Princeton NJ Events

West Windsor Community Farmers Market

Saturday August 1, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

877 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction

Seasonal fruits and vegetables, locally grown grains, alpaca and llama fiber products, local meats and dairy, pies, cut flowers, honey, mushrooms, and plants. Baked goods, jams, pickles, seafood, and sweet treats, plus breakfast and lunch prepared and to order.

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Blue Moon Acres Farm Market

Saturday August 1, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Blue Moon Acres Farm, 11 Willow Creek Drive, Pennington.

The farm market will be open on Fridays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 3p.m until December.

We accept cash, check, or Venmo at our Pennington Market

In season, our market is stocked with Certified Organic Produce, Microgreens, and Rice from our farms as well as hand curated goods from local vendors. Available this 2026 season: Cherry Grove Farm, Griggstown Farm, and Double Brook Farm meats, Cherry Grove Farm and Calkins Creamery cheeses, Bent Spoon and Owowcow Creamery ice cream, and many more locally-produced foods. Availability is posted on Blue Moon Acres’ Facebook page the day of the market. Shop our online market anytime for delivery or pickup at either of our farms.

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Butterfly Festival @The Watershed Institute

Saturday August 1, 2026
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Join us at our annual Watershed Butterfly Festival – a celebration of family fun to share the joys and wonders of nature. The event will feature tours of the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House and the Insect Zoo. Enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the day, including animal shows featuring Eyes of the Wild. Young children will delight in being a part of the famous “Butterfly and Bug Parade” led by Lady Monarch, Ms. Allison. Adults and older children can learn about watersheds and the need to protect our rivers, lakes and streams through educational hands-on exhibits. Food and drink will be available for sale. Butterfly wings and other fun items can be purchased at the Watershed Gift Shop.

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Honey Harvest, Howell Living History Farm

Saturday August 1, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

With the hives open and the bees on their best behavior, the Howell Farm beekeeper invites visitors to look inside the supers and meet the worker bees! Next, you can help uncap and extract this year’s crop of honey from the combs, then have a taste and bottle some to take home. Hive opening takes place at 11:00 a.m. (weather permitting), followed by honey extraction at 1:00 p.m..

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Saturday Canal Walk

Saturday August 1, 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.

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Princeton Summer Theatre

Saturday August 1, 2026
11:00 AM

Enjoy a musical hour full of whimsy and heart with You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Whether you grew up on the PEANUTS Characters or are introducing your children to the genius of Clark M. Schulz, this musical is fun for the whole family with its childhood joy, charming stories, and fantastic writing.

By Clark Gesner, based on the comic strip "PEANUTS" by Charles M. Schulz

Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for children.

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Disney's Aladdin Kids, Music Mountain Theatre

Saturday August 1, 2026
11:00 AM

11 and 1pm

Based on the 1992

Disney film Step into Agrabah and soar on a magic carpet ride filled with exuberant flair. Aladdin, Genie, and Jasmine star in this fast-paced musical filled with “A Whole New World,” humor, and ensemble pizzazz. Brimming with spectacle and comedy, it’s a high-energy show with plenty of heart.

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Summer Celebration @Princeton University Art Museum

Saturday August 1, 2026
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Gather your family and friends for a summer afternoon filled with fun activities and memorable performances! From 1:30 to 5 p.m., you’ll find games, a film screening, live music, art making, and more in and around the Museum. Light refreshments will also be provided.

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