Albert Einstein’s Birthday/Pi Day
Saturday, March 14
Celebrate Albert Einstein’s 147th birthday with a talk at Princeton Public Library. At 11:00 am, author and journalist (and manager of Einstein’s social media accounts) Benyamin Cohen will discuss his book, The Einstein Effect: How the World’s Favorite Genius Got Into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds, and why Einstein remains popular today. FREE.
In the afternoon, visit the Historical Society of Princeton’s museum (open 1:00-4:00 pm) to get an up close view of his furniture and other personal belongings, including special collections not typically on display to the public. Plus, Einstein himself will be in the museum to answer questions and take pictures.
$5 admission for ages 6 and up. Purchase tickets online before 3/14 to receive a unique gift: a First Day of Issue stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s birth (one per family).
The Magic and History of Marquand Park
Spring date TBD
In 1953, the Marquand family donated 17 acres of their estate, Guernsey Hall, to the municipality of Princeton to serve as an arboretum and passive recreation park. Once part of a 30-acre farm owned by Judge Richard Stockton Field, Marquand Park is home to more than 140 different tree specimens, some dating back more than 170 years!
Explore this incredible preserve with members of the Marquand Park Foundation, who will share the property’s history and highlight the native and exotic trees in the collection.
Building Princeton: America250 Edition
Saturday, May 9, 2026
3:00-5:00
Visualize the town and campus as you’ve never seen them before! Working from photographs, teams recreate iconic Princeton structures out of LEGO building blocks. Choose among more than 50 historic structures, famous residences, community buildings, and houses of worship to construct a scale model. When complete, models are placed on a 30-foot map of Princeton, providing an amazing aerial view.
ADDITIONAL 18th CENTURY BUILDINGS INCLUDED FOR THE 250th ANNIVERSARY of AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE!
Led by architect Stephen W. Schwartz from Building Blocks Workshops, LLC, this event is featured in other cities, including Montclair, Morristown, and Summit.
Vintage Base Ball Game
June 27, 2026, 11:00 AM
Greenway Meadows Park
275 Rosedale Road, Princeton
Experience the history of America’s favorite pastime at our annual event for the whole family! Part game, part show, part history lesson and ALL fun, the Flemington Neshanock and the Newtown Strakes will play a competitive match of bare-handed baseball, wearing period uniforms and using 1864 rules.
Spectators are invited to take batting practice using authentic replicas of 19th Century equipment.
Free; registration is not required. Bring a blanket or lawn chair – stop by for an inning or stay for the whole game!
