Best Things to Do in Princeton – Events & Attractions

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Discover the best things to do in Princeton, NJ!

From the gorgeous architecture of Princeton University to shopping along Nassau Street to relaxing in the green of Palmer Square and other top-rated family-friendly attractions, this list covers Princeton’s best events, festivals, restaurants, and outdoor activities, including sporting events at Princeton University, tours at Morven Museum & Garden, and shopping at MarketFair.

🔹 Top AttractionsPrinceton University, Morven Museum & Garden, Nassau Street, Palmer Square, the Paul Robeson House of Princeton, MarketFair Shoppes
🔹 Outdoor Adventures – Kayaking along the D&R Canal, walking around Princeton University
🔹 Upcoming Events – Seasonal festivals, Pi Day (3.14) in honor of Albert Einstein, concerts on The Green, family-friendly activities

Whether you’re searching for “things to do in Princeton this weekend,” kid-friendly activities or seasonal events, we’ve got you covered. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and plan your perfect Princeton adventure!

Best Things to Do in Princeton

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Princeton Calendar of Events

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Grounds For Sculpture: Slow Motion

Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) will present Slow Motion, an exhibition that expands the boundaries of contemporary sculpture through the use of unconventional materials and processes. Five artists were selected to […]

Bunny Trail Spring Festival at Terhune Orchards

Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton, NJ, United States

This weekend is a non-competitive event for children ages 2-10, but is open to all ages. Follow hand-drawn clues around the farm in a self-guided treasure hunt. At the end […]

MarketFair Celebrates Earth Week

MarketFair 3535 US Highway 1, Princeton, NJ, United States

Have old computers, monitors or other electronics you'd like to recycle? Drop them off at MarketFair, in the bins located next to Lash Lounge (near Center Court), from 9 am […]

Wine & Design – Sips & Make Your Own Planter Night

Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton, NJ, United States

Join owner Reuwai Mount Hanewald for an evening of planting your very own patio planter. Herbs and annuals are grown in Terhune’s very own greenhouse. Price includes a flight of […]

$50

Swirl: An Evening of Art and Wine

Grounds for Sculpture 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ, United States

Grounds For Sculpture will host its annual fundraiser, Swirl: An Evening of Art and Wine, this spring, offering guests an immersive sensory experience. Attendees will enjoy a docent-led tour of the […]

$160 – $175

Tending Good Soil

The Farminary 4200 Princeton Pike, Princeton, NJ, United States

Princeton Theological Seminary’s Farminary, a 21-acre farm where theological education and regenerative agriculture intersect, will host Tending Good Soil: A Conversation with Jeff Chu and Krista Tippett. This special event […]

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PSO Soundtracks Talk: #quartweets with Signum Quartet

Princeton Public Library 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

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Requiem x 2

Trinity Church 33 Mercer St., Princeton, NJ, United States

Voices Chorale NJ presents a concert that will showcase the monumental Mozart Requiem and the Requiem by Brazilian composer Jose Mauricio Nunes Garcia. The concert starts at 4 pm concert, […]

Morven in May: Spring Garden Party

Morven Museum 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

Stroll through Morven Museum & Gardene's spring gardens, play lawn games, listen to live music, snack on hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, and place your plant sale order. Tickets start at […]

$200

The Princeton Festival

Morven Museum 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

The Princeton Festival takes place from June 6 to 21. Renowned opera star Renée Fleming crowns opening weekend of the 2025 Princeton Festival, New Jersey’s premier performing arts extravaganza. There […]

New Jersey Symphony: Handel’s Messiah

Richardson Auditorium at Princeton University Presented by McCarter Theatre 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ, United States

Handel’s Messiah will be performed by New Jersey Symphony.

$29 – $115

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