Princeton NJ Events

Blue Moon Acres Farm Market

Friday December 5, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Blue Moon Acres Farm Market will open for the season beginning on Friday April 18th. The farm market will be open on Fridays 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-3pm until December. 11 Willow Creek Drive, Pennington.

Blue Moon Acres’ mission is to offer the most nutritious organically-grown produce and locally-sourced favorites. Owners Jim and Kathy Lyons have provided organic food to restaurants for thirty four years and want to offer it to their neighbors as well. Inside the geothermally heated and cooled building will be a selection of Blue Moon-grown Certified Organic produce, micro greens, eggs, rice, our own line of Herbarium body care products made with herbs grown on the farm, as well as an array of products from other local vendors. New this year: Cherry Grove Farm and Doublebrook Farm meats, Cherry Grove Farm cheeses, Otolith sustainable seafood, and Bent Spoon ice cream.

Customers may also sign up for a subscription produce box for weekly pickup at the farm or delivery to their home. We offer our boxes containing Certified Organic produce and fruits year-round!

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Holiday French Market - Flower Sale, The Garden Club of Princeton

Friday December 5, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mercer Island - cnr Nassau st. and University Pl (across from Sotheby's) 

Bundle up and come shop a variety of holiday arrangements, amaryllis, wreaths and other Christmas gifts. The sale is hosted by The Garden Club of Princeton and all proceeds support The Garden Club of Princeton's Community Trust projects, like the ongoing maintenance at All Wars Memorial Park, a veteran's memorial in downtown Princeton.

ACP'S Artist Winter Village at Hinds Plaza

Friday December 5, 2025
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Our artist winter village makes local shopping easier and more creative than ever! These festive pop-up shops, run by talented regional creatives, offer fun and unique gifts in cozy textiles, jewelry, hand-poured candles, charming children’s wear, pottery, wood, and so much more. Shop directly from makers working to bring us small business-driven joy!

Hours: From November 13 through December 21, four Chalets will be open for business Thursday through Sunday, 12-6pm. In addition to the Chalets, ten additional artists will join the village on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-4pm. Vendors change each week!

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ACP'S Artist Winter Village at Hinds Plaza

Friday December 5, 2025
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Our artist winter village makes local shopping easier and more creative than ever! These festive pop-up shops, run by talented regional creatives, offer fun and unique gifts in cozy textiles, jewelry, hand-poured candles, charming children’s wear, pottery, wood, and so much more. Shop directly from makers working to bring us small business-driven joy!

Hours: From November 13 through December 21, four Chalets will be open for business Thursday through Sunday, 12-6pm. In addition to the Chalets, ten additional artists will join the village on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-4pm. Vendors change each week!

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Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, City of Trenton

Friday December 5, 2025
3:00 PM

Parade travels through all four wards, spreading Christmas cheer with carolers and music, holiday-themed floats, and gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Claus for any child who is outside during the parade. Tree lighting, gift distribution, and photos with Santa once parade reaches City Hall.

Winter Wonderland, Kuser Farm Mansion

Friday December 5, 2025
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. www.hamiltonnj.com.

Photos with Santa and other holiday photo opportunities; meet and greet with Hamilton's Grinchie, Cindy Lou, Elsa, and Olaf; fire pits around the park; ride on the Holiday Express to see the light display; tour the mansion decorated for the holiday season; and visit the Jersey Valley Model Railroad Club train display. Free. Food trucks on site. Tree lighting at 6 p.m.

Holly Folly Film Festival, Passage Theater

Friday December 5, 2025
5:00 PM

Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. www.passagetheatre.org.

"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," rated PG-13. $10.

Holiday Jam & Toy Drive with Princeton University, Palmer Square

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

Celebrate the season with joyful performances by Princeton University’s talented a cappella groups, while helping spread holiday cheer by bringing a new toy to donate. Stay cozy and festive with delicious food and beverages from your favorite local vendors. This event is free and open to all!

*Toy donations benefit the YWCA Princeton St. Nicholas Project. Toys for children 10 and under are preferred. Toys may be donated during the event or dropped off in advance at 313 Morrison Hall, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Photo Exhibition: Opening Reception, Friends of Princeton Open Space

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

Mountain Lakes House, Mountain Avenue, Princeton. www.fopos.org/events-programs.

Featuring selected photographs from the 2025 photo contest, as well as photographs of the Mountain Lakes Open Space Area by Frank Sauer. Register. Free.

Sip and Shop Holiday Market, The Watershed Institute

Friday December 5, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Enjoy light refreshments while you shop from amazing local craft sellers offering beautiful one-of-a-kind creations and products. Leave the kids at home, relax, and shop! This event is free and no registration is required