Princeton NJ Events

Warrior Dash - A Benefit for YWCA Princeton's Breast Cancer Resource Center

Saturday May 13, 2023
8:00 AM

Join the YW for a Fun Run/Walk and 100 Yard Dash (for children ages 5 and up): Saturday May 13th. Proceeds benefit YWCA Princeton's Breast Cancer Resource Center in its work to help women and their families live with, through and beyond breast cancer. The BCRC provides free programs and services such as wigs, fitness classes, nutrition and healthy eating classes, healing arts classes, support groups, financial resources, webinars on various topics related to breast cancer, one on one support, as well as community outreach and education workshops for various organizations all over New Jersey.

Participants will complete the Fun Run/Walk at their own pace on Saturday, May 13th at 8:00am. Out of state but want to participate? Register for the event and get your steps in on the 13th at your favorite park, trail, on the boardwalk, or in your own neighborhood! You can fundraise and show your support from anywhere. The Kid's 100-Yard Dash will consist of three age categories: 5-7, 8-10, and 11 & 12 year olds. Prizes will be given to the top three participants in each age group.

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Axiom REACH Foundation’s 5k to Fight Cancer Fun Run/Walk

Saturday May 13, 2023
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Turning Basin Park, Princeton, NJ

Second Annual 5k to Fight Cancer: Fun Run/Walk

Help us support patients as they seek rent, utilities, groceries, and hospice care - every bit counts!! Join us for our second annual 5k to fight cancer at 8:30 AM on Saturday, May 13th. We need our community now more than ever as we support patients - 100% of the proceeds support cancer patients in our area. We are looking to double our impact from last year and support 22 patients this year - sign up now to join the fight!

Check out our Patient Testimonials and hear how Axiom REACH Foundation is making an impact in Cancer Patients lives.

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Annual Mother’s Day Plant/Bake Sale

Saturday May 13, 2023
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Princeton/Pettoranello Sister City Foundation, in partnership with Blooms Garden Center, is holding its annual Mother’s Day plant/bake sale on Saturday, May 13 from 9am to 2pm in the parking lot of the Pettoranello Gardens located in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Proceeds will be used to maintain this special spot in the preserve and to help sponsor the PHS Italian exchange program.

Wheels Rodeo, Princeton Municipal Building Parking Lot

Saturday May 13, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Music, Road Course, Free raffles . . . 

Free helmets provided

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LGBTQIA Community Trivia Hike, The Watershed

Saturday May 13, 2023
10:00 AM

Hike through the Watershed Reserve and spend the morning with like minded individuals. The goal of this event is to bring LGBTQIA+ community members together to share joy while exploring the trails at the Watershed. The trivia portion of the hike will include questions about the natural environment, The Watershed Institute, and LGBTQIA+ history. The program is open to families and individuals of all ages. Learn more and register.

Princeton Canal Walkers

Saturday May 13, 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.

First Annual Paws for Our Cause Pet Walk, Meals on Wheels

Saturday May 13, 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

First Annual Paws for Our Cause Pet Walk!

This year, as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we will be hosting this inaugural event. Please join us on May 13, 2023 at Rosedale Park and help Meals on Wheels of Mercer County celebrate our seniors and their furry friends. Research shows keeping seniors together with their pets can help combat social isolation and improve well-being! Register Online: $25 per person/ $35 for families (up to 5 individuals)

Opening Reception, Arts Council of Princeton

Saturday May 13, 2023
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) will show Form and Foundation, a dual exhibition of paintings from New Jersey artists Sean Carney and Henrieta Maneva, on view in the Arts Council's Taplin Gallery May 13 through June 10, 2023. The public is invited to an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 13 from 3-5pm.

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Voices Chorale NJ Presents Fields of Gold, Trinity Church

Saturday May 13, 2023
4:00 PM

Under the direction of Dr. David A. McConnell, our upcoming concert features songs of love, romance, and the promise of spring from a range of modern composers including Sting, Dolly Parton, and Carly Simon. In this concert, VCNJ also concludes their rendition of Folk Songs of the Four Seasons by Ralph Vaughn Williams with the spring and summer sections of the work.

Cost: Adult: $20; Child/Student: $10

Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

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Spring Sensations Gala, Princeton Child Development Institute

Saturday May 13, 2023
5:30 PM

Join us for an evening of libations, entertainment and fine dining by executive chef, Christopher Albrecht. Raise your paddles high to support PCDI's comprehensive autism programs during our silent and live auctions!

Over the years, PCDI has grown to meet the needs of the autism population and their families; our programs now include early intervention, a preschool, a K-12 school, an adult life skills program, group homes and supervised apartments. We are proud to announce we will be opening our fourth group home next month!

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