Princeton Events Calendar
We’ve upgraded our calendar to include the latest Princeton theater, music, art, culture and business-community events. Bookmark this page and come back often to plan your next day in Princeton, where there are discoveries around every corner!
Guided Princeton Five Star Shameless Name Dropping Tour
On this picturesque 3-mile active and upbeat walk with the Princeton Tour Company, you’ll learn the fascinating history of Princeton University and the town's legendary movers and shakers.
1:00 p.m.
116 Nassau St.
Palmer Square Annual Tree Lighting
Bring the holiday spirit to life on the Green at Palmer Square for the Annual Tree Lighting!
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
40 Nassau St.
American Repertory Ballet Presents 'The Nutcracker'
This celebrated production includes an outstanding roster of professional artists plus over 100 children from Princeton Ballet School.
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Matthews Theatre, 91 University Place
Guided Princeton Five Star Shameless Name Dropping Tour
On this picturesque 3-mile active and upbeat walk with the Princeton Tour Company, you’ll learn the fascinating history of Princeton University and the town's legendary movers and shakers.
1:00 p.m.
116 Nassau St.
Guided Princeton Five Star Shameless Name Dropping Tour
On this picturesque 3-mile active and upbeat walk with the Princeton Tour Company, you’ll learn the fascinating history of Princeton University and the town's legendary movers and shakers.
1:00 p.m.
116 Nassau St.
Paint With Santa at Color Me Mine
Kids will be painting a Cookies for Santa plate while enjoying holiday treats, singing Christmas carols and a visit from Santa.
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
301 N. Harrison St.
Breakfast with Santa in the Tap Room
Enjoy a festive morning in the Yankee Doodle Tap Room, complete with delicious bites, holiday cheer, activities and a visit from Santa himself.
8:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
10 Palmer Square
'A Christmas Carol' at McCarter
The holiday tradition you love is back — filled with music, magic, and the timeless spirit of generosity. McCarter is proud to welcome acclaimed actor Cameron Knight in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
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Matthews Theatre, 91 University Place
Kids Night Out at Color Me Mine
This special holiday edition of Kids Night Out is all about painting ceramic ornaments and dreidels — perfect keepsakes to celebrate the season.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
301 N. Harrison St.
New Jersey Folk Revival Music
A night of folk music history: Michael Gabriele explores the evolution of New Jersey’s music and Spook Handy celebrates Pete Seeger’s legacy in this Princeton Folk Music Society event.
8:00 p.m.
Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane
BYOB Holiday Trolley Tour of Princeton
Get chauffeured through the decked out neighborhoods and beautifully festooned streets in a warm trolley while a Princeton Tour Company guide regales you with fascinating tales.
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29 Hulfish St.
Princeton Symphony Orchestra's Holiday POPS!
Join PSO for its annual Holiday POPS! concert, and enjoy all the magic of the season brought forth through festive music and song.
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Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Princeton University
Experience Princeton events
Every month, Experience Princeton holds several events we’d love for you to take part in! Get to know the business community at our Meetups. Hear about our work at our Board Meeting. And for business owners, our Business Breakfast offers a chance to build connections. Here’s more info on upcoming Experience Princeton events:
Experience Princeton Business Owner Meeting
Experience Princeton is seeking a new executive director, and we'd like to hear your vision for Princeton and how we can help make it a reality.
7:00 p.m.
Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St.
