Princeton NJ Events

Light Up Hanukkah, Adath Israel Congregation

Sunday December 7, 2025
9:30 AM

Shalom Baby, Torah Treasures and Torah Explorers (Ages 0-7) will celebrate the Festival of Lights with Stories, Songs and hands-on fun as we explore the miracles and meaning of Haukkah! Sunday, December 7 @9:30am Open to the community Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville NJ (609)-896-4977

Friends of Princeton Open Space Holiday Open House

Sunday December 7, 2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) for a festive open house at the Mountain Lakes House and enjoy our annual Perspectives on Preservation Photography Exhibition.

Stop in any time at our Holiday Open House. Enjoy a warm drink, holiday treats, and our Perspectives on Preservation photography exhibition. Learn more about the Friends of Princeton Open Space and while you're here, take a stroll outside to see our beautifully decorated Christmas tree and gather with community members to celebrate the season.

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General George Washington Presents “The Dark Days of the American Revolution”

Sunday December 7, 2025
2:00 PM

As the days keep getting darker in early December, it is a perfect time to hear “General Washington” talking about the Dark Days of the American Revolution. Join us as we kick off the semiquincentennial at Summerseat House, General Washington's Headquarters, on December 7th at 2:00 p.m. Sam Davis, portraying Washington, will bring that time in history to life, sharing details of the daring Battles of New York, Trenton (first and second), and Princeton. Summerseat House, located at 130 Legion Avenue in Morrisville, PA, is most famous as the Headquarters of General George Washington from December 8th to 14th, 1776. The well-known directive, "That all the boats and watercraft should be secured or destroyed," was issued by Washington while he was staying at Summerseat. This is a free event, but registration is required.

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A Musical Tribute to the Sourland Mountains, Hopewell Theater

Sunday December 7, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Hopewell Valley Arts Council is proud to present the premiere of The Sourland Symphony, a sweeping new musical work by acclaimed local guitarist and composer James Popik, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2:00–3:30pm at the Hopewell Theater.

Inspired by the beauty, mystery, and enduring presence of the Sourland Mountains, this nine-piece instrumental suite blends elements of rock, jazz, classical, and blues into a rich, acoustic soundscape. Popik and his ensemble of seasoned musicians invite listeners on a vivid musical journey—from the joyful momentum of Woosamonsa Valley to the expansive, meditative sweep of Southside Spring, Roaring Rocks and Devils Half Acre Blues.

The work has already drawn high praise from regional critics.

Popik, a Grammy-featured artist, recently signed a multi-release contract with Wayfarer Records. His extensive performance career includes more than 3,000 gigs across 250 venues from Maine to New Orleans—including an appearance at The White House. He has shared the stage with Los Lonely Boys, Dave Mason, the Marshall Tucker Band, Steve Forbert, and Robert Hazard, among others. Vinyl copies will be available for purchase at the performance.

Tickets are $60 and are available at www.hvartscouncil.org.

Dorothea's House Program/Lecture - Ennio Morricone

Sunday December 7, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Pianist and teacher Alessandra Tiraterra will present a program on the late Italian composer Ennio Morricone, whose more than 70 film scores include music for "Cinema Paradiso," "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" and "A Fistful of Dollars." The event is free. Dorothea's House is located at 120 John Street in Princeton. Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments to share at a post-program reception. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. dorotheashouse.org