Events for Sunday December 21, 2025
Holly Jolly Holiday Market @MarketFair
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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Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune's
Spend November weekends at Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery, Saturdays and Sundays from 12–5 p.m. Enjoy award-winning Terhune wines by the glass or in a tasting flight, paired with light fare and café favorites. Starting November 21st, we’ll have the fire pits out and hot mulled wine available. Kids can join the fun too with s’mores and hot cocoa kits. From 1–4 p.m., relax to live music by local artists, with styles ranging from jazz and blues to folk and rock. A perfect way to savor autumn afternoons.
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The Nutcracker, American Repertory Ballet @State Theatre of New Jersey
1 and 5pm A tradition for sixty years, American Repertory Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER is one of the longest continuously running productions in the nation and a perfect holiday treat for all ages! With thrilling choreography set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, ARB’s professional company will be joined by students from Princeton Ballet School to tell the story of Clara, a young girl who receives a magical Christmas gift and embarks on an enchanted journey. The Nutcracker holds a special place in the hearts of both new and longtime patrons, becoming synonymous with the holiday season. Performances will take place from Friday, November 28 through Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Princeton, Red Bank, and New Brunswick.
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'A Christmas Carol', McCarter Theatre
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
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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The Nutcracker, Kelsey Theater
1 and 4pm The adventurous Clara sneaks downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favorite present from Uncle Drosselmeyer – a nutcracker, when a menacing Mouse King suddenly confronts her. Saved by her Nutcracker Prince, she is whisked away to the magical Land of The Sweets. Family and friends of all ages can celebrate the holiday season together at this enchanting show, and stay and meet the performers after the show. $22/$18 G
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Pairing Wine & Chocolate, Crossing Vineyards & Winery
Chocolate has grown up, and we’re all about it. From Fair Trade to Single Origin, 55% to 85%, taste some of the most amazing products the cacao bean has to offer from Naked Chocolate of Newtown. Along the way, sip on an assortment of our award-winning wines. Includes wine tasting and a selection of gourmet chocolates. An antioxidantrich indulgence! Cost: $40pp
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Holiday Concert, Music Mountain Theatre
A Music Mountain Theatre tradition! Join us at Music Mountain Theatre for this festive evening of song and dance combining quintessential holiday music in the style of Mariah Carey, Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, and more! This concert is played live by a 17-piece big band and performed by some of your favorite MMT personalities. This annual event is the perfect way to share in the holiday spirit with our wonderful community.
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Let's Just Sing! Choral Reading of Handel's Messiah, Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs
Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs (http://musicalamateurs.org) Conductor: James Splond Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Rt 206 at Cherry Hill Road, Princeton NJ The Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs welcomes singers of all levels to participate. Vocal scores provided. $10 admission for singers (or annual membership for our monthly sings). Free for students and non-singing guests. Members of the community gather together for the common and joyful enterprise of making music for their own pleasure, singing through the great works in choral literature with chorus, orchestra, and soloists as the works require. There are no separate rehearsals and no auditions. Walk-in singers and listen-only guests are welcome at all sessions. Conductors may do some light preparation with the chorus before the sing-through. Orchestra members participate by invitation, based on the instrumental needs of the work. Light refreshments are available during the break and participants are encouraged to mingle and socialize. For further information email musical.amateurs@gmail.com
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