Drama

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

Faith

Silent Prayers for Peace, Princeton Friends Meeting, Tiger Park, Palmer Square, Princeton, 609-921-2907 5:30 p.m.

Kid's Stuff

Family Concert, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570 4:30 p.m., Miss Torrey., www.bn.com

Faith

Community Thanksgiving Service, Princeton University Chapel 11 a.m.

Holidays and Special Days

Thanksgiving

Dance

The Nutcracker, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School present the Tchaikovsky holiday classic with choreography by Graham Lustig and sets and costumes by Zack Brown. $32.50 to $42.50., www.mccarter.org

Nutcracker, Roxey Ballet, Villa Victoria Theater, Route 29, West Trenton, 609-397-7616, ext. 807 3 p.m., Holiday tradition. $17.25., www.roxeyballet.com

Drama

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

For Parents

Give Us Your Kids So You Can Go Shopping Day, Can Do Fitness, 121 Main Street, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-514-0500 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Register., www.candofitness.com

Shopping

Princeton Forrestal Village Holiday Event, Fun for the Whole Family, complementary hot chocolate and cider plus lots of great holiday activities. 3-8pm. www.princetonforrestalvillage.com

Dance

Nutcracker, Roxey Ballet, Villa Victoria Theater, Route 29, West Trenton, 609-397-7616, ext. 807 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Holiday tradition. $17.25., www.roxeyballet.com

The Nutcracker, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School present the Tchaikovsky holiday classic with choreography by Graham Lustig and sets and costumes by Zack Brown. $32.50 to $42.50. Alumni gathering after the 4:30 p.m. performance should register with Lisa de Ravel at 609-921-7758, ext. 11., www.mccarter.org

Drama

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

For Families

Hayrides, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wreath and sleighbell sale., www.howellfarm.org

Lights On, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089 1 p.m., Cooking decorating workshop. Holiday music with Nassau Brass and Madrigal Singers. Awards for the gingerbread house contest. Lighting of the holiday tree. Free with museum admission., www.groundsforsculpture.org

Good Causes

Brunch with Santa, Children's Home Society of New Jersey, Notre Dame High School, 601 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, 609-882-0363 9:30 a.m. and noon., 'Snowflakes and Friends,' an original Christmas play; games, and refreshments. Crafts and gifts may be purchased. Register. $5., www.chsofnj.org

Classical Music

Vespers and Concert, Christ Church, 5 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, 732-545-6262 6 p.m., Women's Schola presents 'Medieval Advent Celebration.' Free., www.christchurchnewbrunswick.org

Dance

Nutcracker, Roxey Ballet, Villa Victoria Theater, Route 29, West Trenton, 609-397-7616, ext. 807 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Holiday tradition. $17.25., www.roxeyballet.com

The Nutcracker, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 1 p.m., American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School present the Tchaikovsky holiday classic with choreography by Graham Lustig and sets and costumes by Zack Brown. $32.50 to $42.50. Register for 'Nutcracker Children's Tea Party,' an 11 a.m. event with treats, photos, a gift, and a reading of the classic tale, at 732-249-1254, ext. 25., www.mccarter.org

Drama

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 2 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

Good Causes

Book Sale, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stuff a bag for $3., www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro

Classical Music

Winter Concert, Westminster Choir College, Yvonne Theater, Rider University, 609-921-2663 7:30 p.m., Rider University Band conducted by Jerry Rife. Free., www.rider.edu

Drama

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 7:30 p.m., Shakespeare tale featuring love, jealousy, tyranny, and magical music. Directed by Brian B. Crowe. Through December 28. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

Faith

Silent Prayers for Peace, Princeton Friends Meeting, Tiger Park, Palmer Square, Princeton, 609-921-2907 5:30 p.m.

