young Readers, ESG Books

Saturday March 22, 2025
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

ESG Books is hosting a book fair at our store specifically for our young readers’ collection of books coming weekend, March 22 and 23. Books for adults will also be available for purchase!

We have a vast collection of newly published books available for purchase on a variety of ESG topics such as climate change, energy, earth, diversity (and so much more!) for elementary school students, including a substantial collection of books for adults. These books have been published within the past year and are not typically found in mainstream bookstores.

ESG Best Reads Bookstore, 195 Nassau St., Basement Level (located one block east of the Thomas Sweet Ice Cream store)

Read & Explore Kids Program, Terhune Orchards

Saturday March 22, 2025
10:00 AM

Getting Ready for Spring

Terhune Orchards Read and Explore Program is our winter education series, following the popular seasonal Read and Pick Program. Our program is about Getting Ready for Spring. We will get ready to wake up from winter and prepare to start gardening. As Saint Patrick’s Day is the traditional day to plant peas and spinach and get the garden ready! The program lasts about an hour and includes a story and educational segment. After story time, each child will plant seeds to take home. 

Please register online https://terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/2025readexplore  $12.00 per child includes activity.

Family Matinee: "The Circus", Garden Theatre & Princeton Public Library

Saturday March 22, 2025
10:00 AM

After being mistaken for a pickpocket, Charlie Chaplin’s Tramp flees into the ring of a traveling circus and soon becomes the star of the show, falling for the troupe's bareback rider along the way. $5. 

Click here for more information

Torah Talk with Rabbi Adler, Adath Israel Congregation

Saturday March 22, 2025
10:15 AM

Once a month, before Shabbat morning Torah service (about 10:15am), join Rabbi Adler for an interactive text study on themes of the weekly Tora portioned enjoy a fun coffee and tea bar. RSVP not necessary. Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ (609) 896-4977. www.AdathIsraelNJ.org

Black Bear Lake Day Camp S'mores & Tours Open House

Saturday March 22, 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Come to Black Bear Lake Day Camp Spring Open House, Saturday, April 5th 11:00 AM- 3:00pm. You will have a chance to meet our Leadership Team, see Black Bear Lake's amazing facilities and learn more about our programs and activities. Black Bear Lake provides every imaginable opportunity for campers to grow and develop to their fullest potential.

Black Bear Lake Day Camp, 457 Stage Coach Road, Millstone Township NJ 08510. www.blackbearlake.com; 609.259.1777; Fun@blackbearlake.com