Holiday Artisan Market at Grounds For Sculpture
Saturday November 29, 2025
Kick off the season with creativity, flavor, and festive spirit at the Holiday Artisan Market at Grounds For Sculpture, featuring more than 50 local artisans offering handcrafted jewelry, pottery, woodworking, original art, skincare, gourmet treats, and more. Enjoy seasonal bites and beverages by Constellation Culinary Group in the Auditorium, then explore 42 acres of art-filled gardens and galleries — and complete your day with a meal at Rat's Restaurant, where the cuisine is as artful as the surroundings. Dates: Saturday, November 29 & Sunday, November 30 Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Members Only: 9–10 a.m.) Price: Included with admission — $12–$25 for non-members; free for members Location: 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619 Click here for more information
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Winter Village at The Red Mill Museum
Saturday November 29, 2025
Marketspace Vendor Events joins the 16th annual Festival of Trees 2025 to bring you Winter Village at The Red Mill. Five days of festive shopping in a heated outdoor market featuring 50+ local craft artisans, food trucks, and activities each day. Festival of Trees - Stroll through the museum grounds decorated with beautifully adorned holiday trees and vote for your favorites. Dickens Days - Enjoy theatrical carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and Victorian-era charm in Downtown Clinton. A general admission fee will be retained by the museum for guests (12 and under are free) entering the festival and Winter Village. Current museum members are free.
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Corn Picking & Thanksgiving Hayrides, Howell Living History Farm
Saturday November 29, 2025
Bring a non-perishable food item for our donation wagon to earn a ride on one of our hay wagons! Hayrides will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; tickets are free and will be distributed in the barnyard on a first-come, first-served basis. Canned and boxed food donations will be collected at the visitor center—as well as new, unopened toys for Toys for Tots—to support the community this holiday season.
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Santa Express Train Ride, Black River & Western Railroad
Saturday November 29, 2025
The experience begins as you board your train in Flemington, and each child receives a souvenir golden ticket! Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on board. Stop at Ringoes Station to enjoy a cookie and hot cocoa, an abundance of festive photo opportunities, operating model trains, and more. There’s no better way to embrace the holiday spirit than at Black River & Western Railroad.
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Christmas Wonderland @Bountiful Acres
Saturday November 29, 2025
Bring the whole family to pick out your fresh-cut tree, ride the zipline, and shoot our apple cannon - and more! Special guests YOYO, Peaceable Kingdom Petting Zoo, and NewPenDel Newfoundlands will be joining us on select days. View our website for the schedule of events.
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The Nutcracker, American Repertory Ballet @McCarter Theatre
Saturday November 29, 2025
1 and 6pm A tradition for sixty years, American Repertory Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER is one of the longest continuously running productions in the nation and a perfect holiday treat for all ages! With thrilling choreography set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, ARB’s professional company will be joined by students from Princeton Ballet School to tell the story of Clara, a young girl who receives a magical Christmas gift and embarks on an enchanted journey. The Nutcracker holds a special place in the hearts of both new and longtime patrons, becoming synonymous with the holiday season. Performances will take place from Friday, November 28 through Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Princeton, Red Bank, and New Brunswick.
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