Princeton NJ Events

Saturday Canal Walk

Saturday February 21, 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.

Art Workshop - Turning What Inspires You into Artwork That Inspires Others, WWAC

Saturday February 21, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

On February 21, 2026, from 2 to 4 pm, Artist in Residence, April Zay, will lead a hands-on workshop, "Turning What Inspires You into Artwork That Inspires Others." Participants are encouraged to bring a poem or song that holds personal meaning. Through guided discussion, mark-making and creative exploration, Zay will help participants translate words and music into original visual artwork, emphasizing spontaneity, intuition and personal expression.

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Artwork that Inspires Others - Workshop with Artist in Residence, WWAC

Saturday February 21, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

This workshop invites participants to discover the powerful connection between words, music, and visual art. Each participant is encouraged to bring in a favorite poem or song—something meaningful and personally inspiring. Through guided discussion and creative exploration, participants will learn how to find visual imagery within the music or poem and translate that to an original piece of artwork. The emphasis will be on spontaneity, mark-making, and finding personal voice through materials. Link: https://www.westwindsorarts.org/event/turning-what-inspires-you-into-artwork-that-inspires-others

"The Story of James Woby – Allentown Native & Civil War Hero"

Saturday February 21, 2026
5:00 PM

At sunset on June 15, 1864, 27-year-old James B. Woby, born and raised on Church Street in Allentown, NJ charged up a hill outside of Petersburg, Virginia in what was described as "a blizzard of Rebel bullets." As his regiment's color bearer, Woby was armed only with the Regimental flag, emblazoned with the motto "Sic Semper Tyrannis" – "Thus always to tyrants."

Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2026 for "The Story of James Woby – Allentown Native & Civil War Hero" beginning with a pasta dinner at 5 pm in Allentown Methodist Church, 23 Church Street in Allentown, NJ. There is a suggested donation of $5. Please RSVP by emailing mccormicknj@aol.com.