Princeton NJ Events

Breakfast with Santa in the Tap Room

Sunday December 7, 2025
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Santa Claus is coming to… breakfast!

Naughty or nice, everyone’s invited to enjoy a festive morning in the Yankee Doodle Tap Room, complete with delicious bites, holiday cheer, activities and a visit from Santa himself. Strike a pose with the big guy in red, cameras welcome! Tickets: $7 per guest (non-refundable) Reservation holds your seat only; food & beverage not included in ticket price

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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

Cartoonist Tom Toro: A Princeton Public Library Book Brunch Event

Sunday December 7, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

The author presents and discusses his collection, "And to Think We Started as a Book Club..." Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee & pastries. The conversation begins at 11 a.m. Book signing to follow.

Tom Toro is a cartoonist and award-winning children's book author & illustrator whose work has been a popular feature of the New Yorker for over a decade. His drawings also have appeared in the New York Times, Playboy, the Paris Review, and many other publications. He is the creator of the comic strip Home Free with Andrews McMeel.

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Holiday Celebration, Terhune's

Sunday December 7, 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Terhune Orchards will turn into the North Pole with its special Winter Wonderland. Enjoy fun for the whole family. Choose the perfect Christmas tree and wreath. Warm up by the bonfire with hot chocolate. S’mores kits are available. Terhune own holiday cookie decorating kits are available all season. Bring your camera and pose for photos in front of Santa’s sleigh and the Winter Wonderland display. Do your holiday shopping with Terhune this year. We have a unique selection of gift baskets, all made with Terhune Orchards fruit, baked goods, and even wine – perfect for anyone on your list

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Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune's

Sunday December 7, 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Spend November weekends at Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery, Saturdays and Sundays from 12–5 p.m. Enjoy award-winning Terhune wines by the glass or in a tasting flight, paired with light fare and café favorites. Starting November 21st, we’ll have the fire pits out and hot mulled wine available. Kids can join the fun too with s’mores and hot cocoa kits. From 1–4 p.m., relax to live music by local artists, with styles ranging from jazz and blues to folk and rock. A perfect way to savor autumn afternoons.

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The Nutcracker, American Repertory Ballet @Two River Theater

Sunday December 7, 2025
1:00 PM

A tradition for sixty years, American Repertory Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER is one of the longest continuously running productions in the nation and a perfect holiday treat for all ages! With thrilling choreography set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, ARB’s professional company will be joined by students from Princeton Ballet School to tell the story of Clara, a young girl who receives a magical Christmas gift and embarks on an enchanted journey. The Nutcracker holds a special place in the hearts of both new and longtime patrons, becoming synonymous with the holiday season.

Performances will take place from Friday, November 28 through Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Princeton, Red Bank, and New Brunswick.

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Twas the Night Before Christmas, Kelsey Theatre

Sunday December 7, 2025
1:00 PM

1 and 4pm

The excitement and wonder of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus, made famous in Clement Moore’s beloved poem, is brought to life in a fun and enchanting musical perfect for even the littlest ones. Bring the whole family for this joyous Kelsey holiday tradition. Stay and take a photo with Santa! $16/$14 G

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Holiday Strolling Entertainment at Palmer Square

Sunday December 7, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Our beloved Holiday Strolling Entertainment is back this year to fill Palmer Square with holiday cheer! While you’re here doing your holiday shopping, dining, and crossing off all the gifts on your list…you just might run into joyous carolers with Santa strolling from corner to corner! Enjoy festive performances every weekend from November 29th through December 21st.

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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.