Princeton NJ Events

Early Childhood Open House, Waldorf School of Princeton

Thursday July 3, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Families with their children, infants through age 5, are invited to visit one of our classrooms for open play, circle time, and a puppet show led by one of our Early Childhood teachers. For questions or to register, please email admissions@princetonwaldorf.org

Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton Public Library

Thursday July 3, 2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529.

More than 30 vendors including local organic produce, pasture raised meat and eggs, farmstead cheeses, fresh baked goods, empanadas, all-natural dog and cat treats, homemade jam, old-world style pickles, fresh flowers, handcrafted jewelry, knife sharpening, and more.

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Romus Broadway Photo Camp Opening Reception, ACP

Thursday July 3, 2025
11:00 AM

Now in its fourth year, the Romus Broadway Photo Camp welcomes 10 local teens for two weeks of hands-on photography instruction, exploring the rich history of Princeton's Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood — the same community Romus Broadway passionately documented for decades. This program pairs photo fundamentals with powerful storytelling rooted in place, history, and pride. All participants receive their own digital camera and the chance to capture the stories that matter — just like Romus did. Come see what the students create at an opening reception, Thursday July 3 at 11am.

Antique American Flag Display, Allaire State Park

Thursday July 3, 2025
11:00 AM

Antique American Flag Display

Allaire State Park, Allaire Village Chapel 3-Jul 11 AM 

A display of antique American flags, just in time for Independence Day. Age: all ages. Donations appreciated. Call (732) 938-2371 or email inga.gabliks@dep.nj.gov for more information.

Canceled - First Fridays Farm Fun @Cherry Grove Farm

Thursday July 3, 2025
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This event has been canceled.

Every first friday of the month stop by Cherry Grove Farm for lots of fun for kids and grown-ups. We have free hayrides and yoga, artists and crafters, vendors and music and often special demonstrations, activities for kids or a wild plant walk. Let the kids run around, visit the calves and goats and singalong with Pete while you do your weekend shopping, relax with some yoga or sit and watch the cows grazing in the meadows. You may even get to see the cows being milked.

Friday June 6th from 3-7pm; Thursday July 3rd from 3-7pm; Friday August 1st from 3-7pm; Friday September 5th from 3-7pm; Friday October 3rd from 3-7pm. Cherry Grove Farm, 3200 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ

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Gravity Hill Cocktail Hour at Graduate Hotel

Thursday July 3, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The founders of this country worked hard to provide us liberty, equality, freedom and a four day holiday weekend. Come, grab a drink with your friends, and start it off right!

COCKTAIL SET THURSDAY JULY 3RD, 6-9PM Graduate Hotel 10 Chambers Street Princeton, New Jersey, 08542 

Red, White, and Blueberry! Crossing Vineyards & Winery

Thursday July 3, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Let’s celebrate our independence as we kick-off the July 4th weekend. Gather a group of friends and enjoy specials on our house Red, White and Wild Berry wines. You’ll have a blast!

Crossing Vineyards & Winery

Music in the Park, Lawrenceville Main Street

Thursday July 3, 2025
6:00 PM

Join Lawrenceville Main Street for our FREE summer concert series! Every Thursday night from June to August, bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy amazing live music and community fun.

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Animal Show: Eyes of the Wild, West Windsor Branch

Thursday July 3, 2025
6:00 PM

333 North Post Road Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 609-799-0462

Meet some unique, adorable, colorful animals! Eyes Of The Wild is an exotic animal rescue that provides forever homes to over 175 animals and 60 different species from throughout the animal kingdom... and a selection of their animal ambassadors will be visiting the library! As we "Color Our World" during summer reading, learn how these animals live a "Life in Color!" This event will be outside, weather permitting. Bring your own blankets/chairs, if desired. For all ages, youngest with a caregiver. Sponsored by Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration is requested.

Summer Concert: The Southside Wanderers, Lawrence Branch

Thursday July 3, 2025
6:30 PM

Lawrence Headquarters Branch 2751 Brunswick Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-883-8292

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular evening of music! The fantastic New Jersey band, Southside Wanderers, returns to our library for a high-energy July concert. This unforgettable event will feature patriotic anthems like America the Beautiful and God Bless the USA, alongside lively summer classics such as Summertime and Summer in the City. With a lineup of seasonal rockers that will have you tapping your feet and singing along, this is a show you won't want to miss. Sponsored by Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is requested.