Things to Do in Princeton

Princeton Farmers Market with produce from local farms, baked goods, artisan foods, gifts and more.

Join us in the courtyard of Princeton Shopping Center for an interactive event featuring books, songs, rhymes and movement for children of all ages and their adult caregiver(s). If the weather is inclement, Outdoor Storytime will be canceled and the library website updated on the morning of the scheduled program. Bring a blanket to sit on. Registration is not required.

There's never been a better time to try vegan! The inaugural Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge kicked off Friday, September 1st. Local chefs are competing for the dining public’s votes with creative and delicious plant-based menu options.

Enjoy music out on the Green every Saturday from 12pm – 2pm! While you spend a lovely, autumnal weekend out on the Square shopping, and dining al fresco with friends and family, enjoying different bands and musicians that will make the town come alive with acoustic covers, classic rock, country and jazzy favorites you know and love! Find a spot at one of our picnic tables or bring your chairs and blankets to the lawn for an afternoon of great tunes!

Join the Princeton Police Department for a morning at The Bagel Nook. This community event is open to all.

Back by popular demand! Let’s raise funds for the arts while we toast with a crisp Triumph Brewing Company beer. Our twice-sold out Beer Garden provides the local brews, live music, grill, and games – all you have to do is show up and have fun. How does it get even better? You’ll enjoy refills in a limited-edition beer stein created exclusively for this event by ACP Executive Director Adam Welch, right here in our ceramic studio. There’s never been an easier – or more fun – way to support your local arts council. Tickets to this fundraising event are $85 and help support our many outreach programs which enrich the lives of at-risk youth, families, LGBTQ+ teens, and low-income seniors through accessible, high-quality art programming.

Enjoy music out on the Green every Saturday from 12pm – 2pm! While you spend a lovely, autumnal weekend out on the Square shopping, and dining al fresco with friends and family, enjoying different bands and musicians that will make the town come alive with acoustic covers, classic rock, country and jazzy favorites you know and love! Find a spot at one of our picnic tables or bring your chairs and blankets to the lawn for an afternoon of great tunes!

Sundays in October 10/1-10/29 SAVE THE DATES!

The Princeton Children’s Book Festival returns Saturday, October 7, as an outdoor, in-person event for a joyful celebration of books and the people who make and read them. Book sales for the event will be provided by jaZams.

Enjoy music out on the Green every Saturday from 12pm – 2pm! While you spend a lovely, autumnal weekend out on the Square shopping, and dining al fresco with friends and family, enjoying different bands and musicians that will make the town come alive with acoustic covers, classic rock, country and jazzy favorites you know and love! Find a spot at one of our picnic tables or bring your chairs and blankets to the lawn for an afternoon of great tunes!

Sundays in October 10/1-10/29 SAVE THE DATES!

Enjoy music out on the Green every Saturday from 12pm – 2pm! While you spend a lovely, autumnal weekend out on the Square shopping, and dining al fresco with friends and family, enjoying different bands and musicians that will make the town come alive with acoustic covers, classic rock, country and jazzy favorites you know and love! Find a spot at one of our picnic tables or bring your chairs and blankets to the lawn for an afternoon of great tunes!

Yoav Perry from Philadelphia’s Perrystead Dairy will be at Olsson’s Fine Foods for a cheese demonstration and tasting on October 14th from 12pm-2pm.

Sundays in October 10/1-10/29 SAVE THE DATES!

Sundays in October 10/1-10/29 SAVE THE DATES!

Don your best costume for the Arts Council of Princeton’s Hometown Halloween Parade — it’s a Princeton tradition!

Celebrate el Día de los Muertos with the Arts Council of Princeton! Join us for a free, family-friendly outdoor festival to learn about this culturally rich holiday with Mariachi, dance, delicious food and hands-on projects inspired by traditional folk art.

Princeton’s favorite holiday art market is back, hitting the streets of bustling Downtown Princeton! This one-day sale will feature your go-to vendors plus new talent you’ll love discovering. Now in its 29th year, Sauce for the Goose is an established destination for unique, high-quality handmade gifts. Shop directly from local artisans and crafters working in ceramics, textiles, jewelry, apparel, home decor, and more. Find us right on Robeson Place, next to the Arts Council’s building.

April ARTS will culminate on Saturday, April 27 with the Princeton Porchfest from 12-6pm. PorchFest is a family-friendly event featuring musicians of all kinds playing free shows on porches throughout the neighborhood. Attendees are invited to stroll from porch to porch and relax on front lawns and sidewalks as they enjoy live, local talent.

Art market, beer garden, and open studios.