Princeton NJ Events

Complete the Loop 5k and Fun Run, Lawrence Hopewell Trail

Saturday May 2, 2026
9:00 AM

Hosting Organization: Lawrence Hopewell Trail

Event: Complete the Loop 5k and Fun Run

Date: Saturday, May 2nd

Time: 9am, check-in 8am

Location: Rosedale Park, Pennington

Description: Join the Lawrence Hopewell Trail for the first annual Complete the Loop 5k & Fun Run - a community event welcoming runners, walkers, and families while supporting the LHT's mission to complete the 20-mile loop.

Participant Details: Timed 5k (ages 8+); Approximately 1-mile Fun Run (all ages); Runners & Walkers Welcome!

Pricing: Early bird pricing available until March 1

Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Pennington/LHT5K

Sponsorship: https://lhtrail.org/5k-sponsors/

Storytime on the Green, Palmer Square Green

Saturday May 2, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Bring the family to sing, dance, and explore the world of books with the amazing Jeff Trainor. Keep an eye out for special guest readers too! This delightful half-hour begins at 10am on the Green, perfect for little ones from infants to 8 years old. Oh, the magical adventures we’ll go on! See you there for the tales and tunes!

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Princeton Photo Workshop: Mastering Landscape Photography

Saturday May 2, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Lambertville, 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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Saturday Canal Walk

Saturday May 2, 2026
10:00 AM

Saturdays (Year Round) 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.

Spring Winery Weekend Music Series @Terhune's

Saturday May 2, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join family and friends for our winery weekend music series this Spring. It is the perfect way to relax, connect, and toast the new season. Enjoy a glass of one of our award-winning wines, sit back, and listen to live music from local artists each week. Styles range from Jazz and Blues to Folk and Rock. The music is from 1 pm-4 pm. Light fare is available.

Bring the entire family to enjoy fresh air on the farm, stop in the farm store for fresh produce, baked goods, and local gourmet items, and stroll on the farm. Barn Door Cafe is open on weekends for lunch fare, homemade treats, and ice cream. Winery hours 12 pm-5 pm. No outside food or pets, please. Groups of 8 or more reservations are required tmount@terhuneorchards.com

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The 39 Steps, Kelsey Theatre

Saturday May 2, 2026
2:00 PM

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have this fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. Only four actors play more than 150 characters in what becomes a feat of herculean hilarity and hair-pin turns in this two-time Tony Award-winning whodunit. Watch carefully as this show is chock-full of Alfred Hitchcock “Easter Eggs” galore. When a chance encounter with an ill-fated beautiful spy sends Richard Hannay into the bullseye of a dangerous international crime ring it will send our audience on a bullet train-fast comic thrill ride full of plot twists, romance, quick-changes, and laughs delivered at a delightfully dizzying pace. $24/$22 PG

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2026 Down & Derby Wine Festival

Saturday May 2, 2026
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

South Jersey’s most anticipated wine festival is back! The Fourth Annual Down & Derby Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 2 PM – 7 PM at Veterans Island in Cooper River Park. Hosted by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Visit South Jersey, this exciting event will bring together the finest local wineries, live entertainment, delicious food, and derby-themed festivities.

Attendees will enjoy tastings from South Jersey’s award-winning wineries while immersing themselves in the lively spirit of the Kentucky Derby. With GoodMan Fiske Band and The Lally Brothers Band performing live, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable day of music, food, games, and more!

250th Exhibition Premiere & Founding Feast Benefit, Morven Museum & Garden

Saturday May 2, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This year, Morven’s annual spring fundraiser takes on special significance. In honor of America’s Semiquincentennial, the 250th Exhibition Premiere & Founding Feast will take the place of our traditional Morven in May, marking the opening of a landmark exhibition exploring New Jersey’s vital role in our nation’s founding.

This signature evening will offer guests a first look at Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey, a landmark exhibition that reflects on the lives, legacies, and enduring impact of the state’s five signers of the Declaration of Independence.

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