Drama

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 8 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

Classical Music

Secular and Sacred, Riverside Symphonia, First Presbyterian Church, 31 North Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7300 8 p.m., Holiday concert. $20 to $35., www.riversidesymphonia.org

Cool Yule Jazz VI, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663 8 p.m., Philip Orr, piano; Jerry Rife, clarinet, perform jazz arrangements of holiday favorites. $20., www.rider.edu

Dance

The Nutcracker, Dance Vision, Montgomery High School, 1014 Route 601, Skillman, 609-514-1600 7 p.m., Susan Jaffe choreographed the youth ensemble production. Through Sunday, December 7. $25., www.dancevision.org

Drama

A Christmas Carol, Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28, North Branch, 908-725-3420 7 p.m., Nebraska Theater Caravan. $37 and $42., www.rvccarts.edu

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 8 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469 8 p.m., Comedy. Through December 21. $14., www.svptheatre.org

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

Fairs

Holiday Walk, Pennington Business and Professional Association, Howe Commons, 65 South Main Street, Pennington, 609-737-7765 6 p.m., Music, beverages, and tree lighting kick off festivities. Santa Claus arrives at the Sun National Bank at 6:30 p.m. Free photos with Santa by Photo Haven. Holiday tales at the library. Pennington Dance Company performs a holiday show in the lobby of the Pennington Presbyterian Church, 13 South Main Street, at 6:45 p.m. Free.

Family Theater

'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570-3333 7 p.m., $10., www.kelseytheatre.net

Good Causes

Holiday Shopping, Ellarslie, Trenton City Museum, Cadwalader Park, 609-989-3632 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Gifts, artwork, and jewelry. Music., www.ellarslie.org

Classical Music

Handel's Messiah, Boheme Opera, Immaculate Conception Church, 540 Chestnut Avenue, Trenton, 609-581-7200 7:30 p.m., Collaborative concert with the Boheme Opera Chorus and Orchestra and the Greater Trenton Choral Society. Soprano Sungji Kim and bass baritone DeAndre Simmons. $30., www.bohemeopera.com

Handel's Messiah, Greater Trenton Choral Society, Immaculate Conception Church, 540 Chestnut Avenue, Trenton, 609-324-9732 7:30 p.m., $15., www.community.nj.com/cc/trentonchoral

Westminster Concert Bell Choir, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663 8 p.m., 'Christmas of the Americas.' Holiday concert. $20., www.rider.edu

Secular and Sacred, Riverside Symphonia, First Presbyterian Church, 31 North Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7300 8 p.m., Holiday concert. $20 to $35., www.riversidesymphonia.org

Dance

The Nutcracker, Dance Vision, Montgomery High School, 1014 Route 601, Skillman, 609-514-1600 7 p.m., Susan Jaffe choreographed the youth ensemble production. Through Sunday, December 7. $25., www.dancevision.org

Drama

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469 8 p.m., Comedy. $14., www.svptheatre.org

Family Theater

Holiday Stories from Around the World, State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-SHOW 10 a.m. to noon., Storyteller Julie Pasqual. Register. Free., www.statetheatrenj.org

'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570-3333 11 a.m. and 2 and 4 p.m., $10., www.kelseytheatre.net

For Families

Pancake Breakfast with Santa, West Windsor Lions Club, Community Middle School, 55 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-419-0156 8 a.m. to noon., Annual breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, juice, fruit, and drinks. Santa will be available for photos with children. $7 adults, $3 children (3 to 11), free for under age 3., www.wwptoday.com

Photos with Santa, Weichert Realtors, 53 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-799-3500 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Free.

Christmas on the Farm, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., www.howellfarm.org

Good Causes

Holiday Shopping, Ellarslie, Trenton City Museum, Cadwalader Park, 609-989-3632 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gifts, artwork, and jewelry. Music., www.ellarslie.org

Classical Music

Advent Concert, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road, 609-258-3654 2:30 p.m., The First Nowell by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Chapel Choir with orchestra conducted by Penna Rose. Free.

Westminster Concert Bell Choir, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663 3 p.m., 'Christmas of the Americas.' Holiday concert. $20., www.rider.edu

Winter Concert, Westminster Choir College, Gill Chapel, Rider University, 609-921-2663 3 p.m., Rider University Choir. Philip Orr conducts. Free., www.rider.edu

Handel's Messiah, New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra, Christ Church, 5 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, 732-249-6999 6 p.m., Concert with choir and soloists from Christ Church Choir. Pre-concert lecture at 5 p.m. $17., www.christchurchnewbrunswick.org

Vespers and Concert, Christ Church, 5 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, 732-545-6262 6 p.m., Handel's Messiah presented the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra and the choir of Christ Church. Free., www.christchurchnewbrunswick.org

