Princeton NJ Events

Rock Out with Raffi, Lawrence Branch

Saturday August 16, 2025
2:00 PM

2751 Brunswick Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-883-8292

Grab your family and your dancing shoes—it's time to sing with Raffi! Whether you're shaking your sillies out on the dance floor; making Raffi-themed crafts de muchos colores; or hamming it up at our "Grandpa's Farm" photo booth, you're sure to find all you really need for a rollicking good time at this fun event. For children of all ages, with a caregiver to supervise. Sponsored by Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is required.

Sourland Mountain Festival

Saturday August 16, 2025
3:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The public is invited to join the fun as the Sourland Mountain Festival returns on Saturday, August 16th. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Festival promises an unforgettable summer celebration of live music, local flavors, and community spirit — rain or shine — from 3:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the beautiful Unionville Vineyard in Hunterdon County. Organizers are encouraging the community to purchase tickets early as they expect the event to sell out before the big day. Visitors making their way to the vineyard will travel along the winding, picturesque roads of the Sourland region before arriving at Unionville Vineyards' iconic ruby-red barn—a fitting backdrop for a day that blends natural beauty, community spirit, and creative energy. Festivalgoers can expect an experience that celebrates everything that makes this Central Jersey region special.

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Annual West Windsor History-Music Fest

Saturday August 16, 2025
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

West Windsor History Museum (50 Southfield Road)!

Enjoy an afternoon of music/dance, food/drink, community, and tours of the historic Schenck Farmstead. This event, organized by the ALL-VOLUNTEER Historical Society of West Windsor, features several hours of music and dance, performed by local artists, representing just some of our town's many nationalities and cultures. FREE admission to the general public. PLUS, WE'RE INVITING COMMUNITY GROUPS TO SET UP TABLES - visit the link below to learn more.

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Planetary Defenders, New Jersey State Museum Planetarium

Saturday August 16, 2025
4:15 PM

205 West State Street, Trenton. www.statemuseum.nj.gov.

Exclusive free showing of NASA's brand-new original documentary that dives into the high-stakes world of asteroid detection and planetary defense. Journey alongside a team of astronomers and scientists working tirelessly to track and monitor near-Earth asteroids, aiming to protect our planet from potential impacts. Register.

Flemington Car Show

Saturday August 16, 2025
5:30 PM

The Flemington Car Shows run on Saturdays (check schedule for dates and locations) all Summer long offering the community a source of fun free family entertainment. Each show, hundreds of some of the best classic cars on the East Coast come out to Flemington. The shows are free to the public, and car owners. Live Performances are given by local talented musicians at each show in two areas, complimented by DJ Chuck Leonard spinning classic tunes. Trophies earned by the best cars & door prizes raffled to everyone. Several kids activities like face painting, magic, and balloon sculptures are offered.

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