10 Things Happening This November in Princeton

November is packed full of wonderful things to do around town -- and here are some of the ideas:

Princeton Farmers Market - 11/4, 11/11 and 11/18
The market goes Thursdays in November through Thursday, November 18th. It’s the perfect spot to grab ingredients or items for your Thanksgiving dinner. 

VAULT Brew Company at The Meeting House - 11/4 at 6:30PM
Enjoy a beer tasting with VAULT Brewing Company with beers including Teller Pils, Of Hops and Clouds, Dead Cat Bounce and Bear Hug. Food will be served family style. Tickets are $72/person which includes gratuity.

Elf The Musical at Music Mountain Theatre - 11/5-11/21
Elf The Musical is running at Music Mountain Theatre Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays all this month. Find more information on their website https://www.showclix.com/event/elf-mmt1 

Cannon Firing Demonstration at Washington Crossing State park - 11/6 from 12-4PM
Lamb’s Artillery Company (Revolutionary War reenactment group) will be conducting Artillery demonstrations from 12:00 Noon. to 4:00 P.M. in the field behind the Visitor Center Museum at Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 6th. The cannon firing demonstrations will be held at 12:00, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30. 

Arts Council of Princeton’s Day of the Dead Celebration - 11/6 from 3PM-5PM

You're invited to celebrate Day of the Dead with strolling mariachis, sugar skull decorating, folk arts and crafts, and delicious food! Enjoy a performance by Grupo de Danza Folkorica La Sagrada Familia and learn about this rich cultural holiday at our free, family-friendly afternoon event. This event is held as part of a series featuring free community workshops, performances, lecture, & more.

The Night Sky at The Watershed Institute, 11/12 from 6:30PM-8PM
Enjoy a short hike to the big meadow for some sky-gazing with telescopes and tales of the constellations. Bring a blanket for reclining. Ages 8 and up. In-person program. Adult attendance required; masks and social distancing encouraged. Discount available for members. Dress for the weather.

King of Cheese at Eno Terra - 11/17 from 6-8PM 
Join Eno Terra and celebrate with the 'cutting' of a whole wheel 3 year old Parmigiano Reggiano. We will unleash the unparalleled umami found in the King of Cheese with a special menu. No celebration is complete without the opening of great wines to pair. These will be available by the glass or by the bottle, sold separately. We will offer a pairing that night for $25 to try 4 wines.

Thanksgiving Drive Service Opportunity with HomeFront - 11/20 from 10AM-1PM 
Help pack Thanksgiving dinner baskets at HomeFront which will be distributed to the nonprofit’s client families. This event is part of the nonprofit’s week-long schedule of events for National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. To learn more and register, please visit homefrontnj.org. 

The Nutcracker, American Repertory Ballet at McCarter -11/26 at 2 and 7:30PM
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 own home. Was it all a dream? Tickets can be purchased on McCarter’s website.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at The Musical - State Theatre of New Jersey - 11/29 and 11/30 

The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us. Grab tickets on the website 

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