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Princeton Area Events for November 23-25

November 21, 2018 By Hilary Morris

Arts & Entertainment

Friday, November 23
2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The Nutcracker, American Repertory Ballet, McCarter Theatre, Princeton. American Repertory Ballet brings the beloved classic Nutcracker to the stage with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, thrilling choreography and a cast of more than 100. A holiday tradition for more than 50 years (1964), American Repertory Ballet’s Nutcracker is one of the longest, continuously running Nutcracker productions in the nation. Directed by Artistic Director Douglas Martin, ARB’s professional company will be joined by select students from Princeton Ballet School to tell the story of a young girl named Clara and how a mysterious gift from her Uncle Drosselmeyer brings about enchanted dreams and fantastical scenes. American Repertory Ballet’s Nutcracker is a perfect holiday treat for your entire family! https://www.arballet.org/event/nutcracker-3/

Saturday, November 24
2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
A Christmas Story – The Musical’, MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre, West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. With tacky leg lamps, weird department store Santas, and ruined turkey dinners – courtesy of the neighbor’s dog – the holiday season commences at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre with “A Christmas Story – The Musical.” Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $16 children/students. Tickets may be purchased at www.kelseytheatre.net or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking next to the theater.

Sunday, November 25
3:00 p.m.
Happy Days Are Here Again: The Jazz Age and the Birth of Radio, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Library favorite Fred Miller presents “Happy Days Are Here Again: The Jazz Age and the Birth of Radio,” one of his popular lectures in song. Community Room. For more info: 609-924-9529 or www.princetonlibrary.org.

Kids & Family

Friday, November 23
10:00 a.m.
Santa’s Arrival, MarketFair Mall, 3535 US Highway 1, Princeton. Join us for a merry morning on Friday, November 23, starting at10am to meet the man in red! Schedule: 10 a.m. – Interactive Magic Show, 10:45 - Mrs. Claus Story Time, 11 a.m. - Santa and Friends parade with the brass band, 11:30 a.m.- Princeton Youth Ballet performance. We’ll see you there!

Friday, November 23 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Holiday Train Show, Old City Hall, 13 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown City. Featuring fully running layouts with model villages and scenes as well as displays of memorabilia, Christmas toy trains, and more. www.downtownbordentown.com

Friday, November 23
5:00 p.m.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Palmer Square, Princeton. Come kick-off the holiday season with us on the Green at Palmer Square and watch as we light all 32,000 lights atop our 65-foot-tall Norwegian Spruce! Take a walk about town and catch the nightly musical performances and an appearance by the one, the jolly, Santa! Experience Palmer Square, more than great shopping!

Saturday, November 24
9:00 a.m.
Santa’s Arrival, Keris Tree Farm, 848 Route 524, Allentown. Visit with Santa every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 16. 609-259-0720 or www.kerischristmastreefarm.com.

Saturday, November 24
9:30 a.m.
Brunch with Santa, Notre Dame High School, 601 Lawrence Road, Lawrence. Tricky tray, refreshments, face painting, baked goods, games, crafts, holiday play, raffle and more. All proceeds benefit the Children's Home Society of New Jersey Foster Care program. $7. Register at www.chsofnj.org.

Saturday, November 24
Thanksgiving Hayrides and Wreath and Sleigh bell Sale, Howell Living History Farm, 70Woodens Lane, Lambertville. Hayrides plus handmade wreaths and sleigh bells for sale. Free. Info at 609-737-3299 or www.howellfarm.org.

Great Outdoors

Friday, November 23
9:30 a.m.
#OptOutside Event, Mercer County Park Commission, Various Locations. The Mercer County Park Commission is partnering with REI Co-op to host a variety of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in the County’s parks. #OptOutside will take place on Friday, Nov. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roebling Park, Mercer Meadows and Baldpate Mountain. Participants this year will have the opportunity to join the Nature Programs for scavenger hunts in either Roebling Park or Mercer Meadows, or a hike to the summit of Baldpate Mountain. Visit the Tulpehaking Nature Center or the new Historic Hunt Barn to pick up your “Choose your Own Adventure Passport” where participants can search for clues through the trails of Roebling Park and Mercer Meadows. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, please call (609) 888-3218 or email natureprograms@mercercounty.org. All Mercer County Park systems are open from dawn until dusk. For directions to Roebling Park, Mercer Meadows or Baldpate Mountain, visit www.mercercountyparks.org.

Friday, November 23
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
OptOutside Event, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton. OptOutside is a movement to encourage people to spend time in nature rather than crowded stores Black Friday shopping the day after Thanksgiving. The community is invited to the Mountain Lakes House to enjoy nature-themed art activities, live music, cider and snacks from1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Trail maps will be available for walks and hikes before or after the event. All ages are welcome to this free, rain or shine event. For more information about FOPOS, please visit fopos.org. For those interested in volunteer opportunities or questions about the event or photo contest, please contact info@fopos.org.