What's happening in Princeton in October 2026?

There are 57 events in Princeton, New Jersey in October 2026, including Fall Term Hours (M-Th) at Wright Library, Pickelball Supervised Tuesday Play at Princeton Racquet Club (9:30 AM), Jersey Art Meetup (JAM) at Arts Council of Princeton, A Beat of Our Own at Matthews Theatre (7:30 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Princeton in October 2026?

Yes — 6 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Princeton. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Princeton for a specific date in October 2026?

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Events in Princeton — October 2026 (57 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Princeton, New Jersey brings 57 live events across the city, led by community (21), sports (11), theater (7). 6 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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Events in Princeton — October 2026

All October 2026 Events

Frequently Asked Questions

Fall Term Hours (M-Th)

Pickelball Supervised Tuesday Play

Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)

A Beat of Our Own

Fall Term Hours (M-Th)

Outdoor Yoga at Updike Farmstead

A Beat of Our Own

Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic

Fall Term Hours (M-Th)

Princeton Farmers' Market — Thursday

Pickleball Supervised Play Thursdays

LiLLiPiES: Storytime with Jeff

A Beat of Our Own

A Beat of Our Own

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

Fall Term Hours (Friday)

Pickelball Supervised Play Fridays

Pickleball Open Play at Princeton Racquet Club Fridays

Pickleball Supervised Play Friday Nights

Stacy Kendro with NJ 101.5's Jill Myra

Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling

Triumph Brewery Pop-up Beer Garden

Stylebook Clothing Swap 2026

A Beat of Our Own

Café Improv

Fall Term Hours (Saturday)

Red Mill Run Club — Saturday Morning Run

FOPOS Fall Seed Collection Nature Walk // Saturday, October 31st

Halloween in the Courtyard

A Beat of Our Own

A Beat of Our Own

Fall Term Hours (Sunday)

Open Acoustic Jam Session at the Princeton Public Library

Pickleball Open Play Sunday Nights

Pickleball Supervised Play Monday Mornings

Fall Term Hours (M-Th)

Hanson Lecture with Rev. Dr. Sandra L. Barnes

Come Sing with Us!

Fall Term Hours (M-Th)

Pickelball Supervised Tuesday Play

Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)

Fall Term Hours (M-Th)

Craft Corner

FOPOS Spooky Insect Talk and Evening Walk

Fall Term Hours (M-Th)

Princeton Farmers' Market — Thursday

Pickleball Supervised Play Thursdays

LiLLiPiES: Storytime with Jeff

Hidden Numbers: Reconsidering the Place of the Bible in Ancient Mathematical Cultures

Fall Term Hours (Friday)

Pickelball Supervised Play Fridays

Pickleball Open Play at Princeton Racquet Club Fridays

Pickleball Supervised Play Friday Nights

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Fall Term Hours (Saturday)

Red Mill Run Club — Saturday Morning Run

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Fall Term Hours (M-Th)

Fall Term Hours (M-Th)

Pickelball Supervised Tuesday Play

Pickelball Supervised Tuesday Play

Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)

Jersey Art Meetup (JAM)

A Beat of Our Own

A Beat of Our Own

Fall Term Hours (M-Th)

Fall Term Hours (M-Th)

Outdoor Yoga at Updike Farmstead

Outdoor Yoga at Updike Farmstead

A Beat of Our Own

A Beat of Our Own

Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic

Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic