Princeton NJ Events

Princeton 5K, Princeton High School Cross Country and Track and Field Fundraiser

Saturday March 22, 2025
8:30 AM

The Princeton 5K is ready for you in 2025! In its 16th year, the Princeton 5K represents all that is good about community events. Athletes - young and old, big and small, fast and not as fast - come together to welcome in Spring with a run (or walk) while supporting the Princeton High School Cross Country and Track & Field teams.

Start time: March 22, 8:30AM

Princeton High School, 51 Moore St, Princeton, NJ    $40 5K Registration $15 Kids Dash

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2025 Annual Conference, NAMI NJ

Saturday March 22, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

DoubleTree by Hilton Monroe Township, 390 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. naminj.org.

"Together: Reimagine Crisis Across the Lifespan" is a day dedicated to advancing mental health awareness, education, and resources. Intended for caregivers, mental health providers, individuals living with mental illness, and others to focus on mental health education, support, and reimagining mental health across the lifespan. Register. $100; $65 NAMI members includes breakfast and lunch.

Princeton Photo Workshop: Before You Go Course: Travel Photography, Unpacked

Saturday March 22, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Saturdays, March 22,  9:00 am - 10:30 am & March 29,  11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Princeton Photo Workshop: Before You Go Course: Travel Photography, Unpacked - Live, fully interactive virtual learning & Chinatown, NYC

Love to travel and capture unforgettable moments? This course shows you how to bring home photos that remind you of your adventures and transport you back to the moment you took them.

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Book Fair: Sustainability Books for Young Readers, ESG Books

Saturday March 22, 2025
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

ESG Books is hosting a book fair at our store specifically for our young readers’ collection of books coming weekend, March 22 and 23. Books for adults will also be available for purchase!

We have a vast collection of newly published books available for purchase on a variety of ESG topics such as climate change, energy, earth, diversity (and so much more!) for elementary school students, including a substantial collection of books for adults. These books have been published within the past year and are not typically found in mainstream bookstores.

ESG Best Reads Bookstore, 195 Nassau St., Basement Level (located one block east of the Thomas Sweet Ice Cream store)

Saturday Canal Walks

Saturday March 22, 2025
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.

Read & Explore Kids Program, Terhune Orchards

Saturday March 22, 2025
10:00 AM

Getting Ready for Spring

Terhune Orchards Read and Explore Program is our winter education series, following the popular seasonal Read and Pick Program. Our program is about Getting Ready for Spring. We will get ready to wake up from winter and prepare to start gardening. As Saint Patrick’s Day is the traditional day to plant peas and spinach and get the garden ready! The program lasts about an hour and includes a story and educational segment. After story time, each child will plant seeds to take home. 

Please register online https://terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/2025readexplore  $12.00 per child includes activity.

Family Matinee: "The Circus", Garden Theatre & Princeton Public Library

Saturday March 22, 2025
10:00 AM

After being mistaken for a pickpocket, Charlie Chaplin’s Tramp flees into the ring of a traveling circus and soon becomes the star of the show, falling for the troupe's bareback rider along the way. $5. 

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Torah Talk with Rabbi Adler, Adath Israel Congregation

Saturday March 22, 2025
10:15 AM

Once a month, before Shabbat morning Torah service (about 10:15am), join Rabbi Adler for an interactive text study on themes of the weekly Tora portioned enjoy a fun coffee and tea bar. RSVP not necessary. Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ (609) 896-4977. www.AdathIsraelNJ.org

DISNEY’S TANGLED - Animated Movie Play-Along, Kelsey Theatre

Saturday March 22, 2025
11:00 AM

11am and 2pm

When the kingdom's most wanted—and most charming—bandit, Flynn Rider hides out in a mysterious tower, he's taken hostage by Rapunzel a beautiful and feisty tower-bound teen with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. The unlikely duo sets off on an action-packed escapade, complete with a super-cop horse, an over-protective chameleon, and a gruff gang of pub thugs. AND You are the important cast member in this event, as our Rapunzel and Flynn Rider guide you in a sing-along play-along adventure!

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Makers Day Lego Challenge, Princeton Public Library

Saturday March 22, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Children 6-10 years old are invited to use their imagination to create and build with Legos as part of the library's NJ Makers Day celebration.

Princeton Public Library 65 Witherspoon