Secular and Sacred, Riverside Symphonia, New Hope Solebury HIgh School, Bridge Street, New Hope, 609-397-7300 8 p.m., Celebration of Christmas. $20 to $35., www.riversidesymphonia.org

Dance

Great Russian Nutcracker, Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28, North Branch, 908-725-3420 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Moscow Ballet. $40 and $45., www.rvccarts.edu

The Nutcracker, Dance Vision, Montgomery High School, 1014 Route 601, Skillman, 609-514-1600 7 p.m., Susan Jaffe choreographed the youth ensemble production. Through Sunday, December 7. $25., www.dancevision.org

Drama

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469 3 p.m., Comedy. $14., www.svptheatre.org

A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 5:30 p.m., Holiday classic by Charles Dickens. Through December 28. $32 to $55., www.mccarter.org

Family Theater

'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570-3333 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., $10., www.kelseytheatre.net

Good Causes

Holiday Shopping, Ellarslie, Trenton City Museum, Cadwalader Park, 609-989-3632 Noon. to 4 p.m., Gifts, artwork, and jewelry. Music., www.ellarslie.org

Classical Music

Messiah Sing, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road, 609-258-3654 7:30 p.m., Community sing with organ, strings, and trumpet. $5.

Drama

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 7:30 p.m., Shakespeare tale. Through December 28. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

Family Theater

The American Boy Choir, Paper Mill Playhouse, Brookside Drive, Millburn, 973-376-4343 10 a.m., $12 to $15., www.papermill.org

Classical Music

Candlelight Service, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road, 609-258-3654 7:30 p.m., A service of readings and music featuring the Chapel Choir and a cappella groups. Free.

Drama

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 7:30 p.m., Shakespeare tale. Through December 28. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

Faith

Silent Prayers for Peace, Princeton Friends Meeting, Tiger Park, Palmer Square, Princeton, 609-921-2907 5:30 p.m.

Family Theater

Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766 10 a.m., Geared for young audiences ages 2 1/2 to 7. $4.

Drama

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

Fezziwig Party, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 5:30 p.m., Reception with holiday music and wine tasting followed by performance of 'A Christmas Carol.' $45 to $55., www.mccarter.org

A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 7:30 p.m., Holiday classic by Charles Dickens. $45 to $55., www.mccarter.org

Winter Musicale, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, 215-785-0100 7:30 p.m., Keith Baker directs. Through December 21., www.brtstage.org

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 8 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

Fairs

Holly Nights, Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, 215-946-0400 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Candles, luminaria, and torches illuminate William Penn's 43-acre historic plantation for Holly Nights, a family celebration with music, carol singing, bonfires, hot mulled cider, and historic crafts demonstrations. Guided tour of the manor house by candlelight. $7., www.pennsburymanor.org

Family Theater

Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766 10 a.m., Geared for young audiences ages 2 1/2 to 7. $4.

Classical Music

Mannheim Steamroller, State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469 8 p.m., Holiday music using electric bass and synthesizers. $45 to $75., www.StateTheatreNJ.org

An Evening of Readings and Carols, Westminster Choir College, Princeton University Chapel, 609-921-2663 8 p.m., Solid Brass and three of Westminster's choirs. $30 to $60., www.rider.edu

Drama

A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 tba p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Holiday classic by Charles Dickens., www.mccarter.org

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 8 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469 8 p.m., Comedy. $14., www.svptheatre.org

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

Fairs

Trenton 2 Nite, Trenton Downtown Association, South Warren and West Lafayette streets, Trenton, 609-393-8998 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Evening of music and art features live music, art exhibits, and extended retail hours., www.trenton2nite.com

Holly Nights, Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, 215-946-0400 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Candles, luminaria, and torches illuminate William Penn's 43-acre historic plantation for Holly Nights, a family celebration with music, carol singing, bonfires, hot mulled cider, and historic crafts demonstrations. Guided tour of the manor house by candlelight. $7., www.pennsburymanor.org

Tree of Light Celebration, The Lewis School, 53 Bayard Lane, 609-924-8120 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Annual holiday concert and open house to benefit the scholarship and program fund features thousands of lights lit on the stately outdoor tree, old-fashioned music, and holiday fare. Performances by Lewis School Chorus, Koleinu, American Boychoir School, and Princeton University Nassons, Tigerlilies, and Wildcats. Free. Donations suggested., www.lewisschool.org

Family Theater

Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766 10 a.m., Geared for young audiences ages 2 1/2 to 7. $4.

