Princeton NJ Events

West Windsor Community Farmers Market

Saturday July 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

877 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction

Seasonal fruits and vegetables, locally grown grains, alpaca and llama fiber products, local meats and dairy, pies, cut flowers, honey, mushrooms, and plants. Baked goods, jams, pickles, seafood, and sweet treats, plus breakfast and lunch prepared and to order.

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Blue Moon Acres Farm Market

Saturday July 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Blue Moon Acres Farm, 11 Willow Creek Drive, Pennington.

The farm market will be open on Fridays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 3p.m until December.

We accept cash, check, or Venmo at our Pennington Market

In season, our market is stocked with Certified Organic Produce, Microgreens, and Rice from our farms as well as hand curated goods from local vendors. Available this 2026 season: Cherry Grove Farm, Griggstown Farm, and Double Brook Farm meats, Cherry Grove Farm and Calkins Creamery cheeses, Bent Spoon and Owowcow Creamery ice cream, and many more locally-produced foods. Availability is posted on Blue Moon Acres’ Facebook page the day of the market. Shop our online market anytime for delivery or pickup at either of our farms.

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Saturday Canal Walk

Saturday July 18, 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.

Papermaking Workshop for Families, Princeton University Art Museum

Saturday July 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Discover the unique sensory experience of making paper with your hands. Local artist and accomplished papermaker Susan Gosin—who has led workshops around the world—joins us for an activity in which she’ll encourage kids and their adults to get creative and experiment with materials and colors to create their own one-of-a-kind sheet to take home.

Because papermaking can be a messy process, this workshop will be held outdoors in the Malkin Amphitheater. Participants are encouraged to wear clothing that may get wet.

$25 | Registration required | Open to the public (ages 8+; participants under 14 must be accompanied by an adult)

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Flower Festival, Terhune's

Saturday July 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Celebrate the beauty of summer in full bloom at the first-ever Flower Festival at Terhune Orchards! This vibrant new festival invites guests of all ages to experience the farm bursting with color, fresh air, and family-friendly fun. Buy your tickets early and save!

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You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Princeton Summer Theatre

Saturday July 18, 2026
11:00 AM

Enjoy a musical hour full of whimsy and heart with You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Whether you grew up on the PEANUTS Characters or are introducing your children to the genius of Clark M. Schulz, this musical is fun for the whole family with its childhood joy, charming stories, and fantastic writing.

By Clark Gesner, based on the comic strip "PEANUTS" by Charles M. Schulz

Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for children.

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The Little Mermaid, Music Mountain Theatre

Saturday July 18, 2026
11:00 AM

11 and 1pm

A shimmering undersea adventure full of longing, dreams, and transformation. When a young mermaid yearns for life on land and defies her father’s decree, she learns about courage, sacrifice, and identity. Palena’s lyrical score and imaginative staging bring this emotionally resonant tale to vivid theatrical life.

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Day of Free Concert, SoPercussion

Saturday July 18, 2026
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

This July, So Percussion's annual Summer Institute fills two weeks on the Princeton University campus — and spills out into town. From July 5–19, the S? Percussion Summer Institute (S?SI) brings together emerging composers and percussionists from across the country for an intensive residency with the members of So Percussion and guest faculty. Throughout those two weeks, participants perform a series of concerts at venues across Princeton, all free and open to anyone who wants to come

11 AM · Princeton Record Exchange (20 South Tulane St, Princeton). 12 PM · Princeton Public Library (65 Witherspoon St) – Ji Hye Jung and S? Percussion

1 PM · Hinds Plaza (Outside of the public library) – Kendall Williams and the S?SI Steel Band

3 PM · Labyrinth Books (122 Nassau St) – Music of percussionist Matt Evans, a S?SI alum from the very first year, and the S?SI Aquatic House Band

7:30 PM · Lee Hall, S?SI Composers Concert: Music of David Lang and Gemma Peacocke

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Summer Music Series, Palmer Square Green

Saturday July 18, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Soak up the sounds of summer on the Green every Saturday from 1pm-3pm! From laid-back acoustic covers and timeless classic rock, to smooth, jazzy favorites, each weekend brings a soundtrack everyone can enjoy. Grab a seat at one of our picnic tables or bring your own chairs and blankets to settle in for a sunny afternoon of live music. Make a day of it on the Square: shop, dine, and gather with friends and family while an eclectic mix of local talent fills the air and brings Princeton to life.

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Mozzarella from Scratch, Cherry Grove Farm

Saturday July 18, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Learn to make fresh mozzarella from scratch from rennet basics and curd-stretching techniques to shaping your own cheese balls. Wrap up with a tasting comparing your farmstead mozzarella to cave-aged Cherry Grove Farm cheeses, then head home with fresh mozzarella and a cheesemaking recipe folder. Class runs approximately 2 hours.

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