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!
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
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.
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
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
The Brandenburg Concertos
Experience the unparalleled beauty of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos performed by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
7:30 p.m.
Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the campus of Princeton University
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
Exhibit: 'Nursery of Rebellion' — Princeton and the American Revolution
This Princeton University Library exhibition will commemorate the 250th anniversaries of U.S. independence and the Battle of Princeton, and showcase archival treasures from the revolutionary era. April 15-July 12, 2026.
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Ellen and Leonard Milberg Gallery, Firestone Library, 1 Washington Rd.
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:
