Princeton NJ Events

Trim Your Home for the Holidays, Terhune's

Saturday November 29, 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

Saturday November 29, 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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Corn Picking & Thanksgiving Hayrides, Howell Living History Farm

Saturday November 29, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Bring a non-perishable food item for our donation wagon to earn a ride on one of our hay wagons! Hayrides will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; tickets are free and will be distributed in the barnyard on a first-come, first-served basis. Canned and boxed food donations will be collected at the visitor center—as well as new, unopened toys for Toys for Tots—to support the community this holiday season.

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Holiday Wine Trail, Terhune's

Saturday November 29, 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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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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