Name: Fall Fest @ Palmer Square
Start: 2026-10-18T13:00:00-04:00

Stroll over to Palmer Square Green for a festive afternoon filled with everything there is to love about the fall season! Meet us under the Arts Council of Princeton tent to paint your very own Trick-or-Treat tote to bring to the <a href="https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/50-hometown-halloween-parade/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hometown Halloween Parade.</a>
You’ll also find:• Live music• Festive fall flavors• Fun &amp; games• Store promotions

Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, or the classic autumn vibes, Fall Fest has a little something for everyone. Grab your flannel, gather your favorite people, and meet us on the Green!
(Rain date: Sun, Oct 25)

Local Event: Fall Fest @ Palmer Square

Mercer County

Sarah Salvadore

New York City Metropolitan Area

Princeton

New Jersey

Fall Fest @ Palmer Square

Stroll over to Palmer Square Green for a festive afternoon filled with everything there is to love about the fall season! Meet...

Mountain Lakes House

<a href="https://form.jotform.com/262075567376164" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register to Volunteer</a>
Join Friends of Princeton Open Space for a community volunteer event at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton, NJ.
Volunteers will work with the stewardship team at the riparian (lake and stream-side) restoration project sites. We'll be planting native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and ferns and then installing cages around native plants to protect them from deer &amp; beaver browse.
Volunteer with the Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) on Sunday, October 18th. There will be two volunteer sessions; the morning session is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the afternoon session is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come to one or both. Bring a friend! Groups are welcome.
What to bring:&nbsp; Bring water to stay hydrated.&nbsp;If you have them, please bring planting tools, garden gloves, a mallet, wire cutters, a trowel, and/or garden pruners.&nbsp;We’ll have extra tools and gloves on site, but if participants are able to bring their own, it will help us work more efficiently. We’ll be planting and protecting trees and shrubs.
What to wear:&nbsp;We'll be working off-trail&nbsp;in the woods. We recommend wearing long pants and sturdy boots/shoes, as this will provide the best protection from any mud, thorns, ticks, and/or poison ivy. 
Directions:&nbsp;We will meet at the Mountain Lake House parking lot, located within the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Here is a link to the parking lot location on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parking+lot,+57+Mountain+Ave,+Princeton,+NJ+08540/@40.3633252,-74.6760731,17z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x89c3e69a90db7149:0x29bcf1057c5faedd!2sMountain+Lakes+House!8m2!3d40.3633252!4d-74.6760731!16s%2Fg%2F1ttq312d!3m5!1s0x89c3e69a822d366f:0x7d2312827f4d8ea3!8m2!3d40.3627034!4d-74.6754476!16s%2Fg%2F11cpn4ll96?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDgxMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Maps</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://maps.apple.com/place?map=explore&amp;place-id=I8FD7F90A0B23B18F&amp;address=57+Mountain+Ave%2C+Princeton%2C+NJ++08540%2C+United+States&amp;coordinate=40.363341%2C-74.676069&amp;name=The+Mountain+Lakes+House&amp;_provider=9902" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Apple Maps</a>. The address of the Preserve is 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540; this will bring you to the entrance of the Preserve, not our meet-up location. To get to the Mountain Lakes House parking lot, look for the white gate along Mountain Avenue, marked by a series of black mailboxes along the road. Drive slowly down the long paved driveway. The gravel parking lot will be on your left, approximately 1/2 mile down the driveway. 
What&nbsp;to&nbsp;expect:&nbsp;During this volunteer session, we'll plant native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and ferns in our 25-acre riparian (lakeside and streamside) restoration project. We'll start&nbsp;with a brief introduction, then walk to the restoration site, where our stewardship team will show you how to plant, mulch, and protect native plants from deer browse with protective cages.&nbsp;You can apply the stewardship skills you gain during these sessions to&nbsp;restoring and maintaining habitat in your own backyard or other community green spaces! We look forward to seeing you, and&nbsp;we appreciate&nbsp;your help restoring our local ecosystem!

Local Event: Volunteer to Help FOPOS Plant Trees in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve

Volunteer to Help FOPOS Plant Trees in the...

Register to Volunteer
Join Friends of Princeton Open Space for a community volunteer event at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes...

Volunteer to Help FOPOS Plant Trees in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve

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In our live, fully interactive virtual classroomWe'll introduce you to the essential functions of your digital camera, including shooting modes, shutter speed, aperture and ISO, and explore how to think about taking a picture you'll be proud to share.

Local Event: Princeton Photo Workshop: Digital Camera Basics

Princeton Photo Workshop: Digital Camera Basics

In our live, fully interactive virtual classroomWe'll introduce you to the essential functions of your digital camera,...

