Princeton NJ Events

Drew Gilpin Faust & Shirley Tilghman, Labyrinth Book

Thursday October 12, 2023
4:30 PM

Join us for a conversation between two presidents emerita of Harvard and Princeton respectively about Drew Gilpin’s new memoir, "Necessary Trouble: Growing Up at Mid-Century," of coming of age in a conservative Southern family in postwar America. Free; ticket required. Register.

122 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.labyrinthbooks.com

9th Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve

Thursday October 12, 2023
5:00 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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Fall Lecture Series: Old Barracks Museum

Thursday October 12, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Robert Sands and Patricia Millen return to discuss their book "Washington Crossing" which explores the history and development of the famous site where Washington crossed the Delaware in December of 1776. Lectures are free to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. Titles can be purchased from our store both in-person or online.

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Story & Verse: Open Mic, Arts Council of Princeton

Thursday October 12, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Enjoy an evening of community-created entertainment in the form of storytelling and poetic open mic. All are welcome to tell a well-prepared story or perform their poetry. Performers should bring their own work of their choice for "Caution to the Wind." Register. Free.

102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org