Princeton NJ Events

Kemp Church Music Symposium, Rider University

Saturday October 18, 2025
9:00 AM

Spend the day with the faculty of Westminster Choir College. Session subjects will include choral techniques, handbells, new repertoire for your choirs, Worship planning, and, of course, a Hymn Sing!

For more information, visit rider.edu/arts.

Gill Chapel at Rider University 2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648

13th Annual Car Show, Flemington Speedway Historical Society

Saturday October 18, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The thirteenth annual Flemington Speedway Historical Society Car Show is Saturday, October 18th from 9:00am to 3:00pm, and will be held at the Roger K. Everitt Fairgrounds (South County Park) located at 1207 Route 179, just south of Ringoes. The rain date is Sunday, October 19th, same time and event details!

MOPAR muscle cars - Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth are the featured car this year! If you have a special year/model MOPAR muscle car, please reach out to FSHS President Dennis Tretter at: (610) 390-6362 to have your MOPAR on display inside the grange building! Once filled, additional MOPAR muscle cars will be placed around the grange building as well! From bikes to buses, boats to biplanes, first responders to race cars — entries are sought from all types of vehicles and eras! Car clubs are welcomed and encouraged! Please contact FSHS to reserve a designated area for your group.

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Fall Family Fun Weekends, Terhune's

Saturday October 18, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Celebrate the season at Terhune Orchards with a day full of family fun on the farm! Each weekend offers more than 30 festive activities and attractions for all ages.

Come early for free Wagon Rides (10am-1pm) and stay for toe-tapping Live Music (12-4pm). Apple Fresh: Pam’s Food Pavilion is filled with country fare, famous cider donuts, fresh apple cider, pie and so much more. Wine Orchard: In our 100 year historic apple orchard, enjoy a tasting flight or a glass of red, white, or fruit-based estate wines made from our own grapes and fruit.. Winery: For weekend entry, admission tickets must be purchased. Tickets are required for adults and children ages 3 years and up. Entry is free for children under 3.

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Meet the Music: Musical Fairy Tales, Princeton University Concerts

Saturday October 18, 2025
1:00 PM

What can music say—can a violin order a pizza? Join us for a fantastical journey as enchanting fairy tales from around the world are brought to life through music!

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Fall Music Series, Palmer Square

Saturday October 18, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Celebrate the fall season with live music every Saturday afternoon on the Green! Enjoy al fresco dining, browse local shops, and let the sounds of acoustic covers, classic rock, and jazzy favorites bring the town to life. Grab a picnic table or bring your own chairs and blankets to relax on the lawn as you enjoy a crisp autumn afternoon filled with great music and good company!

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International Music Festival, CMAP

Saturday October 18, 2025
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The International Music Festival 2025 returns for its third year! Don’t miss this multicultural and intergenerational celebration, bringing together seniors, families, and neighbors for live performances that showcase diversity, unity, and the healing power of music.

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South Pacific, Kelsey Theatre

Saturday October 18, 2025
2:00 PM

2 and 8pm

THE MTM Players

Spend an Enchanted Evening (or afternoon) with The MTM Players as they whisk you away to The South Pacific with this beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein classic featuring Bali Hai, Younger Than Springtime, You Have to Be Taught, I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy, and of course Some Enchanted Evening. Based on the anecdotes of a real-life U.S. Navy commander who was stationed on an island, South Pacific follows two intercultural love stories: Nellie, a spunky Navy nurse from Arkansas, and Lieutenant Cable who both find themselves struggling to reconcile their own cultural prejudices with their amorous feelings, all while under the dark cloud of a war that is coming ever closer to their island paradise.

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Halloween Spooktacular

Saturday October 18, 2025
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Princeton Shopping Center

Bring your little ghosts and goblins to enjoy a day packed with Halloween fun! The event will feature a wide range of children’s activities, including face painting, balloon artists, craft stations, and, of course, trick-or-treating from local retailers. It’s the perfect family-friendly way to celebrate the spooky season!

While the kids are enjoying the festivities, adults can relax and unwind with a cold drink in hand! The beer garden pop-up hosted by Triumph Brewery will serve refreshing “BOOze” to keep the Halloween spirits high. Throughout the day, enjoy live music from local artists, making this Halloween event an unforgettable celebration for the whole community.

After all the spooky activities, settle down for a magical Movie on the Green. Bring your blankets and enjoy a screening of the classic.

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Comedy Night at The Washington Crossing Inn

Saturday October 18, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Join us for a hilarious night of dinner and comedy on Saturday, October 18, from 6:00 to 9:30 PM! The evening features a four-course gourmet meal followed by a stand-up performance from the talented John McClellan, as seen on CBS, Netflix, and Sirius/XM.

Location: The Washington Crossing Inn, 1295 General Washington Memorial Blvd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977

Tickets: $95 per person (includes tax and gratuity) RSVP: Ready to reserve your spot? Call Hilary at 215-493-3634 ext. 4. Don't wait—this is one night you won't want to miss! https://www.washingtoncrossinginn.com/

Alt Rock Fest 'Four on the Floor' @ACP

Saturday October 18, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Catch over three hours of high-voltage alt rock from Giant Inflatable Dog, Cherry Blossoms, Bomber Jacket, and The Plebs. Founded by local musician Jedd Lopez, this artist-run festival fuels the future of live music and raises funds for the Arts Council of Princeton. Since the festival's inception, Four on the Floor has raised over $2,000 towards funding arts programs, exhibitions, art supplies, and events.

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