The Nutcracker, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570-3333 7 p.m., $10., www.kelseytheatre.net

Classical Music

A Child's Christmas in Wales, The Princeton Singers, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, 866-846-7464 6 p.m., Dylan Thomas's classic Christmas story of misrule and mayhem. Music includes traditional holiday favorites and carols. Reception follows. $25., www.princetonsingers.org

An Evening of Readings and Carols, Westminster Choir College, Princeton University Chapel, 609-921-2663 8 p.m., Solid Brass and three of Westminster's choirs. $30 to $60., www.rider.edu

Dance

The Nutcracker, American Repertory Ballet, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Trenton, 609-984-8400 2 p.m., Production set in Vienna with Tchaikovsky's sparkling score. $20 to $30., www.arballet.org

Drama

A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 tba p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Holiday classic by Charles Dickens., www.mccarter.org

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469 8 p.m., Comedy. $14., www.svptheatre.org

Family Theater

Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766 10 a.m., Geared for young audiences ages 2 1/2 to 7. $4.

A Christmas Carol, Paper Mill Playhouse, Brookside Drive, Millburn, 973-376-4343 10 a.m., $12 to $15., www.papermill.org

The Nutcracker, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570-3333 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., $10., www.kelseytheatre.net

Classical Music

Handel's Messiah, Princeton Pro Musica, Patriots Theater, Trenton War Memorial, Trenton, 609-683-5122 3 p.m., Soloists include Christine Brandes, soprano; Elena McEntire, mezzo soprano; and Christopher Burchett, bass. Frances Fowler Slade conducts. $38 to $45., www.princetonpromusica.org

Vespers and Concert, Christ Church, 5 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, 732-545-6262 6 p.m., Vox Fideles Choir presents 'Renaissance Choral Music for Advent.' Free., www.christchurchnewbrunswick.org

Nativitas, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663 7:30 p.m., Westminster Community Chorus and Chamber Choir present Christmas music from around the world. $15., www.rider.edu

Drama

A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 tba p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Holiday classic by Charles Dickens., www.mccarter.org

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469 3 p.m., Comedy. $14., www.svptheatre.org

Family Theater

A Christmas Carol, Paper Mill Playhouse, Brookside Drive, Millburn, 973-376-4343 10 a.m., $12 to $15., www.papermill.org

The Nutcracker, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570-3333 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., $10., www.kelseytheatre.net

Good Causes

Communities of Light, Womanspace, 609-394-0136 5:30 p.m., Annual lighting of luminary candles to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault. Luminary kits are available for $10., www.womanspace.org

Drama

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 7:30 p.m., Shakespeare tale. Through December 28. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

Drama

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 7:30 p.m., Shakespeare tale. Through December 28. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

Faith

Silent Prayers for Peace, Princeton Friends Meeting, Tiger Park, Palmer Square, Princeton, 609-921-2907 5:30 p.m.

Drama

A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 tba p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Holiday classic by Charles Dickens., www.mccarter.org

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 8 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

Classical Music

Celebrations and Ceremonies, Voices Chorale, Pennington Presbyterian Church, 13 South Main Street, Pennington, 609-637-9383 8 p.m., Britten's 'Ceremony of Carols' and other holiday favorites. $18 to $25., www.voiceschorale.org

Drama

A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 tba p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Holiday classic by Charles Dickens., www.mccarter.org

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 8 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469 8 p.m., Comedy. $14., www.svptheatre.org

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

Fairs

Third Fridays, Downtown Bordentown Association, Bordentown, 609-298-6970 6 p.m., Music, tastings, and art throughout the town., www.downtownbordentown.com

Classical Music

PSO Pops: The Holiday Concert, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-497-0020 4 p.m., Holiday favorites, symphonic classics, Princeton High School Concert Choir, and annual sing-along. $16 to $64., www.princetonsymphony.org

Celebrations and Ceremonies, Voices Chorale, St. Paul Church, 214 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-637-9383 8 p.m., Britten's 'Ceremony of Carols' and other holiday favorites. $18 to $25., www.voiceschorale.org

