Events for December 12, 2025

Cirque Dreams Holidaze dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the whole family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Guests will be on the edge of their seats as a cast of holiday characters come to life, captivating audiences while defying gravity. Broadway World exclaims, “Lose yourself for 90 minutes and go back to those wonderful dreams you had as a kid.” Enchanting and fun for children to seniors and everyone in between, Cirque Dreams Holidaze features a world-renowned cast of performers including an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, eye-popping acrobatics, and much more. Singers, dancers, toy soldiers, and reindeer invoke the dreams behind a child’s eye on the most magical of nights. Reimagined for 2025, Cirque Dreams Holidaze features original music, fresh twists on beloved holiday favorites sung live, new sets, dazzling scenery, and stunning costumes—making it the ultimate holiday gift!

Join NJ Academy of Music for a holiday carol medley, performed live by 15 of its talented violin students and directed by Bethany Hankins. Based in Bernardsville, the academy features a renowned faculty, award-winning students, and custom facilities to make NJ Academy of Music a premier center of excellence in classical music for young talent. Center Court, by Santa

Cruise on over to the 5th annual North Pole on North Maple Ross Farm Holiday Lights Drive-Through! Experience the magic as the historic estate comes alive with twinkling lights, festive decorations, and holiday cheer on December 12, 13 & 14 from 5–8 p.m. Drive through the beautifully lit grounds, wave to Santa and his helpers, and enjoy the spirit of the season with family and friends. Donations will be merrily accepted to help support the Friends of the Boudinot-Southard-Ross Estate and future community programs. Don’t miss Cookies & Cocoa with Santa on Saturday, December 13, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – the perfect chance to snap some festive photos! No tickets or registration required for these events! Come celebrate the holidays with us at 135 N. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge, NJ – it’s the brightest stop on North Maple this December!

Join us Friday, December 12th for a guided Sunset Meditation at the RVCC Planetarium! How do STEM workers, NASA professionals, athletes, and business executives cope with stress? Mindfulness. Meditation is a powerful tool for maintaining psychological health and resilience. Since the planetarium offers a dark and quiet space for relaxation, it is the perfect place for meditation. Enjoy a guided meditation experience in the comfortable, reclined seats in the RVCC Planetarium. Relax under a night sky filled with stars, then travel from Earth to beyond our galaxy. (Recommended for ages 10-adult) Reservations are recommended but not required. Tickets are $11 per person for one show, $20 per person for two. For information, please visit raritanval.edu/planetarium/public-shows or call (908) 231-8805.

Somerville High School, 222 Davenport St, Somerville NJ 7:30 PM Tickets: $40 online $50 at the door Get tickets here: https://www.itickets.com/events/484069 Peter Mayer, singer, songwriter and guitarist is set to embark on his widely acclaimed Christmas tour “Stars and Promises.” Mayer has released 25 of his own albums, toured internationally with his own band, and was the lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer band for three decades. Stars & Promises features traditional carols, holiday classics and original Christmas compositions and the stories that bring them to life. “Stars and Promises” brings its unique yuletide tradition to thousands of fans who have called this production, “a Christmas show like no other!”

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH LATIN HOUSE NIGHT! Bring a toy for Toys for Tots because nothing says "I deserve presents" like donating one first. Get on the Nice List before Santa checks it twice... See you there! Holiday spirit optional, rhythm required.