Princeton NJ Events

Festival of Trees, Morven Museum & Garden

Wednesday December 18, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Annual juried collection of ornamental trees and mantels displayed throughout the museum's galleries. On view through Wednesdays through Sundays through January 5. $10.

55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. www.morven.org.

Annual Menorah Lighting, Palmer Square

Wednesday December 18, 2024
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Join us and our friends from The Jewish Center of Princeton for the Annual Menorah Lighting on Wednesday, December 18th here at Palmer Square! It has been a tradition for many years to celebrate Hanukkah in Palmer Square and we invite everyone to join us for this ceremonial festivity. There will be great music, and great fun! We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday, December 18th at 4:30pm on the Nassau Inn Patio!

Gingerbread House Decorating and Family Night, Morven

Wednesday December 18, 2024
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Decorate your very own gingerbread house for the holiday season! Inspired by the holiday decorations that adorn Morven each year, create your own unique gingerbread house and explore the magic of the Festival of Trees with the whole family.

Ticket Prices Includes gingerbread house + admission for four

General Admission: $35 Morven Member: $30

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Home Alone, Princeton Garden Theatre

Wednesday December 18, 2024
7:00 PM

Macaulay Culkin gives an all-time memorable performance as troublemaker Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old kid who is mistakenly left home alone when his family heads to Paris for the holiday season. His excitement at having the house to himself soon sours when a pair of burglars plan to rob his residence on Christmas Eve, leaving Kevin no choice but to defend his domain. Written by John Hughes, HOME ALONE is packed with plenty of heart and humor, which has cemented its status as a quintessential holiday classic for anyone who grew up in the ‘90s.

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A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theatre

Wednesday December 18, 2024
7:30 PM

McCarter's annual holiday tradition returns with magic, music, and merriment for all. This year, Joel McKinnon Miller (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) reprises his widely acclaimed performance as Ebenezer Scrooge, leading the audience on a fantastical journey through Christmases past, present, and future. Enjoy this classic story as it comes to life around you, creating magical memories with the ones you love. Let this festive spectacle usher you into the spirit of the season with all the delight, wonder, and generosity that Scrooge himself discovers.

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Seán Heely's Celtic Christmas, Bucks County Playhouse @Viila Victoria Academy

Wednesday December 18, 2024
8:00 PM

Join a cast of nationally-acclaimed Celtic performers as they take you on a magical journey through Scotland and Ireland this holiday season when Bucks County Playhouse presents "Seán Heely's Celtic Christmas" at Villa Victoria Academy in Ewing, NJ. The one-night-only event will be held on Thursday, December 18 at 8:00 pm. The concert is part of the Playhouse's Community Arts Series.

Tickets start at $58 and are on sale now at www.buckscountyplayhouse.org or by contacting the box office at 215.862.2121. Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more.