Holiday Happenings In and Around Princeton
Friday, December 9, 2022 10:00 AM by Kathleen Lekko
Friday, December 9, 2022 10:00 AM by Kathleen Lekko
From family farms filled with holiday lights, to gingerbread displays and ice skating in the square. Princeton Mercer is making sure you enjoy all the magic that the holidays bring!
The Municipal Complex - Senior Center; 1117 Route 130 in Robbinsville
December 12th at 5:30pm
Due to the rainy weather, Robbinsville Township moved their lighting ceremony to December 12th. The ceremony begins at 6:30pm with the hour beforehand to partake in free arts and crafts with family photos too. For more information, click here!
Nassau Inn Patio, 10 Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ 08542
https://palmersquare.com/event/annual-menorah-lighting/
Tuesday, December 20th at 4pm
It has been a tradition for many years to celebrate Hanukkah in Palmer Square and we invite everyone to join us for this ceremonial festivity. There will be great music, and great fun!
Photo via https://www.palmersquare.com/event/annual-menorah-lighting/
55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Open now through January 8th, 2023 (Every week on Wednesday-Sunday)
Visit Morven for the time-honored holiday exhibition, Festival of Trees. Enjoy the juried collection of ornamental trees and mantels displayed throughout the museum’s galleries, sure to put you in the spirit of the season!
Advanced tickets are available for reservation.
Photo via https://www.morven.org/fy23/festivaloftrees
19 Hulfish Street behind the Nassau Inn Hotel, Princeton
Now - February 24th Click here for hours and special hours on/around holidays
$10 cash PER PERSON/ $12 +fees with credit card. Tickets sold at the door only! No reservations.
ALL skaters/guardians must sign the electronic waiver to be eligible to participate! Please sign in advance for a contactless experience at the rink. Bring your own skates or borrow ours! (skate rental included in ticket price). Now booking private parties! All inquiries can be emailed to events@palmersquare.com.
Photo via https://www.palmersquare.com/skating/
1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson Township
Now through January 1st (Click here to view park hours)
Six Flags Great Adventure celebrates the holidays with plenty of family friendly activities such as holiday hay mazes, shows and character appearances. There's something for everyone and a great way to spend a day or night with lights, hot cocoa and even fire pits located throughout the park! Six Flags offers daily tickets, season passes and group tickets. Make sure to check the calendar to see what exciting events will be happening each day!
Photo via https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/events/holiday-in-the-park
Kathleen is the Senior Event Coordinator at the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce. Born and raised in the Mercer County area, Kathleen brings years of experience through her day-to-day adventures throughout Mercer County, military background in public affairs and her education. Come on a journey through weekly blog posts highlighting the go-to spots to eat, sip and explore!