Trenton City NJ Events Calendar — October 2026

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322 events in Trenton City

Friday, October 2

Other

Oasis Island of Terror

3 Circle Dr · Through Oct 31

Other

Field of Terror

831 Windsor Perrineville Rd · Through Nov 1

Fairs & Festivals

Ancient Order of Hibernians Irish Festival

2419 Kuser Rd · Through Oct 3

Saturday, October 3

Fairs & Festivals 11:00 AM

Hightstown Harvest Festival

Downtown Hightstown

Other 12:00 PM

Princeton 1776 Fest

Morven Museum & Garden

Wednesday, October 7

Music & Theater 7:30 PM

A Beat of Our Own

Matthews Theatre

Thursday, October 8

Music & Theater 7:30 PM

A Beat of Our Own

Matthews Theatre

Fairs & Festivals

Amazing Pumpkin Carve Festival

Needle Creek Brewery · Through Oct 11

Friday, October 9

Library 10:00 AM

Creation Station

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Kids: Little Songbirds

Princeton Public Library

Other 11:00 AM

Princeton Prowl Scavenger Hunt

Small World Coffee

Library 12:00 PM

Get Started: Google Sheets

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Other 1:00 PM

Docent Tour of Five Independent Souls

55 Stockton St

Library 2:00 PM

Crafty Adults: Air Dry Clay Fridge Magnets

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Matinee Movie - Shakespeare in Love (1998)

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Black & White Friday Movie Matinee: The Night of the Hunter

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Music & Theater 7:00 PM

The Discoteks Dance and Dinner Party at Cooper's Riverview!

Cooper's Riverview · Through Oct 10

Music & Theater 7:30 PM

A Beat of Our Own

Matthews Theatre

Music & Theater 7:30 PM

Garden State Sounds

Arts Council of Princeton

Other 8:00 PM

Fred Rubino

Hyatt Regency Princeton

Fairs & Festivals

FoodeesFest

Quakerbridge Mall · Through Oct 11

Saturday, October 10

Other 10:00 AM

FOPOS Land Stewardship Volunteer Day // Saturday, October 10th

Mountain Lakes House

Library 10:00 AM

Mah Jongg Meet-Up

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Giant Snakes and Ladders

Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch

Other 10:00 PM

Homecoming After Party

Cooper's Riverview · Through Oct 11

Library 10:30 AM

Family Fun Time

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Leaf-Rubbing (Drop-in Program)

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Fairs & Festivals 11:00 AM

Working Dog Winery Fall Festival

610 Windsor Perrineville Rd · Through Oct 11

Other 11:00 AM

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Princeton

Small World Coffee

Library 11:00 AM

Mini Pumpkin Painting

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Fairs & Festivals 12:00 PM

Lawrenceville Fall Arts Festival

Library 1:30 PM

Eat Good, Feel Good

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Creative Writing Workshop, with City Kidz World Magazine

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Poetry Reading Group

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Teens: Go Between Club

Princeton Public Library

Library 2:30 PM

CANCELED: Glow-in-the-Dark Slime

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 3:00 PM

Citizenship Exam Preparation

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Library 3:30 PM

JANN STEM Lab for kids!

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Music & Theater 7:00 PM

Jus Melodies Presents "The Spot Lite"

Studio 1027

Music & Theater 7:30 PM

A Beat of Our Own

Matthews Theatre

Music & Theater 7:30 PM

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

CURE Insurance Arena

Other 8:00 PM

Fred Rubino

Hyatt Regency Princeton

Sunday, October 11

Library 1:00 PM

Writing Workshop: Telling Our Stories

Princeton Public Library

Music & Theater 2:00 PM

A Beat of Our Own

Matthews Theatre

Library 2:00 PM

Paper Circuits

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Matinee Movie - Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025)

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Sunday Movie Series: Disclosure Day

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 2:45 PM

Sunday Classic Matinee: Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (PG-13)

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 3:00 PM

Poet's Perspective Poetry Reading & Open Mic

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Sports 9:00 AM

Central Jersey Pop Warner Cheerleading

CURE Insurance Arena

Monday, October 12

Library 1:00 PM

Tech: Google Slides

Princeton Public Library

Library 1:00 PM

Kids: How to Solve a Rubik's Cube

Princeton Public Library

Library 3:30 PM

Kids: Eco Explorers

Princeton Public Library

Other 9:30 AM

FOPOS Nature Journaling Meetup // Monday, October 12th

Mountain Lakes House

Tuesday, October 13

Library 10:00 AM

Mini Movers and Shakers

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Art: Princeton Sketchers

Princeton Public Library

Library 11:00 AM

Family Laughter Lovebugs

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Puppet Craft and Play

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Crafty Morning

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Get Started: Canva

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Playdate Pals

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Easy Cook: La Fiesta

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 2:30 PM

Paper Pumpkin Lantern

Mercer County Library, Twin Rivers Branch

Library 3:00 PM

Messy Crafts

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 3:00 PM

Adult CrafterNoon: Yarn Pumpkin Craft

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 3:30 PM

Kids: Tinker Tuesday: Magna-Tiles

Princeton Public Library

Library 4:00 PM

Crafternoon - Bat Picture

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 5:00 PM

Learning English

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Tiles on Tuesday: American Mah Jongg

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Presentation and Reading: Anne Fulper

Princeton Public Library

Library 6:30 PM

Slime Time: Halloween!

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Music & Theater 7:00 PM

Pop-Up Choir Princeton

Arts Council of Princeton

Library 7:00 PM

Amateur Photo Contest Reception

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 7:00 PM

Queer Reads

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Wednesday, October 14

Library 10:00 AM

Wiggle, Giggle, READ!

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Crafts for Grown-ups: Suminagashi

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Babytime

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Discovery Time

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Sensory Playtime

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 11:30 AM

Creation Station

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 2:00 PM

The Short of It: Judith Ortiz Cofer

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Wednesday Scrabble®

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 2:30 PM

Current Events Chat

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 3:30 PM

Paint Party

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 3:30 PM

Citizenship Exam Preparation

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Library 4:00 PM

Kids & Teens: Code the Wild

Princeton Public Library

Library 4:30 PM

Reading Rebels - grades 4 - 6

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 4:30 PM

Winnie-the-Pooh Canvas Painting

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 4:30 PM

Medicare 101

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 5:00 PM

Spooky Party

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 5:30 PM

Watercolor Autumn Leaves

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Other 6:00 PM

Ladies Night Out

Homestead Princeton

Library 6:00 PM

Amazing Artists

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Winnie the Pooh Party! (100th Anniversary)

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Panel: Princeton's Community Forests

Princeton Public Library

Library 6:30 PM

Family Fun Time

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 6:30 PM

Masterpiece Makers: Handprint Ghost Window

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 6:30 PM

Figure Drawing

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Music & Theater 7:30 PM

A Beat of Our Own

Matthews Theatre

Thursday, October 15

Library 10:00 AM

Paint N Sip Jr.

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Cribbage & Coffee

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Cook Talks: Dining Out on a Budget

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Art Basics for Little Kids

Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Music & Movement

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Playdate Pals

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Thursday Tile Talk

Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch

Library 12:00 PM

CANCELED: Guided Meditation

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Library 1:00 PM

Microsoft Elevate: Generative AI Foundations

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 1:00 PM

Drop-in Upcycle Challenge: Dolls

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 1:30 PM

Creative Coping Journal Club: a practice for an inspired life

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Library 1:30 PM

Zen Coloring for Adults

Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch

Library 2:30 PM

Junk Journaling

Mercer County Library, Twin Rivers Branch

Library 4:00 PM

Book Folding Pumpkin Craft

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 4:00 PM

Craft Supply Drop-Off and Swap

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 4:00 PM

Drop-in Craft

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 4:00 PM

Kids: 3D Doodling Workshop

Princeton Public Library

Library 4:30 PM

Crafternoon - Paper Quilled Pumpkin

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 4:30 PM

Master Your Minutes: Time Management for Teens

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 5:30 PM

Crafts: Stitch Club Princeton

Princeton Public Library

Library 5:30 PM

Tech: Advanced Adobe Photoshop

Princeton Public Library

Library 6:30 PM

Play with Clay

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 6:30 PM

Chasing the Last Laugh

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 6:30 PM

Rule of Three Reading Group: Marriage

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 6:30 PM

PSO Soundtracks: Meet the Bassoon

Princeton Public Library

Music & Theater 7:30 PM

A Beat of Our Own

Matthews Theatre

Friday, October 16

Library 10:00 AM

Movers and Shakers

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Big Blocks for Little Kids

Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Learn How to Play American Mah Jongg

