Princeton NJ Events

Disney's Jungle Book Kids, Music Mountain Theatre

Saturday July 11, 2026
11:00 AM

11 and 1pm

Take a wild adventure into the jungle with Mowgli and his friends. Featuring playful tunes like “The Bare Necessities” and “I Wan’na Be Like You,” this fast-paced adaptation bursts with heart and rhythm. Expect memorable animal characters, spirited movement, and the timeless search for belonging.

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Gemma's Gratitude Yoga Class, Herrontown Woods

Saturday July 11, 2026
11:00 AM

Every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from June to November and open to all levels of yoga practice. Please bring your own yoga mat to the class, along with a water bottle and sunscreen. Led by Gemma Farrell of Gratitude Yoga, these weekly Vinyasa classes are offered on a donation basis, meaning they are free, with all donations generously going to benefit the Friends of Herrontown Woods. Please check our website closer to the event day for any updates or cancellations and parking.

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Bastille Day Celebration, Alliance Francaise Princeton

Saturday July 11, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Enjoy a picnic lunch with your family and friends – we'll provide the food, drink and all the accoutrements!! In addition, you can: • Converse in French (and English) • Play Pétanque (Boules) • Listen to French Music • Talk to our Board members for advice and tips for traveling to and visiting France. You could win one of many excellent door prizes!! But you must be present to win. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY – Family members under the age of 12 are welcome to attend free of charge – just let us know how many in the notes section at checkout!! This is an event for the whole community hosted by Alliance Française, Princeton to celebrate French culture and recognize the close ties established between the U.S. and France. You don't need to speak French to attend – just an appreciation of the French culture and a desire to enjoy the afternoon with us!

We have a sheltered pavilion in case of rain. Please buy your tickets by July 8th to ensure we have plenty of drinks and desserts on hand.

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Summer Music Series, Palmer Square Green

Saturday July 11, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Soak up the sounds of summer on the Green every Saturday from 1pm-3pm! From laid-back acoustic covers and timeless classic rock, to smooth, jazzy favorites, each weekend brings a soundtrack everyone can enjoy. Grab a seat at one of our picnic tables or bring your own chairs and blankets to settle in for a sunny afternoon of live music. Make a day of it on the Square: shop, dine, and gather with friends and family while an eclectic mix of local talent fills the air and brings Princeton to life.

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Urinetown, Music Mountain Theatre

Saturday July 11, 2026
3:00 PM

3 and 7:30pm

July 10 - August 2

A city’s 20-year water shortage has led to a ban on private toilets, and citizens must pay a corrupt monopoly to use the public amenities. When one man decides he's had enough, he starts a revolution to lead his fellow citizens to freedom! Winner of three Tony Awards, this hilarious musical satirizes the legal system, capitalism, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself!

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FIFA World Cup Watch Party, Festival Grounds in Mercer County Park

Saturday July 11, 2026
3:00 PM

Mercer County invites residents and visitors alike to celebrate the world's game at the Mercer County Welcomes the World Soccer Watch Party on Saturday, July 11th, from 3:00 to 11:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Festival Grounds in Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Fans can watch the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal matches on the big screen while enjoying an afternoon and evening filled with soccer-themed activities, local attractions, food, and community spirit.

Guests can also enjoy food from nine vendors who will offer a diverse selection of food, along with a beer and beverage garden.

Admission and parking for this event are free. Registration is required and complimentary tickets are available at tinyurl.com/MercerSoccerParty. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs for seating. Outside food, beverages, and coolers are not permitted. For more information, please see visitmercernj.com.

Evening Blacksmithing, Howell Living History Farm

Saturday July 11, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn about the finer points of shaping metal when blacksmith Daniel Lapidow fires up the forge and heats wrought iron for bending, hammering, and sharpening. Help out by turning the crank of the forge blower until the iron glows orange, while he makes harness hooks, gate hinges, and other hardware needed on the farm. Initialed horseshoes and other handmade items will be available for purchase.

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Unionville Vineyard Lobster Bake

Saturday July 11, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

On Saturday, July 11th, from 6 to 8:30 pm, join us for a seafood feast, catered by Tiger's Tale Bar & Grill of Princeton. Live music by the Dettra Mental Steel Pan Trio, sangria bar, open wine bar. Members received a discount code sent to their email. Member tickets at $100, non-member tickets are $125.

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Princeton Summer Theater's The 39 Steps

Saturday July 11, 2026
7:30 PM

2 and 7:30pm

Adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan, from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock

July 2nd-18th, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm

Mixing Hitchcock whodunnit and Monty Python flair, The 39 Steps follows the debonair Richard Hannay, as he finds himself in a dizzying web of murder, spies, and secrets.  With just four actors and over 150 characters, this rollicking comedy thriller is a Tony award winning love letter to farce, noir, and stagecraft.

Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton.

Tickets are $35 for evenings, $30 for matinees, and $15 with Student Rush

www.princetonsummertheater.org 

Free Concert, SoPercussion

Saturday July 11, 2026
7:30 PM

This July, So Percussion's annual Summer Institute fills two weeks on the Princeton University campus — and spills out into town. From July 5–19, the S? Percussion Summer Institute (S?SI) brings together emerging composers and percussionists from across the country for an intensive residency with the members of S? Percussion and guest faculty. Throughout those two weeks, participants perform a series of concerts at venues across Princeton, all free and open to anyone who wants to come

Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 PM, Lee Hall at Lewis Center for the Arts – Princeton Composers Concert. Recent and new works by Princeton composers and faculty — Tyondai Braxton, Paul Lansky, Kennedy Dixon, Travis Laplante, and others — performed by S?SI percussionists, with a solo set by guest Megan Arns.

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