Sundays, October 18, 25 &amp; November 1, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This course gives you the skills and training to start taking better pictures with your digital camera.
Part 1: Digital Camera Basics&nbsp; In our live, fully interactive virtual classroom
Part 2: In-Person Learning and Practice, Princeton, NJ
Part 3: Composition, Lighting and Photo Review&nbsp; In our live, fully interactive virtual classroom

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Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church will welcome Dr. Adam Hamawy, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, for a brief conversation with congregants following worship. Dr. Hamawy is a combat trauma surgeon, U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and humanitarian who has worked in war zones, disaster areas and underserved communities. He will share a little about his background and campaign and answer questions from members of the congregation. Light refreshments will be served. All are invited to stay after worship for this opportunity to meet Dr. Hamawy, hear from him directly and participate in a thoughtful conversation about the issues facing our community and country.

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Meet Dr. Hamawy

Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church will welcome Dr. Adam Hamawy, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New...

Phillips' Mill Community Association

Autumn officially arrives in Bucks County with the opening of the 97th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill, September 26 through November 1, 2026.
 This historic art show continues the tradition of its esteemed 
founders, Pennsylvania Impressionists William Lathrop, Daniel Garber, 
Edward Redfield, Fern Coppedge, and their New Hope School colleagues. With nearly 400 works on display, the 
show features an impressive array of fine art by over 200 regional 
artists.
Artists will be on hand to greet visitors and discuss their work throughout the show. Be sure to check the Mill’s website at <a href="https://phillipsmill.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">phillipsmill.org</a>
for the “Meet the Artists” schedule to find out when your favorite artists will be at the Mill.
Located on scenic River Road just north of New Hope, the show 
attracts art lovers and collectors from Philadelphia to New York, as 
well as fans of fall foliage from all over the region. The Phillips’ 
Mill gallery is open daily from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. It can also be viewed online.
 All works are for sale at the Mill, and online during non-gallery 
hours. Adults $6, children under 18 and Phillips’ Mill Community Association 
members free. NEW this year: "Pay What You Wish" Mondays.
Phillips’ Mill Community Association is located at 2619 River Road, 
just north of New Hope. 215-862-0582, artshow@phillipsmill.org.

Local Event: 97th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill

Bucks County

New Hope-Lambertville

Pennsylvania

97th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill

Autumn officially arrives in Bucks County with the opening of the 97th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill, September 26 through...

You're Invited to Princeton’s Ultimate Fall Fest!&nbsp;
Join us for a festive afternoon filled with everything there is to love about the fall season!
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<ul><li>Live music on the Green by <a href="https://gogogadjet.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Go Go Gadget</a>, known for exceptional performers, sophisticated production, audience-engaging drum routines, and its signature Power&nbsp;Hour medleys featuring 30 songs in 30 minutes&nbsp;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Festive Fall Flavors from <a href="https://palmersquare.com/directory/winberies-restaurant-bar/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Winberie’s Restaurant &amp; Bar </a>and <a href="https://palmersquare.com/directory/princeton-soup-sandwich-company/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Princeton Soup &amp; Sandwich Co.&nbsp;</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Create-your-own pumpkin magnets with <a href="https://princetonlibrary.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Princeton Public Library</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Live pumpkin carver and custom trick-or-treat tote bags with <a href="https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Arts Council of Princeton</a></li></ul>
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Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, or the classic autumn vibes, Fall Fest has a little something for everyone. Grab your flannel, gather your favorite people, bring a blanket or chair to get comfy, and meet us on the Green!
RAIN DATE: October 25th

Local Event: Fall Fest

Fall Fest

You're Invited to Princeton’s Ultimate Fall Fest! 
Join us for a festive afternoon filled with everything there is to love...

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton

Conductor: Christopher Jackson
The Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs welcomes singers of all levels to participate. Vocal scores provided.
Members of the community gather together for the common and joyful enterprise of making music for their own pleasure, singing through the great works in choral literature with chorus, orchestra, and soloists as the works require. There are no separate rehearsals and no auditions. Walk-in singers and listen-only guests are welcome at all sessions. Conductors may do some light preparation with the chorus before the sing-through. Orchestra members participate by invitation, based on the instrumental needs of the work. Light refreshments are available during the break and participants are encouraged to mingle and socialize. For further information email&nbsp; <a href="mailto:musical.amateurs@gmail.com">musical.amateurs@gmail.com</a>
$10 admission for singers (or annual membership for our monthly sings).&nbsp; Free for students and non-singing guests.

Local Event: Let’s Just Sing! Choral Reading of Bach’s Magnificat & Faure’s Requiem & Handel’s Zardok

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Conductor: Christopher Jackson
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