Princeton NJ Events

50th Annual Rummage Sale, Trinity Church

Thursday October 16, 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Trinity Church's 50th Annual Rummage Sale is to be held October 16 - 18 in the historic Princeton church at 33 Mercer Street. Shoppers can expect bargains in housewares and electronics, shoes and clothes for men, women and children, as well as books, toys, jewelry, framed art, and linens. Unique silver and china can be found in the Boutique, and suits, ties and designer apparel will be available in the better men's and women's departments. Proceeds will benefit Trinity's local and international outreach programs.

This year's rummage sale starts with a first-day ticketed sale on Thursday, October 16 from noon - 5 PM. Admission for the first day is $10. Friday hours on October 17 are noon - 5 PM, and Saturday hours on October 18 are 9 AM - noon, with everything priced half off.

For more information or to volunteer email rummage@trinitychurch.org.

Lecture - “The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution”

Thursday October 16, 2025
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Benjamin Carp will discuss his book The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution. New York City, the strategic center of the Revolutionary War, was the most important place in North America in 1776. That summer, an unruly rebel army under George Washington repeatedly threatened to burn the city rather than let the British take it. Shortly after the Crown’s forces took New York City, much of it mysteriously burned to the ground.

It is a free event held in a hybrid format. Visitors may attend in-person in the Visitor Center Auditorium at 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977 or virtually on Zoom. Log-in information will be sent following registration. In the event of inclement weather, this will be a virtual-only event and registrants will be notified. Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance. 

Diwali Celebration with Shishya Dancing School, Lawrence Library

Thursday October 16, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Light up your night with Diwali at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System on Thursday, October 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm! Guru 'Kalashree' Sukanya Mahadevan and her dazzling Shishya School dancers return with myth-inspired moves and modern flair. From Carnegie Hall to our stage, their storytelling through dance is pure magic. Come celebrate the triumph of light and joy! Advanced registration is appreciated for all events. Please register online on LibCal at https://mcl.org/. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ. For more information about the library's programs, call 609-883-8292, e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org or visit www.mcl.org.