Princeton NJ Events

HomeFront’s Holiday Market

Saturday November 23, 2024
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Shop with a purpose this holiday season at HomeFront’s Holiday Market 2024, an arts and crafts event with proceeds going to support local families in need. The theme for this year’s festive Holiday Market is “Homemade for the Holidays” and features over 40 area artisans and vendors. Shoppers will have the opportunity to buy one-of-kind gifts, clothing, visual art, fine crafts, handsewn items, as well as home and holiday decor. The Holiday Market will take place at HomeFront’s Lawrenceville Campus, located at 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ, on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24 from 9 am - 3 pm each day.

For more information about HomeFront’s Holiday Market, visit www.homefrontnj.org or email CatherineC@homefrontnj.org.

Day of Artful Joy @Princeton Makes

Saturday November 23, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Art Against Racism is partnering with Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, to present a Day of Artful Joy on Saturday, November 23. It will be a day of creativity and fun celebrating International Art and Health Month. These events are part of Arts and Health Mercer sponsored by Mercer County art and cultural organizations. Learn more at https://artshealthmercer.org. The event will be held at Princton Makes, located in the Princeton Shopping Center.

Lovey Monsters Beginners Sewing Class for Kids 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Baby and Child Happy Storytime with Mary Lundquist 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Holiday Card Making with Danyelle Kessler 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm 

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, State Theater New Jersey

Saturday November 23, 2024
10:30 AM

Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small," decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday loving Whos. $40 to $105. 10:30 a.m. and 3 and 7:30 p.m.

15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. www.stnj.org.

Santa & Friends Arrival, MarketFair

Saturday November 23, 2024
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Start the holiday season with magical fun & activities and a warm welcome by Santa, Mrs. Claus, & Bernard the Elf.

Bring out the entire family to enjoy: Santa Parade, Live Brass Band, Bernard the Elf Variety Show, Mrs. Claus Balloon Art, Snow Globe Bounce House, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Sweets & Treats!

Giveaways for the first 400 children to check in!  Register Here

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Holiday Artisan Market @Unionville Vineyards

Saturday November 23, 2024
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Your one-stop shop for holiday gift buying! Artisans will be lining the rooms of our tasting room barn with handcrafted goodies for the holiday season. Live music on property both days.

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Ellarslie Holiday Boutique, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Cadwalader Park

Saturday November 23, 2024
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

(609) 989-1191 | tms@ellarslie.org

Holiday shoppers and art lovers can enjoy browsing for those perfect somethings throughout the galleries of Trenton City Museum's festive atmosphere. Artisans, crafters, and more will offer high quality, one-of-a-kind goods including handmade jewelry, original artwork, home accents, ceramics, accessories and other wearables, and Trenton memorabilia and antiques. This long-running event supports the collection and programs of the Trenton Museum Society and showcases the talents of local artisans. Plenty of parking; new walkways; barrier-free, accessible entrance at left end of the building.

Thanksgiving with the Cats, Tabby's Place

Saturday November 23, 2024
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Guests will enjoy holiday refreshments, self-guided tours of Tabby's Place, and a smorgasbord of kitty cuddles. Attendees have the opportunity to feed the cats an early Thanksgiving dinner. Free; donations of canned and dry cat food, non-clumping kitty litter, cat toys, and treats requested.

1100 US Route 202, Ringoes, 908-237-5300 ext 603. www.tabbysplace.org

Off the Wall Holiday Market, West Windsor Arts Council

Saturday November 23, 2024
12:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Holiday market featuring artisan-made products, from pieces of fine art to individually curated, handcrafted artisanal items.

952 Alexander Road, West Windsor. www.westwindsorarts.org.