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Mah Jongg in the Morning

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Winnie the Pooh Creation Station

Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Job Seekers: Navigating Pre-Employment Screening

Princeton Public Library

Library 10:30 AM

Playdough and Free Play

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Story & Snack: Pumpkins

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Sensory Playtime

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Kids: Little Songbirds

Princeton Public Library

Library 11:00 AM

Playdate Pals

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Stay and Play

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 11:30 AM

Creation Station

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 1:00 PM

Aging Gracefully at Home

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 1:00 PM

Life Skills: Resume Writing & Job Seeking

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Fun with Mah Jongg

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Matinee Movie - Contact (1997)

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 3:00 PM

Mailbox Station

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Arts 6:00 PM

Threads of Our Testimony: GMZ Anniversary Tote Bag Workshop Series

Greater Mount Zion AME Church

Music & Theater 7:30 PM

A Beat of Our Own

Matthews Theatre

Other 8:00 PM

Eric Potts

Hyatt Regency Princeton

Library 8:00 PM

Halloween Playfest 2026

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 9:30 AM

Drop-In Preschool Play Time

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Saturday, October 17

Library 10:00 AM

Read to a Therapy Dog

Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Drop-In Diwali Celebration Station

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Local Author Day: Author Fair

Princeton Public Library

Library 10:30 AM

Family Fun Time

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Open Craft with Callista

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Author Visit, Read-Aloud and Craft

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Playdate Pals

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Winnie the Pooh Creation Station

Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Kids: Face to Face with the Ancient World

Princeton Public Library

Library 11:30 AM

Free Play with mTiny Robots

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Fairs & Festivals 1:00 PM

Triumph Princeton Oktoberfest

Palmer Square Green

Library 1:30 PM

Eat Good, Feel Good

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 1:30 PM

Information Table: LWV of Lawrence Township

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Drop-in: Spider Craft

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Kids: Chemistry Saturdays - Session 1

Princeton Public Library

Library 2:30 PM

Color Your Own Halloween Puzzle

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 2:30 PM

Kids: Chemistry Saturdays - Session 2

Princeton Public Library

Library 3:00 PM

Halloween Playfest 2026

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 3:30 PM

JANN STEM Lab for kids!

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Other 6:00 PM

Historic Trenton Masonic Temple 100 Year Gala

100 Barrack St

Sports 7:00 PM

Princeton Tigers Hockey vs. Maryville Fighting Scouts Mens Hockey

Hobey Baker Rink

Music & Theater 8:00 PM

Bobby Collins LIVE

Hyatt Regency Princeton

Sports

Princeton Tigers Football vs. Brown University Bears Football

Princeton Stadium

Sports 9:00 AM

NJAYF Jersey Shore Cheer & Dance Championships

CURE Insurance Arena

Sports 9:00 AM

COFFEE RUN (CLUB) October

lululemon Princeton

Sunday, October 18

Fairs & Festivals 11:00 AM

Hamilton Oktoberfest

Veterans Park

Library 12:30 PM

Music: Guild for Early Music Annual Showcase

Princeton Public Library

Library 1:00 PM

Drop-in Craft

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Music & Theater 2:00 PM

A Beat of Our Own

Matthews Theatre

Library 2:00 PM

Summer Service Saturdays: Recipe Scrapbook for Habitat for Humanity

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Matinee Movie - Bye Bye Birdie (1963)

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 3:00 PM

Halloween Playfest 2026

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Sports 9:00 AM

Garden State Pop Warner Cheerleading

CURE Insurance Arena

Monday, October 19

Library 10:00 AM

Canasta Meet-up

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Messy Monday

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Painting Station

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Kids: Playtime Fun: Build it!

Princeton Public Library

Library 11:00 AM

Free Play

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Playdough Pals

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Sensory Science: Halloween

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Dig In! Mocktails & Munchies: Blackberry Pomegranate "Midnight Elixir" and Blackberry Pomegranate Cheesecake Parfaits

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 2:30 PM

Adult Craft: Wine Cork Pumpkins

Mercer County Library, Twin Rivers Branch

Library 4:00 PM

Crafternoon - Witch's Hat

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 4:00 PM

Kids: eSTEAM Club: Astronomy

Princeton Public Library

Library 4:15 PM

Round Singing

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 4:30 PM

School-age STEAM

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Fun with Mah Jongg

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Mah Jongg Mondays

Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Film: "Mary Oliver: Saved By the Beauty of the World"

Princeton Public Library

Library 6:15 PM

Bedazzled 3-D Map Ornament

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 6:30 PM

Monday Fun Day: Pumpkin Playdough

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 7:00 PM

Adult Craft-Pumpkin Painting

Mercer County Library, Hollowbrook Branch

Tuesday, October 20

Library 10:00 AM

ABC Stories and Me

Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Mini Movers and Shakers

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Nonfiction Book Group: Stories of Slavery in New Jersey

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Kids: Playtime Fun: Build it!

