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A Christmas Carol
McCarter Theatre 91 University Place, Princeton , NJ, United StatesThe Priceton holiday tradition continues, filled with music, magic, and the timeless spirit of generosity. This year, McCarter is proud to welcome acclaimed actor Cameron Knight in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Visit McCarter Theatre for tickets and other performance times.
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Capital Philharmonic to Host New Year’s Eve Concert at Trenton War Memorial
Patriots Theater at the Trenton War Memorial 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ, United StatesConductor Ruth Ochs The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey will hold its annual New Year’s Eve Celebration Concert on Dec. 31 at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton. Event details: 7:10 p.m. – Pre-concert organ recital by Ian Fraser, a young theater organist, featuring the War Memorial’s historic organ. 8 p.m. – New...
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Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar: New Year’s Eve 2026 Celebration
Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar 1 Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ, United States@ Ring in the New Year at Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar, featuring an unlimited food buffet, drink specials, midnight toast, raffles, party favors, and more! Tickets available online or at the restaurant. (This event is 21+) Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
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Research Labs for Princeton Area High Schoolers – Free Info Session
Arts Council of PrincetonFree info session for families interested in real research opportunities for high school students in Princeton. Learn about Research Labs - in-person (Princeton) and online options with PhD-level mentorship from Society of Teen Scientists. Labs include: Science of Video Games, Physics Tournament, AI Meets Science, Planet Impact. Open to students and parents. No experience required....
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Stitch n’ Knit at Hopewell Public Library
Hopewell Public Library 13 E Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United StatesThe Hopewell Public Library will host a knitting club — both virtual and in person — for interested adults. Participants can come to the library to socialize and work on current knitting projects with Nina Lane, or join by Zoom to connect remotely. The club meets the first Tuesday of each month from 2 to...
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Hopewell Public Library Book Club
Hopewell Public Library 13 E Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United StatesJoin the Hopewell Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for the HPL Book Club. The event is offered both in person and by Zoom. Check the library’s website to see which literary selection will be discussed next: redlibrary.org/events.html.
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Opening reception for exhibition by Boris Torres: ‘People I Know’
Princeton Day School Princeton, United StatesThe Anne Reid ’72 Gallery at Princeton Day School will open an exhibition of 30 portraits painted from life by artist Boris Torres on Jan. 8, with a public reception from 3 to 5 p.m. The show, People I Know, features works created over six years in the artist’s Brooklyn studio and drawn from a...
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Small Explorers Learning Together: Shapes & Patterns
New Jersey State Museum 205 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ, United StatesSmall Explorers Learning Together is the NJ State Museum's program for children ages 1 - 5 years and their caregivers. The program is offered at 9:30 am on Jan. 10 or 15. Shapes and patterns can be found throughout the Museum - from Lenape beadwork to the stripes on a snake! For this session, families...
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Roxey Ballet Hosts Children’s Classic Story Auditions 2026
Mill Ballet School 243 N Union St, Lambertville, NJ, United StatesRoxey Ballet invites young dancers ages 4 and up to audition for our Children’s Classic Story Ballet, Mowgli’s Jungle Adventure—a vibrant, family-friendly production filled with movement, imagination, and heart. Perfect for dancers of all levels, this enchanting ballet brings Rudyard Kipling’s beloved tale to life while teaching meaningful lessons about courage, growth, and self-discovery. Mowgli is a...
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“No-Sew” Great American Birthday Quilt Event
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesCreate a quilt block to contribute to the 250-foot-long “Great American Birthday Quilt.” No sewing skills necessary—fabric and fabric glue will be provided. You’re welcome to drop-in (plan for 90 minutes to complete your piece). This free event is hosted by the Princeton Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Opening Reception for Bob Sakson Exhibition
D&R Greenway Land Trust 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, NJ, United StatesOpening reception for the exhibition honoring late New Jersey watercolor artist Bob Sakson, featuring 36 original en plein air works of New Jersey and Pennsylvania landscapes and historic sites. Sales benefit the Garden State Watercolor Society and D&R Greenway Land Trust. Light refreshments will be served. Open to the public.
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Cricket Is Topic of English-Speaking Union Meeting
The Nancy S. Klath Center for Lifelong Learning 101 Poor Farm Road, Building B, PrincetonCricket Is Topic of English-Speaking Union Meeting Have you ever wondered where the phrase “a sticky wicket” originated? Find out that and more about the history and practice of cricket at a meeting of the Princeton branch of the English-Speaking Union on January 11 at 3 pm at the Nancy S. Klath Center for Lifelong...
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Let’s Just Sing! Choral Reading of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton 50 Cherry Hill Rd., PrincetonConductor: Lee Milhous (Bucks County Gilbert & Sullivan Society) The Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs celebrates 90 years of love for choral music, and you’re invited to sing. Vocal scores provided. At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Rt 206 at Cherry Hill Road, Princeton NJ Members of the community gather together for the...
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Read and Explore: Gingerbread Man
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesTerhune Orchards Read and Explore Program is a winter education series, following the popular seasonal Read and Pick Program. Educators will read “The Gingerbread Man” and then each child will decorate a big gingerbread man cookie to take home. Kids will be amazed at how many gingerbread man ingredients come from farms. Please register online...
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Morven’s Curator Corner: USS Princeton Memorial Artwork
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesAt this free virtual lunchtime talk, go behind-the-scenes with Morven’s curators as they discuss a recently acquired watercolor and ink mourning picture, made in remembrance of those lost in the 1884 explosion aboard the USS Princeton.
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Native Seed Sowing Extravaganza: Hopewell
Hopewell Valley Central High School 259 Pennington Titusville Rd, Pennington$5 per ready-to-go greenhouse jugs loaded with seeds (grows ~10 native seedlings) Experienced volunteers will help you select seeds and prepare for success.
