Princeton NJ Events

The Nutcracker, American Repertory Ballet @McCarter Theatre

Saturday November 29, 2025
1:00 PM

1 and 6pm

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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“Seasonal Allergies”, Kelsey Theatre

Saturday November 29, 2025
2:00 PM

“Seasonal Allergies” is a story about a group of friends in their late 30’s getting together during the holiday season. Julia and Thomas are a successful and quirky couple living in NY with their karate-loving child, Charlie. Julia, a professional chef, loves hosting their friend group for all of the important holidays. Alison, a no-nonsense and very pregnant lawyer and her florist, football-loving husband JD love to come over and eat all of their delicious food. Julia’s brother Pete, a neurotic (yet loveable?) dentist, has not been around lately due to grappling with his recent divorce; yet when he finally decides to make a return to the group, hilarity ensues…especially when he steals a Christmas tree from Julia and Thomas’ neighbor’s yard, who just so happens to be a young widow. $24/22 PG

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The Little Train Show, Old City Hall, Bordentown

Saturday November 29, 2025
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

13 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown, 609-203-0541.

Display of model trains by area collectors and special display by Pierre Lacombe covering nearly 200 years of Bordentown railroad history. Bordentown is home to the oldest railroad on earth to use flat-bottom T-rails, built between 1830–1832 by the Camden & Amboy Railroad. Free.

Dancing on the Fifth, Central Jersey Dance Society

Saturday November 29, 2025
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.centraljerseydance.org.

Samba lesson (beginner/intermediate) taught by instructor EJ followed by open dancing to a playlist of California Mix, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Hustle, Night Club 2-Step, Country 2-Step, and Latin dance music with Marc Liebeskind as DJ. No partner needed. Register. $15.