Events Calendar in Princeton NJ

$5 Drop-In Parachute Sing-A-Long

Saturday, December 23, 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)

Gingerbread Competition & Display

Saturday, December 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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.

Open Play

Saturday, December 23, 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.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Saturday, December 23, 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.

North Pole Express

Saturday, December 23, 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.