Princeton NJ Events

HomeFront's Halloween Run/Walk & Family Fun Day

Sunday October 29, 2023
10:00 AM

This event will take place at 502 Carnegie Center, Princeton, and there will be awards for the top finishers. It will be a super fun (Halloween Themed), fast, flat, USTAF certified race course. Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up (bib, t-shirt) REQUIRED - Saturday, October 28 from 10AM-12PM at the race course: 502 Carnegie Center, Princeton.

We'd love you to come in costume to make the event really fun and memorable for everyone (although of course it's optional!) And bring your whole family! We will have lots of events for all ages: a Trunk-or-Treat with candy, a preschooler 100 yard Pumpkin Dash (register at this website for the Pumpkin Dash), crafts for kids, all-age costume contest, live music , and much more!

All proceeds benefit HomeFront's 6-day per week Joy, Hopes & Dreams children's for children impacted by homelessness and poverty. Start Time: 10:00am EDT End Time: 12:00pm EDT Price: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.25 SignUp Fee

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Community Trunk or Treat, The Hun School

Sunday October 29, 2023
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

The Hun School of Princeton 185 Russell Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

Join us for a Community Trunk or Treat at The Hun School of Princeton on Sunday, October 29th, from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. There will be crafts, games, face painting, a corn maze, a bouncy house, and trunk or treating. Costumes are encouraged! This event is free.

Jewish Community Fall Fest

Sunday October 29, 2023
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Enjoy a memorable outdoor fall experience with your family at the J Community Fall Fest! Join us on Sunday, October 29th from 1-4PM. Festivities include bungee trampoline, trackless train, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatable fun, face painting, games, crafts & so much more! Concessions for sale at a nominal charge.

Camp tours running throughout the day too! All are welcome!

Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks

$9 per person (Grandparents & under 2 free)

*Parking is offsite – see flier

Register here

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/JFallFest23

Location: JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks & Abrams Camp 148 Cedarville Road East Windsor, NJ 08520

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Broadcast Bash, West Windsor Arts

Sunday October 29, 2023
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This event is in commemoration of the War of the Worlds Broadcast. During the event, there will be tours of the historic Schenck Farmstead, Halloween crafts and snacks, prizes for the best costumes, and much more.

Location: Historical Society of West Windsor, 50 Southfield Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550 United States

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Halloween Storytelling at the Trent House

Sunday October 29, 2023
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

he Trent House Association will host Master Storyteller Denise McCormack sharing Halloween stories for all ages on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 3 to 5 pm. This free event will be held at the Trent House Museum, 15 Market Street, Trenton (across from the Hughes Justice Complex). Free parking is available behind the Museum property.

All visitors can enjoy apple cider and seasonal refreshments in the Trent House Visitor Center between 3 and 5 pm. Denise will tell age-appropriate stories for young children (up to age 8) in the historic museum building at 3:15 pm and repeat them at 3:40 pm. Older children and adults will be entertained by Denise's stories at 4:20 pm. All storytelling listeners will receive prize bags.

The Landscape of Scotland with Dr. Peter Smith, PSRC

Sunday October 29, 2023
3:00 PM

On Sunday, October 29th, at 3pm, the Princeton Branch of the English Speaking Union will present a talk on the landscape of Scotland by Dr. Peter Smith. The meeting will be held at the Princeton Senior Resource Center, 101 Poor Farm Road in Princeton. Admission is free and refreshments will be served following the talk.