Princeton NJ Events

Classic Car Show, West Windsor Community Park

Saturday September 17, 2022
9:00 AM

Car registration from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.; Show from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join the Historical Society of West Windsor for a celebration of our community's classic cars! There will be music, food & drink, and an auto "flea market." If you'd like to enter your own car in the show, call Bruce Coleman at 609-977-9015.

Mountain Lakes Trail Run & Walk, Princeton Athletic Club

Saturday September 17, 2022
9:00 AM

A low-key trail run and walk. Awards for top performers, post-event refreshments for all.

5K+ trail course comprising about 10% paved park trail, 30% unimproved service right-of-ways and 60% single track including moderately technical rocks, roots, logs, and whatever else nature has wrought in the woods. Event timing may end at 55 minutes. Walk event is not an officiated competitive race walk.

Benefit Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad (PFARS).

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West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday September 17, 2022
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

It’s all about local food and seasonality at the West Windsor Farmers Market! This year’s season kicks off on May 7th and running every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm, the market will be filled with local farmers and artisan food producers, including a knife sharpener, all from within fifty miles of West Windsor to celebrate the bounty of New Jersey. This season’s roster includes nearly fifty farms and vendors, several with a rotating schedule, including a baker under the new NJ Cottage Rule.

Market held rain or shine in the lower Vaughn Lot of the Princeton Junction Train Station - ENTRANCE FROM 877 Alexander Road, free parking. NJ Transit bus 877 or Dinky and ½ mile walk to Vaughn Lot. Visit wwcfm.org or call 609-913-7581.

The WWCFM accepts SNAP/EBT and offers matching incentives towards fruit & vegetable purchases (up to $20 per market day). Several farms accept WIC/FMNP/SFMNP High school students and local community members are encouraged to volunteer with the WWCFM; please email manager@westwindsorfarmersmarket.org

Canal Walks, Princeton Canal Walkers

Saturday September 17, 2022
10:00 AM

Saturdays, 10 a.m., 3 mile walk on the towpath, year-round weather permitting. Free.

Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton. Email dsubber@gmail.com. 

Princeton Photo Workshop: Digital Camera Basics

Saturday September 17, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fully interactive virtual learning

Princeton Photo Workshop: Digital Camera Basics

Learn the essential functions of your digital camera, including shooting modes, shutter speed, aperture and ISO, and explore how to think about taking a picture you'll be proud to share.

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Princeton Photo Workshop: Fundamentals of Digital Photography 3-Part Course

Saturday September 17, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturdays, Sept 17 - Oct 1, 2022, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Princeton Photo Workshop: Fundamentals of Digital Photography 3-Part Course

This course gives you the skills and training to start taking better pictures with your digital camera. Part 1: Digital Camera Essentials Fully interactive virtual learning Part 2: In-Person Learning and Practice, Princeton, NJ* *Students who are unable to attend this in-person session will receive photography assignments to complete at the end of Part 1. Part 3: Composition, Lighting and Photo Review

Fully interactive virtual learning

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Fall Family Fun Weekends, Terhune's

Saturday September 17, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday

What better way to celebrate fall than with Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins and Apples! Choose just the right pumpkin for your jack-o’-lanterns or decorations. Kids have fun at the pumpkin painting station. Apple picking is at our 13 Van Kirk Road location. Enjoy pony rides, pedal and play tractors, children’s games & activities, visit the Corn Stalk Maze and Hay Bale Maze, Adventure Story Barn “All About Pumpkins”, our barnyard of farm animals and so much more farm fun. Take a stroll on our pollinator sunflower trail and discover the farm on our scavenger hunt.

Terhune Orchards features live music played by some of our best local talent. On Saturday enjoy the tunes of Growing Old Disgracefully and on Sunday tap your toes to Jimmy Lee Ramblers. Buy early & Save. Admission is discounted in advance. (children under 3 are free). Admission tickets must be purchased for the festival, winery, and farm store entry. Fall Fun is here! Don’t Wait, Come Early & Save: Ticket prices increase for October so don't delay all the fall fun! Buy Early and Save for September! $12 online in advance/ $15 day-of. Online tickets: terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/fall-2022

4th annual Trenton River Days

Saturday September 17, 2022
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join us for the 4th annual Trenton River Days, a free event that celebrates the history, culture, and recreational benefits of the Delaware River. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 17, local families and community members are invited to South Riverwalk Park near the Trenton Thunder Stadium to enjoy the festivities. The event will feature canoe and boat rides, free food, live music, hayrides, fly fishing demonstrations, crafts, and other fun! This will be an in-person event with educational games and exhibits for hands-on fun.

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Art All Day, ArtWorks

Saturday September 17, 2022
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Art All Day is Trenton’s open studio tour and creative showcase: a unique opportunity to experience Trenton as a hub of art, creation, and innovation.

Open studios, demos, pop-up galleries, public art, and bicycle tours. Gallery exhibition follows at Artworks, 6 to 8 p.m.

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Centennial Block Party 2022, YWCA Princeton

Saturday September 17, 2022
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

On Saturday, September 17, we’re hosting a block party on the YM/YW field to celebrate 100 years of serving women and families in our community. Admission is free, and we’ll have tables from local vendors and food trucks with activities for children and families.

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