Princeton NJ Events

Elf, Princeton Garden Theatre

Wednesday December 24, 2025
10:00 AM

160 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org.

Will Ferrell is Buddy, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole who after inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size – is sent to New York in search of his father. $5.

'A Christmas Carol', McCarter Theatre

Wednesday December 24, 2025
12:00 PM

12 and 4pm

The holiday tradition you love is back—filled with music, magic, and the timeless spirit of generosity. And this year, McCarter is proud to welcome acclaimed actor Cameron Knight in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Gather your friends and loved ones to experience this timeless classic, brought to life in an immersive celebration of joy and generosity. A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to kick off the season—full of wonder, warmth, and the spirit of togetherness.

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Christmas Eve Sing-A-Long at Palmer Square

Wednesday December 24, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gather around on the Green at Palmer Square to sing holiday songs from 5pm-6pm! The Palmer Square Christmas Eve Brass Band will lead the festivities, and attendees can expect a special visit from Santa after caroling! This event is free and open to the public, so bring the whole family!

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Service of Lessons and Carols, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Wednesday December 24, 2025
5:00 PM

York and Main streets, Lambertville. www.standrewslambertville.org.

The service follows that of King's College, Cambridge, England, adapted from an 1880 Christmas Eve service in Truro, England. It offers nine Lessons from Christian scripture, hymns, carols, and anthems. The choir, under the direction of Michael T. Kevane, leads singing of traditional carols presents Renaissance motets of Tomas Luis da Victoria and William Byrd, settings of traditional carols, and 20th century works by John Rutter and John Gardner. Rescheduled from December 14 due to snow storm. Free.

Candlelight Worship Service, Witherspoon Church

Wednesday December 24, 2025
6:00 PM

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, beginning with light refreshments at 6:00 p.m. and a Candlelight Worship Service at 7:00 p.m.—a beloved night of music, Scripture, and the luminous joy of Christ's birth. For more information, visit witherspoonchurch.org/Christmas or witherspoonchurch.org/Events

124 Witherspoon St. Princeton, NJ 08542