Princeton NJ Events

Slavery, It Happened Here, Too – Stories from New Jersey, Part 2, The Sankofa Collaborative

Wednesday October 11, 2023
8:30 AM

The Sankofa Collaborative presents its final workshop of 2023 on Wednesday, October 11th, "Slavery, It Happened Here, Too – Stories from New Jersey, Part 2." Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and the New Jersey Historical Commission, the all-day workshop will focus on methods and sources for tracing African American history. Held at the Grounds For Sculpture, with continental breakfast at 8:30 am, the program will continue from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with lunch and afternoon refreshments. Registration is required at https://sankofacollaborative.org/upcoming-programs and the $60 registration includes admission to the Grounds For Sculpture and meals.

9th Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve

Wednesday October 11, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Hopewell Valley Arts Council is proud to announce the return of the Amazing Pumpkin Carve, back bigger and better than ever. In its ninth year, this year the Carve will be like an old-time festival with expanded activities and, of course, outrageously carved giant pumpkins. Visitors can wander through a captivating illuminated walk of creative Halloween fun from Wednesday, October 11 to Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Woolsey Park, Titusville, NJ.

Don't miss your chance to celebrate fall fun in Hopewell Valley while supporting the many talented artists who call this region home. The Amazing Pumpkin Carve is open for five days only: Wed, Oct 11 to Sun, Oct 15 at Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ. kids in strollers are free. Hours: Wed, Oct 11 7pm-9pm / Th, Oct 12 5pm-9pm / Fri, Oct 13 5pm-9pm / Sat, Oct 14 3pm-9pm / Sun 3pm-7pm

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Inktober Draw-Along with Barbara DiLorenzo, Arts Council of Princeton

Wednesday October 11, 2023
7:00 PM

Free virtual drawing sessions led by the teaching artist in conjunction with Inktober, an international drawing challenge, to encourage positive art-making habits within our Princeton community. Via Zoom.