Things To Do

Fun activities & experiences within reach of Chateau Grande

Winter Wonderlights

Nov 29 - Jan 5

Next door to Chateau Grande is Winter WonderLights, New Jersey’s largest holiday light show! If you’re looking for the perfect festive Christmas light experience near you, we’ve found it! Cruise this dazzling drive-thru featuring over 1.5 million animated lights. Something magical for everyone.

The Nutcracker

Dec 20 - 22

Make it a grande holiday with a Chateau Grande stay and family holiday theater. The American Repertory Ballet (ARB) brings the beloved classic The Nutcracker to the stage with thrilling choreography, Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, and a cast of more than 100 dancers. 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.

American Repertory Ballet

The American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School showcase the versatility of the company and school, with programming that includes traditional repertoire by ballet masters, cutting-edge works by exciting new choreographers, and ballet favorites. See the calendar.

Rutgers Mason Gross School of Arts

Opera, choir, jazz, big band, glee clubs and more! Looking for a bit of culture? Rutgers is bringing it. Venture on over and see what’s cooking!

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center

Jazz, Classical, Comedy, Poetry steps away from Chateau Grande. Check out what’s playing now.

3BR Distillery

This Soviet inspired distillery is as much fun to visit as it is to sample. 3BR Distillery produces craft spirits featuring a Soviet-punk tasting room in Keyport, NJ. Experience craft cocktails made with spirits produced on-site in their kitsch tasting room.

Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory

No stress here, just lots of laughs! Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory is the New Jersey’s center of comedy. With jokes flying nightly, you can count on the Stress Factory add a bit of jolly to your day.

Fall Fun at Von’s Farm

In 1913, Henry Von Thun purchased 90 acres of prime New Jersey farmland to homestead and grow potatoes and grain crops. His son, Henry M. has carried on the family tradition with fresh produce, apple orchards, and acres of pumpkins. Come on down to Von Thun’s Farm for CSA Programs, hayrides, a corn maze, and annual Fall family weekends.

Venture out to Fox Hollow Vineyards

Celebrate summer at Fox Hollow Vineyards! Join them for wine tastings all season long and indulge in delicious chocolate and wine pairings. They have all kinds of fun including board games, lawn games, live music, trivia, wine spritzers, and food. Bring your family and friends and relax at their bucolic winery.

Experiences Within Reach