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!
Drawing from the Collections: Pastels
Create (and de-stress!) with virtual art classes inspired by the Princeton University Art Museum collections.
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Virtual
First Friday at Tigerlabs, Featuring The Monthly Slice
Enjoy a free co-working day for first-time visitors, and at 2:30 p.m. enjoy The Monthly Slice, a First Friday tradition where we team up with a local bakery to treat our Tigerlabs community to something delicious.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
300 Witherspoon St.
Princeton University Art Museum Pop-Up Talk: Chief Curator Juliana Dweck
Chief Curator Juliana Dweck will highlight Hanukkah lamps from North Africa that have recently joined the Museum's collections and share more about their connections to the history and culture of Jews of the Sephardic diaspora.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
45 Elm Dr.
CJ Coward at Small World Coffee
CJ Coward performs at Small World Coffee.
7:00 p.m.
14 Witherspoon St.
Guided tour: The Art of Japanese Publishing
A 45-minute guided tour of the latest exhibition in the Milberg Gallery in Firestone Library at Princeton University.
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m
1 Washington Rd.
Santa in the Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center
Be sure to stop by and take a photo and write a letter to the North Pole!
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
301 N. Harrison St.
Spectacular, Spectacular! A Holiday Cabaret
A joyful evening of live music, community spirit, and celebration showcasing the artistic vibrancy of our community while raising essential funds for Princeton Porchfest 2027.
6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Graduate Hotel, 10 Chambers St.
Holiday Strolling Entertainment at Palmer Square
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!
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
40 Nassau St.
Breakfast with Santa in the Tap Room
Join the Yankee Doodle Tap Room for a jolly morning filled with delicious bites, holiday activities, and a visit from Santa himself!
8:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square East
Guided tour: The Art of Japanese Publishing
A 45-minute guided tour of the latest exhibition in the Milberg Gallery in Firestone Library at Princeton University.
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m
1 Washington Rd.
Paint With Santa at Color Me Mine
Come for a jolly morning of painting, treats, and Santa magic! Kids will paint a custom ceramic plate for Santa's cookies while singing festive songs and enjoying holiday goodies.
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 A.m.
301 N Harrison St.
Annual Menorah Lighting at Palmer Square
Join this annual ceremonial festivity on the Nassau Inn Patio (right in front of the red doors). Enjoy lively music, festive spirit, and a joyful evening of community and celebration.
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
10 Palmer Square
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:
