Princeton NJ Events

Breakfast with Santa in the Tap Room

Sunday December 14, 2025
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Santa Claus is coming to… breakfast!

Naughty or nice, everyone’s invited to enjoy a festive morning in the Yankee Doodle Tap Room, complete with delicious bites, holiday cheer, activities and a visit from Santa himself. Strike a pose with the big guy in red, cameras welcome! Tickets: $7 per guest (non-refundable) Reservation holds your seat only; food & beverage not included in ticket price

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Christmas at Witherspoon, Witherspoon Church

Sunday December 14, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

On December 14, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., we gather for Christmas at Witherspoon, a joyful worship service featuring ringing bells, verse speaking, and uplifting Christmas selections, followed by the festive Deacons' Luncheon.

124 Witherspoon St. Princeton, NJ 08542

Ohlala! French Holiday Boutique, Hopewell Train Station

Sunday December 14, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Get ready for the Ohlala! French Boutique, coming December 13-14 from 10 to 4 both days at the Hopewell (NJ) train station. Many of our artisans will be donating a portion of their proceeds to @bluebearsspecialmeal, which provides meaningful employment to people with disabilities.

Art, fashion, crafts,jewelry,gourmet foods, decor, and more!

2 Railroad Place, Hopewell, NJ

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Author Talk: The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook with Becky Diamond, Morven Museum & Garden

Sunday December 14, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Spend a cozy morning enjoying tea and cookies while author and historian Becky Diamond leads an illustrated talk exploring her newest book, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era, which features authentic recipes from sugar plums to jelly doughnuts, and holiday traditions dating back to the nineteenth century.

Tickets: $5, $20 (includes admission to Morven’s Festival of Trees—limited availability), $40 (includes signed book and admission to Morven’s Festival of Trees—limited availability) at www.morven.org/events/author-talk--the-gilded-age-christmas-cookbook-with-becky-diamond

Holly Jolly Holiday Market @MarketFair

Sunday December 14, 2025
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

A wonderland of local creativity, artisan crafts, unique gifts and specialty items for the holidays!

Join us under the warm lights as Santa's reindeer barn sets the backdrop for this amazing showcase of over 30 local talented, artisans and craftspeople. Live music will be featured 3:30-6pm on Saturday and 2-5pm on Sunday with complimentary hot cocoa. Holiday movies for the kids and family will be featured all weekend long and for added fun and delight, kids can write a letter to Santa at the Santa Letter Writing & Craft Center.

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Holiday Celebration, Crossing Vineyards & Winery

Sunday December 14, 2025
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Enjoy live music and holiday merchandise discounts. Wait...this one will sleigh you...the Big Guy himself will be making an appearance. Snow kidding! Bring your friends. Yule have a ball! No cover charge.

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L.O.V.E. Jazz Orchestra, Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing

Sunday December 14, 2025
12:00 PM

268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-737-0515. www.uucwc.org.

The large jazz ensemble featuring the most in-demand jazz musicians in Philadelphia performs big band arrangements of jazz standards and holiday classics, as well as brand new compositions by members of the band. Suggested donation $20.

ACP'S Artist Winter Village at Hinds Plaza

Sunday December 14, 2025
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Our artist winter village makes local shopping easier and more creative than ever! These festive pop-up shops, run by talented regional creatives, offer fun and unique gifts in cozy textiles, jewelry, hand-poured candles, charming children’s wear, pottery, wood, and so much more. Shop directly from makers working to bring us small business-driven joy!

Hours: From November 13 through December 21, four Chalets will be open for business Thursday through Sunday, 12-6pm. In addition to the Chalets, ten additional artists will join the village on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-4pm. Vendors change each week!

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'A Christmas Carol', McCarter Theatre

Sunday December 14, 2025
1:00 PM

1 and 5:30pm

The holiday tradition you love is back—filled with music, magic, and the timeless spirit of generosity. And this year, McCarter is proud to welcome acclaimed actor Cameron Knight in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Gather your friends and loved ones to experience this timeless classic, brought to life in an immersive celebration of joy and generosity. A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to kick off the season—full of wonder, warmth, and the spirit of togetherness.

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Holiday Strolling Entertainment at Palmer Square

Sunday December 14, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Our beloved Holiday Strolling Entertainment is back this year to fill Palmer Square with holiday cheer! While you’re here doing your holiday shopping, dining, and crossing off all the gifts on your list…you just might run into joyous carolers with Santa strolling from corner to corner! Enjoy festive performances every weekend from November 29th through December 21st.

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