Princeton NJ Events

Breakfast with Santa in the Tap Room

Sunday December 14, 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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Washington Crossing Reenactment, Washington Crossing Historic Park

Sunday December 14, 2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Each December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats.

Come out for the First Crossing on Sunday, December 14th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (actual crossing at 1:00 PM). This is not a dress rehearsal, but rather a fundraising event. Beyond witnessing the historical reenactment, visitors can immerse themselves in the Colonial Era for the day. During this event, families are invited to participate in a range of activities.

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Author Talk: The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook with Becky Diamond, Morven Museum & Garden

Sunday December 14, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Spend a cozy morning enjoying tea and cookies while author and historian Becky Diamond leads an illustrated talk exploring her newest book, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era, which features authentic recipes from sugar plums to jelly doughnuts, and holiday traditions dating back to the nineteenth century.

Tickets: $5, $20 (includes admission to Morven’s Festival of Trees—limited availability), $40 (includes signed book and admission to Morven’s Festival of Trees—limited availability) at www.morven.org/events/author-talk--the-gilded-age-christmas-cookbook-with-becky-diamond

Holly Jolly Holiday Market @MarketFair

Sunday December 14, 2025
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

A wonderland of local creativity, artisan crafts, unique gifts and specialty items for the holidays!

Join us under the warm lights as Santa's reindeer barn sets the backdrop for this amazing showcase of over 30 local talented, artisans and craftspeople. Live music will be featured 3:30-6pm on Saturday and 2-5pm on Sunday with complimentary hot cocoa. Holiday movies for the kids and family will be featured all weekend long and for added fun and delight, kids can write a letter to Santa at the Santa Letter Writing & Craft Center.

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Holiday Celebration, Crossing Vineyards & Winery

Sunday December 14, 2025
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Enjoy live music and holiday merchandise discounts. Wait...this one will sleigh you...the Big Guy himself will be making an appearance. Snow kidding! Bring your friends. Yule have a ball! No cover charge.

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Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune's

Sunday December 14, 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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Holiday Strolling Entertainment at Palmer Square

Sunday December 14, 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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'A Christmas Carol', McCarter Theatre

Sunday December 14, 2025
1:00 PM

1 and 5:30pm

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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White Christmas Sing-Along, Kelsey Theatre

Sunday December 14, 2025
2:00 PM

Theater to Go

Watch the Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Vera Ellen, and Rosemary Clooney classic on the big screen! But, Theater to Go adds an additional cast member – you! In a blizzard of audience participation activities, you will be guided by our hosts to Play Along and sing along with the movie. Come early for the Holiday Treats and our Ugly Christmas Sweater contest (of course!). $22/$20 G

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Feast of Carols, Princeton Pro Musica

Sunday December 14, 2025
4:00 PM

On Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton Pro Musica will present A FEAST OF CAROLS.

Princeton Pro Musica’s signature holiday offering, A FEAST OF CAROLS, brings together the best of the holidays: popular choruses and solos from Handel’s Messiah, favorite carols from across the ages in sumptuous choral-orchestral arrangement, a full professional orchestra, two top-notch vocal soloists, your hometown symphonic chorus: the 100 voices of Princeton Pro Musica

Quickly becoming a favorite event of the season in Princeton, this afternoon of holiday favorites has sold out each of the past three years—and we are close to selling out this year as well!

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