Princeton Public Library

Library 11:00 AM

Puppet Craft and Play

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Crafty Morning

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Playdate Pals

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 1:00 PM

Microsoft Excel for Students and Professionals

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 1:00 PM

Tech: Ask the Mac Pros

Princeton Public Library

Library 1:00 PM

Tech: iCloud

Princeton Public Library

Library 1:30 PM

Drop-in: Giant Magna-Tiles

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Afternoon Scrabble

Mercer County Library, Twin Rivers Branch

Library 2:30 PM

Midday Masterpieces

Mercer County Library, Hollowbrook Branch

Library 3:00 PM

Messy Crafts

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 4:00 PM

Crafternoon - Witch's Hat

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 4:45 PM

Art After Dark + Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 5:00 PM

Learning English

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Guitar Basics

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Tiles on Tuesday: American Mah Jongg

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 6:30 PM

Bones in our Backyard: Exploring New Jersey's Fossil Record

Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch

Library 6:30 PM

Halloween Shrinky Dinks

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 7:00 PM

Opt-out of AI

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Wednesday, October 21

Library 10:00 AM

Wiggle, Giggle, READ!

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Adult Craft: Yarn Pumpkins

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Wednesday Morning Bookies: Who is Government? by Michael Lewis

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Meet the Human Services Department

Princeton Public Library

Library 10:30 AM

Babytime

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Discovery Time

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Scrabble® Social

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Sensory Playtime

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 11:30 AM

Creation Station

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 12:00 PM

Adult Outdoor Drawing Party

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 1:00 PM

Get Started: Google Docs

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 1:00 PM

Tech: Protect Yourself Online

Princeton Public Library

Library 1:30 PM

Drop-in: Ghost Paper Crafts

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 2:00 PM

Wednesday Scrabble®

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 2:30 PM

Stitch Club

Mercer County Library, Twin Rivers Branch

Library 3:30 PM

Paint Party

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 3:30 PM

Citizenship Exam Preparation

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Library 3:30 PM

Teen Anime and Manga Club - Anime Day

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 3:30 PM

Kids: Little Artists: Pipe Cleaner Spiders

Princeton Public Library

Library 4:00 PM

Free Play with mTiny Robots

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 5:00 PM

Film Screening: Project Hail Mary (2026)

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 5:00 PM

Influenza Vaccine Clinic

Princeton Public Library

Library 5:15 PM

Pumpkin Patch

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 5:30 PM

Pumpkin Decoration

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Tweens & Teens Make: Ghost Portraits

Mercer County Library, Twin Rivers Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Amazing Artists

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Mah Jongg Meet-Up

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Raising Boys: What's True, What's Hard, What Matters Most

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 6:30 PM

Family Fun Time

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 6:30 PM

Masterpiece Makers: Painted Bubbling Cauldron

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 6:30 PM

Drop-in Craft: Torn Candy Corn

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 6:30 PM

Zombie Makeup Workshop

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Music & Theater 7:30 PM

A Beat of Our Own

Matthews Theatre

Thursday, October 22

Library 10:00 AM

Halloween Parade

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Paint N Sip Jr.

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Cribbage & Coffee

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Halloween Concert and Crafts

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Halloween Concert and Parade with Tim Hoh Music for Kids

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Little STEAM-ers Activity Time

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Music & Movement

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Thursday Tile Talk

Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch

Library 12:00 PM

Guided Meditation

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Library 1:00 PM

Avoiding AI

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 1:00 PM

Drop-in Upcycle Challenge: Dolls

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Other 1:30 PM

Trenton, New Jersey: Empower Your Finances

Trenton

Library 1:30 PM

Adult Crafting Hour: Textured Ghost Canvas

Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch

Music & Theater 2:00 PM

A Beat of Our Own

Matthews Theatre

Library 3:30 PM

Graphic Novels Club

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 4:00 PM

Drop-in Craft

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 4:30 PM

Crafternoon - Hanging Bat Craft

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 4:30 PM

Teens: Craft, Chat and Chill

Princeton Public Library

Library 5:00 PM

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Information Session

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Big STEAMers: Alien Air Adventures

