Princeton NJ Events

The Intersections of Quaker & Progressive Education at Princeton Friends: Open House, Princeton Friends School

Friday December 12, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Join us and hear from Princeton Friends alums about how Quaker values and progressive education come together to create a vibrant, rigorous, and student-centered learning experience. Alums from across graduating years will share how their time at Princeton Friends continues to shape their lives today—academically, personally, and professionally. Faculty present will also share how the school's approach makes possible the kind of lifelong impact our graduates so often describe.

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Holiday Arrangements & Wine Tasting, Terhune's

Friday December 12, 2025
5:30 PM

Join Terhune Orchards owner Reuwai Mount Hanewald for a festive holiday arrangement workshop! Guests will create beautiful arrangements with greens, flowers, berries, and more while enjoying wine and light bites with friends. Registration is required. $45 per person includes all materials and a wine tasting flight—perfect for a creative and cheerful holiday outing!

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Caroling with the Choirs, Morven Museum & Garden

Friday December 12, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Don’t miss Westrick Music Academy’s festive musical stroll! The evening begins with special after-hours admission to Morven’s annual holiday exhibit, Festival of Trees, with a choral performance amidst the decorations, and continues across the street at the Present Day Club for a joyous musical gathering and optional VIP experience “Around the Baby Grand piano” that includes festive music, open bar, and appetizers.

Tickets: $40 General Admission (access to the festive performance at the Festival of Trees and the Present Day Club), $100 VIP Experience (ages 15+) at morven.org/events/caroling-with-the-choirs

Wherever the Olive Grows – Barolo Tasting, Mediterra

Friday December 12, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join Mediterra and Cantina Bovio for a thoughtfully designed tasting menu highlighting the nuanced flavors of Barolo. Seats are limited for this event, so reserve your spot today. Ticket price includes service.

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Ribeye Cooking Class, Shelley's Table

Friday December 12, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Learn the proper pan searing for thick steaks that will be finished briefly in the oven while we make the pan sauce by deglazing it with Bourbon. Hosted at Shelley's Table in Lambertville, NJ, 6-9:30pm. Classes can be booked here: https://www.shelleystable.com/upcoming-classes or you can reach Shelley at (646)-236-0605 and shelleystable@gmail.com.

'A Christmas Carol', McCarter Theatre

Friday December 12, 2025
7:30 PM

The holiday tradition you love is back—filled with music, magic, and the timeless spirit of generosity. And this year, McCarter is proud to welcome acclaimed actor Cameron Knight in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Gather your friends and loved ones to experience this timeless classic, brought to life in an immersive celebration of joy and generosity. A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to kick off the season—full of wonder, warmth, and the spirit of togetherness.

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Princeton Symphonic Brass Annual Holiday Concert

Friday December 12, 2025
7:30 PM

The Princeton Symphonic Brass, under the baton of Lawrence Kursar, will hold its annual Classics and Carols Holiday Concert on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Community Middle School Auditorium, 95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, New Jersey. The concert will feature Carols, Christmas Classics, Hanukkah Music, and more in a state-of-the-art performance space with ample, free parking. Back by popular demand is our Holiday SING-ALONG along with many new brand pieces written for the group.

Tickets are available now at https://psbrass.square.site/ (Seniors $20, Adults 40+ $25, Adults Under 40 $10, Under 18 FREE). They can also be purchased at the door 30 minutes prior to the event (Seniors $25, Adults 40+ $30, Adults Under 40 $15, Under 18 FREE).

Concert, The Princeton Folk Music Society

Friday December 12, 2025
8:00 PM

The Princeton Folk Music Society, celebrating its 60th anniversary, presents a double feature on folk music history, with an emphasis on New Jersey. Starting with a presentation by Michael Gabriele, the author of New Jersey Folk Revival Music: History & Tradition. Michael documents the Garden State's vast contributions to Folk Music. New Jersey-based folk musician and Pete Seeger collaborator Spook Handy follows up with his Remembering Pete Seeger concert.

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