Princeton NJ Events

Annual Kwanzaa 365 Celebration, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial

Saturday December 28, 2024
11:00 AM - 6:30 PM

The Smith Family Foundation will be hosting its Annual Kwanzaa 365 at the Trenton War Memorial Building. The Kwanzaa principle being observed is Umoja (Unity: to strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race). Be sure to stop by the front steps of Trenton's City Hall a few days before, on Dec. 23 at 4:30 p.m. to witness the lighting of the Kinara.

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A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theatre - Two Showtimes

Saturday December 28, 2024
1:00 PM

1 and 5:30pm

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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Hogmanay at the Trent House

Saturday December 28, 2024
2:00 PM

The Trent House Association presents a program highlighting William Trent's Scottish heritage by celebrating Hogmanay on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. This free program will be held outside if weather permits. Indoor space is limited, so pre-registration is encouraged at https://tinyurl.com/Hogmanay2024. Pre-registrants will be admitted in order of registration if the program is held indoors. All pre-registrants will be notified the morning of the event of the program venue and, if indoors, their admission status.

Hogmanay is the traditional celebration of the new year in Scotland and the William Trent House Museum commemorates Trent's Scottish heritage with a Hogmanay program during Trenton's Patriots Week. This year the program will feature members of the Greater Trenton Pipes and Drums on bagpipes, a video on making traditional Scottish shortbread, and retelling of Scottish folktales. Scottish and other treats will be provided along with warm cider and chilled eggnog. Visitors will be encouraged to join in singing Auld Lang Syne and burning written wishes for the new year.

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