Princeton NJ Events

Amazing Pumpkin Carve, Woolsey Park

Friday October 10, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Hopewell Valley Arts Council invites the community to celebrate a decade?plus of fall fun at the 11th Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve, returning to Woolsey Park, October 9–12, 2025. Under the glow of a big top tent, 30 massive, 150?pound pumpkins will be transformed by local artists into jaw?dropping works of art—whimsical, spooky, and everything in between. Rain or shine, visitors can stroll through the tent to see the incredible displays, making the Carve a perfect autumn outing for families, friends, and neighbors.

New this year: Guests can sip local brews in the beer garden while enjoying live music at the Woolsey Park bandshell (Friday–Sunday, weather permitting). The festival also features a hay bale play area, pumpkin painting for kids, and storytelling by the firepits, creating a full weekend of fall festivities.

Tickets: Available online and at the gate. For tickets, food vendors, entertainment schedules, and the full list of sponsors + carvers, visit www.hvartscouncil.org/amazingpumpkincarve.

2nd Annual Sips at Sunset, HiTOPS

Friday October 10, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Save the Date for our 2nd annual Sips at Sunset! We hope to see you on Friday, October 10 from 6-8 PM! This 21-and-over event is an opportunity to meet and mingle and learn more about HiTOPS. Folks can enjoy tasty refreshments, music and camaraderie! With any luck, we’ll get to watch the sun set on the rooftop!

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