Events Calendar in Princeton NJ

Gingerbread Competition & Display

Friday, December 22, 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.

Photos with Santa

Friday, December 22, 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.

Santa’s Workshop

Friday, December 22, 12:00 PM

Red MIll Museum

Visit Santa’s Workshop at the Hunterdon Art Museum Terrace. It continues through Jan. 3. Contact the Red Mill Museum for more information.

Open Play

Friday, December 22, 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.

North Pole Express

Friday, December 22, 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.

Friday Family NIght

Friday, December 22, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

14 Commerce St. Flemington, NJ 08822

Come in with a group 4 or more creators on one check out ticket and get 10% off. No project sharing to quality for discount. No other offers or discounts valid to receive family night discount. Does not apply for pre-arranged parties. Valid for walk ins only. Bring in dinner and create with us.

STAR WARS Parents' Night Out

Friday, December 22, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Kickside Martial Arts, 1340 Route 206 Skillman, NJ 08558

For the month of December, parents night out will be Star Wars themed! Students will have light saber training, nerf wars, and force training. Friends are welcome!

Parent & Child Bugs Boost Class

Friday, December 22, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The Little Gym, 133 Stryker Lane, Hillsborough, NJ

Baby and Me move and groove together!

We know what you're thinking: My baby can't even crawl yet, so why should we go to a gym? Well, there's a lot going on inside those tiny heads. Everything that's absorbed at this age lays the groundwork for overall functional development. The Little Gym Bugs program, for babies 4-10 months, promotes early social and physical development and provides a fun space for you to share in the excitement (and exhaustion!) with other parents.

Fun Friday

Friday, December 22, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Branchburg Sports Complex

FUN FRIDAY'S - TOMORROW NIGHT!!!

Fun Friday’s will be held every Friday evening. Children will enjoy activities including Laser Tag, Arcade, PlayMaze, GaGa and a variety of sports such as; dodgeball, soccer, kickball and more!

Pizza and drink are included. Pre-Registration is strongly suggested.

Fun Friday

Friday, December 22, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Branchburg Sports Complex

FUN FRIDAY'S - TOMORROW NIGHT!!!

Fun Friday’s will be held every Friday evening. Children will enjoy activities including Laser Tag, Arcade, PlayMaze, GaGa and a variety of sports such as; dodgeball, soccer, kickball and more!

Pizza and drink are included. Pre-Registration is strongly suggested.

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.