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Looking for Fun and Entertainment This Week? Here's What's Happening in and Around Ewing!
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The Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System will host a festive winter concert featuring Rhythm N’ Sound on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m.
The talented trio will perform classics spanning the 1940s through the 1980s, including doo-wop, rock ’n’ roll, Motown, and disco favorites. Seasonal selections such as “Blue Christmas,” “White Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” will add holiday cheer to the evening. Advanced registration is appreciated. To sign up, visit www.mcl.org and register through LibCal. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ. For more information, call 609-883-8292, email lawprogs@mcl.org, or visit www.mcl.org.
Saturday Canal Walk
Saturday, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10 a.m.
Three mile walk on the towpath, year-round. Free. Meet at Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, at the end of the parking lot near the road. Register to get notice of cancellations due to weather by emailing canalwalkers@googlegroups.com.
Christmas on the Farm, Howell Living History Farm
Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Santa is coming to Howell Farm…not in a sleigh, but on a steam tractor! Visit Howell Farm this Saturday for Christmas crafts, live music, farm animal visits, and an opportunity to stroll through a decorated historic farmhouse – before meeting Santa when he arrives at 12:30.
Schedule
10:00–4:00 – Howell Farm hours
10:30–3:00 – Jugtown Mountain String Band plays in the Visitor Center barn
10:30–12:30 – Visit the farmhouse to see turn-of-the-century Christmas decorations in the parlor
12:30–3:30 – Visit Santa in the farmhouse after he arrives by steam engine
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Saturday Dec. 6, 9 to 11 a.m.
Explore the Watershed Reserve with Education Director Jeff Hoagland on a hike in search of wintering birds. We will discover a variety of birds, learning about their adaptations to life in winter. This hike is dedicated to the memory of Lou Beck, a scout master and president of the Trenton Naturalist Club and Washington Crossing Audubon. Bring binoculars and dress for walking outdoors. A small number of binoculars are available to borrow – please indicate this need when registering. Co-sponsored by Washington Crossing Audubon Society. Ages 12 and up. Free event. Adult attendance and pre-registration required.
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Holiday Bingo Night!
Friday, Dec. 5, 6 to 9 p.m., Pennington AG Church, 87 Route 31 N., Pennington.
Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of fun, friendship, and festive cheer! Join The Progressive Center for Independent Living and the Community Connections Program for Holiday Bingo Night—a joyful event full of laughter, great prizes, and even a round of festive karaoke during intermission.
Cost: PCIL Members: $5, Non-Members: $8. Payments can be made by cash, check, or Zelle. For questions or assistance, please call (609) 581-4500.
Progressive Center for Independent Living NJ
Friday, Dec. 5, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy light refreshments while you shop from amazing local craft sellers offering beautiful one-of-a-kind creations and products. This event is free and no registration is required.
Christmas Bazaar
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 300 S. Main St., Pennington. Come to shop and to enjoy lunch at our Creole Christmas Cafe followed by scrumptious authentic Norwegian waffles. Kids of all ages can get pictures with Santa while you shop. At the bazaar we feature: Fabulous Baked Goods ✦ Soups and Casseroles ✦ Home Treasures ✦ Handcrafted Ornaments, Scarves, Knitwear, and More ✦ Gently Used Christmas Decorations For Your Home ✦ Pictures With Santa ✦ Plants and Hostess Gifts ✦ ” Secret Santa" - (Just For Children To Shop For Gifts!) ✦ Taste of Norway ✦ Our Famous Quilt Raffle ✦ Lunch at our Creole Christmas Cafe ✦ Surprise Raffle Item
Friday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.; Matinee performances: Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 7, 1 and 4 p.m.; Special daytime show for groups Mon. Dec. 8 at 10 a.m.
The excitement and wonder of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus, made famous in Clement Moore’s beloved poem, is brought to life in a fun and enchanting musical perfect for even the littlest ones. Bring the whole family for this joyous Kelsey holiday tradition. Stay and take a photo with Santa! $16/$14 (Rated G)
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Saturday, Dec. 6, noon to 5 p.m.
