Things to Do in Princeton NJ | How to Meet People & Get Involved

Moving to Princeton, NJ — or already living here and wondering how to meet people and get more involved?

In this video, I’m breaking down some of the clubs, organizations, social groups, athletic communities, networking opportunities, and local resources that can help you get connected in Princeton.

Whether you’re into running, volunteering, photography, the arts, business networking, golf, outdoor activities, or simply meeting new people, there are more ways to become part of the Princeton community than you might realize.

I’m also sharing some of my go-to resources for finding events and discovering what’s happening around Princeton throughout the year.

📍 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED

NEWCOMERS & SOCIAL

• Newcomers & Friends at YWCA Princeton

https://www.ywcaprinceton.org/newcomersandfriends-1

RUNNING & ATHLETICS

• Princeton Athletic Club

https://princetonac.org/

• Run Around Princeton

https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/princeton/community-outreach/weekly-fun-runs

• Princeton Intervals

https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/princeton/community-outreach/weekly-fun-runs

• Fleet Feet Princeton

https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/princeton/

CIVIC & SERVICE

• Princeton Corridor Rotary Club

https://princetoncorridorrotary.org/

• American Legion Princeton Post 76

https://www.legion.org/memorials/united-states/new-jersey/united-states-new-jersey-american-legion-centennial-memorial

ARTS & CREATIVE COMMUNITY

• Princeton Photography Club

https://princetonol.com/groups/photoclub/membership.html

• Arts Council of Princeton

https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/

COMMUNITY

• Princeton Public Library

https://princetonlibrary.org/

OUTDOOR & SOCIAL

• Princeton Ski & Sail Club

https://www.princetonskiandsail.org/

• Princeton Hash House Harriers

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING

• Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce

https://www.princetonmercerchamber.org/

PRIVATE SOCIAL & COUNTRY CLUBS

• Nassau Club of Princeton

https://www.nassauclub.org/

• Springdale Golf Club

https://www.springdalegc.org/

• Cherry Valley Country Club

https://www.cherryvalleycc.com/

🔎 HOW TO FIND MORE THINGS TO DO IN PRINCETON

• Princeton Online Events Calendar

https://princetonol.com/events/

• Experience Princeton

https://www.experienceprinceton.org/

• Municipality of Princeton Newsletters & Alerts

https://www.princetonnj.gov/list.aspx

• Princeton Public Library Events

https://princetonlibrary.org/events/

• Arts Council of Princeton

https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/

• Meetup – Princeton, NJ

https://www.meetup.com/find/us--nj--princeton/

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