Princeton NJ Events

Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Saturday March 14, 2026
9:00 AM

Join us on March 14th for the tenth annual Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5k..because everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day! This Shamrock Shuffle offers more than your typical 5K. Once you finish running through historic Newtown, we invite you to keep the party going! In lieu of the Irish Festival this year we are beginning a Shuffle through Newtown where participating bars, restaurants, and shops will be offering specials and giveaways. More details to be announced.

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Saturday Canal Walk

Saturday March 14, 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.

Sustainable Home Expo, Sustainable Princeton

Saturday March 14, 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thinking about switching to a heat pump? Looking to install an EV charger? Meet local, vetted, sustainably-minded home-improvement professionals, and get your questions answered all under one roof! The Sustainable Home Expo will take place at the Princeton Middle School on Saturday, March 14, from 11 AM- 3 PM. Stop in anytime to speak directly with sustainable contractors, solar installers, and landscapers to compare prices, and explore services. We will also be encouraging the vendors to offer specials to attendees.

Businesses are encouraged to email info@sustainableprinceton.org if they are interested in participating. Free and open to the public. More details coming soon!

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Let's Do Lunch - Shabbat Lunch at Adath Adath Israel Congregation

Saturday March 14, 2026
12:00 PM

Join us for a delicious Shabbat lunch after Saturday morning services on the following dates: Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9. If you would like to help prepare the meal, or sponsor one, please contact Rabbi Adler at RabbiAdler@AdathIsraelNJ.org

Open the community!

Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville NJ 609-896-4977

Albert Einstein Birthday Celebration, The Historical Society of Princeton

Saturday March 14, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

On Pi Day, the Princeton community honors its famous former resident, Albert Einstein, who was born (appropriately) on March 14, 1879. The Historical Society of Princeton, home to one of the world's largest collections of Einstein's personal belongings, will offer two opportunities to observe his 147th birthday.

Author and journalist Benyamin Cohen will speak in Princeton Public Library's Community Room about Einstein's enduring popularity at 11:00 am. Cohen, who manages the official social media accounts of the world famous physicist, will include anecdotes from his book, "The Einstein Effect: How the World's Favorite Genius Got into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds." Free; registration is requested.

Visit the Historical Society of Princeton's museum at Updike Farmstead between 1:00 and 4:00 pm to get an up close look at his furniture and other personal belongings; special collections not typically on display to the public will also be on view. Plus, Einstein himself will be in the museum to answer questions and take pictures! Additional activities provided by the Princeton Einstein Museum of Science include magnetism games, a mini black hole exhibit, and, for kids 12 and under, a free compass or Pi Day tattoo. Admission is $5 (free for children 6 and under). Purchase tickets online before March 14 to receive a unique gift: a First Day of Issue stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of Einstein's birth (one per family). www.princetonhistory.org