Princeton NJ Events

Princeton Photo Workshop: Smartphone Macro Photography

Saturday February 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Canadian macro photographer and author Don Komarechka introduces and demonstrates how to achieve professional-level macro photographs with your mobile phone.

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Open House, The Lewis School of Princeton

Saturday February 21, 2026
10:00 AM

When bright, creative students fall behind with classwork, or spend hours confused and frustrated trying to keep pace with reading and writing assignments, even the most resilient and curious among them can lose motivation to do their best.  Concerned parents look to The Lewis School to understand the reasons and unlock their children’s potential. 

Join us to meet with the Head of School and Lewis School Master teachers who are skilled specialists in evidence-based, research-driven teaching and learning.  Discover the roots of a different kind of education that provides each student the advantages of “learning how to learn”, champions creativity, and imprints the confidence and independence that encourage students to thrive and achieve their best at any age. 

Kindly R.S.V.P. to:  Open House Registration or call (609) 924-8120.  Lewis School professionals look forward to meeting and talking with parents, professionals, and friends of The Lewis School. 

A non-profit, co-educational college preparatory school serving Kindergarten through High School and Post-Graduate age students impacted by language-based learning differences primarily related to Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Auditory Processing, and Executive Function.  

Four Centuries of African American Soldier, Trent House Museum

Saturday February 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Trent House Association will host Four Centuries of African American Soldiers, a living history program, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm. This free family-friendly drop-in program will take place in the historic William Trent House Museum, located at 15 Market Street, Trenton, with free parking behind the museum property off William Trent Place.

Four Centuries of African American Soldiers is a living history program that tells the heroic stories of America's black warriors spanning four hundred years until today. The program includes authentic military artifacts, re-enactors, and military veterans sharing their own personal stories. As visitors move from room to room in the historic house, they will be able to interact with the re-enactors, hear stories of actual soldiers who served, and examine items of military life from each period of military history. Four Centuries of African American Soldiers offers an unforgettable experience that is both informative and inspiring.

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Saturday Canal Walk

Saturday February 21, 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.

Science Saturday with Princeton University @Lawrence Library

Saturday February 21, 2026
11:00 AM

Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-883-8295

Join us for a fun science program presented by Science Outreach at Princeton University. Students will engage in different hands-on, engaging science activities each month. For students in grades K-5, with a caregiver to supervise. Registration is required.

Winery Weekend Music Series @Terhune's

Saturday February 21, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join us for cheer in the winery to enjoy live music and meet up with family and friends. With indoor seating in our wine barn among the wine tanks and outdoor seating with firepits. Enjoy hot mulled wine, tasting flights of Terhune favorite wines, and wine by the glass. All ages can have fun with s’mores and hot cocoa kits. Light bites of cheese plates and chips & salsa baskets are available at the winery. Perfect to enjoy with a glass of wine in the sun. Live music on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-4pm.

See full listing of musicians here:  https://www.terhuneorchards.com/winery-events/

330 Cold Soil Road (crossroad Carter Road) Princeton, NJ 08540

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Artwork that Inspires Others - Workshop with Artist in Residence, WWAC

Saturday February 21, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

This workshop invites participants to discover the powerful connection between words, music, and visual art. Each participant is encouraged to bring in a favorite poem or song—something meaningful and personally inspiring. Through guided discussion and creative exploration, participants will learn how to find visual imagery within the music or poem and translate that to an original piece of artwork. The emphasis will be on spontaneity, mark-making, and finding personal voice through materials. Link: https://www.westwindsorarts.org/event/turning-what-inspires-you-into-artwork-that-inspires-others

7 Stories of Old Hunterdon, Hunterdon Symphony

Saturday February 21, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Hunterdon’s annual Concert for Young People is not just for kids! People of all ages enjoy this concert, and this year’s performances promises to be extra special as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The program will include: Seven Stories featuring children or animals (in Hunterdon County 1750-1899).

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"The Story of James Woby – Allentown Native & Civil War Hero"

Saturday February 21, 2026
5:00 PM

At sunset on June 15, 1864, 27-year-old James B. Woby, born and raised on Church Street in Allentown, NJ charged up a hill outside of Petersburg, Virginia in what was described as "a blizzard of Rebel bullets." As his regiment's color bearer, Woby was armed only with the Regimental flag, emblazoned with the motto "Sic Semper Tyrannis" – "Thus always to tyrants."

Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2026 for "The Story of James Woby – Allentown Native & Civil War Hero" beginning with a pasta dinner at 5 pm in Allentown Methodist Church, 23 Church Street in Allentown, NJ. There is a suggested donation of $5. Please RSVP by emailing mccormicknj@aol.com.

East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals, CURE Arena

Saturday February 21, 2026
6:00 PM

The Indoor Auto Racing Championship Fueled by VP Racing Fuels brings together the greatest racers in the region to compete in auto racing events indoors. Events take place from December through February in arenas along the East Coast. Whereas most races take place on specific race tracks, the Indoor Auto Racing Championship events take place on the cement floor of the arena. Combining all of the exciting short track racing action – fierce competitors, high speeds, passing, bumps, crashes and flips – intensifies them and puts them in easy view of spectators, with the amenities of modern sports, concert, and event facilities.

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