Princeton NJ Events

The Magical Library of Miss. Miriam Buttersham, Kelsey Theatre

Saturday May 24, 2025
1:00 PM

1 and 4pm

Come with us to the magical library run by the mysterious and marvelous Miss Miriam Buttersham. When Miss Buttersham reads you a book, it really does come to life! Children with library cards to the Magical Library can find themselves in classic stories including- Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Millions of Cats, and more!

Kelsey Theatre at Mercer,  1200 Old Trenton Road,  West Windsor, NJ 08550

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Princeton Battlefield Society's Annual Commemoration of Memorial Day

Saturday May 24, 2025
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

The Princeton Battlefield Society's annual commemoration of Memorial Day on Saturday, May 24, will take place following the Spirit of Princeton's Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony at the Washington Monument (end of Nassau Street at Route 206).

Reenactors from Spencer's Additional Continental Regiment and the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment will be at the Princeton Battlefield State Park from 1:30 p.m.to 3 p.m. to talk and interact with visitors and, at the Mercer Monument, to memorialize those men and women who laid their lives to guarantee our nation's freedoms.

Primary Trust @McCarter Theatre

Saturday May 24, 2025
2:00 PM

2 and 7:30pm

An absorbing and open-hearted comedy about new beginnings, Primary Trust explores the inner and outer lives of Kenneth, a dedicated loner with a passion for drinking Mai Tais on weeknights. When he begins to face a world he’s long avoided, will he have the courage to embrace a new start in life?

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History/Nature Hike at Institute Woods, Historical Society of Princeton

Saturday May 24, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join us on a hike through the treasured Institute Woods to explore bits of history, as well as the sites and sounds that form this unique and serene setting. Hear stories about the Woods’ origin and the ways IAS mathematicians, physicists, and other members have engaged with it. Stops along the way will highlight the history of early Stony Brook, the Battle of Princeton, the Old Trolley trail, the establishment of the Institute for Advanced Study, and Founders Rock. We will make a special stop at the infamous Swinging Bridge, then hike over to the observation decks at the adjacent Rogers Wildlife Refuge. Along the way, there will be moments to observe, engage, and identify the different varieties of birds, plants, trees, and everything in between! Please note: This is a moderate to advanced hike. Trails may be muddy/slippery. Comfortable hiking boots/shoes, water, and insect repellent are recommended.

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Bob Dylan Birthday Party!/ACME Screening Room

Saturday May 24, 2025
6:00 PM

Join us for Bob Dylan Birthday Party with A Complete Unknown plus Dylan Cover Songs. Come gather ’round people wherever you roam! Celebrate Bob Dylan’s 84th Birthday, with a screening of A Complete Unknown, followed by coffee, birthday cake, drinks and Dylan cover songs! Are you a local musician that would like to join us for a few cover songs? Reach out to us at AcmeScreeningRoom@gmail.com.

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Triangle Show: Pageant Pending, McCarter Theatre

Saturday May 24, 2025
7:00 PM

Taking its final bow at Reunions, the Princeton Triangle Club reprises this year’s Triangle Show Pageant Pending! Welcome to America’s Most Wanted, the biggest pageant event in all 50 states! The lights are blinding, the competition is cutthroat, and the interview questions must be answered in twenty seconds or less. Dreams, schemes, and ripped seams are all exposed under a merciless spotlight in this new musical comedy about a series of sash decisions! Join us for Pageant Pending and discover what has made the annual Triangle Show one of Princeton’s favorite traditions for over 130 years!

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Pippin, Music Mountain Theater

Saturday May 24, 2025
8:00 PM

Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day. $35

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Princeton Reunion Fireworks

Saturday May 24, 2025
9:00 PM

Reunions fireworks can be seen from almost anywhere on campus, but they’re extra special viewed from Princeton Stadium and choreographed to music. Arrive by 8 p.m. to catch a concert under the skies by the Princeton University Orchestra.

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