Princeton NJ Events

Princeton Triathlon

Saturday June 7, 2025
7:00 AM

Get ready to swim, bike, and run your way through the heart of Princeton at the 2025 Princeton Triathlon on Saturday, June 7! Hosted at 380 Witherspoon Street, this community-driven event offers a variety of race formats, including the SuperSprint Triathlon, SuperSprint Aquabike, Youth Triathlon, and relay options, making it perfect for athletes of all levels . The day kicks off early with packet pickup at 5:30 AM and races starting at 7:00 AM sharp . Beyond the competition, your participation supports local organizations like the Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad and Dare2Tri, promoting safety and inclusivity in sports . Don’t miss this chance to challenge yourself and be part of a vibrant athletic community!

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West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Saturday June 7, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

877 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction

Up to 50 farms and other vendors on site selling fresh produce, meat, sweets, beer, tea, bread, pickles, and more. Live music and other special events weekly.

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Saturday Canal Walks

Saturday June 7, 2025
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.

Younity’s 2nd Annual Community Appreciation Day & City of Trenton’s Party in Orange

Saturday June 7, 2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cadwalader Park | 1000 West State Street | Trenton, NJ 08618 Saturday, June 7 | 10 AM to 1 PM

Younity proudly hosts our 2nd Annual Community Appreciation Day in partnership with Moms Demand Action, the City of Trenton, and Councilwoman Teska Frisby. Together, we’re uniting for the 11th Annual Party in Orange, honoring lives lost, uplifting survivors, and strengthening the bonds that hold our community together. Held during Wear Orange Weekend (National Gun Violence Awareness) and inspired by the work of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, this year’s event brings together neighbors, advocates, and families for a powerful day of solidarity and celebration.

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Ceramic Dog Sculpture Workshop, ACP

Saturday June 7, 2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

In this one-day workshop, learn to sculpt the form of a dog out of clay with ACP Artist-in-Residence Victor E. Bell. You'll be taught the basic hand building techniques involved in making a successful ceramic dog sculpture, including decorating your creations with underglazes. Learn more.

History in Bloom Annual Garden Tour, Bordentown Historical Society

Saturday June 7, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Annual event features a variety of curated home and community gardens, many with rich, local histories that homeowners will be on site to share. $23 in advance; $25 day of. Rain date June 8.

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History in Bloom Garden Tour, Bordentown Historical Society

Saturday June 7, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Historical Society will be hosting the annual History in Bloom Garden Tour, taking place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM. This annual event features a variety of beautifully curated home and community gardens throughout Bordentown, many with rich, local histories. Several of our participating homeowners would be happy to share more about their gardens' stories and the historical significance behind them.

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2025 Trenton Pride Festival, City of Trenton

Saturday June 7, 2025
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

State Capitol & Mill Hill Park, Trenton. www.trentonpridecenter.org.

Solidarity March at 11 am starting at the World War II Memorial followed by Opening Ceremonies at Mill Hill Park at noon. Food, entertainment, dance, drag queens, local artists, vendors, and more.

Second Annual Abbott Day Celebration, Tulpehaking Nature Center

Saturday June 7, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, 609-888-3218. www.abbottmarshlands.org.

Birthday celebration of the life and times off C harles Conrad Abbott, whose archaeological and naturalist endeavors resulted in the Abbott Farm National Historic Landmark and the Abbott Marshlands being named in his honor. Festivities include: silent auction by Marsh artists; music by Righteous Jolly; birthday cake and ice cream; family crafts and photo booth; and Abbott historic books and photos. Free

Mercer County Bike Drive

Saturday June 7, 2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Mercer County Planning Department and the Mercer County Park Commission are hosting a bike drive for the benefit of the Boys & Girls Club Bike Exchange. This non-profit run by 50 volunteers collects, conditions, and sells used, quality bikes to people in the Trenton and Mercer County area. Since 2009 the Bike Exchange has repaired, reconditioned, and sold over 27,000 donated bikes, raising more than $1,600,000 for the Boys & Girls Club after-school programs which serve over 700 children daily. Over the past several years the Bike Exchange has given away approximately 300 bikes annually to youth in Trenton and urban areas throughout New Jersey.

Mercer County Park - 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor