Princeton NJ Events

Princeton Photo Workshop: NEW! Mastering Landscape Photography Course

Saturday June 3, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saturday, June 3, 2023, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Hamilton, 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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Free Fly Fishing Lessons, Orvis

Saturday June 3, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Learn fly-fishing basics with our FREE Fly Fishing 101 class. Based on 50 years of running schools and fly-fishing education programs, our class will provide you with the basics on fly casting, rigging, fly selection, and more. Perfect for beginners of all ages to get started fly fishing (under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult). All equipment is provided, all you need to do is sign up today to begin your lifetime of outdoor adventure!

Classes are held at our store every Saturday in June from 9am-11:30am! Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton

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Orvis Princeton (609) 924-1437

West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday June 3, 2023
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Up to 50 farms and other vendors on site selling fresh produce, meat, sweets, beer, tea, bread, pickles, and more. Live music and other special events weekly.

877 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. www.wwcfm.org

Enhancing the Trail Experience at Northern Community Park, Friends for the Abbott Marshlands

Saturday June 3, 2023
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

This is a trail maintenance/stewardship project. A variety of trail enhancements will be the group’s focus, from brushing back vegetation with loppers and hand clippers to clearing a new segment of the trail. Bring water, work gloves and loppers or hand clippers if you have your own. (They will have gloves and tools, but can use additional if volunteers can bring them.) Please RSVP to Deb at dbrockway8@gmail.com.

Meet at Northern Community Park on Groveville Road, Bordentown between Routes 206 and 130. For map, see https://tinyurl.com/32ywnhyz. For those interested in future volunteer/stewardship opportunities, please visit https://abbottmarshlands.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

A Walk For Wellness, Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County

Saturday June 3, 2023
10:00 AM

Walkers can choose to walk a 1 mile or 3K trail. For ages 18 and up. Register. $25. Funds raised support senior services offered by the nonprofit. Veterans Park, Kuser Road, Hamilton. www.icgmc.org.

5th Annual “Rebels & Redcoats Classic Car Show”, Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA)

Saturday June 3, 2023
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Car lovers can attend the 5th annual “Rebels & Redcoats Classic Car Show” on this day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In keeping with the park’s revolutionary history, this show will feature only classic American, French, British and German cars, representing the four major countries involved in the Revolutionary War. The show will be held in the parking lot diagonal to the park’s Visitor Center and across River Road. This event is free for spectators. Car owners who would like to register their cars should visit WashingtonCrossingPark.org/events.

Washington Crossing Historic Park is located at the intersection of Routes 32 and 532 in Bucks County. To see a complete list of events happening in the park, visit WashingtonCrossingPark.org.

Princeton Canal Walkers

Saturday June 3, 2023
10:00 AM

Meet at Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton.

Three mile walk on the towpath, year-round weather permitting. Free.

Register to get notice of cancellations due to weather by emailing dsubber@gmail.com.

NJ Renaissance Faire

Saturday June 3, 2023
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Family-friendly festival featuring entertainment for all ages in an interactive setting: music, comedy, knight jousting, a human chess match, sword fighting, fire breathing, aerialists, comedy, music, food, merchant village, and more. $25 admission.

240 Eayrestown Road, Southampton. njrenfaire.com. 

Princeton Photo Workshop: Composition-On-Location Princeton University

Saturday June 3, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Our "Composition on Location" workshop on Princeton University's picturesque campus is an opportunity for photographers of all levels to learn and practice travel and street photography.

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Bordentown Bluffs Ramble Hike, Friends for the Abbott Marshlands

Saturday June 3, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday, June 3 is the Bordentown Bluffs Ramble, 10 am–12 pm; this is a fairly easy 2-mile hike that will head to the bluff above Crosswicks Creek. There will be several must-see expansive views of the Abbott Marshlands. Many native plant and tree species will be seen along the route, along with lichen, mosses, and possibility of hawk or eagle sighting. This hike is for adults or families with supervised children. RSVP (required) at marshtrails@abbottmarshlands.org.

Park and meet at Stanton Avenue (off Route 206 South) trail head. See map at https://tinyurl.com/yc7v7rzz. Optional: bring water bottle, camera and binoculars for the view; wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. Can be windy at this location.