The House Tour started 58 years ago, is Mill Hill’s signature event and a Trenton tradition. Homes in the neighborhood will display special decorations through their front windows and/or on their exteriors, with some of the homeowners hosting visitors with holiday music, refreshments, and insightful conversation on their stoops and sidewalks. With the variety of home sizes, ages, and architectural styles, Mill Hill’s nineteenth-century streetscape is one of the most interesting between New York and Philadelphia.
Tickets are available to be purchased in advance or can be purchased the day-of at Artworks. See you on the tour! The tour begins at Artworks located at 19 Everett Alley and South Stockton Street, Trenton. TICKETS
Princeton Tuba Christmas, Lawrence Community Concert Band @MarketFair
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m., MarketFair Mall on Route 1 South, West Windsor. Princeton Tuba Christmas has become a tradition that is sponsored by the Lawrence Community Concert Band and The Blawenburg Band. If you are a tubist or baritone/euphonium player, please visit https://lawrencecommunityband.org for more information. See you at Market Fair Mall!
Saturday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m. Dress up like that famous guy from the North Pole (or any Holiday Persona) and join us for the 10th Princeton Santacon! Santa's Route: 4 p.m, Santa Stop: Graduate Hilton Hotel (Event location set as 1st stop)
Route includes Palmer Square Christmas Tree, Yankee Doodle Tap Room, The Ivy. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than a bunch of Santas roaming the streets of Princeton!
The Arts at TCNJ
All College Theatre | Interactive Dinner Theatre 2025
TCNJ Student Organizations, Kendall Hall TV Studio, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m.
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Guided Open House Tours of Benjamin Temple House
Free - circa 1750 - No reservations needed. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 to 4 p.m., 27 Federal City Road, Ewing.
The Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society is seeking photos or photo books of the General Motors (GM) plant (also known as the Inland Fisher Guide Plant of GM) that was in operation in West Trenton from 1938 - 1998. We are helping the Township locate a few photos that might be used in the new community center currently being built on Lower Ferry Road.
If you have photos or books with photos of the GM plant including indoor shots of the assembly line or products created (with or without employees) for us to consider, please contact Site Manager Amy Karen Harter at info@ethps.org or 609-883-2455.
Additionally, the ETHPS is gathering stories and photos of people who immigrated or migrated to Ewing between 1840 and 1960, for use in a new museum display. If you would like to share information about your ancestors or relatives who came here from Europe or the southern states of America, please contact Marge Delaney or Becky Urban at info@ethps.org or 609-883-2455. Thank you for helping us build the legacy of Ewing Township!
Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society, 609-883-2455. ethps.org
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Music at Morpeth: Jeff Snyder + Jacqueline Kerrod
Tuesday December 9, 2025
7:00 PM
Morpeth Contemporary 43 W Broad St, Hopewell, NJ 08525 (609) 333-9393
Genre: electronic, experimental, improvised music. Suggested donation: $25
Jeff Snyder is a composer, improviser, and instrument designer living in Princeton, New Jersey, and active in the New York City area. He is the Director of Electronic Music at Princeton University, and the Director of PLOrk, the Princeton Laptop Orchestra. Described as 'exceptionally virtuosic and sensitive', South African harpist Jacqueline Kerrod is perfectly at home across multiple genres and performs throughout the United States and Europe. Jeff and Jacqueline join forces on December 9th in the beautiful gallery space of Morpeth Contemporary in downtown Hopewell, to create something completely spontaneous and unique using their chosen instruments: electronics + harps. Please join them, and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.
Mel at 90: The Revival of Realism
Through Jan. 4, 2026, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion 299 Parkside Ave, Trenton.
Free admission; (donations welcome).
