It’s the final weekend before Christmas, and we have some ideas for how you can have some safe, festive fun! Here are picks for things to do this weekend. For even more, be sure to check out our 2020 Hunterdon County Holiday Guide.
Annual Music Mountain Theater Big Band Holiday Concert
When: Friday, December 18, 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 19, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, December 20, 3 p.m.
Where: 1483 Route 179, Lambertville
A festive evening of song and dance combining quintessential holiday music in the style of Mariah Carey, Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, and more, performed by some of your favorite MMT personalities. This annual event is the perfect way to share our holiday spirit with our wonderful community. Friday night’s performance includes the option of listening from the comfort of your car!. You can purchase Drive in tickets for Friday night performance’s of A Holiday Concert, all you have to do is call the box office for your ticket!
Saturday with Santa in Flemington
When: Saturday, December 19 from noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Stangl Factory, 50 Stangl Road, Flemington
Visit local shops and restaurants, and be sure to see Santa at Stangl Holiday Market! He’ll be available for socially distanced photos outside of the Market from noon to 1 p.m. and on Main Street from 1:30 to 2:30. Get more details and reserve your picture time with Santa HERE.
Drive Thru Live Nativity at Clinton Presbyterian Church
When: Saturday, December 19 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 91 Center Street, Clinton
Come see and hear the nativity story, featuring music and live animals. This is a free event.
The Nutcracker Channel by Roxey Ballet
When: Thanksgiving Day through January 1, 2021
Where: roxeyballet.org/virtual-performances
The 2020 virtual version of the American Holiday Classic “The Nutcracker” is available online through Roxy Ballet’s Nutcracker Channel. See behind-the-scenes-footage, live streamed rehearsals, interviews, the “Sugar Plum Fairy Adventure” dance class series and “Women of the Year” Choreography Lab featuring 5 NJ Choreographers creating works relating to women’s social issues.
Lambertville Magic Scavenger Hunt & Giveaway
When: Now through December 29
Where: 13 locations in Lambertville
A bear sighting in Lambertville may bring good news this season.
Thirteen Lambertville merchants have banded together to produce a scavenger hunt. There are small, adorable polar bears at 13 locations throughout Lambertville, ranging from retail shops to restaurants. Once you find them, you can enter a drawing to win a basketful of gift certificates and a bear.
Homestead Market, at 262 North Main Street, is the kick-off point. You will find Magic the Bear there and receive your first clue. However, the hunt is designed to be circular, so you can start wherever you find your first bear. On Saturdays and Sundays, Magic comes to life at the Lambertville Station, where she hands out candy canes.
Then, just follow the clues from place to place and enjoy visiting your friendly Lambertville merchants. Some bears are positioned in the windows of the businesses and some are hidden inside. The clues (in rhyme) should guide you to the correct place. When you complete the hunt, you can enter a drawing to win a Basket of Lambertville Magic. Just scan the QR code located at every participating merchant and enter your name and email address, and a winner will be chosen randomly to win a basket full of gift certificates and your very own Magic the Bear.
Participating merchants are Homestead Market, Humble Café and Bakery, Lambertville Trading Company, Lambertville Station Restaurant, Meta Café, Sojourner, Perch, Union Jack, Blue Raccoon, Le Chocolate Box, Savour, A Mano, and 13 North of Normal.
Hunterdon Land Trust Winter Farmers’ Market
When: Sunday, December 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 111 Mine Street, Flemington
Do some final Christmas prep and purchase unique gifts and foods for celebrating!
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