Princeton NJ Events

Washington's Landing in New Jersey - Reenactment, Washington Crossing State Park

Sunday December 11, 2022
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Can you imagine rowing through ice floes and then trudging through a blizzard in the middle of the night, with miles to go before your destination is reached — especially when that destination is a battle to decide the fate of your country? The paintings that show General Washington crossing the Delaware on that snowy Christmas night in 1776 have forever caught the imagination of the public — so much so that annual December reenactments by Washington Crossing Historic Park in Pennsylvania attract thousands of visitors each year. But what happened once the troops landed in New Jersey? This year you can get a glimpse of that experience at the Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, NJ.

On December 11, from 10am to 3pm, please join State Park historians, the Washington Crossing Park Association, the First Rhode Island Regiment (a group of African-American reenactors who tell the stories of the historically-underrepresented men and women who fought in the Revolutionary War), and other NJ-based reenactor groups who will give the public an opportunity to experience both the Crossing and the March to Trenton through the eyes of the men and women who lived it.

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Trenton Punk Rock Holiday Flea Market

Sunday December 11, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market annual WRECK THE HALLS Holiday Shopping extravaganza returns DECEMBER 10-11, 2022 to the Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ! Join us for the largest and most unique shopping experience of it's kind on the East Coast!

We'll be featuring over 500 small businesses, artists, makers and crafters from more than 25 states who are all coming together to provide the most incredible holiday shopping experience of its kind with more than 40,000 square feet of amazing vendors and more!

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The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, Kelsey Theatre

Sunday December 11, 2022
2:00 PM

It’s the Trial of the Century! A year after his miraculous transformation, Ebenezer Scrooge appears to have reverted to his old ways. Amidst plenty of mayhem and laughter Scrooge indignantly files suit against Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. The charges: breaking and entering, kidnapping, attempted murder and the intentional infliction of emotional distress. With Scrooge representing himself (to save a pound), and London’s charismatically clever barrister, Solomon Rothschild representing the ghosts, what will become of the spirit of Christmas? The classic Dickens’ characters return to take the witness stand in Mark Brown’s courtroom farce. $22/$20

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SnowFest 2022, Wicoff House Museum

Sunday December 11, 2022
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Please join us at the Wicoff House Museum for our 3rd annual SnowFest event, where we will celebrate the winter season!

KIDS ACTIVITIES: Activity booklets to complete for a prize, a new museum Scavenger Hunt, s’mores outside by the fire, snow cones under the falling snow (from a snow machine unless it really snows!!), Wintery themed books read by a librarian from the Plainsboro Public Library, and a Museum Light Show with hundreds of lights for you to walk through! Plus, A VISIT FROM SANTA, THE GRINCH & OLAF!

HOLIDAYS WITH OUR HEROES: Enjoy hot chocolate & crafts with members of the Plainsboro Police and Fire Departments and the Plainsboro Rescue Squad! Refreshments will be provided, including hot chocolate, apple cider, and snacks! This event is FREE.

641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Pet Photos with Santa, MarketFair

Sunday December 11, 2022
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Pet Photos With Santa -  Sunday, December 11 3:00PM - 7:00PM

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located in center court

The Nutcracker, American Repertory Ballet @Patriots Theatre at the War Memorial

Sunday December 11, 2022
3:00 PM

This holiday favorite tells the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle toy soldiers and larger-than-life mice, and travel through a whirlwind of dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets. Greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, Clara enjoys a suite of brilliant and joyful dances in this family-friendly concert.

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A Feast of Carols, Princeton Pro Musica

Sunday December 11, 2022
4:00 PM

Join award-winning chorus Princeton Pro Musica for A Feast of Carols on Sunday, December 11, 4 p.m. at Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. Favorite movements of Handel's Messiah, Christmas music of J. S. Bach, and selections from Margaret Bonds' Ballad of the Brown King and her Go Tell it on the Mountain are interwoven amongst a sumptuous, sparkling medley of classic carols and beloved holiday songs arranged and orchestrated by our Artistic Director, Ryan James Brandau. With a chorus of 90+, a full professional orchestra, two outstanding vocal soloists, and even a singalong or two, this is truly a feast for the ears. Suitable for all ages, come embrace the warmth and joy of the season with us!

For tickets, visit princetonpromusica.org.

Holiday Show, Princeton University Figure Skating Club

Sunday December 11, 2022
8:00 PM

Princeton University Figure Skating Club is having their annual holiday show on Sunday, December 11th at 8pm and Monday, December 12th at 2pm at Baker Rink on campus. Tickets are $7 for students and $10 for the general public and can be purchased at tickets.princeton.edu