Princeton NJ Events

Bird Walk, Friends of Princeton Open Space

Sunday September 15, 2024
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Expert birder Winnie Hughes Spar guides a bird walk through the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Observe birds in the wild and learn about their fascinating habits. Weather permitting. Register. Not recommended for children.

www.fopos.org/getinvolved

Family Magnetism Event, Princeton Einstein Museum

Sunday September 15, 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

For the final weekend of the exhibit "Einstein's Attraction to Magnetism," visitors are invited to talk to the museum founders, try children's activities, and receive small free kids' mementos, while supplies last. Exhibit open 24/7.

Dohm Alley, Nassau Street, Princeton. www.princetoneinsteinmuseum.org. 

Adath Israel Women's League Book Talk

Sunday September 15, 2024
11:00 AM

Adath Israel Women's League Book Talk about The Only Woman in the Room, by Marie Benedict. Light refreshments served. RSVP by 9/10/24 to mjpressman@comcast.net

Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville NJ 

Young Patriot’s Day, Princeton Battlefield State Park

Sunday September 15, 2024
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join General George Washington and the Princeton Girl Scout Service Unit for the flag raising at Noon. Demonstrations & drilling with the New Jersey Grays Talk with George Washington and Ben Franklin. Demonstrations of Weaving, Woodworking, Colonial Spies, and 18th Century Medicine Artillery and Musket firing. Information tables by area historical organizations and sites. Tours of the Thomas Clarke House & Museum.

REGISTER YOUR FAMILY AT WWW.PBS1777.ORG or email us with questions at outreach.pbs1777@gmail.com

Festival Cultural Latino: A Community Mercado, Hinds Plaza and Palmer Square

Sunday September 15, 2024
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The rich cultural life of Princeton's Latino community is celebrated with an afternoon of music, dance, food and crafts on both Hinds Plaza and Palmer Square. Part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hinds Plaza will be transformed into a traditional marketplace with a variety of artisans and vendors displaying their wares. A DJ will provide a soundtrack highlighting the music of Latin America and pop up performances by musicians and dancers will occur throughout the afternoon. Palmer Square will host music and dance performances on their stage all afternoon and local non-profits will provide activities and crafts for kids. Confirmed performers include Mariachi Los Tigres de Princeton, Alborada Dance Company, Sonqo, and Princeton Capoeira.

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Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Sunday September 15, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Princeton Battle Monument

1 Monument Drive, Princeton

Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square. Hear some of the classic history and lesser-known stories of Princeton’s diverse past. Princeton Battle Monument Princeton Battle Monument Tickets are $15. Advance purchase is required. Tour starts in the courtyard of the Princeton Battle Monument (GPS address: 1 Monument Drive). Please note: Space on this tour is limited to 24 participants. The number of available tickets will be listed under “Spaces” below. If there is not a box visible, then there is only one ticket remaining. Due to limited tour size, we cannot accommodate last minute add-ons at the start of the tour.

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Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, Princeton Symphony Orchestra

Sunday September 15, 2024
4:00 PM

Aubree Oliverson makes her PSO debut with Tchaikovsky’s beloved Violin Concerto. Princeton composer Gemma Peacocke’s Manta draws inspiration from the magnificent manta ray, and Brahms’ sweeping fourth and final symphony concludes the program.

Due to the length and type of performance, this concert is not suitable for children under the age of 5.

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Second Sunday Poetry Readings, Princeton Makes and Ragged Sky Press

Sunday September 15, 2024
4:00 PM

Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, and Ragged Sky Press, a local publisher focused on poetry, will host a Second Sunday Poetry Reading on Sunday, September 15 at 4:00 pm. The readings will take place at the Princeton Makes store in the Princeton Shopping Center.

The September reading will feature Annie Cao and Lois Marie Harrod. Their readings will be followed by an open mic available to up to 10 audience members who would like to read their original poetry.

Additional information is available at www.princetonmakes.com, and everyone is invited to follow Princeton Makes on Facebook and Instagram.