MEL LEIPZIG, who passed last week at the age of 90, was a mentor, teacher, catalyst, and keystone in the greater Trenton arts community since his arrival here in 1968. Trenton City Museum proudly leads a series of exhibitions at Ellarslie and partner sites to celebrate Mel’s 90 years! THE REVIVAL OF REALISM: Featuring works by Mel Leipzig, Lois Dodd, Alan Bennett, Linda Pochesi, Laura Tryon Jennings, and more.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Joy to the World - FREE Circus Show, Trenton Circus Squad
Thursday, Dec. 11, 6 to 7 p.m.
The Trenton Circus Squad is excited to lift the community's spirit with a FREE show for all. See the Trenton Squad showcase the skills they've developed over the last few months. The lights from our November 8 show/fundraiser are still in place, so the December 11 show will be a full production. Be sure to get your popcorn! Every bag sold ($5) is a donation to our cause. Small bills are appreciated. Get your FREE tickets today!
The parking area is the Roebling Market lot. There is room for 435 cars, and the parking is FREE. Use 635 S. Clinton Ave. in your GPS for parking.
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Saturday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m., Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ
At a time when life can feel so hurried, it is often the simplest moments, like spending time together, that lift our spirits and leave us feeling nourished and rejuvenated. The program will feature A Garland for Christmas by John Whitaker, settings of traditional carols, new texts and seasonal imagery from American and British composers. Beloved favorites like In Dulci Jubilo, Sussex Carol and Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day are sure to delight!
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Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What’s the best way to get into the holiday spirit and expand your knowledge of The Garden State’s most treasured town? Being chauffeured through the decked-out neighborhoods and beautifully festooned streets in a warm trolley while an expert guide from the Princeton Tour Company regales you with fascinating tales, of course!
New this year: You may bring your own libations on the trolley! • Tours depart from 29 Hulfish Street, Princeton, NJ 08540. • This tour is 1 hour long. Time: Tours run every hour from 10am-5pm Cost: $28/per person
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Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 and 8 p.m.
Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder, where every holiday has its own special land. Enjoy the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town and all things that go bump in the night. Bored with the same old tricks and treats, he yearns for something more, and soon stumbles upon the glorious magic of Christmas town where he decides to fill Santa’s shiny boots and bring this joyful holiday back to Halloween. Come in costume and Play-Along with this cult classic, with our motivators. Includes interactive goody bag. $22/$20 PG
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Washington Crossing Reenactment, Washington Crossing Historic Park
Sunday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Each December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats.
Come out for the First Crossing on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (actual crossing at 1 p.m.). This is not a dress rehearsal, but rather a fundraising event. Beyond witnessing the historical reenactment, visitors can immerse themselves in the Colonial Era for the day. During this event, families are invited to participate in a range of activities.
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Fourth Annual "Washington's Landing in New Jersey", Washington Crossing State Park
Sunday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Images of Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776 are deeply ingrained in the American imagination — so much so that Pennsylvania's annual reenactments draw thousands of spectators. But what many don't realize is that after that daring Crossing, New Jersey witnessed more Revolutionary War battles and skirmishes than any other colony. On December 14, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, NJ will welcome Washington's troops and discover what unfolded after they made landfall on New Jersey soil. New Jersey's "Washington's Landing in New Jersey" event is distinct from — yet coordinated with — the "First Crossing" presented by the Friends of Washington Crossing Historic Park in Pennsylvania.
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Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m.
Theater to Go
Watch the Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Vera Ellen, and Rosemary Clooney classic on the big screen! But, Theater to Go adds an additional cast member – you! In a blizzard of audience participation activities, you will be guided by our hosts to Play Along and sing along with the movie. Come early for the Holiday Treats and our Ugly Christmas Sweater contest (of course!). $22/$20 G
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Tuesday, Dec. 16, 4 to 5 p.m.
Join us and our friends from The Jewish Center of Princeton for the Annual Menorah Lighting. 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 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.
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Tuesday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m.The community is invited to light the large outdoor menorah, followed by songs and sufganyot-doughnuts. Adath Israel, 1958 Lawrenceville Rd. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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