Princeton NJ Events

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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Holly Folly Film Festival, Passage Theater

Sunday December 7, 2025
1:30 PM

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

"The Polar Express," . $10.

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.

Chalk, Talk, Wine - Holiday Wine Bag Workshop, Crossing Vineyards & Winery

Sunday December 7, 2025
2:00 PM

Join us for a fun and festive wine bottle bag workshop with our friends from Chalk Couture. The perfect way to create a thoughtful, handcrafted gift for the holidays! You’ll design two customized wine bags, each featuring playful, seasonal sentiments that are sure to make any host smile. Whether you’re bringing a bottle of bubbly or your favorite red, these personalized bags turn a simple gift into something truly special. Cheers to creativity and celebration!  Cost: $40pp

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Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Sunday December 7, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Princeton Battle Monument, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton

Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square. Hear some of the classic history and lesser-known stories of Princeton’s diverse past. Tickets are $20. Advance purchase is required; use the form below. Tour starts in the courtyard of the Princeton Battle Monument (GPS address: 1 Monument Drive).

Please note: Space on this tour is limited to 25. Tickets are required for all participants. Questions? E-mail: eve@princetonhistory.org

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A Yuletide Feast for Organ and Bass, Princeton University Chapel

Sunday December 7, 2025
2:30 PM

University Organist Eric Plutz is joined by Timberdale Brass in a concert featuring music for brass quintet, organ solo, brass and organ, and carols for all to sing. Free.

Devoney Looser on "Wild for Austen", Princeton Public Library

Sunday December 7, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Devoney Looser provides insights into the life, writing, and legacy of Jane Austen and signs copies of "Wild for Austen: A Rebellious, Subversive, and Untamed Jane." Birthday cake will be served.

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Concert, Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers

Sunday December 7, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join us for a performance by a cappella trio Zulal, who transform Armenia’s village melodies into modern arrangements that pay tribute to the music’s ancient roots. In their music, the singers of Zulal—which means “clear water”—seek to revere the traditional, while highlighting in their contemporary way the ideas of womanhood, displacement, and the longing for the homeland that the music inevitably conjures. The concert is included in a series of programming for the exhibition Topographies of Dissent: Armenian Art from the Dodge Collection.

Free and open to the public. Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick.

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