Princeton NJ Events

May Tea @The Old Barracks Museum

Sunday May 3, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join us for tea at the Old Barracks Museum! Our May Tea event is a semi-formal tea service, with all proceeds supporting the museum's operations. The May Tea recalls the Pink Tea, an event that the women of the Old Barracks Association held to raise funds for the purchase and restoration of the barracks. Included with the purchase of a ticket is a tea service featuring various teas, finger sandwiches, and pastries, as well as a teacup to take home.

Seats are limited, and tickets will likely sell out quickly. Teacup color will vary and cannot be reserved in advance. Brunch attire is suggested, and don't forget to wear your best hat for a chance to win a prize in the hat contest! The May Tea will be held on Sunday, May 3rd. Tickets are $40 for members and $45 for non-members. Tickets will be available on March 30th. 

Click here for more information

First Milk Fest at Cherry Grove Farm

Sunday May 3, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

A celebration of spring, the new born calves, kids and lambs, and the return of fresh dairy. First Milk Fest will showcase the exceptional quality and wide diversity of New Jersey artisan cheeses and dairy products. Members of the recently formed NJ Dairy and Cheese Guild will be selling and offering samples of their milk products from cows, goats, sheep and buffalo. Cheeses - aged and fresh, milk shakes, ice-cream, yogurt, butter, ghee, mac & cheese, cheesecakes, cafe lattes, matcha lattes and all sorts of other goodies will be here for the tasting. There will also be local artisanal vendors of bread, chutneys, jams, fruit, veggies, chocolate, cider, wine and other cheese and dairy accompaniments. We'll have flowers and plants for sale, artists and crafters with their spring wares, face painting and fun for kids and possibly glass blowing and blacksmithing. There will be hayrides, music and a kirtan and blessing for the calves and cows and maybe a maypole and morris dancers.

Click here for more information

Spring Winery Weekend Music Series @Terhune's

Sunday May 3, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join family and friends for our winery weekend music series this Spring. It is the perfect way to relax, connect, and toast the new season. Enjoy a glass of one of our award-winning wines, sit back, and listen to live music from local artists each week. Styles range from Jazz and Blues to Folk and Rock. The music is from 1 pm-4 pm. Light fare is available.

Bring the entire family to enjoy fresh air on the farm, stop in the farm store for fresh produce, baked goods, and local gourmet items, and stroll on the farm. Barn Door Cafe is open on weekends for lunch fare, homemade treats, and ice cream. Winery hours 12 pm-5 pm. No outside food or pets, please. Groups of 8 or more reservations are required tmount@terhuneorchards.com

Click here for more information

Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Sunday May 3, 2026
2:00 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. Tickets are $20. Advance purchase is required; use the form below. Tour starts in the courtyard of the Princeton Battle Monument (GPS address: 1 Monument Drive).

Please note: Space on this tour is limited to 25. Tickets are required for all participants. Questions? E-mail: eve@princetonhistory.org

Click here for more information

The 39 Steps, Kelsey Theatre

Sunday May 3, 2026
2:00 PM

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have this fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. Only four actors play more than 150 characters in what becomes a feat of herculean hilarity and hair-pin turns in this two-time Tony Award-winning whodunit. Watch carefully as this show is chock-full of Alfred Hitchcock “Easter Eggs” galore. When a chance encounter with an ill-fated beautiful spy sends Richard Hannay into the bullseye of a dangerous international crime ring it will send our audience on a bullet train-fast comic thrill ride full of plot twists, romance, quick-changes, and laughs delivered at a delightfully dizzying pace. $24/$22 PG

Click here for more information

American Repertory Ballet presents 'Americana'

Sunday May 3, 2026
2:00 PM

Cue the fireworks! American Repertory Ballet's 2025/26 season finale at NBPAC will shine bright with Americana — a vibrant mixed-repertoire performance that celebrates the spirit of our country in honor of its 250th anniversary. This dynamic program features two iconic works by George Balanchine - "Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux" and an excerpt from "Stars and Stripes," with music by John Philip Sousa. Plus two World Premieres by ARB Company Dancer Michelle Quiner and ARB's acclaimed Artist in Residence, Ethan Stiefel will have audiences jumping to their feet with patriotic pride.

Click here for more information

Annual Spring Gathering, Housing Initiative of Princeton (HIP)

Sunday May 3, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Featuring Kathryn Edin, Princeton University professor, author, and Director of the Center for Research on Child Wellbeing. Join us for delicious nibbles, libations, music, and a solutions-focused talk to help local families who are housing insecure.

Click here for more information

Princeton Photo Workshop: The Real New York: DUMBO at Dusk

Sunday May 3, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Shoot the Lower Manhattan skyline against the setting sun, from one of the most gorgeous vantage points New York City has to offer.

Click here for more information