Princeton NJ Events
Events for Friday October 31, 2025
Princeton Cemetery Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton
Friday October 31, 2025
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Take a tour of Princeton Cemetery, referred to as the "Westminster Abbey of the United States." Hear the fascinating stories of some prominent members of the community (including a U.S. president and vice president), as well as extraordinary tales from the diverse men and women who called Princeton home. Space is limited. ? ?A $5 donation per person is requested.
Spirits on the Square, Palmer Square
Friday October 31, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Grab your ghoul-friends and head to the Square for an autumn evening of themed treats and wicked deals! Watch the Square come alive during this fall-themed Happy Hour, plus shops are open late until 8:30pm! Tune into live music the first three Fridays, the perfect soundtrack to wind down your week.
Yankee Doodle Tap Room: 555 Happy Hour
Princeton Soup & Sandwich: Complimentary Hot Apple Cider with purchase!
Faherty: Offering personal fall styling sessions!
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Albert Einstein Halloween Performance
Friday October 31, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
This Halloween, the Institute for Advanced Study will recreate Albert Einstein's 1933 Halloween violin serenade at his former home (112 Mercer Street, Princeton), with local violinist Adrienne Walsh performing for passing trick-or-treaters—all are welcome.
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300 Paintings, McCarter Theatre
Friday October 31, 2025
7:30 PM
Direct from a critically acclaimed off-Broadway run – LIMITED ENGAGEMENT, one week only! In 2021, Sydney comedian Sam Kissajukian quit standup, rented an abandoned cake factory, and spent six months in a manic whirlwind, creating 300 large-scale paintings, unknowingly documenting his mental state through the process. In this hilarious, fascinating, and wildly original show, Kissajukian brings audiences on a rollercoaster ride that explores the ties between art, mental health, and creativity. Stay after the show to meet Sam and view his incredible paintings in a curated lobby exhibition.
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The Mel Brooks Musical - YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, Kelsey Theatre
Friday October 31, 2025
8:00 PM
Maurer Productions OnStage
It’s Alive! From the creators of Broadway‘s record-breaking musical comedy sensation, The Producers, comes a monster of a hit musical based on Mel Brooks’ classic comedy film masterpiece. This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the legend of Frankenstein is the story of the bright young doctor Frankenstein (that's Fronkensteen) who travels to Transylvania to complete the masterwork of his grandfather by bringing a corpse to life. This electrifying musical stage adaptation of Mel Brooks' brilliantly funny film is a scientifically proven, monstrously good time at the theatre which will leave you in stitches!
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Sweeney Todd, Music Mountain Theater
Friday October 31, 2025
8:00 PM
Attend the dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London. An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!
This production contains depictions of gore and dark themes that may be unsettling for younger or sensitive audiences. Please contact the box office for more details.
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