5 Things To Do In Mercer County For Thanksgiving Weekend

Princeton NJ

24 November, 2021

12:18 PM

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Hello neighbors! Welcome to our weekly events roundup, where we tell you about what's happening in Mercer County. If you know about events that may interest your neighbors, tell us about them. Send an email to [email protected]. Here's are some events we think you might enjoy: JCC Amazing Hannukah Hunt, Mercer County Park: Sunday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., race around Mercer County Park to complete challenges on foot and learn about Hanukkah. Watch out for speed bumps, roadblocks, and fun surprises. Each team is supposed to find the Golden Dreidel first. $54 per family. Limited to 50 families. Register at www.jccpmb.org/hanukkah. The Evolution of Joni Mitchell, Hopewell Theatre, Hopewell: Enjoy "The Evolution of Joni Mitchell" created by Lauren Fox on Saturday. Fox is joined by musicians, Peter Calo on guitar, and Jeff Eyrich on bass. Joni biographer, David Yaffe, joins Fox in telling the stories behind songs, stringing together the story of Joni's life, through her music. Songs include hits like "Both Sides Now," "Big Yellow Taxi," "Chelsea Morning," "Woodstock," "The Circle Game," "A Case Of You," and more. Advanced Ticket Price: $40 plus tax and fees Day of Show Ticket Price: $45 plus taxes and fees. For more details, click here. The Nutcracker, McCarter Theatre Center, Princeton: The American Repertory Ballet is ushering in the holiday season with the staging of 'The Nutcracker.' Performances kick off at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, Nov. 26 through 28. Visit arballet.org to purchase tickets. Call 609. 921.7758 for more information. 33 Variations, Kelsey Theatre, West Windsor: Pierrot Productions presents the play "33 Variations" written by Moises Kaufman, this Saturday and Sunday. The play touches upon one of classical music's enduring riddles as to why Beethoven wrote 33 variations of a waltz. Two hundred years later, a modern-day music scholar is driven to solve the mystery as her own health and relationship crumble. For tickets and more details, click here. Artist Chalet Winter Village, Hinds Plaza: Nov 26 to 28, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy a local shopping spree. The Arts Council of Princeton's Artist Chalet Winter Village makes local shopping easier this holiday season. Buy directly from artists and makers and find unique, handmade gifts for everyone on your list. For more details, click here.