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 6:00 PM

Author: Kyle Harper

Princeton Public Library

Other 6:30 PM

Smoke & Oak: A Bourbon Dinner

Graduate by Hilton Princeton

Library 6:30 PM

Play with Clay

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 6:30 PM

How to Hunt the Jersey Devil

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Friday, October 23

Other 10:00 AM

Princeton Stroller Walk

Sakrid Coffee Roasters

Library 10:00 AM

Wooden Train Play

Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Library 10:00 AM

Mah Jongg in the Morning

Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Dance Party

Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Playdough and Free Play

Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Sing Along with Mr. Tim

Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Sing Along with Sarah

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Library 10:30 AM

Tiny Explorers

Mercer County Library, Twin Rivers Branch

Library 11:00 AM

Playdate Pals

Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch

Music & Theater 7:30 PM

A Beat of Our Own

Matthews Theatre

Music & Theater 7:30 PM

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra - Beethoven???s ???Emperor??? & Schubert???s ???Great???

Richardson Auditorium - NJ

Music & Theater 8:00 PM

Stacy Kendro with NJ 101.5's Jill Myra

Hyatt Regency Princeton

Library 9:30 AM

Drop-In Preschool Play Time

Mercer County Library, Hightstown Branch

Saturday, October 24

Library 11:00 AM

Preschool and Kindergarten Fair

Princeton Public Library

Music & Theater 2:00 PM

A Beat of Our Own

Matthews Theatre

Library 2:00 PM

Kids: 3D Printing and Design Basics

Princeton Public Library

Sports 6:00 PM

Trenton Ironhawks vs. Adirondack Thunder

CURE Insurance Arena

Other 7:00 PM

Freakshow IV: The Asylum Canna-Cabaret

TrentTowne Market

Other 8:00 PM

Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling

Hyatt Regency Princeton

Sunday, October 25

Library 11:00 AM

Book Brunch: Chad Harbach

Princeton Public Library

Other 1:00 PM

HER NOW: A Women’s Leadership Experience

125 S Warren St

Music & Theater 2:00 PM

A Beat of Our Own

Matthews Theatre

Library 3:00 PM

Open Acoustic Jam

Princeton Public Library

Sports 8:00 AM

Eastern Region Pop Warner Cheerleading - Tiny Mites & Mitey Mites

CURE Insurance Arena

Monday, October 26

Library 10:30 AM

Kids: Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Princeton Public Library

Library 4:00 PM

Kids: eSTEAM Club: Spooky Science

Princeton Public Library

Library 6:00 PM

Author: Juda Bennett

Princeton Public Library

Community

Younity 25th Annual Communities of Light

All throughout Mercer County NJ

Tuesday, October 27

Library 10:00 AM

Princeton History Walk: Revolutionary Princeton

Princeton Public Library

Library 10:30 AM

Kids: Playtime Fun: Music & Movement

Princeton Public Library

Library 3:30 PM

Kids: Tinker Tuesday: Rigamajig

Princeton Public Library

Library 6:00 PM

Author: Patricia Grace King

Princeton Public Library

Wednesday, October 28

Library 6:00 PM

Words in Common Book Group

Princeton Public Library

Library 6:30 PM

Preparing Students with Disabilities

Princeton Public Library

Library 7:00 PM

Author: Alyson Mosquera Dutemple

Princeton Public Library

Community 8:00 AM

1st Annual NJ Conference for Educator Preparation

58 Prospect Ave

Thursday, October 29

Library 6:00 PM

Film: "Madame LeGume"

Princeton Public Library

Friday, October 30

Library 10:00 AM

Job Seekers: Create a Resume That Gets Results

Princeton Public Library

Other 8:00 PM

Gemini

Hyatt Regency Princeton

Saturday, October 31

Arts 10:30 AM

Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Princeton, NJ

50 Cherry Hill Rd

Sports 6:00 PM

Trenton Ironhawks vs. Adirondack Thunder

CURE Insurance Arena

Other 7:30 PM

Gemini

Hyatt Regency Princeton

Sports

Princeton Tigers Football vs. Cornell Big Red Football

Princeton Stadium

Events

October 2026

Friday, October 2

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