Princeton NJ Events

3rd Annual Art in the Courtyard Festival

Sunday October 12, 2025
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Join us for the 3rd Annual Art in the Courtyard Festival — a celebration of creativity, community, and all things local! Discover and shop handmade, original art from talented local artists and artisans, enjoy live music and interactive experiences, and connect with local cultural organizations that enrich our community year-round. Artist applications are open! Hosted by Princeton Makes, a local artist cooperative.

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Diwali Artisan Market Shop, WWAC

Sunday October 12, 2025
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Come visit our festive artisan market in celebration of Diwali! Our shop offers handcrafted items made by artisans including jewelry, accessories, ceramics and one of a kind items for the home. Diwali (the festival of lights) is a celebration of the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It is a time for family and friends to share with each other through gatherings, sweets and gifts (which is what we have)! In our newly opened shop, located in our lobby, we are presenting a curated selection of one-of-a-kind handcrafted artisanal items. Our artisans have put a lot of love into their work by paying attention to the details that matter! Expert craftsmanship and safe materials make each item valuable. Each purchase supports local artisans and our mission to cultivate the artist inside us all. Don’t miss this opportunity to shop our one-of-a-kind artisan-made products.

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Amazing Pumpkin Carve, Woolsey Park

Sunday October 12, 2025
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Hopewell Valley Arts Council invites the community to celebrate a decade?plus of fall fun at the 11th Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve, returning to Woolsey Park, October 9–12, 2025. Under the glow of a big top tent, 30 massive, 150?pound pumpkins will be transformed by local artists into jaw?dropping works of art—whimsical, spooky, and everything in between. Rain or shine, visitors can stroll through the tent to see the incredible displays, making the Carve a perfect autumn outing for families, friends, and neighbors.

New this year: Guests can sip local brews in the beer garden while enjoying live music at the Woolsey Park bandshell (Friday–Sunday, weather permitting). The festival also features a hay bale play area, pumpkin painting for kids, and storytelling by the firepits, creating a full weekend of fall festivities.

Tickets: Available online and at the gate. For tickets, food vendors, entertainment schedules, and the full list of sponsors + carvers, visit www.hvartscouncil.org/amazingpumpkincarve.

Lambertville Historical Bike Tour

Sunday October 12, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Lambertville Historical Bike Tour, exploring the history of railroads in Lambertville. Five-mile tour along the D&R Canal. Meet at the parking lot adjacent to the towpath of the Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum, 1605 Daniel Bray Highway, Lambertville. Register by emailing PaulMickFit@gmail.com.

Community Sukkot Fall Fest, JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks & Abrams Camps

Sunday October 12, 2025
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

There will be food trucks, artisans, local businesses, community organizations and more. Join us for this family friendly environment!

JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks & Abrams Camps, 148 Cedarville Rd, East Windsor  jccabramscamps.org

Free Chamber Concert at Unitarian Church

Sunday October 12, 2025
2:30 PM

A free chamber music concert is planned for Sunday, Oct 12 at 2:30-4:00 p.m., at the Unitarian Church of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road.

Pianist Lew Coopersmith and violinist Burgel Zomorodi will play a sonata by Ludvig van Beethoven followed by pianist Frances Slade performing pieces by Felix Mendelssohn and Alberto Ginastera. The program continues with pianist Mina Perry playing selections by Wolfgang A Mozart and Frederic Chopin. The program concludes with pianist Rosanne Nahass performing pieces by Claude Debussy and Sergei Rachmaninoff. The program is free and hosted by Belle Mead Friends of Music.

The Sounds of Diwali, WWAC

Sunday October 12, 2025
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

From Carnatic Roots to Movie Rhythms - Join us for an evening of music you won't forget.

Audiences will be immersed in an evening of rhythm, melody, and dance with performances by Jhenkaara (Carnatic devotional), Ajay Siva (mridangamist), Vinutha Ramakrishnan (Carnatic violinst), Sur Taal Sangam (Hindustani classical), Swara’s Mahathi Chithi (Carnatic flautist), Nrutha Aaloka (Indian fusion dance), and Surabhi Fusion (Carnatic fusion). Together, they will create an unforgettable journey of music and devotion ending in danceable Indian film music.

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