Princeton NJ Events

Color Rush Run4Kids, Children's Home Society of New Jersey

Saturday May 17, 2025
8:00 AM

Mercer County Park, East Picnic Parking Lot 13, West Windsor. www.chsofnj.org.

2K walk and 5K run supporting The Children's Home Society of New Jersey. Register via runsignup.com. $25.

Pennington 5K/1 Mile Fun Run

Saturday May 17, 2025
8:30 AM

Hopewell Valley Food Pantry, 425 South Main Street, Pennington. hvymca.org/pennington5k.

1-mile kids' fun race for grades K-8 begins at 8:30 a.m. USATF-sanctioned 5K race through the streets of Pennington Borough starts at 9:15 a.m. Medals for all participants plus awards for top three overall male and female finishers. T-shirts while supplies last. Register. $20 to $25 for fun run; $35 to $45 for 5K.

Blue Moon Acres Farm Market

Saturday May 17, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Blue Moon Acres Farm Market will open for the season beginning on Friday April 18th. The farm market will be open on Fridays 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-3pm until December. 11 Willow Creek Drive, Pennington.

Blue Moon Acres’ mission is to offer the most nutritious organically-grown produce and locally-sourced favorites. Owners Jim and Kathy Lyons have provided organic food to restaurants for thirty four years and want to offer it to their neighbors as well. Inside the geothermally heated and cooled building will be a selection of Blue Moon-grown Certified Organic produce, micro greens, eggs, rice, our own line of Herbarium body care products made with herbs grown on the farm, as well as an array of products from other local vendors. New this year: Cherry Grove Farm and Doublebrook Farm meats, Cherry Grove Farm cheeses, Otolith sustainable seafood, and Bent Spoon ice cream.

Customers may also sign up for a subscription produce box for weekly pickup at the farm or delivery to their home. We offer our boxes containing Certified Organic produce and fruits year-round!

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Princeton Photo Workshop: Mastering Landscape Photography

Saturday May 17, 2025
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Clinton, NJ

What makes a great landscape image? Why do some images grab our attention and others fade? Learn what you need to know to take your landscape photography to the next level.

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Moving Day - Walk for Parkinson's, Parkinson's Foundation

Saturday May 17, 2025
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Come together as a community to honor those affected by Parkinson’s disease, raise awareness and support the critical work of the Parkinson’s Foundation. Celebrate the power of movement – shown to help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s. Whether participating as part of a team or as an individual, join thousands of supporters united in the fight against Parkinson’s disease.

Saturday, May 17th, 9:30 am -1 pm, Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA 18940. More info at MovingDaySoutheasternPA.org. Questions? Call Varianny Kapur at 908-396-7048 or email vkapur@parkinson.org

May Book Sale, Friends of the Lawrence Library

Saturday May 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thousands of used, gently-read books for readers of all ages. Payment by cash, check, or Zelle only. No scanning devices allowed. Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. www.mcl.org.

Family Matinee: "The Land Before Time", Princeton Public Library @Princeton Garden Theatre

Saturday May 17, 2025
10:00 AM

Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org.

Orphaned brontosaurus Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. Along the way he meets four other young dinosaurs and they encounter several obstacles and the predator Sharptooth.

NJ Renaissance Faire, Burlington Fairgrounds

Saturday May 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Set in the perilous days when pirates ruled the seas and King George I offered clemency to those who surrendered, this year's storyline immerses you in the dramatic struggle of the Republic of Pirates. Family-friendly festivities include sword fighting, fire breathing, comedy, live music, and a merchant village. $30 admission.

1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Road, Columbus. njrenfaire.com

McCarter Theatre Costume Sale

Saturday May 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

From beautifully crafted period pieces to whimsical fantasy looks, McCarter Theatre Center's Costume Sale offers the public a rare opportunity to own a piece of theatrical history. Running May 16 through May 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, the sale will take place at 755 Alexander Road in Princeton.

Costumes, shoes, and accessories featured in McCarter productions—ranging from new to heavily distressed—will be available for purchase, with all items priced at $25 or less. Whether you're a teacher outfitting a classroom, a performer building a costume closet, or a collector seeking one-of-a-kind treasures, this is a unique chance to take home pieces that once graced the McCarter stage.

Payment will be accepted by cash, check, or credit card. As a special bonus, on the final day of the sale (Saturday, May 18), educators may purchase costumes by the bagful for just $5 per bag. Please use the "auto entrance" and enter through the double doors at the back of the parking lot.

Pennington Day

Saturday May 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Annual event in Pennington - 

Kids Zone, Quilt Show, Entertainment, Art Show

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