Dance

Graham Lustig's Nutcracker, State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., American Repertory Ballet. $25 to $55., www.StateTheatreNJ.org

Drama

A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 tba p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Holiday classic by Charles Dickens., www.mccarter.org

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469 8 p.m., Comedy. $14., www.svptheatre.org

Classical Music

Vespers and Concert, Christ Church, 5 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, 732-545-6262 6 p.m., Annual lessons and carols. Free., www.christchurchnewbrunswick.org

Voices of Angels, American Boychoir, Princeton University Chapel, 888-BOYCHOIR 8 p.m., Traditional holiday favorites. $20 to $42., www.americanboychoir.org

Dance

Graham Lustig's Nutcracker, State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., American Repertory Ballet. $25 to $55., www.StateTheatreNJ.org

Drama

A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 tba p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Holiday classic by Charles Dickens., www.mccarter.org

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

A Christmas Carol, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041 2 p.m., Musical. $23., www.buckscountyplayhouse.com

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469 3 p.m., Comedy. $14., www.svptheatre.org

Faith

Menorah Lighting Ceremony, Chabad of the Windsors, McCaffrey's, Southfield Road, West Windsor, 609-448-9369 5 p.m., Lighting ceremony and magic show. Free., www.chabadwindsor.com

Holidays and Special Days

Chanukah
Begins at sunset.

Classical Music

Winter Wonderland, American Boychoir, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 888-BOYCHOIR 4 p.m., Traditional holiday favorites and audience sing-a-long. $20 to $42. Boys in grades 3 to 7 are encouraged to audition after the concert. No preparation or experience needed., www.americanboychoir.org

Faith

Menorah Lighting, Palmer Square, North Hulfish Plaza, 800-644-3489 5 p.m., Chanukah celebration. Rain or shine. Free., www.palmersquare.com

Drama

A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 tba p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Holiday classic by Charles Dickens., www.mccarter.org

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 7:30 p.m., Shakespeare tale. Through December 28. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

Drama

A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 tba p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Holiday classic by Charles Dickens., www.mccarter.org

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 7:30 p.m., Shakespeare tale. Through December 28. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

Faith

Christmas Eve Caroling, Arts Council of Princeton, On the Green, 609-924-8777 5:15 p.m., Carolers of all ages assemble on Palmer Square green and proceed to sing with the Blawenburg Brass Band leading the festivities. Bring lanterns and flashlights. Keep your eyes open for Santa. Free.

Faith

Silent Prayers for Peace, Princeton Friends Meeting, Tiger Park, Palmer Square, Princeton, 609-921-2907 5:30 p.m.

Good Causes

Santa's Arrival, Princeton Airport, Route 206, 609-921-3100 11 a.m., Bring a wrapped gift with child's name in large text and Santa will distribute it when he arrives. Of course, he'll be phoning the airport from his twin engine's radio. Participants are also asked to bring an unwrapped gift of clothing, books, or toys to be distributed through Mercer County Board of Social Services., www.princetonairport.com

Holidays and Special Days

Christmas Eve

Holidays and Special Days

Christmas Day
Postal and bank holiday.

Drama

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 8 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

Good Causes

Book Sale, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stuff a bag for $3., www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro

Holidays and Special Days

Kwanzaa The seven-day African-American celebration begins today.

Drama

A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 tba p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Holiday classic by Charles Dickens., www.mccarter.org

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

Good Causes

Book Sale, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stuff a bag for $3., www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro

Classical Music

Service of Lessons and Carols, Trinity Church, Princeton University Chapel, 609-924-2277 11 a.m., Trinity's choirs move to the university chapel for this special service., www.trinityprinceton.org

Drama

A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Holiday classic by Charles Dickens. $45 to $55., www.mccarter.org

The Winter's Tale, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Shakespeare tale. $29 to $53., www.shakespearenj.org

Good Causes

Book Sale, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stuff a bag for $3., www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro

Good Causes

Book Sale, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stuff a bag for $3., www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro

Good Causes

Book Sale, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stuff a bag for $3., www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro

Classical Music

New Year's Eve Concert, Greater Trenton Symphony Orchestra, Patriots Theater, War Memorial, Trenton, 609-396-5522 8 p.m., $25 to $65., www.trentonsymphony.org

Holidays and Special Days

New Year's Eve