Princeton NJ Events

3rd Annual Art in the Courtyard Festival

Sunday October 12, 2025
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Join us for the 3rd Annual Art in the Courtyard Festival — a celebration of creativity, community, and all things local! Discover and shop handmade, original art from talented local artists and artisans, enjoy live music and interactive experiences, and connect with local cultural organizations that enrich our community year-round. Artist applications are open! Hosted by Princeton Makes, a local artist cooperative.

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Amazing Pumpkin Carve, Woolsey Park

Sunday October 12, 2025
12:00 PM - 7:00 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.

Community Sukkot Fall Fest, JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks & Abrams Camps

Sunday October 12, 2025
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

There will be food trucks, artisans, local businesses, community organizations and more. Join us for this family friendly environment!

JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks & Abrams Camps, 148 Cedarville Rd, East Windsor  jccabramscamps.org