Mercer Street Grassroots District

05/08/2026

💛 How sweet are these custom bookmarks Princeton Hammer & Stain created for tonight’s All Together Arts Trolley Hop? 🚎✨

Such a thoughtful little keepsake for an evening of exploring the creative energy flowing through the Grassroots District and beyond.

Whether you’re new to the area, a longtime local, or just looking for a fun adventure, the FREE trolley hop presented by The RiffRaff is a beautiful way to experience studios, galleries, shops, music, and creative spaces throughout Princeton + Athens. 💫

Explore more + see the full route at 👉 alltogetherarts.com

05/07/2026

Tonight at Number 9 Brewing Company!

Jonah Carden at the Number 9, Thursday staring at 6:30pm

05/06/2026

👀 Did you hear?!

80's Toys of Princeton WV returns to Mercer Street on June 13! 🕹️🤖✨

05/04/2026

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Do or do not, there is no try. …..Yodi

05/02/2026

💛 Something really special is happening in the Town Square TODAY… 🥹✨

The next generation of makers + entrepreneurs is setting up shop at this event hosted by Pisgah Microschool ! Come support these kids who’ve been pouring so much heart into their booths...planning, creating, and bringing their ideas to life 💛

🕚 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 Dick Copeland Town Square

Spend some time browsing and cheering them on… then wander the neighborhood, pop into shops, grab a treat, and make a day of it. There’s so much to explore 🌿

❗️Tomorrow’s the day❗️
Twas the night before vendor fair and all through the house, the children were preparing their booths and their crafts. Hard work for months, working away. They can’t wait to wake, and put it all on display.

👏🏼 COME👏🏼OUT👏🏼AND👏🏼SHOP👏🏼
Will it be cold? Yep! Will these kiddos still be out there anyway? YEP! If they can be, so can you! We have an INCREDIBLE lineup of immensely talented kids. This fair is an opportunity to give the youth in our area real world entrepreneurial experience. I admire each and every one of them for putting themselves out there and working so diligently to make it happen.

I want to thank each and every one of our families and parents who are participating. We couldn’t do this without you.

We are looking forward to a WONDERFUL day tomorrow! So come out from 11-4 in The Square on Mercer Street!

We will have some live performances from some very talented vendors, food, handmade items and more!

💙🧡 We will see you tomorrow🧡💙

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05/01/2026

It’s First Friday in the Grassroots District, and this neighborhood is really coming to life! 🌱✨

There’s honestly more to explore than could ever fit in one post. If you haven’t taken a walk up and down Mercer Street lately, this is your moment.

Come early, take your time, and see what’s new! Make sure you spend some real time at the Princeton Railroad Museum. It’s such a special experience and connects you to the story of this place, and why this street matters.

Fuel up with a loaded tea at Wild and Wonderful Nutrition, enjoy lunch or dinner at Jimmies (serving ‘til 7 😋), and make your way through the shops along the street.

Little rhythms are happening every week that make it feel alive. Myra's Flower Shop's Friday flower jars 🌸, Fairy Garden Friday at Mad Mud Studios, Free Play Friday at Jo-Lene's Mystique Creations, (yes, the pinball is calling), Friday board game night at Daydream Games, endless workshops in all kinds of varieties at Hammer & Stain, plus tons of programming at the Princeton Public Library, from crafts to writers’ groups to book clubs and game nights, and opportunities to slow down and reset at The Gaia Den, with yoga, meditation, and astrology experiences, new art to explore at Holler: Gallery, and fresh finds waiting inside places like WearHouse Clothing Co. (those Mother’s Day hats 👀).

Diamonds 'N Gold Look is celebrating First Friday with 20% off all glass ✨ plus additional specials; ask about the gold card and sterling deals while you’re in! 🚲 And if you haven’t popped into the Mercer Street Bicycle Co-Op and Mercantile… don’t sleep on it! There’s always something fun and new to discover in there.

✨ And for tonight: drift car racing at The Emporium, live music at Hatter's Bookshop from 4–6, and the First Friday concert, now indoors at The Dream Bean (6–9 PM) for a cozy setup. We’ll be back outside when the temps warm up in June.

Click through the photos and graphics for details and highlights… and if you want to dive deeper, head to grassrootsdistrict.com/things-to-do or the events tab here on Facebook to see all that’s happening.

Come spend some time on the street. 💛