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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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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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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Pet Photos with Santa, MarketFair

Sunday November 30, 2025
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Paws and Claus...bring your furry friends (feathered, prickly or scaled welcome too) and join us for Pet Photos with Santa on select Sunday nights in Center Court.

Each pet receives a free treat and festive holiday bandana with every photos purchase, while supplies last!All pets are welcome as long as they're leashed or in a carrier. Please enter through MarketFair's Main Entrance by the clock tower and Jos A. Banks. Reservations recommended. Walk ups welcome and will be accommodated if time allows. Wait times cannot be guaranteed.

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Victorian Christmas Concert, Morven

Sunday November 30, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Glide into the holiday season with an enchanting performance of Victorian Christmas music and a visit to Morven’s Festival of Trees.

Anne and Ridley Enslow bring the charm of a Victorian Christmas to life with their lively performance of 19th-century and earlier music. Performing in period clothing, they offer a rich blend of well-known and lesser known Christmas music. With Anne on the hammered dulcimer and Ridley on the violin, their 30 years of performing together infuse their show with authenticity and warmth.

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