WAITING FOR SANTA: The classic poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” comes to life on the stage of Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor, December 5-7.

Santa will be arriving a little early this year when the holiday classic ’Twas the Night Before Christmas comes to life on the stage of Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre, December 5-7.

Show times are Friday, December 5 at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7 at 1 and 4 p.m. with a special daytime show for groups Monday, December 8 at 10 a.m. Children are invited to have their picture taken with Santa after the show. Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

In addition, Kelsey Theatre is returning as a partner with the U.S. Marine Corps for the annual “Toys for Tots” campaign. During all five performances of the show, patrons can donate a new, unwrapped toy in the Kelsey Theatre lobby.

Tickets are $16 for adults, and $14 for children/students and seniors. Visit kelseytheatre.org.