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Princeton, New Jersey, comes alive during the holiday season as Carols of Many Nations at Princeton Seminary draws students, alumni, and neighbors together in celebration. If you’re in town for this longstanding Seminary tradition, you may also want to explore the festive events happening throughout the wider community. Here are 10 ways to experience the spirit of Christmas in and around Princeton.
Celebrate the Christmas season with the Princeton Seminary Choir. Listen to scripture readings, anthems, and carols in various languages, representing the diversity within the Seminary community. Join us in the Princeton Seminary Chapel at 3:30, 6:30, and 8:30 pm.
Don’t miss Westrick Music Academy’s festive, musical stroll in Princeton! Start with a choral performance at Morven and take in the Festival of Trees, followed by a musical gathering across the street at the Present Day Club.
Support local small businesses and get your holiday shopping done all in one go! Stop by to find the perfect textiles, jewelry, hand-poured candles, children’s wear, pottery, and more. Find it all at Hinds Plaza, next to the Princeton Public Library.
Enjoy Carols, Christmas Classics, Hanukkah Music, and a brand new sing-along at the Community Middle School Auditorium, 95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Take an hour-long tour with your own drinks through the Holiday Trolley Tour of Princeton. An expert guide from the Princeton Tour Company will be aboard informing riders of local history and tales.
Connect with members of The Jewish Center of Princeton as they celebrate Hanukkah with the annual menorah lighting. Enjoy the lighting and live music on the Nassau Inn Patio.
Sing-along with the Westminster Community Orchestra at the Marion Buckelew Cullen Center. While donations are welcome, this event is free and open to the public. All donations received will be distributed to area food pantries and service organizations.
Join the Center for Modern Aging for a festive bouquet-making workshop. Use seasonal florals and accents to create a one-of-a-kind centerpiece or gift. No experience needed – just bring your festive energy!
Bring the kids to two festive holiday workshops this season. On Saturday, December 13, enjoy an ornament-making class at 11 a.m. Then return the following Saturday, December 20, for a cookie-decorating class, also at 11 a.m. Both programs include a holiday book reading, the decorating activity, and free hot chocolate! Plus, stay to meet Santa after each program from 12 – 2 pm.
Conductor Ruth Ochs returns to the Capital Philharmonic to lead the celebrations with Strauss’s Blue Danube and the spirited rhythms of Spain. Continue the celebration post-concert with a champagne reception featuring live jazz performed by members of the orchestra.
Princeton Seminary invites you to join the local community in celebrating the holiday season in harmony and joy. Read our previous article on holiday activities to do in Princeton, which are still occurring this season.
