Princeton NJ Events

Comedy Night at The Washington Crossing Inn

Saturday October 18, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Join us for a hilarious night of dinner and comedy on Saturday, October 18, from 6:00 to 9:30 PM! The evening features a four-course gourmet meal followed by a stand-up performance from the talented John McClellan, as seen on CBS, Netflix, and Sirius/XM.

Location: The Washington Crossing Inn, 1295 General Washington Memorial Blvd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977

Tickets: $95 per person (includes tax and gratuity) RSVP: Ready to reserve your spot? Call Hilary at 215-493-3634 ext. 4. Don't wait—this is one night you won't want to miss! https://www.washingtoncrossinginn.com/

Alt Rock Fest 'Four on the Floor' @ACP

Saturday October 18, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Catch over three hours of high-voltage alt rock from Giant Inflatable Dog, Cherry Blossoms, Bomber Jacket, and The Plebs. Founded by local musician Jedd Lopez, this artist-run festival fuels the future of live music and raises funds for the Arts Council of Princeton. Since the festival's inception, Four on the Floor has raised over $2,000 towards funding arts programs, exhibitions, art supplies, and events.

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Kick Off Fundraiser, Hairy's Dog House

Saturday October 18, 2025
6:00 PM

Hairy’s Dog House will be hosting a kickoff fundraiser—a high-end wine tasting event on October 18th at the historic Cranbury Inn. The event will feature exclusive wines, gourmet pairings, and a limited number of VIP experiences. Tickets are limited—please visit Hairy's website to support Hairy through your ticket purchase. Proceeds will directly support Hairy’s outreach visits and therapy dog certification programs.

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Author: Henry Grabar, Princeton Public Library

Saturday October 18, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The author discusses his book "Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World."

Henry Grabar will explore how the pursuit of the perfect parking space has forced us to sacrifice affordable housing, attractive architecture, walkable neighborhoods, and lively town centers in favor of congestion, sprawl, and waste, weaving the parking fixation into the history of the postwar American city. He will also discuss his reporting on how cities and towns across the country are beginning to challenge this legacy of 20th-century car culture, with surprising results.

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HIP Rent Party 2025

Saturday October 18, 2025
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join HIP for an energizing evening at Princeton's Frick Chemistry Lab Atrium, where we will bring together the most essential elements for creating stable housing: our community and resources. The formula for the evening will include food, drinks, music, a silent auction, games and more!

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Chris Thile in Concert, McCarter Theatre

Saturday October 18, 2025
7:30 PM

MacArthur Fellow and GRAMMY® Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, and composer Chris Thile, hailed as “that rare being: an all-round musician” (The Guardian), brings his genre-spanning artistry to McCarter. This wide-ranging program features selections from his acclaimed solo recordings of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas — including the upcoming second volume out this fall — alongside his signature blend of classical, folk and improvisational brilliance.

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