Princeton NJ Events
Events for Friday December 16, 2022
The Nutcracker, Kelsey Theatre
Friday December 16, 2022
10:00 AM
10 and 7pm
Young Clara sneaks downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favorite present – a Nutcracker – when she is suddenly confronted by the menacing Mouse King! Her Nutcracker prince comes alive, saves her and whisks her away to the Land of The Sweets where Snow Queen & King, snow fairies, dancing sugar plums and toy soldiers all await her. This classic ballet, set to Tchaikovsky’s magical score, is abridged and fully narrated! Family and friends of all ages can celebrate the holiday season together at this delightful performance. Special Event $16/$14
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Only the Good Spy Young, Princeton Public Library
Friday December 16, 2022
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Students in sixth through 12th grade are invited to follow a trail of clues through the library to earn a prize. Stop by the Youth Services Desk on the third floor to pick up a clue sheet for this self-guided program.
Winter Kids Night Out, Tumbles Princeton
Friday December 16, 2022
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
POL Members Special Price: $55/kid. *Must mention this ad when booking- CALL/TEXT 609-447-5437)
Kids will enjoy: • Field day activities such as relay spoons, potato sack races, ring toss, and much more • Race Santa across our Gymnastics obstacle course • Christmas Arts & Crafts • Open Gym • Tumble Zone fun • Pizza Dinner included Age: 3 and up *Must be potty-trained.
Price: Members: $55 Siblings $50 Nonmembers: $65 Siblings $60 POL Members Special Price: $55
Tumbles of Princeton - 1225 State Rd. (Route 206) Princeton, NJ 08540 609.447.5437 princeton.tumbles.net
Story & Verse: Open Mic, Arts Council of Princeton
Friday December 16, 2022
7:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of community-created entertainment in the form of storytelling and poetic open mic. All are welcome to tell a well-prepared story or perform their poetry. Performers should bring their own work, inspired by this month's theme, "I Am the Change." Register. Free.
102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
The Nutcracker, American Repertory Ballet @State Theatre of New Jersey
Friday December 16, 2022
7:30 PM
Celebrate this annual Nutcracker tradition with your family! Featuring a live orchestra! 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 before opening her eyes to the familiar sights of her home, wondering if it was all a dream.
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