Princeton NJ Events

Trim Your Home for the Holidays, Terhune's

Sunday November 30, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Post-Thanksgiving fun awaits at Terhune Orchards! Visit barnyard animals, explore the farm trail, and cozy up by the fire pits with hot chocolate and s’mores. Wander through a winter wonderland of Christmas trees and pick the perfect one for your holidays. Grab a cookie or gingerbread kit for indoor fun, shop unique gift baskets, and stop by the winery for tasting flights, light bites, or hot mulled wine.

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Holiday Artisan Market at Grounds For Sculpture

Sunday November 30, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Kick off the season with creativity, flavor, and festive spirit at the Holiday Artisan Market at Grounds For Sculpture, featuring more than 50 local artisans offering handcrafted jewelry, pottery, woodworking, original art, skincare, gourmet treats, and more. Enjoy seasonal bites and beverages by Constellation Culinary Group in the Auditorium, then explore 42 acres of art-filled gardens and galleries — and complete your day with a meal at Rat's Restaurant, where the cuisine is as artful as the surroundings.

Dates: Saturday, November 29 & Sunday, November 30 Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Members Only: 9–10 a.m.) Price: Included with admission — $12–$25 for non-members; free for members.  Location: 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619

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Winter Village at The Red Mill Museum

Sunday November 30, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Marketspace Vendor Events joins the 16th annual Festival of Trees 2025 to bring you Winter Village at The Red Mill. Five days of festive shopping in a heated outdoor market featuring 50+ local craft artisans, food trucks, and activities each day. Festival of Trees - Stroll through the museum grounds decorated with beautifully adorned holiday trees and vote for your favorites. Dickens Days - Enjoy theatrical carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and Victorian-era charm in Downtown Clinton. A general admission fee will be retained by the museum for guests (12 and under are free) entering the festival and Winter Village. Current museum members are free.

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Holiday Wine Trail, Terhune's

Sunday November 30, 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Celebrate the holidays at Terhune Orchards during the NJ Holiday Wine Trail Weekend! Relax with wine tastings, glass pours, and cozy fire pits. Explore the farm, visit barnyard animals, and pick the perfect Christmas tree or wreath. Make a day of Holiday Wine Trail Weekend, enjoying Terhune’s wines and other New Jersey wineries along the trail. Shop unique gift baskets and enjoy live local music (Jazz, Blues, Folk, Rock) from 1–4 PM for a festive family day.

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ACP'S Artist Winter Village at Hinds Plaza

Sunday November 30, 2025
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Our artist winter village makes local shopping easier and more creative than ever! These festive pop-up shops, run by talented regional creatives, offer fun and unique gifts in cozy textiles, jewelry, hand-poured candles, charming children’s wear, pottery, wood, and so much more. Shop directly from makers working to bring us small business-driven joy!

Hours: From November 13 through December 21, four Chalets will be open for business Thursday through Sunday, 12-6pm. In addition to the Chalets, ten additional artists will join the village on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-4pm. Vendors change each week!

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Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune's

Sunday November 30, 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 @McCarter Theatre

Sunday November 30, 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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“Seasonal Allergies”, Kelsey Theatre

Sunday November 30, 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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Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Sunday November 30, 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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Art Making Open House, Princeton Makes

Sunday November 30, 2025
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, will host an Art Making Open House on Sunday, November 30 from 2:00 to 5:00 at the new Princeton Makes store in the Princeton Shopping Center. The new store is located between Princeton Nassau Pediatrics and Rita’s.

Princeton Makes artists will lead a variety of artistic activities, including greeting card-making, ornament decoration, mini yarn hat making, and more. The activities are designed to be enjoyed by both children and adults. Princeton Makes artists will also be working in their studios so you can interact with them and learn more about their work. Refreshments will be served, along with large helpings of artistic inspiration and holiday cheer. This event is free and open to the public.