Events Calendar in Princeton NJ

$5 Drop-In Parachute Sing-A-Long

Saturday, December 16, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

649 Route 206, Hillsborough, NJ

Introducing Saturday Morning Intro to Gymboree! $5.00 drop in class with parachute and sing-a-long with Miss Liz. Every Saturday for the next 12 weeks from 9:00 am-9:45 am. NO CONTRACT, NO RESERVATIONS, NO COMMITMENT- Just come when you can. AGES 3 and under Parachute, bubbles and sing-a-long starts at 9:05. 908-369-0220 (Please note this is not a regular Gymboree class- just an introduction to our center with parachute time and a sing-a-long and a bit of open play with no commitment, reservations needed or strings attached)

Strollfit- Fitness Class

Saturday, December 16, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Princeton Marketfair Mall

Come try our stroller based fitness classes called Strollfit. Everyday but Tuesday and Sunday. Fitness for you. Fun for your baby. Toddlers & Preschoolers are welcome. Bring your stroller, little one/s and have fun exercising. After class little ones play. We offer additional playdates and mom's socials throughout the year. It's a wonderful community of moms! To register for a free class visit www.babybootcamp.com

One Day Holiday Market

Saturday, December 16, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Village Shopper parking area. 1340 Rt. 206 Skillman, NJ

One Day Only! Lots of special holiday foods and gift items at Montgomery's Holiday Market.

Drop and Shop Canvas Class for kids

Saturday, December 16, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

14 Commerce St. Flemington, NJ 08822

Drop the kids off while you get some shopping done and we will create a yummy cupcake on a 16 x 20 canvas and glitter it up ( if they want ) when we are done. All ages welcome. If under 5 years old we recommend having someone stay to help them.
Advanced sign up required by 6pm on Nov. 25th. Sign ups close out at that time. No Walk Ins

Candy Cane Decorations

Saturday, December 16, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Michaels, Flemington, NJ

Bring the kids to make candy cane decorations with us.

Gingerbread Competition & Display

Saturday, December 16, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Peddler's Village, Routes 202 & 263, Lahaska

Peddler's Village is a dazzling winter wonderland with one million jewel-colored holiday lights and our whimsical Gingerbread Display in the Village Gazebo until January 6! The Gingerbread Competition & Display is a feast for the eyes with more than 50 creative and whimsical entries on exhibit in the Village Gazebo.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Saturday, December 16, 11:00 AM

Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville, NJ

When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism he sees among everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but this proves to be a frustrating endeavor. When an attempt to restore the proper holiday spirit with a forlorn little Christmas fir tree fails, he needs Linus’ help to discover the real meaning of Christmas.

Junior Ninja Warrior Open Gym

Saturday, December 16, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

VertiQuest Gym, 3E Chimney Rock Road, Bound Brook NJ 08805

Open Gym (1 hour sessions) for ages 7 - 8 Yr Olds

This is an 'explore at your own pace' session for anyone ages 7-8 to try out most of the features of the gym. New entrants will be given a brief safety introduction and we will have staff in the gym to monitor participants and keep them at their skill level.

Other Sat Open Session - 1-2 PM

Photos with Santa

Saturday, December 16, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Bridgewater Commons - Center Court Lower Level

Make a date with Santa

Don’t miss the easiest way to visit Santa—just reserve your time and skip the line! Save $5 on photos when you book between Monday and Wednesday (through December 9th).

Reservations and photo purchases are not required to visit Santa.

Regular Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
After Thanksgiving Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Special Hours:
12/15 – 12/23: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Christmas Eve: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

*Santa may take occasional breaks to feed the reindeer.

A Snow White Christmas

Saturday, December 16, 12:00 PM

Villagers Theatre, Somerset, NJ

Elves, Dwarfs, Santa and Snow White! Jolly holiday entertainment for the entire family.

Opening Date: 12/08/2017
Closing Date: 12/17/2017
Please Note Performance Times:

Friday Dec 8 only: 8:00pm
Saturdays: 12:00 and 3:00
Sundays: 12:00

Ticket Prices:

All seats - $10 All Tickets Adult/Senior/Student
No Group Rates or Discounts are available

Open Play

Saturday, December 16, 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM

YESTERcades, Division Street, Somerville, NJ

YESTERcades is a gaming experience straight out of the Golden Age of Gaming! Classic Arcades and Pinball PLUS Classic and Modern Consoles from Atari 2600 and the original Nintendo Entertainment System, to XBOX ONE and Nintendo Wii U. Our game library is stocked with the top titles for each system for your gaming pleasure.

Monday-Thursday: 12:PM - 2 AM; Saturday Hours: 10AM - 2AM; Sunday Hours: 11AM - 2AM

Check website for Holiday Closings.

Strolling Holiday Entertainment & Santa

Saturday, December 16, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Palmer Square Green, Downtown Princeton

Stop by Palmer Square for strolling holiday entertainment and a glimpse of Santa as he strolls the square.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Saturday, December 16, 1:00 PM

Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville, NJ

When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism he sees among everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but this proves to be a frustrating endeavor. When an attempt to restore the proper holiday spirit with a forlorn little Christmas fir tree fails, he needs Linus’ help to discover the real meaning of Christmas.

Pictures with Santa!

Saturday, December 16, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Chirp Marketplace, 26 FULPER ROAD

Avoid the mall & support a great cause!
$10 gets you 2 digital images and a free gift for kids. Raffles and giveaways too!
ALL proceeds go to Daniel T. Liss Memorial Fund, which supports families affected by pediatric cancer.

The Alien who Stole Christmas

Saturday, December 16, 3:00 PM

Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium

Discover the stars visible in the winter sky. Then follow Santa on a trip through the solar system when a friendly alien kidnaps him. The kids on the other planets need presents too, you know!

North Pole Express

Saturday, December 16, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

32 W Bridge Street, New Hope, PA

Check the website for hours and pricing!

The North Pole Express offers similar amenities to our Santa’s Steam Spectacular, but this Santa train is pulled by one of our vintage diesel locomotives.

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as you depart New Hope Station for a North Pole Express Train ride through the historic Bucks County countryside on the way to the North Pole.

A Christmas Carol

Tuesday, December 5 - Sunday, December 31, 7:30 PM

McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

Available Dates:
December 5, 19, 29, 30 – 7:30pm
December 31 – 1pm

Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey through Christmas past, present, and future and watch as our entire community—including 35 members from the greater Princeton area—bring this story to life around you! This exciting production will usher you into the spirit of the season with all the joy, wonder, and generosity that Scrooge himself discovers. Share the happiness of Dickens' perennial masterpiece and join us in celebrating this McCarter tradition with your friends and entire family.