Princeton NJ Events

2023 Mountain Lakes 5k Trail Run + Walk, FOPOS

Saturday September 23, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Runners take your mark! Join Princeton Athletic Club for the annual Mountain Lakes 5k Run + Walk in the beautiful Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve benefitting Friends of Princeton Open Space.

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More Housing is Coming - Where Will it Go?, Princeton Future

Saturday September 23, 2023
9:00 AM

As affordable housing requirements are met, urban planner and Princeton resident Tony Nelessen leads a workshop visualizing what Princeton might look like in 2035 at a presentation Saturday, Sept. 23, at 9 am. at Princeton Public Library. The four-hour workshop, “More Housing is Coming, Where Will It Go?” will be held in the Community Room in partnership with Princeton Future, a local nonprofit not affiliated with the municipality.

The workshop will take place in person and virtually. Registration is not required for the in-person event. Registration through the library’s events calendar is required to receive the Zoom link. https://princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/9072194

Fall Native Plant Sale, D&RGreenway

Saturday September 23, 2023
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

D&R Greenway announces a wide variety of healthy local plants are ready for purchase at their annual Fall Native Plant Sale taking place on Friday, September 22: 2:30 pm-5:30 pm and Saturday, September 23: 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Planting natives enhances home gardens in natural beauty, attracts butterflies and birds in the landscape, and contributes to protection of a healthy bioregion.

The Nursery is on the grounds of D&R Greenway's Conservation Campus at the Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place, [off Rosedale Road] Princeton, NJ 08540. Native Plant Sale proceeds support D&R Greenway's preservation and stewardship mission. www.drgreenway.org.

Community Sustainability Celebration, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

Saturday September 23, 2023
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) for a celebration of sustainability, renewable energy and environmental stewardship on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, public event will feature hands-on activities, food and fun for the whole family. Meet local organizations making a difference for our environment, learn how PPPL is powering possibilities for a clean energy future and discover what you can do in your own backyard.

Highlights include: ? PPPL and the Path to Fusion Energy with Director Steve Cowley ? Keynote speaker: Ted Borer, Energy Plant Director, Princeton University ? Science demonstrations ? Electric vehicle show ? Electric bus rides around the PPPL campus ? Free giveaways and much more!

Questions? Email: pppl_communications@pppl.gov. PPPL is located at 100 Stellarator Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. Get directions and view a campus map.

29th New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival

Saturday September 23, 2023
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The 29th New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 23rd and 24th. This premier arts and crafts event will feature 150 exhibitors, gourmet food vendors, and professional musical talent. It takes place in the New Hope - Solebury High School Parking lot. Admission is $5.

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Hopewell Harvest Fair

Saturday September 23, 2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Harvest Fair returns again to the grounds of Hopewell Elementary School on Saturday September 23 from 10AM-4PM. A cherished local tradition, it attracts families from all over the area to enjoy a day of old-fashioned fun, while raising funds for local non-profits. Lead Sponsors of the 2023 Fair are Morehouse Engineering and Lakeland Bank.

Activities for kids of all ages: Games, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, inflatables, free demos with the Hopewell Fire Department, Hopewell Valley Central High School SPIKE Robotics Club, and more! ? Old-fashioned country fun: A bake-off, homegrown vegetable displays, a kids’ straw maze to explore, and free country games. ? Entertainment all day: Great live music all day! Bluegrass, rock-n-roll, country, and more!

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2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Mercer-Middlesex, NJ

Saturday September 23, 2023
10:30 AM

Schedule of Events:

Site opens 9 am - Ceremony 10:15 am - Walk 10:30 am

Location: Veterans Park | 123 Street Address Hamilton Township, NJ Zip Code |

Route Length: 2 Mile Walk

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House Tour: Cadwalader Heights: Welcome Back to the Neighborhood

Saturday September 23, 2023
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tour this historic Trenton neighborhood conceived and designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the landscape designer of New York City's Central Park. Meet its residents, too. Features a sampling of beautiful homes and gardens and their unique stories, from construction to the present day. Register. $20 to $25. Portion of proceeds benefits HomeWorks Trenton.

Cadwalader Heights Neighborhood Association, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. www.cadwaladerheights.com. 

7th Annual Car Show for Autism - CANCELED

Saturday September 23, 2023
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Canceled Due to Safety Concerns

The Car Show for Autism, now in its 7th year, is a fun and festive community fundraiser that supports Potential, a local nonprofit organization that provides services to children and adults with autism. With more than 100 show cars, food trucks, raffles, music and roaming Star Wars characters, plus a kids' tent with tons of activities, this show attracts not only car enthusiasts and collectors but also anyone who likes to come out on a Saturday to support a great cause while hanging out with great people.

Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA, 18940

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29th Annual NJTL Gala

Saturday September 23, 2023
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NJTL of Trenton, which creates opportunities for success by enriching the lives of under-resourced youth through innovative tennis, education, and mentoring programs, will celebrate its 29th Annual Gala on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Mercer County Indoor Tennis Center, West Windsor, NJ. This exciting event will feature a tennis exhibition and autograph session with the Bryan Brothers, Auction, a Country & Western buffet and music.

The World Champion Bryan Brothers, the only doubles team to win all four Grand Slams, all nine Masters 1000s, the ATP Finals, and the Olympics, will be returning as special guests, beginning with a special exhibition. Proceeds from this signature event directly benefit our Trenton-area kids. With this support, we continue to create opportunities for success through our programming, designed to prepare student-athletes for college admission and career placement.

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