Newtown Yardley, PA Holiday Guide

American Repertory Ballet 's The Nutcracker

American Repertory Ballet's celebrated production of The Nutcracker returns to Princeton, Red Bank, Trenton, and New Brunswick, November 29 - December 22! Ring in the holiday season with this timeless tale of magic and festive fun for the whole family.

This holiday favorite tells the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a magical journey, battling toy soldiers and larger-than-life mice, and traveling through a whirlwind of dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets. The Nutcracker includes an outstanding roster of professional artists, plus over 100 children from Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet

For performance schedule and ticket info visit https://arballet.org/

McCarter Theatre

December 10 - 29, 2024

McCarter's annual holiday tradition returns with more magic, more music, and more merriment for all. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a fantastical journey through Christmases past, present and future and enjoy this classic story as it comes to life around you. Create magical memories with the ones you love as this festive spectacle ushers you into the spirit of the season with all the delight, wonder, and generosity that Scrooge himself discovers.

American Sign Language Accessibility December 21, 2024 at 1pm

Audio Described and Open Caption Accessibility December 22, 2024 at 1pm

Relaxed Performance December 29, 2024 at 1pm

Kelsey Theatre

Holiday performances at Kelsey will truly bring the spirit of Christmas to your entire family.

Dec. 6-8- 'Twas The Night Before Christmas - the excitement and wonder of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus is brought to life in a fun and enchanting musical perfect for the little ones.

Dec 13-15 - The Nutcracker - The classic magical holiday ballet abridged and fully narrated. Meet the performers after.

Dec 14 - White Christmas Movie Sing-Along - the perfect Holiday Event, as you watch this beloved movie musical on the big screen! In a blizzard of audience participation activities, you will be guided by our hosts to Sing Along and Play Along with the movie. Come early for the Holiday Treats and our Ugly Christmas Sweater contest.

Dec 20-22 - The Kelsey Holiday Extravaganza - an electrifying concert-style show that brings together the magic of the season!

Ticket info: 609-570-3333 or www.kelseytheatre.net

Princeton Pro Musica

Join award-winning chorus Princeton Pro Musica for A Feast of Carols on Sunday, December 15 at Richardson Auditorium .

Returning to Richardson Auditorium once again, A Feast of Carols will bring together all the sounds of the season: favorites from Handel’s Messiah and the Christmas music of Bach, classic carols in sumptuous choral-orchestral arrangement, and more! This concert has sold out quickly the past two seasons, so don’t wait to buy tickets! Suitable for all ages, come embrace the warmth and joy of the season with us! For tickets visit www.princetonpromusica.org

Princeton Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, December 14 at 3 and 6pm – HOLIDAY POPS! - LIVE at Richardson Auditorium

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is set to celebrate all the joys of the holiday season with Broadway vocalist Andrea Ross at this year's Holiday POPS! concerts. Mentored by none other than Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ms. Ross brings a clear soprano voice with an impressive range to "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "The Christmas Song," and more. The Princeton High School Choir lends its collective voice to choral favorites including "Joy to the World" and "O Holy Night," and leads the audience in the much-anticipated annual carol sing-along. Returning to Princeton from West Virginia's Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, John Devlin conducts both performances at Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University.

Morven Museum & Garden

Morven Museum & Garden will once again host its annual holiday exhibition, Festival of Trees, running November 20, 2024 through January 5, 2025. Come view the creative and whimsical displays adorning the museum’s elegant galleries, mantels, and porches artfully decorated by local businesses, garden clubs, and non-profit organizations. This year’s theme, Traditions & Celebrations, is inspired by Morven’s history and the stories of its residents, from our current exhibition Morven Revealed: Untold Stories from New Jersey’s Most Historic Home. Enjoy this cherished holiday tradition right in the heart of Princeton! Corporate Sponsors include Baxter Construction, Ronica A. Bregenzer, Architect LLC, Capital Health, Glenmede, Honda of Princeton & The Lopez Group Real Estate Group/Keller Williams Princeton. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ www.morven.org