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Science Under the Stars: Galactic Monsters – Active Supermassive Black Holes & their Effect on Galaxies
New Jersey State Museum 205 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ, United StatesJoin us in the Planetarium for this free talk with Dr. Lauranne Lanz, The College of New Jersey. Astronomers have found that nearly every galaxy hosts a supermassive black hole at its center. In some galaxies, these slumbering behemoths roar to life as active galactic nuclei (AGN). Join us in the planetarium as Dr. Lauranne...
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Kelsey Review New Year Reading at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Lawrence Branch, Mercer County Library 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, NJ, United StatesStart the new year with creativity and inspiration at the Kelsey Review 2025 Issue Reading, held on Thursday, January 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System. The event celebrates Mercer County writers and poets and features readings from both established authors and emerging voices. Attendees...
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Triva in the Winery
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesTest your knowledge, have fun, and win prizes with DJ Iron Mike in the Terhune Orchards Winery. Rounds will include categories such as General Knowledge, Entertainment, History & Geography, Sports, and Name That Tune. Grab your team and come out for a fun evening! No cover charge. Trivia kicks off at 6pm. Save the date...
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Santa’s Sweet Shop at MarketFair
MarketFair Mall 3535 US-1, West Windsor, NJ, United StatesEnjoy festive cheer and create sweet memories & sweet holiday treats! 🗓Dates: Wednesdays, December 3, 10, & 17 ⏰Times: Workshops at 5-5:45PM & 6-6:45PM Limited spaces available. Reservations required. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 🤶Character Meet & Greet 📷Gingerbread-Themed Photo Moment 🧁Sweet Craft ☕Complimentary Hot Cocoa WEEKLY CHARACTER & CRAFT ACTIVITY Dec 3: Cindy Lou Who is here...
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Meet the Curators Tour: Northern Family, Southern Ties
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesExperience a behind-the-scenes, after-hours look at Morven’s newest exhibition, Northern Family, Southern Ties, with Morven’s curators and research team. The result of three years of research, this exhibit complicates the more traditional understanding of the “North” and “South” by following two families before, during, and after the Civil War and the interstate movement of the...
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After Noon Concert Series at the Princeton University Chapel
Princeton University ChapelThe After Noon Concert Series is a weekly opportunity for the Princeton Community to enjoy performances at the Princeton University Chapel by various local, national, and international organists. These half-hour concerts showcase the flexibility of the magnificent Skinner/Mander Chapel organ. Each visiting organist rehearses and performs, bringing forth a different voice and character from the organ.
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Read and Explore: Animal Tracks
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesTerhune Orchards Read and Explore Program is our winter education series, following the popular seasonal Read and Pick Program. The second Read and Explore program is Animal Tracks. Educators will read books about animals in winter and talk about wintertime in nature. After story time, we will make bird feeders with wild bird seed for...
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May’s Barden Café at Herrontown Woods
Herrontown Woods NJ, United StatesFreshly brewed coffee and homemade treats at a delightful pop-up café in the Woods. Join community members at the Botanical Art Garden (Barden), next to the main parking lot, 600 Snowden Lane. All proceeds support stewardship and programming at Herrontown Woods! (In the event of inclement weather, check with the Herrontown Woods folks to see...
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Winery Weekend Music Series
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesJoin for cheer in the winery to enjoy live music and meet up with family and friends. With indoor seating in the wine barn among the wine tanks and outdoor seating with firepits. Enjoy hot mulled wine, tasting flights of Terhune favorite wines, and wine by the glass. All ages can have fun with s’mores...
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Free Carillon Concert at Princeton University
Princeton University Graduate College, Grover Cleveland Tower 88 College Road West, Princeton, NJ, United StatesPrinceton University Carillon continues tradition of free Sunday concerts Celebrating more than 30 years of community recitals, the Princeton University Carillon continues to host free Sunday concerts for the public. Performances begin at 1 p.m. and are held rain or shine at the Graduate College, 88 College Road West. The carillon, housed in Cleveland Tower,...
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Restoring Works of Art
Dorothea's House 120 John Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesRestoration is defined as the act of returning something to a former condition, which raises many complex questions when applied to the restoration of historical artifacts and works of art. And why do we restore works of art at all? Bart Devolder, chief conservator of the Princeton University Art Museum, will discuss these issues, using...
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Friends of the Lawrence Library January Book Sale
Lawrence Branch, Mercer County Library 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, NJ, United StatesDates:• Early Admission: Thursday, January 29, 1–4 p.m.• General Sale: Friday, January 30–Monday, February 2 Location:Lawrence Headquarters Branch, Mercer County Library System2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ The Friends of the Lawrence Library will hold their January Book Sale featuring thousands of used, gently read books for all ages. The sale opens to the public on...
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Garden State Watercolor Society: Bob Sakson Exhibition
D&R Greenway Land Trust 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, NJ, United StatesExhibition honoring late New Jersey watercolor artist Bob Sakson, featuring 36 original en plein air works of New Jersey and Pennsylvania landscapes and historic sites. Sales benefit the Garden State Watercolor Society and D&R Greenway Land Trust. A reception will be held on Sunday, January 11, from 2–4 p.m. The reception is open to the...
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“Illuminations” by Artist Jordan Eagles
Art at Bainbridge 158 Nassau Street, PrincetonIn this site-specific, light-based installation, artist Jordan Eagles, whose work is currently on view at Princeton University Art Museum’s Nassau Street gallery, Art@Bainbridge, projects glowing patterns onto the exterior of Bainbridge House, from resin panels created with blood donated by individuals living with HIV and gay men on PrEP. The gallery will be open late for visitors to explore the...
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