Princeton NJ Events

Business Meetings

Friday October 28, 2022
7:00 AM

Networking, BNI Driven, Robbinsville, 877-264-0500. www.bninjpa.org. Meeting takes place online. Call the BNI Office or the chapter president to attend. 7 a.m.

2022 NJ Conference for Women, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, 201 Village Boulevard, Princeton, 609-924-1776. www.princetonmercerchamber.org. Networking and educational event for women, designed to engage, enlighten and empower attendees from across the state. Register. $175. 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

JobSeekers, Professional Service Group of Mercer County, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.psgofmercercounty.org. Presenter Rachel Simon discusses the importance of optimizing your profile, assessing your network and building a content library. She will also cover the hows and whys of engagement. 9:45 a.m. to noon.

NJ Conference for Women, Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village

Friday October 28, 2022
7:30 AM

The NJ Conference for Women is led by the Women in Business Alliance program of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce. After two successful years as a virtual event, we are thrilled to be back in person in 2022!

The conference offers attendees a half day of professional development and informative workshops. Conference goers will hear the stories of the dynamic, prosperous women in our community and gather the knowledge and resources they need to reach the next level in their career. The NJ Conference for Women began in 2012 and has grown to become the largest women’s conference in Central NJ.

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Halloween Walking Tours - Princeton Cemetery, Historical Society of Princeton

Friday October 28, 2022
12:00 PM

Take a lunchtime 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 that called Princeton home. Free; registration is required, as space is limited.

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Art Opening, Gallery 14

Friday October 28, 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Preview reception for a special exhibit by Larry Parsons on view from October 29 through November 20. A young boy and his water buffalo constitute the guide through Parsons' narrative series, and we follow the questioner as he encounters many different characters and answers. Also on view are works by the Watercolor Women of Gallery 14.

14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. www.gallery14.org

Hometown Halloween Parade, Arts Council of Princeton

Friday October 28, 2022
5:15 PM

Don your best costume for the Arts Council of Princeton's Hometown Halloween Parade! It's a Princeton tradition! Meet us on Palmer Square Green to gather with friends and enjoy tunes by the Princeton University Band. The parade will depart promptly at 5:45pm to make its way to the Princeton Family YMCA where the festivities continue. 

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Glow Party- Spooky Kids Night Out , Tumbles Princeton

Friday October 28, 2022
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Glow Party- Spooky Kids Night Out - Members: $55 non-members $65

Activities: Mini-Gymnastics lessons, Open gym, Obstacle Course, Arts & Crafts, Tumble Zone, fun Hands-on STEAM activity - make your own Harry Potter Magic Wand

Pizza Dinner Included

Tumbles of Princeton 1225 State Rd. (Route 206) Princeton, NJ 08540 609.447.5437 princeton.tumbles.net

A Return to Art, A Visual Arts Exhibition and Sale - Opening Reception

Friday October 28, 2022
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

A Return to Art will be held at 1060 Rt. 206 (State Road), Princeton, in the GfK building, just south of the Princeton Airport entrance. It will feature regional New Jersey artists working in a variety of mediums. The event kicks off with a ticketed reception to meet the artists on Friday, October 28 from 6-9pm, with live jazz, light hors d’oeuvres, and wine served. Saturday and Sunday, October 29 and 30, the exhibit will be open to the public at no cost from 10am to 4pm. Tickets for the reception can be purchased through the online website (https://montgomeryartscouncil.org/events) or at the door.

Montgomery Arts Center

UNICEF Benefit Concert, Princeton High School

Friday October 28, 2022
7:30 PM

Performing Arts Center, Walnut Lane, Princeton.

Performance by the Princeton High School Orchestra and eighth grade orchestral students from Princeton Middle School featuring 2014 alumnus Zachary Mowitz on cello. $10 at the door.

Public Night Observing, Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton Observatory

Friday October 28, 2022
7:30 PM

Visit the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton Observatory for Public Night on most Friday nights April through October (weather permitting). Autumn observing begins after approximately 7:30pm. No telescopes or observing experience necessary as our team members will be there to assist with the observatory telescopes. For info & directions within the park to the observatory, visit https://princetonastronomy.org/public_nights.html 

Call the observatory at the number listed on the Public Night page to verify opening.

Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz, Hopewell Theatre

Friday October 28, 2022
8:00 PM

Award-winning Philadelphia native Christine Havrilla, who has supported acts like Shawn Colvin, KT Tunstall, and Brandi Carlile, brings her “well-built, catchy, smart tunes” (Upstage Magazine) to Hopewell Theater, touring nationally with the support of her band, Gypsy Fuzz. Christine utilizes the soft gritty texture of her vocals to express warmth and honesty listeners quickly embrace as well as her aggressive, raw, trash-style guitar playing and looping. This show will include Rich Bellando on drums, Keith Giosa on bass/keys/vocals, and Christine on guitars/vocals, bringing their "Neofunkadelicfolkpoptwangrock" back to Hopewell, NJ!

Advanced Ticket Price: $24-30 plus tax and fees

Day of Show Ticket Price: $32 plus taxes and fees

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