Princeton NJ Events

Festival of Christmas Lessons & Carols, , Princeton University Chapel

Sunday December 26, 2021
11:00 AM

Featuring Trinity Church and Choirs. Free. 11 a.m.

CANCELLED - Puppet Show: The Trouble with Trenton, Patriots Week Event

Sunday December 26, 2021
12:30 PM

CANCELLED

Warren Street Plaza (Corner of West Warren and Hanover Streets)

A “mini” historical look at some amazing American history presented with marionettes, rod puppets and lots of help from the audience! The show will include live music, large puppets and props, and plenty of “revolting” action.

Additional Show - 2pm

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CANCELLED - Musket Demonstrations, Patriots Week Event

Sunday December 26, 2021
1:30 PM

CANCELLED

Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street

Soldiers of the British Army will drill and fire their muskets on the parade ground of the Old Barracks Museum.

Additional demo - 4:30pm @Mill Hill Park, 165 East Front Street

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Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Sunday December 26, 2021
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Enjoy a 90-minute walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Bainbridge House, Nassau Hall, the University Chapel and Palmer Square. The early history of Princeton, the founding of the University, and the American Revolution are just some of the stories from Princeton’s history that you will learn on your tour.

Tickets are $10. Advance purchase is required. Tour starts in the courtyard of the Princeton Battle Monument (GPS address: 1 Monument Drive).

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Holiday Film Fest, Hopewell Theater - Gremlins and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Sunday December 26, 2021
2:00 PM

Holiday Film Fest: Gremlins, Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-1964. www.hopewelltheater.com. $12.50. 2 p.m.

Holiday Film Fest: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-1964. www.hopewelltheater.com. $12.50. 4:30 p.m.

Hogmanay! Scottish Celebration of the New Year, Patriots Week Event

Sunday December 26, 2021
3:00 PM

1719 Wiliam Trent House, 115 Market Street

Come to the 1719 William Trent House and hear bagpipes, learn about Hogmanay traditions, and eat Scottish meat pasties and other seasonal treats. Plenty of free parking.

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Trenton Brass Quintet Holiday Performance

Sunday December 26, 2021
3:00 PM

NJ State Museum Auditorium, 205 W State St

As part of Trenton’s Patriots Week, the Trenton Brass Quintet will perform a free concert in the NJ State Museum Auditorium on Dec. 26 at 3:00 pm. The concert will be a mix of sacred and secular holiday favorites. Masks required for all attendees over the age of 2.

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Assunpink Firewalk and Reading of “The American Crisis”, Patriots Week Event

Sunday December 26, 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Iron Bridge at Mill Hill Park, 165 East Front Street 

Join Mayor Gusciora and a colorful cast as they usher in a new holiday tradition in the city of Trenton. As darkness falls, watch Continental soldiers light 13 torches along the south bank and hear a dramatic reading of Thomas Paine’s “The American Crisis.” Hosted by the city of Trenton in collaboration with the Old Barracks Museum and Trenton Downtown Association.

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